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Warfare & defence

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Warfare & defence

Paperback. The Thompson submachine gun, or Tommy gun developed an almost iconic status during the 20th century. It had an unusual beginning, for it was developed during the dying days of World War I as a 'one-man, hand-held machine gun'. With the police increasingly outgunned they too were forced to equip themselves with the Tommy gun. Series: Weapon. Num Pages: 80 pages, Illustrations (some col.). BIC Classification: JWM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 246 x 184 x 6. Weight in Grams: 260.
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Number of pages
80
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Condition
New
SKU
V9781849081498
ISBN
9781849081498
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 20.99
€ 19.57

Paperback. Winchester lever-action repeating rifles are an integral part of the folklore of the American West. This book explores the Winchesters' unique place in history, revealing the technical secrets of their success with a full array of colour artwork, period illustrations and close-up photographs. Illustrator(s): Stacey, Mark; Gilliland, Alan. Series: Weapon. Num Pages: 80 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: HBW; JWM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 187 x 248 x 7. Weight in Grams: 264.
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9781472806574
ISBN
9781472806574
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 20.99
€ 15.59

Hardback.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
288
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2008
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752442938
ISBN
9780752442938
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 23.57

Paperback. Num Pages: 274 pages. BIC Classification: JWM; L; WSXS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 21. Weight in Grams: 436.
Publisher
Clarus Press Ltd Ireland
Number of pages
300
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
SKU
V9781905536542
ISBN
9781905536542
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 85.00
€ 80.45

Paperback. On the night of 17-18 August 1943, RAF Bomber Command attacked a research establishment on the German Baltic coast. The site was Peenemunde, where Hitler's scientists were developing both the V-1 flying bomb and the V-2 rocket whose destructive powers could have swung the course of the War. The raid was meticulously planned and hopes were high. Num Pages: 384 pages, Illustrated. BIC Classification: 1DFG; 3JJH; HBJD; HBWQ; JWG; JWLF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 156 x 23. Weight in Grams: 640.
Publisher
Pen and Sword
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Condition
New
SKU
V9781844153367
ISBN
9781844153367
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 15.94

Paperback. .
Publisher
Pen & Sword Books Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9781473879072
ISBN
9781473879072
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 15.91

paperback. This is a unique record of every RAF Bomber Command raid during WW2. Comprehensive research coupled with graphic commentary make this an invaluable research tool and excellent read. Num Pages: 808 pages, Illustrated. BIC Classification: 3JJH; BJ; HBWQ; JWG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 159 x 59. Weight in Grams: 1254.
Publisher
Pen & Sword Books Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Edition
Illustrated
Condition
New
SKU
V9781783463602
ISBN
9781783463602
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 28.68

Paperback. The Museum of the Royal Gloucestershire, Berkshire and Wiltshire Regiment contains many thousands of photographs. This book uses over 200 photographs to document the Wiltshire Regiment's role in many campaigns and battles from the trenches on the Western Front to terrorists in Cyprus in 1959, from Shanghai through to the Second World War. Num Pages: 128 pages, 200 x illustration. BIC Classification: 1DBKEWW; JWTR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 163 x 10. Weight in Grams: 314.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Number of pages
128
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Edition
1st Ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752437576
ISBN
9780752437576
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 16.54

Paperback. Num Pages: 32 pages. BIC Classification: 3JJH; HBG; HBWQ; JWLF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 240 x 172. .
Publisher
Pitkin Publishing
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Edition
3Rev Ed
Condition
New
SKU
V9781841651453
ISBN
9781841651453
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 9.99
€ 7.96

Paperback. On 6 June the greatest landing force ever assembled began the Allied Liberation of France and Europe. Series: Pitkin Guides. Num Pages: 32 pages. BIC Classification: 1D; HBJD1; HBWQ; JWLF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 240 x 172. Weight in Grams: 130.
Publisher
Pitkin Publishing United Kingdom
Number of pages
32
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1997
Condition
New
SKU
V9780853728474
ISBN
9780853728474
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 8.99
€ 8.06

Paperback.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Number of pages
272
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752450476
ISBN
9780752450476
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 23.99
€ 20.48

Paperback. This book is an updated edition of the classic history of the development of the American atomic bomb, the decision to use it against Japan, and the origins of U.S. atomic diplomacy toward the Soviet Union. Series: Stanford Nuclear Age Series. Num Pages: 424 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBJK; HBLW; HBT; JPS; JWMN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 5487 x 3556 x 24. Weight in Grams: 485.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Stanford University Press United States
Edition
3rd Edition
Number of pages
424
Condition
New
SKU
V9780804739573
ISBN
9780804739573
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 32.99
€ 29.75

Paperback. Series: Europa Militaria. Num Pages: 64 pages, colour illustrations throughout. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JJF; 3JJH; JWM; WCK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 259 x 190 x 5. Weight in Grams: 238.
Publisher
The Crowood Press Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
64
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Edition
1st
Condition
New
SKU
V9781861267436
ISBN
9781861267436
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 23.57

