Warfare & defence
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Warfare & defence
Paperback. In an era defined by the threat of nuclear annihilation, Western nations attempted to prepare civilian populations for atomic attack through staged drills, evacuations, and field exercises. This title investigates the fundamentally theatrical nature of these Cold War civil defense exercises. Num Pages: 432 pages, 58 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJP; HBJK; HBLW3; JWKW; JWMN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 160 x 236 x 29. Weight in Grams: 646.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Duke University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 432
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780822339700
- ISBN
- 9780822339700
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 30.93
€ 33.99
€ 30.93
Hardback. When the British Labour party announced the withdrawal of British forces from the Persian Gulf in January 1968, the United States faced a potential power vacuum in the area. The incoming Nixon administration, preoccupied with the Soviet Union and China, and the war in Vietnam, had no intention of replacing the British in the Gulf. Num Pages: 192 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 1FBN; JPS; JWXF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 159 x 19. Weight in Grams: 488.
- Publisher
- Liverpool University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 192
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845192778
- ISBN
- 9781845192778
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 129.19
€ 129.19
Hardcover. Num Pages: 520 pages. BIC Classification: JWA. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 262 x 191 x 31. Weight in Grams: 930.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Nova Science Pub Inc
- Edition
- UK ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781634635707
- ISBN
- 9781634635707
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 437.30€ 293.03
€ 437.30
€ 293.03
Paperback. In addition to concentration camps, World War II Germany was also home to 54 prisoner-of-war camps, the largest of which was Stalag IVB. This historical chronicle evokes the heartbreaking reality of day-to-day life in Stalag IVB, with firsthand accounts by the author and other veterans of the camp. Closing chapters detail the camp's final months. Num Pages: 296 pages, photographs, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1DFG; 3JJH; HBJD; HBWQ; JWXR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 156 x 12. Weight in Grams: 306.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- McFarland & Co Inc United States
- Edition
- annotated edition
- Number of pages
- 296
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780786424047
- ISBN
- 9780786424047
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 40.91
€ 40.99
€ 40.91
Paperback. The comedy classic of life in National Service. Num Pages: 224 pages, ill. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JJPG; BM; JWT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 130 x 15. Weight in Grams: 172. An Hilarious Memoire of the National Service. 228 pages, ill. When the author first turned up for his medical in 1956 he had little idea of the adventures he would face and the people he would encounter over the next two years in service. This title offers an account of life in National Service, where he faced the horrors of basic training, the boredom of the drill yard and more. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JJPG; BM; JWT. Dimension: 196 x 130 x 15. Weight: 172.
- Publisher
- Little, Brown Book Group
- Number of pages
- 228
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Edition
- UK ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780334592
- ISBN
- 9781780334592
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 11.99€ 10.23
€ 11.99
€ 10.23
Hardcover. The story of Lancaster rear gunner W/O Sidney Knott, DFC, Knott survived sixty-four operations, included many 'Battle of the Ruhr' targets. This combination of dramatic narrative and strategic overview includes controversial views about the morality of area bombing and its contribution to victory in Europe. Num Pages: 288 pages, 108 black and white photographs. BIC Classification: 1D; 3JJH; HBWQ; JWG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 251 x 180 x 24. Weight in Grams: 998.
- Publisher
- Fonthill Media United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 288
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Edition
- Revised
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781781552285
- ISBN
- 9781781552285
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 23.75
€ 33.99
€ 23.75
Paperback. Explains what it felt like to be a fighter pilot during those crucial moments of the Battle of Britain flying some of the iconic planes to have ever graced the skies. This volume details the pilots' training, British and German tactics, and the development of the models that were in use at the time - the Spitfire Mk I/II and the Bf 109E. Series: Duel. Num Pages: 80 pages, Illustrations (some col.). BIC Classification: HB; JW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 248 x 185 x 5. Weight in Grams: 274.
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Number of pages
- 80
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781846031908
- ISBN
- 9781846031908
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.00€ 15.44
€ 19.00
€ 15.44
Paperback. Archive images of the Supermarine Spitfire in American service. Num Pages: 144 pages, 100 illustrations. BIC Classification: HBWQ; JWG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 246 x 189. .
- Publisher
- Pen & Sword Books Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781473889231
- ISBN
- 9781473889231
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 24.99€ 21.99
€ 24.99
€ 21.99
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781472818744
- ISBN
- 9781472818744
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.99€ 20.60
€ 23.99
€ 20.60
Paperback. Aviation has revolutionised warfare over the last 100 years. This pocket guide gives the reader the essential details of 70 iconic aircraft, including the Sopwith Camel, the Spitfire, the Messerschmitt Bf 109, the P-51 Mustang and the F-4 Phantom. It uses detailed profile artwork to illustrate and aid recognition. Series: General Aviation. Num Pages: 216 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: HBW; JWG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 194 x 142 x 17. Weight in Grams: 366.
