Warfare & defence
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Warfare & defence
Paperback. Traces Staten Island's political sympathies in the American Revolution to local conditions that favored the status quo instead of revolutionary change. Num Pages: 185 pages, 7 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 1KBBE; HBJK; JPA; JW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 10. Weight in Grams: 277.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- New York University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 185
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780814767665
- ISBN
- 9780814767665
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 28.18
€ 28.18
Paperback. Num Pages: 272 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JKSB; JWXV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 154 x 20. Weight in Grams: 300.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Stackpole Books United States
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780811736459
- ISBN
- 9780811736459
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 15.28
€ 17.99
€ 15.28
Hardcover. The effects of the British shell shortage on political and military events in the First World War Num Pages: 192 pages, 30 black and white photographs. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JJF; HBWN; JWM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 242 x 166 x 24. Weight in Grams: 472.
- Publisher
- Fonthill Media Ltd
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781781554531
- ISBN
- 9781781554531
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 21.99€ 16.95
€ 21.99
€ 16.95
paperback. A uniquely personal exploration of the origins of international law, centring on the Nuremberg Trials, the city of Lviv and a secret family history Num Pages: 496 pages, 80 B&W, integrated. BIC Classification: BM; HBTZ; HBWQ; JWXK; LBBR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 198 x 129. .
- Publisher
- Orion Publishing Group
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781474601917
- ISBN
- 9781474601917
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 14.99€ 10.91
€ 14.99
€ 10.91
Paperback. This is a provocative look at contemporary conflicts--wars taking place in resource rich countries filled with impoverished people. It focuses on three key resources: oil, diamonds, and timber. Th author is critical of the role of developed countries in such conflicts and offers solutions to end the plunder of Africa and Asia. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: GTJ; HBWS; JWA; RN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 214 x 140 x 21. Weight in Grams: 482.
- Publisher
- C Hurst & Co Publishers Ltd
- Number of pages
- 288
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849041454
- ISBN
- 9781849041454
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 30.99€ 27.77
€ 30.99
€ 27.77
Paperback. Covering the ten centuries following the fall of Rome, War in the Middle Ages engages all aspects of its subject, including the military customs and conditions of the various Western European states; armor and weaponry recruitment; and rules of combat developed to limit bloodshed. Num Pages: 408 pages. BIC Classification: 1D; HBJD; HBLC; JW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 231 x 155 x 24. Weight in Grams: 638.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1986
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 408
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780631144694
- ISBN
- 9780631144694
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 63.75
€ 63.75
Paperback. The Italian army was Britain's original opponent in North Africa. At its peak, it contributed 2.5 million troops to the Axis war effort. This title covers the organization, uniforms and insignia of the Italian troops committed to both the North African campaign and East African fighting. Illustrator(s): Andrew, Stephen. Series: Men-at-Arms. Num Pages: 48 pages, 17 colour and 45 b&w illustrations, index. BIC Classification: 1DST; 1H; 3JJH; HBJD; HBWQ; JWD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 247 x 186 x 4. Weight in Grams: 164.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Osprey Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 48
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781855328655
- ISBN
- 9781855328655
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 17.25
€ 19.99
€ 17.25
Hardcover. .
- Publisher
- Pool of London Press
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781910860021
- ISBN
- 9781910860021
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 18.05
€ 18.05
Hardcover. Ethiopia (1935-6), Spain (1936-9), China (1937 onwards), Mongolia (1939), Finland (1939-40) France (1939-40) were the testing grounds for the aerial fighter tactics of World War Two and even today. In a subject rarely looked at in depth the author explores the lessons learnt, the means by which information was collected and subsequently used. Num Pages: 204 pages, 64 black and white photographs. BIC Classification: 3JJF; 3JJG; HBWN; JWG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 168 x 298 x 23. Weight in Grams: 506.
- Publisher
- Fonthill Media
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781781555200
- ISBN
- 9781781555200
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 19.20
€ 26.99
€ 19.20
Paperback. "First published in 1967, revised and updated 1985, reprinted in 2003 by Leo Cooper"--Title page verso. Num Pages: 304 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 1QFC; 3JJ; HBG; HBW; JWTY. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 138 x 25. Weight in Grams: 490.
