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Warfare & defence
Hardback. Between September 1939 and June 1940, the British Expeditionary Force confronted the German threat to France and Flanders with a confused mind-set, an uncertain skills-set and an uncompetitive capability. This book explores the formation's origins, the scale of defeat in France and the campaign's considerable legacy. Num Pages: 286 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JJH; HBJD1; HBWQ; JWD; JWT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 146 x 223 x 20. Weight in Grams: 462.
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137494191
- ISBN
- 9781137494191
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 116.91
€ 116.91
Paperback. Num Pages: 227 pages, 1 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: JPA; JPHV; JPS; JW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 244 x 170 x 12. Weight in Grams: 411.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2004
- Number of pages
- 227
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349529667
- ISBN
- 9781349529667
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 66.95
€ 66.95
Paperback. A major historical study of the global arms trade, revolving around the transfer of small arms from metropolitan Europe to the turbulent frontiers of Indian Ocean societies during the 'long' nineteenth century (c.1780-1914). Num Pages: 321 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HBJF; HBL; HBTQ; HBW; JW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 321
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349346639
- ISBN
- 9781349346639
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 66.66
€ 66.66
Paperback. Series: Gender and Politics. Num Pages: 215 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JMS; JPA; JPS; JW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 215
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349451876
- ISBN
- 9781349451876
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 65.65
€ 65.65
Hardback. For over a century and a half, since the Uniform Regulations of 1856 were introduced, identification of rank amongst officers in the Royal Navy, its branches and its reserves has not been restricted to a single, or even small number, of insignia. Rank may be seen on jacket cuffs, on shoulder badges, on shoulder boards and on epaulettes. Num Pages: 96 pages, 750 colour photographs and diagrams. BIC Classification: 3JH; 3JJ; 3JMC; JWF; JWTU. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 303 x 220 x 12. Weight in Grams: 608. Royal Naval Officers' Insignia Since 1856. 96 pages, 750 colour photographs and diagrams. For over a century and a half, since the Uniform Regulations of 1856 were introduced, identification of rank amongst officers in the Royal Navy, its branches and its reserves has not been restricted to a single, or even small number, of insignia. Rank may be seen on jacket cuffs, on shoulder badges, on shoulder boards and on epaulettes. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 3JH; 3JJ; 3JMC; JWF; JWTU. Dimension: 303 x 220 x 12. Weight: 610.
- Publisher
- The Crowood Press Ltd
- Number of pages
- 96
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Edition
- First Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781847971388
- ISBN
- 9781847971388
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 23.87
€ 26.99
€ 23.87
Hardcover. With the exception of the royal marines, who adopted light infantry rank insignia from their earliest days, the Royal Navy was slow to introduce distinguishing rate badges for those serving on the 'lower deck'. Even when they were introduced, in 1853, the corresponding introduction of a uniform was still four years away. Num Pages: 96 pages, 750 colour photographs and diagrams. BIC Classification: 1DBK; JWF; JWTU. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 222 x 305 x 13. Weight in Grams: 636. 96 pages, 750 colour photographs and diagrams. With the exception of the royal marines, who adopted light infantry rank insignia from their earliest days, the Royal Navy was slow to introduce distinguishing rate badges for those serving on the 'lower deck'. Even when they were introduced, in 1853, the corresponding introduction of a uniform was still four years away. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1DBK; JWF; JWTU. Dimension: 299 x 219 x 13. Weight: 636.
- Publisher
- Crowood Press
- Number of pages
- 96
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781847973085
- ISBN
- 9781847973085
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 23.75
€ 26.99
€ 23.75
Paperback. Controversy about women in the military continues, yet women's relations with the military go far beyond whether they serve in the ranks. This book examines the experiences of women outside of the military, such as "comfort women" near US bases, women engaged in peacework, and women workers affected by military spending in the federal budget. Editor(s): D'Amico, Francine J.; Weinstein, Laurie L. Num Pages: 320 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFSJ1; JW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 22. Weight in Grams: 748.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- New York University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780814719077
- ISBN
- 9780814719077
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 31.02
€ 33.99
€ 31.02
Paperback. This book offers a novel contribution to the study of post-Cold War European defence. Interdisciplinary in approach, it uses European law to assess the utility of existing theoretical accounts. By exploring the balance of threat theory, it provides new insights into the forces driving and hindering European defence cooperation. Series: New Security Challenges. Num Pages: 273 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JPA; JPS; JW; LB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 273
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349448111
- ISBN
- 9781349448111
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 66.28
€ 66.28
Cards. Created in partnership with the world-renowned Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, this beautifully packaged, informative card deck captures, in words and stunning photographs, 100 of the museum's most important artifacts Num Pages: 102 pages, Colour photographs throughout. BIC Classification: JWMV3; WGM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 170 x 176 x 61. Weight in Grams: 1166.
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers Inc
- Edition
- Box Rfc Cr
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781631910098
- ISBN
- 9781631910098
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 30.99€ 20.68
€ 30.99
€ 20.68
Hardcover. The P-51 in its post-WWII racing capacity up to the present emphasizing engine design, speed, modifications, and personalities. Num Pages: 208 pages, over 180 b/w and 50 color photos. BIC Classification: JWG; TBX; WGM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 279 x 24. Weight in Grams: 136.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Schiffer Publishing, Ltd.
- Edition
- First
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780887403910
- ISBN
- 9780887403910
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 43.99€ 39.91
€ 43.99
€ 39.91
Paperback. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: 1HFGA; 3JJH; HBWQ; JWH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 191 x 112 x 17. Weight in Grams: 238.