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Number of pages
- 216
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780960517
- ISBN
- 9781780960517
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 10.99€ 9.30
€ 10.99
€ 9.30
Paperback. As the Battle of Britain approached its conclusion, two new versions of the famous Spitfire and Messerschmitt Bf109 arrived on the scene. The RAF could see that the Luftwaffe were stepping down their incursions into British airspace, and went on the offensive. Illustrator(s): Laurier, Jim; Hector, Gareth. Series: Duel. Num Pages: 80 pages, Illustrated throughout with colour artwork and black and white photos. BIC Classification: 1D; 3JJH; HBJD; HBLW; HBWQ; JWG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 250 x 184 x 8. Weight in Grams: 262.
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Edition
- First Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781472805768
- ISBN
- 9781472805768
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 18.99€ 13.93
€ 18.99
€ 13.93
Hardback. The F/A-18 evolved from Northrop's YF-17 in the late 1970s. Production aircraft reached the Navy in May 1980 and the Marine Corps two years later. This title collects the images that complement the history of this star of carrier-based naval aviation. Num Pages: 128 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JWMV3; WGM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 140 x 192 x 13. Weight in Grams: 268.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 128
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752462691
- ISBN
- 9780752462691
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 12.33
€ 12.33
Paperback. Num Pages: 496 pages, black & white halftones. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBW; JWA; JWH; TTM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 38. Weight in Grams: 666.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Pegasus Books
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781605982892
- ISBN
- 9781605982892
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 18.99€ 18.66
€ 18.99
€ 18.66
Hardcover. Secret Research Aircraft of the Cold War. 160 pages, 100 colour and 250 b/w photos plus 50 illustrations. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: HBWS; JWG. Dimension: 215 x 304 x 27. Weight: 1536.
- Publisher
- Hikoki Publications
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781902109213
- ISBN
- 9781902109213
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 46.99€ 32.88
€ 46.99
€ 32.88
Hardcover. Num Pages: 400 pages, 425. BIC Classification: 1D; HBW; JWG; TRP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 308 x 220 x 25. Weight in Grams: 1466.
- Publisher
- Hikoki Publications
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781902109480
- ISBN
- 9781902109480
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 46.99€ 32.89
€ 46.99
€ 32.89
Hardcover. Num Pages: 160 pages, Over 140 photographs & drawings. BIC Classification: 1DBK; JWMV3; WGM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 291 x 20. Weight in Grams: 960.
- Publisher
- Crecy Publishing
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781910809044
- ISBN
- 9781910809044
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 42.99€ 37.62
€ 42.99
€ 37.62
Paperback. Num Pages: 144 pages, Illustrations (some col.). BIC Classification: JWMV3; WGM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 283 x 217 x 9. Weight in Grams: 590. De Havilland's Ultimate Piston-engined Fighter. 144 pages, Illustrations (some col.). Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: JWMV3; WGM. Dimension: 283 x 217 x 9. Weight: 592.
- Publisher
- Dalrymple and Verdun Publishing
- Number of pages
- 144
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781905414123
- ISBN
- 9781905414123
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 23.59
€ 33.99
€ 23.59
Paperback. Num Pages: 168 pages, 200 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JWMV3; WGM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 226 x 248 x 14. Weight in Grams: 750.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752467467
- ISBN
- 9780752467467
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 23.79
€ 26.99
€ 23.79
Paperback. The scrapping of the Nimrod programme has been one of the most controversial events in the military aviation world for many a year. Num Pages: 224 pages, 4 colour throughout, 140 photos. BIC Classification: JWMV3. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 247 x 175 x 18. Weight in Grams: 722.
- Edition
- Reprint
- Publisher
- Grub Street United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 224
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781909166028
- ISBN
- 9781909166028
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 25.34
€ 26.99
€ 25.34
Paperback. Covering the important WW1 Battles of Ypres, including the notorious Passchendaele, this guidebook takes readers on a historic trip through some of the well-known and most important sites of the area. Num Pages: 128 pages, Fully illustrated with colour and B&W. BIC Classification: 1DDB; 3JJF; HBJD; HBWN; JWLF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 170 x 125 x 8. Weight in Grams: 164.
- Publisher
- Pen & Sword Books
- Number of pages
- 128
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Edition
- Poc
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781844153770
- ISBN
- 9781844153770
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 9.99€ 9.15
€ 9.99
€ 9.15