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Warfare & defence

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Warfare & defence

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

€ 33.72

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

€ 21.99
€ 18.06

Paperback. Part of the "Men-At-Arms" series, this book looks at the role of the US cavalry from 1850-90. Illustrator(s): Volstad, Ron. Series: Men-at-Arms. Num Pages: 40 pages, 8pp colour illustrations, 35 b&w illustrations, map. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBJK; HBLL; JW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 186 x 247 x 12. Weight in Grams: 174.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1992
Publisher
Osprey Publishing United Kingdom
Number of pages
40
Condition
New
SKU
V9780850456097
ISBN
9780850456097
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 21.99
€ 18.06

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
€ 16.61

Hardback. .
Publisher
Pen & Sword Books Ltd
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
SKU
V9781473898523
ISBN
9781473898523
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 48.99
€ 44.77

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

€ 21.99
€ 18.06

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
€ 13.29

Paperback. In 1912, the Balkan states formed an alliance in an effort to break free from the crumbling Ottoman Empire. Forming an army of some 645,000 troops from Greece, Bulgaria, Serbia and Montenego, they took on a force of 400,000 Turkish soldiers. This book looks at the diverse and sometimes colourful uniforms worn by both sides. Illustrator(s): Walsh, Stephen. Series: Men-at-Arms. Num Pages: 48 pages, Illustrations (some col.). BIC Classification: 1DVW; 3JJC; HBJD; HBW; JWD; JWL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 245 x 184 x 4. Weight in Grams: 166.
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC United Kingdom
Number of pages
48
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Edition
First Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781849084185
ISBN
9781849084185
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 16.61

Hardcover. A unique chronicle of Royal Naval Air Service practices during the First World War. Consolidates five original documents, published here in full for the first time. Num Pages: 280 pages, 450 black and white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JJF; HBJD1; HBWN; JWF; JWG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 276 x 215. .
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Pen & Sword Books Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
280
Condition
New
SKU
V9781473828193
ISBN
9781473828193
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 53.99
€ 50.86

Paperback. Num Pages: 192 pages, 200 black & white illustrations, 17 colour illustrations, 8 colour plates. BIC Classification: 1D; 3JH; HBJD; HBLL; HBWH; JWL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 276 x 216 x 10. Weight in Grams: 490.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9780750969758
ISBN
9780750969758
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 32.99
€ 30.87

paperback. Explaining and illustrating the dramatic training and tactics of the Light Infantry and Rifle regiments, this comprehensive guide will appeal to anyone interested in the Napoleonic wars. Illustrator(s): Hook, Adam. Series: Elite. Num Pages: 64 pages, 40 b/w; 13 col. BIC Classification: 1D; 3JH; HBJD; HBLL; HBWH; JWL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 187 x 248 x 6. Weight in Grams: 218.
Edition
Illustrated
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9781472816061
ISBN
9781472816061
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 18.68

Hardback. .
Publisher
Pen & Sword Books Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
256
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9781781591024
ISBN
9781781591024
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 24.66

Hardcover. A fascinating and chilling account of the Cold War by an RAF pilot who was to drop the bomb on Russia Num Pages: 224 pages, 200 black and white illustrations. BIC Classification: JWMN; JWMV3. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 243 x 165 x 23. Weight in Grams: 598.
Publisher
Fonthill Media Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
336
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9781781551813
ISBN
9781781551813
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 19.72

Paperback. In 1941, before America entered World War II, determined young LeRoy Gover signed on with Britain's Royal Air Force to fly the plane of his dreams, the fast, sleek Spitfire. When America joined the fight, he transitioned to the powerful P-47 Thunderbolt. Former USAF pilot and aviation historian Philip D. Series: Warriors. Num Pages: 430 pages, 31 b&w photographs, 1 map. BIC Classification: 3JJH; BTM; HBJD; HBWQ; JWG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 200 x 134 x 16. Weight in Grams: 216.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
Potomac Books Inc United States
Edition
1st
Number of pages
264
Condition
New
SKU
V9781574888447
ISBN
9781574888447
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 10.94

Paperback. .
Publisher
Pen & Sword Books Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
160
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Condition
New
SKU
V9780850528251
ISBN
9780850528251
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 14.33

Paperback. Editor(s): Bobbitt, Philip. BIC Classification: JW. Dimension: 216 x 140. Weight in Grams: 680.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1989
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan UK
Condition
New
SKU
V9780333374450
ISBN
9780333374450
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 68.44

Paperback. Num Pages: 326 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JP; JW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 19. Weight in Grams: 419.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1985
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
326
Condition
New
SKU
V9781349064328
ISBN
9781349064328
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 66.70

Paperback.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Number of pages
224
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752457857
ISBN
9780752457857
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 20.36

Paperback. 'An admirable attempt to explain why 11 September happened.' Middle East International Editor(s): Scraton, Phil. Num Pages: 272 pages. BIC Classification: 1D; 1FCA; 1KBB; JPS; JPWL; JWL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 215 x 135 x 19. Weight in Grams: 499.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Pluto Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
272
Condition
New
Edition
Reprint
SKU
V9780745319629
ISBN
9780745319629
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 36.99
€ 24.66

Hardcover. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: JP; JW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 160 x 237 x 19. Weight in Grams: 468.
Publisher
Stanford University Press United States
Number of pages
224
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9780804796644
ISBN
9780804796644
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 104.14

Paperback. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: JP; JW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 153 x 228 x 18. Weight in Grams: 334.
Publisher
Stanford University Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780804798204
ISBN
9780804798204
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 31.02

Paperback. The gripping story of the conflict in the air during the Great War Num Pages: 192 pages, 158 illustrations. BIC Classification: 3JJF; HBWN; JWG; JWMV3; WGM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 237 x 158 x 14. Weight in Grams: 422. 192 pages, 158 illustrations. The gripping story of the conflict in the air during the Great War. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 3JJF; HBWN; JWG; JWMV3; WGM. Dimension: 237 x 158 x 14. Weight: 426.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Amberley
Number of pages
192
Condition
New
SKU
V9781445605128
ISBN
9781445605128
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 20.36

Paperback. 1917, the fourth year of the war to end all wars, is documented in archive photographs in this series covering the naval war in detail. Num Pages: 144 pages, illustrated. BIC Classification: 3JJF; AJCR; HBLW; HBWN; JWF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 232 x 164 x 7. Weight in Grams: 330.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Amberley
Condition
New
SKU
V9781445622477
ISBN
9781445622477
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 32.99
€ 27.65

Paperback. In 1941, Britain stood alone. North Africa dominated the news. Bismarck sank Hood. Fortress Britain endured the Blitz. Russia was invaded. Japan woke the USA with its attack on Pearl Harbor. Num Pages: 136 pages, illustrated. BIC Classification: 3JJH; AJC; HBWQ; JWF; JWL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 166 x 235 x 8. Weight in Grams: 326.
Publisher
Amberley Publishing
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
SKU
V9781445622453
ISBN
9781445622453
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 25.99
€ 19.49

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