- Publisher
- Pen & Sword Books Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 304
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781848844230
- ISBN
- 9781848844230
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 21.99€ 17.57
€ 21.99
€ 17.57
Hardcover. Why do military commanders, most of them usually quite capable, fail at crucial moments of their careers? Adopting a psycho-historical approach to understanding decision making in war, this book presents seven cases of military command failures, from Frederick the Great at Kunersdorf to Hitler's invasion of Russia. Num Pages: 304 pages, 1 bibliog., 1 index. BIC Classification: HBT; JM; JWA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 243 x 169 x 25. Weight in Grams: 584.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Indiana University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- First Edition
- SKU
- V9780253343789
- ISBN
- 9780253343789
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 33.13
€ 33.13
Paperback. Sharpshooters were highly trained marksmen who served in a front-line role in the American Civil War. This title examines the recruitment, training, tactics and deployment of sharpshooters from both sides of the conflict. It also takes a close look at their specialized personal weaponry. Illustrator(s): Walsh, Stephen. Series: Warrior S. Num Pages: 64 pages, 49 b&w and 8 colour illustrations, chronology, index. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JH; HBJK; HBLL; HBWJ; JWH; JWM; JWT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 248 x 185 x 5. Weight in Grams: 224.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Osprey Publishing United Kingdom
- Edition
- 0th Edition
- Number of pages
- 64
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781841764634
- ISBN
- 9781841764634
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 20.99€ 18.00
€ 20.99
€ 18.00
Paperback. Field artillery played a massive part in the prosecution of the American Civil War on both sides. This book details the war artillery looking at a range and power of weaponry which provided huge advantages in arsenal to battles throughout the States. Illustrator(s): Bryan, Tony. Series: Osprey New Vanguard S. Num Pages: 48 pages, 13 colour and 39 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JH; JWLF; JWM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 250 x 186 x 5. Weight in Grams: 174.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Osprey Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 48
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781841762180
- ISBN
- 9781841762180
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 17.06
€ 19.99
€ 17.06
Paperback. An illustrated analysis of the heavy artillery of the American Civil War, detailing the development and usage of the guns and including contemporary reports of the guns in action. It features eight pages of colour artwork showing guns such as the famed Parrott Rifle and Columbiad. Illustrator(s): Bryan, Tony. Series: Osprey New Vanguard S. Num Pages: 48 pages, 8 colour & 42 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JH; HBJK; HBLL; HBWJ; JWM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 246 x 186 x 4. Weight in Grams: 180.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 48
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781841762197
- ISBN
- 9781841762197
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 17.06
€ 19.99
€ 17.06
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- Osprey Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 48
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1973
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780850451481
- ISBN
- 9780850451481
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 16.35
€ 17.99
€ 16.35
Hardcover. Examines the reality behind the myths of the legendary German fighter aces of WW2. This book explains why only a small minority of pilots accounted for so large a proportion of the victories. It covers the skills that a successful fighter pilot must have, and the tactics used. It also examines the history of the fighter aircraft. Num Pages: 208 pages, 100 B&W Photo. BIC Classification: 1DFG; 3JJH; HBJD; HBWQ; JWG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 241 x 163 x 23. Weight in Grams: 532.
- Publisher
- Pen & Sword Aviation
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781844154609
- ISBN
- 9781844154609
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 29.42
€ 33.99
€ 29.42
Paperback. An insightful new addition to the Images of War series which features over 150 black and white photographs of iconic ships, including Scharnhorst, Gneisenau, Warspite, Tirpitz and Yamato. Num Pages: 144 pages, Integrated black and white images. BIC Classification: 3JJH; HBWQ; JWF; JWMV2. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 192 x 247 x 10. Weight in Grams: 420.
- Publisher
- Pen & Sword Books Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781783463077
- ISBN
- 9781783463077
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 25.99€ 23.10
€ 25.99
€ 23.10
Hardback. .
- Publisher
- Pen & Sword Books Ltd
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781473898523
- ISBN
- 9781473898523
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 45.99€ 42.12
€ 45.99
€ 42.12
Paperback. The division of the Italian forces between the Axis and the Allies from 1943 led to a civil war in parallel with the main campaign, and brought into being many interesting units with romantic uniforms and insignia. This title studies organization, uniforms and equipment of the Italian army. Illustrator(s): Andrew, Stephen. Series: Men-at-Arms. Num Pages: 48 pages, 40 b&w and 8 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DST; 3JJH; HBJD; HBWQ; JWDG; JWH; JWTU. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 248 x 183 x 4. Weight in Grams: 174.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Osprey Publishing United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st
- Number of pages
- 48
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781855328662
- ISBN
- 9781855328662
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 17.03
€ 19.99
€ 17.03
Paperback. The Italian Army fought on every major front of the European and North African theatres. They fielded a variety of colourfully-uniformed units, particularly against the partisans in the Balkans. In this volume, the author dispels a number of myths about the supposedly inferior Italian troops. Illustrator(s): Andrew, Stephen. Series: Men-at-Arms. Num Pages: 48 pages, 8 colour and 50 b&w illustrations, bibliography. BIC Classification: 1DST; 3JJH; HBJD; HBWQ; JWD; JWLF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 247 x 183 x 4. Weight in Grams: 172.
- Publisher
- Osprey Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 48
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781855328648
- ISBN
- 9781855328648
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 12.99
€ 17.99
€ 12.99