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War & defence operations

Paperback. The American Military: A Narrative History presents a comprehensive introduction to more than four centuries of American military history, from clashes between militias and Native American tribes to 21st-century operations in Afghanistan and Iraq. Ideal for undergraduate courses in American military history and U.S. Num Pages: 424 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBJK; HBW; JWL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 189 x 243 x 19. Weight in Grams: 726.
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
424
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781444337365
ISBN
9781444337365
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 61.32

Hardback. .
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781409403036
ISBN
9781409403036
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 165.78
€ 102.41

Hardback. It is normally assumed that international security regimes such as the United Nations can reduce the risk of war by increasing transparency among adversarial nations. But how is transparency provided, how does it actually work, and how effective is it in preserving or restoring peace? This work provides answer to these important questions. Num Pages: 296 pages, 15 tables. BIC Classification: JPS; JWLP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 244 x 165 x 26. Weight in Grams: 554.
Publisher
Princeton University Press United States
Number of pages
298
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2007
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691129433
ISBN
9780691129433
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 71.05
€ 55.38

Hardcover. Num Pages: 96 pages, 160 b/w & colour postcards. BIC Classification: 1KBBEP; 3JH; JWLF; WCS; WQH; WTM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 227 x 288 x 14. Weight in Grams: 706.
Publisher
Schiffer Publishing Ltd
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780764351723
ISBN
9780764351723
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 31.99
€ 21.38

Paperback. A concise account of each engagement is provided, along with an analysis of its strategic, archaeological and political significance, complimented by a modern map of the battlefield with suggested tours and information on exploring the site today. Num Pages: 184 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 1DBK; HBJD1; HBW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 247 x 173 x 10. Weight in Grams: 462.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
184
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752464336
ISBN
9780752464336
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 23.99
€ 20.63

Paperback. Num Pages: 288 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DFG; BGH; HBG; HBWQ; JW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 154 x 20. Weight in Grams: 435.
Publisher
Motorbooks International
Number of pages
288
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Condition
New
SKU
V9780760321980
ISBN
9780760321980
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 25.99
€ 18.53

Hardback. Re-issue of an esteemed piece of work, initially published in 1988 by Patrick Stephens Limited. Num Pages: 224 pages, 150 black and white illustrations. BIC Classification: HBW; JWL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 246 x 172. .
Publisher
Pen & Sword Books Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
224
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9781473847453
ISBN
9781473847453
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 20.23

Paperback. Tells the story of the first all-female police unit deployed by India to the UN peacekeeping mission in Liberia in January 2007. The author investigates how the unit was originated, developed, and implemented, offering an important historical record of this unique initiative. Num Pages: 176 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFSJ1; JPS; JWLP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 150 x 230 x 13. Weight in Grams: 252.
Publisher
University of California Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9780520290617
ISBN
9780520290617
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 29.27

Paperback. An illustrated collection of 100 personal accounts of young men and women who served in the armed forces during the Second World War. Series: Voices of the Second World War. Num Pages: 128 pages, 107. BIC Classification: 1DBKEMW; 3JJH; BK; HBWQ; JWLF; WQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 167 x 235 x 21. Weight in Grams: 306.
Publisher
Amberley Publishing
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9781445658599
ISBN
9781445658599
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 23.78

Paperback. Based on his own observations as a correspondent for the Washington Post and interviews with hundreds of people who were caught up in the struggle, Tet! remains an essential contribution to our understanding of the Vietnam War. Num Pages: 440 pages, 48, 44 black & white halftones, 4 black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: 1FMV; 3JJPK; HBJF; HBWS2; JWL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 143 x 217 x 27. Weight in Grams: 528.
Publisher
Johns Hopkins University Press United States
Number of pages
440
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Edition
Revised ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9780801867033
ISBN
9780801867033
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 37.99
€ 31.96

hardcover. Translator(s): Johnston, David, Governor General of Canada. Num Pages: 450 pages, 16 pages of photographs. BIC Classification: BGHA; JWH; JWL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 165 x 38. Weight in Grams: 1082.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1998
Publisher
Schiffer Publishing Ltd (US)
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
9780887407185
ISBN
9780887407185
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 44.99
€ 31.33

hardcover. William "Extra Billy" Smith, the oldest and one of the most controversial Confederate generals on the field at Gettysburg, was also one of the most colourful and charismatic characters of the Civil War and the antebellum Old South. Num Pages: 336 pages, 27 photos, 14 maps. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JH; HBJK; HBWJ; JWLF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 152 x 229 x 28. Weight in Grams: 680.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Savas Beatie United States
Number of pages
336
Condition
New
Edition
Illustrated
SKU
V9781611211290
ISBN
9781611211290
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 18.97

