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Warfare & defence

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

€ 10.93

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

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

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

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

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. 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

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. 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

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. .
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

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

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. "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

€ 23.99
€ 17.82

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
€ 19.72

Hardcover. This text takes into account US and European experiences of military operations in order to test the "body bag" theory in the context of conflicts, so providing insights into actual workings of public opinion in democracies. It includes case studies from the Gulf War, Yugoslavia and Kosovo. Num Pages: 269 pages, 4 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: JPHV; JPS; JWX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 219 x 147 x 20. Weight in Grams: 460.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
272
Condition
New
SKU
V9780333968598
ISBN
9780333968598
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 67.07

Hardcover. .
Publisher
Pool of London Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9781910860021
ISBN
9781910860021
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 19.05

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

€ 65.53

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
€ 28.24

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

€ 15.99
€ 12.19

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

€ 23.99
€ 17.18

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

€ 18.99
€ 15.92

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

€ 27.99
€ 26.56

Paperback. On the third day of Gettysburg, Robert E. Lee launched a magnificent attack. For pure pageantry it was unsurpassed, and it also marked the centerpiece of the war, both time-wise and in terms of how the conflict had turned a corner-from persistent Confederate hopes to impending Rebel despair. Num Pages: 336 pages, 16pp of photos. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JH; HBJK; HBLL; HBWJ; JWL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 155 x 228 x 26. Weight in Grams: 558.
Publisher
Casemate Publishers
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9781612002279
ISBN
9781612002279
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 20.99
€ 20.63

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