- Publisher
- History Publishing Group
- Number of pages
- 224
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Edition
- paperback / softback
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752482699
- ISBN
- 9780752482699
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 13.49
€ 13.99
€ 13.49
Paperback. Eric Liddell was as close to a saint as any man in modern history has been. Renowned for his athletic prowess, it was also his deeply entrenched values that set him apart from the crowd. These qualities were never better illustrated than in the 1924 Paris Olympics. This is the story of a true hero of our times. Num Pages: 352 pages. BIC Classification: BGS; BGX; HRCX7; JWXR; WSK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 127. .
- Publisher
- Transworld Publishers Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781784160043
- ISBN
- 9781784160043
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 14.33
€ 17.99
€ 14.33
Paperback. Compulsive insider's account of life within the units who often prepare the ground for the SAS - the Special Boat Services, the SBS. The SBS follow the same basic training as the SAS and then do it again - under water! Num Pages: 448 pages, 8 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBK; BGA; JWH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 155 x 28. Weight in Grams: 322.
- Publisher
- Little, Brown Book Group
- Number of pages
- 448
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Edition
- New Ed
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780751531657
- ISBN
- 9780751531657
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 13.51
€ 17.99
€ 13.51
Paperback. Sieges played a central role in the many conflicts of the Ancient World and many famous generals, including Alexander the Great, Hannibal, Julius Caesar and Trajan, successfully used siegecraft to gain their objectives. Illustrator(s): Hook, Adam. Series: Elite. Num Pages: 64 pages, 42 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1QDAR; HBJD; HBLA; JW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 248 x 185 x 6. Weight in Grams: 214.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Osprey Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 64
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781841767826
- ISBN
- 9781841767826
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.99€ 19.06
€ 23.99
€ 19.06
Paperback. The concept of a legionary fortress as a permanent structure dates from the reign of Augustus (27 BC-AD 14). This book describes the development, design and construction of these fortresses throughout the length and breadth of the Empire. It also deals with the experience of life within a typical fortress. Illustrator(s): Delf, Brian. Series: Fortress. Num Pages: 64 pages, Illustrations (some col.). BIC Classification: 1QDAR; HBJD; HBLA; JW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 249 x 186 x 6. Weight in Grams: 220.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Osprey Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 64
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781841768953
- ISBN
- 9781841768953
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.99€ 19.05
€ 23.99
€ 19.05
Paperback. Immortalized through their exploits at the battle of Thermopylae under the legendary Leonidas, as well as countless other victories throughout the classical period, the Spartans were some of the best-trained, organized and most-feared warriors of the ancient world. This book covers various aspects of the Spartan warrior's life. Illustrator(s): Noon, Steve. Series: Warrior. Num Pages: 64 pages, Illustrations (some col.). BIC Classification: 1QDAG; 3D; HBJD; HBLA1; HBW; JW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 245 x 169 x 5. Weight in Grams: 218.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC United Kingdom
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 64
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849087001
- ISBN
- 9781849087001
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 18.68
€ 19.99
€ 18.68
Hardcover. An analysis of the psychological appeal of the airship worldwide and how this appeal was exploited for ulterior political purposes; such as by Count Zeppelin to advance German militarism, by American Admiral Moffett to fight US Army aviation ambitions, and Stalin to foster world Communism. Num Pages: 294 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 3JJ; HBG; HBLW; JPS; JPVN; JWG; WGM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 23. Weight in Grams: 566.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 296
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333751282
- ISBN
- 9780333751282
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 67.24
€ 67.24
Paperback. Num Pages: 294 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HBG; HBL; JPS; JW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2001
- Number of pages
- 294
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349412341
- ISBN
- 9781349412341
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 66.95
€ 66.95
Paperback. Covers airfield vehicles, ordnance loading equipment, refueling equipment and a wide variety of apparatus used by the Luftwaffe. Num Pages: 52 pages, b/w photographs, line drawings. BIC Classification: 1DFG; JWG; JWM; TBX; WGM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 296 x 211 x 4. Weight in Grams: 204.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Schiffer Publishing Ltd United States
- Number of pages
- 52
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780887404825
- ISBN
- 9780887404825
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 11.12
€ 13.99
€ 11.12
Paperback. Number 5 in the Luftwaffe Profile Series describes the design and use of the Junkers Ju 87A. Series: Luftwaffe Profile S. Num Pages: 48 pages, b/w photos, color profiles, drawings. BIC Classification: 1DFG; HBJD; HBWQ; JWG; JWMV; TBX; WGM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 278 x 215 x 4. Weight in Grams: 210. Series: Luftwaffe Profile S. 48 pages, Black and white and colour photographs, colour profiles, drawings. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1DFG; HBJD; HBWQ; JWG; JWMV; TBX; WGM. Dimension: 278 x 215 x 4. Weight: 208.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Schiffer Publishing Ltd United States
- Number of pages
- 48
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780887409202
- ISBN
- 9780887409202
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 18.99€ 14.29
€ 18.99
€ 14.29
paperback. Num Pages: 214 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFC; JFF; JPA; JPS; JW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 12. Weight in Grams: 281.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st ed. 1997
- Number of pages
- 214
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349142200
- ISBN
- 9781349142200
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 65.80
€ 65.80
Paperback. Num Pages: 393 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JPS; JW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 22. Weight in Grams: 503.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 393
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349105755
- ISBN
- 9781349105755
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 128.07
€ 128.07
Paperback. Num Pages: 336 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JPS; JW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 19. Weight in Grams: 434.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1993
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349226764
- ISBN
- 9781349226764
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 66.82
€ 66.82
Paperback. The contributors to this text discuss the cases for and against the reprocessing of spent reactor fuel elements to remove the plutonium from them. Num Pages: 312 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JW; RNQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 18. Weight in Grams: 404.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1992
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st ed. 1992
- Number of pages
- 312
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349116959
- ISBN
- 9781349116959
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 66.61
€ 66.61