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
€ 20.48

Paperback. The definitive story of the First World War's bloodiest conflict Num Pages: 352 pages, 24pp plus maps. BIC Classification: HBJD; HBWN; JWLF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 130 x 24. Weight in Grams: 274.
Publisher
John Murray General Publishing Division United Kingdom
Number of pages
384
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Condition
New
SKU
V9780719568909
ISBN
9780719568909
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 13.39

Hardback. Detailing the day-to-day affairs of Germans civilians and POWs in Canadian internment camps camps during the Second World War, this book fills an important void in our knowledge of the Canadian home front. Series: Studies in Canadian Military History. Num Pages: 256 pages, 8 tables. BIC Classification: 1KBCQ; 3JJH; HBJK; HBWQ; JWXR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 5817 x 3887. Weight in Grams: 599.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
University of British Columbia Press Canada
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
SKU
V9780774812238
ISBN
9780774812238
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 113.26

Paperback. Num Pages: 160 pages, 100ill. BIC Classification: 1DBKESK; HBJD1; HBWN; JWG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 211 x 149 x 10. Weight in Grams: 302.
Publisher
Pen & Sword Books Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
160
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Condition
New
SKU
V9781844151196
ISBN
9781844151196
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 14.21

Paperback. More than half a century after his death, Lt Col Robert Blair Mayne is still regarded as one of the greatest soldiers in the history of military special operations. This title tells the life story of 'Colonel Paddy', whose exceptional physical strength and uniquely swift reflexes made him a fearsome opponent. Num Pages: 272 pages, 1 x 8pp b/w. BIC Classification: 1DBK; BGH; JWH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 198 x 129 x 19. Weight in Grams: 222.
Publisher
Transworld Publishers Ltd
Number of pages
272
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Edition
Illustrated
Condition
New
SKU
V9781780575827
ISBN
9781780575827
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 14.99
€ 11.84

Paperback. Num Pages: 112 pages, Illustrations (some col.). BIC Classification: JWMV3; WGM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 281 x 217 x 7. Weight in Grams: 474. In Post-war RAF Service 1945-1950. 112 pages, Illustrations (some col.). Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: JWMV3; WGM. Dimension: 281 x 217 x 7. Weight: 476.
Publisher
Dalrymple and Verdun Publishing
Number of pages
112
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Edition
First Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781905414130
ISBN
9781905414130
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 19.55

Paperback. Num Pages: 48 pages, col. Illustrations. BIC Classification: JWMV3; WGM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 282 x 217 x 4. Weight in Grams: 222. 1960s in Colour. 48 pages, col. Illustrations. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: JWMV3; WGM. Dimension: 282 x 217 x 4. Weight: 222.
Publisher
Non Basic Stock Line
Number of pages
48
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Condition
New
SKU
V9781905414093
ISBN
9781905414093
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 15.99
€ 15.27

Hardback. Traces the development of individual ballistic protection from the multi-layer silk garments and metal plates used during World War One and through to the Korean War and Vietnam, to the advanced armour used in Iraq and Afghanistan. This work illustrates the primary armour patterns in use with the world's major nations from 1914 to the present day. Num Pages: 160 pages, 400 Colour photographs. BIC Classification: HBW; JWM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 219 x 303 x 16. Weight in Grams: 850.
Publisher
The Crowood Press Ltd
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Edition
First Edition, First Impression
Condition
New
SKU
V9781847972484
ISBN
9781847972484
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 23.66

Hardcover. Uses over 400 illustrations to show the clothing of both Officers and Ratings in World War II and during the years leading up to it, when Naval uniforms underwent significant modernization. In this book, the illustrations are supported by detailed text describing the development and use of Naval clothing of the time. Num Pages: 160 pages, 300 colour photographs 170 black & white photographs. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JJH; JWF; JWTU. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 305 x 215 x 15. Weight in Grams: 840.
Publisher
The Crowood Press Ltd
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Edition
UK ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9781847978448
ISBN
9781847978448
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 28.76

Paperback. Describes and illustrates the uniforms and equipment of the WWII British soldier using original items worn by live models in authentic settings. Num Pages: 144 pages, 250 colour photographs. BIC Classification: 1D; 3JJH; HBJD; HBWQ; JWTU. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 296 x 209 x 11. Weight in Grams: 628. British Army Uniforms European Theatre 1939-45. 144 pages, 250 colour photographs. Describes and illustrates the uniforms and equipment of the WWII British soldier using original items worn by live models in authentic settings. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1D; 3JJH; HBJD; HBWQ; JWTU. Dimension: 296 x 209 x 11. Weight: 618.
Publisher
Crowood
Number of pages
144
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Edition
New edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781861269140
ISBN
9781861269140
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 23.61

Num Pages: 480 pages, over 500 color/bw images. BIC Classification: 1D; 3JJH; HBJD; HBLW; HBWQ; JWG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 288 x 230 x 47. Weight in Grams: 2670.
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Schiffer Publishing Ltd United States
Number of pages
480
Condition
New
SKU
V9780764333477
ISBN
9780764333477
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 75.43
€ 57.23

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