hardcover. Num Pages: 266 pages. BIC Classification: BGH; HBG; HBW; HBWQ; JWLF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 198 x 129 x 30. Weight in Grams: 580. Good copy showing light age and wear. Scoring throughout text. Ex Libris markings to preliminary pages and stamps throughout. Light wear to dust jacket. Remains a nice reading copy
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1995
Publisher
Overlook Press New York
Condition
Used, Good
SKU
KMO0001148
ISBN
9780879515775
Hardback
Condition: Used, Good

€ 5.70

Presents a history of the critical campaigns of World War II that highlights the "visible" turning point battles of the war in 1942 and 1943. By focusing not only on what happened but also on why, Alan Levine's in-depth approach to the subject questions whether the Axis ever had any hope of winning the war. Num Pages: 348 pages, notes, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 3JJH; HBLW; HBWQ; JWLF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 163 x 227 x 32. Weight in Grams: 708.
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Potomac Books Inc United States
Number of pages
348
Condition
New
SKU
V9781597977111
ISBN
9781597977111
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 38.50

hardcover. Covers Rome's centuries-long struggles with the tribal people of Europe - Celts, Germans and Iberians. Clear, accessible, fast-paced narrative of the campaigns and battles. Num Pages: 240 pages, 8pp plate section. BIC Classification: 1QDAR; HBLA; HBW; JWLF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 289 x 241 x 28. Weight in Grams: 574.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Pen & Sword Military
Condition
New
SKU
9781473823884
ISBN
9781473823884
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 29.99
€ 8.29

Paperback. "In the year 216 B.C., Hannibal of Carthage, faced with an opposing Roman army twice the size of his own, outwitted the enemy at Cannae by means of a strategy which has become a classic of its kind. As" Num Pages: 288 pages, 27 illustrations, 10 maps. BIC Classification: 1QDAR; BGH; HBJD; HBLA; JWL. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 202 x 127 x 18. Weight in Grams: 342.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1992
Publisher
The Perseus Books Group United States
Number of pages
288
Condition
New
SKU
V9780306804984
ISBN
9780306804984
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 25.99
€ 22.64

paperback. Series: Civil War. Num Pages: 112 pages, 2 maps. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBJK; HBLL; JWLF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 215 x 136 x 7. Weight in Grams: 122. Good copy showing some shelf wear and light toning. Clean interior, remains a good copy
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Dover Publications Inc. New York
Condition
Used, Good
SKU
KMK0024769
ISBN
9780486427614
Paperback
Condition: Used, Good

€ 5.12

Paperback. The largest city in Normandy, Caen's position gave it major strategic value for Allies and Germans alike. This title describes the battle for Caen, revealing how, as a result of the British failure to take the city early in the campaign, Caen and its population were immolated - a fate for which Montgomery has been held responsible. Illustrator(s): Gerrard, Howard. Series: Campaign. Num Pages: 96 pages, 75ill.11col.ill. BIC Classification: 3JJH; HBJD; HBWQ; JWLF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 238 x 170 x 8. Weight in Grams: 315.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
Osprey Publishing United Kingdom
Edition
1St Edition
Number of pages
96
Condition
New
SKU
V9781841766256
ISBN
9781841766256
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 23.99
€ 20.60

hardcover. While no book may ever silence debate on the subject, "Midway Inquest" answers the central mystery of the battle. Why could the Japanese not get a bomber strike launched against the American carrier force before being attacked and destroyed by American dive bombers from the Enterprise and Yorktown? Series: Twentieth-Century Battles. Num Pages: 432 pages, 18 b&w photos, 2 maps. BIC Classification: HBG; HBWQ; JWLF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 169 x 34. Weight in Grams: 836.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Indiana University Press United States
Edition
Annotated
Number of pages
432
Condition
New
SKU
V9780253349040
ISBN
9780253349040
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 43.47

paperback. It was the First World War and Britain was in trouble. Kaiser Wilhelm had put two warships on Lake Tanganika in Central Africa, giving him control of the region, and it was vital for Britain that those ships be destroyed. Num Pages: 336 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1HFJ; 3JJF; HBJD; HBWN; JWLF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 200 x 130 x 21. Weight in Grams: 240.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
Penguin
Condition
New
SKU
9780141009841
ISBN
9780141009841
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 14.60

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