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Paperback. A sequel to French Tanks of World War II (1), this title focuses primarily on France's cavalry armored vehicles, including the light reconnaissance tanks such as the AMR and AMC families, the famous Somua S.35 cavalry tanks and the extensive array of armored half-track and armored cars used by the French cavalry. Illustrator(s): Palmer, Ian. Series: New Vanguard. Num Pages: 48 pages. BIC Classification: 1DDF; 3JJH; HBWQ; JWMV1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 250 x 185 x 8. Weight in Grams: 168.
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Edition
First Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781782003922
ISBN
9781782003922
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 16.33

Paperback. As the Allies attempted to break out of Normandy, it quickly became apparent that there would be no easy victory over the Germans, and that every scrap of territory on the way to Berlin would have to be earned through hard fighting. This book deals with the battles between the German Panzer IV and US Sherman of World War II. Illustrator(s): Chasemore, Richard. Series: Duel. Num Pages: 80 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DDF; 3JJH; HBWQ; JWD; JWMV1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 186 x 253 x 8. Weight in Grams: 264.
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9781472807601
ISBN
9781472807601
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 20.99
€ 19.46

Paperback. The T-64 tank was the most revolutionary design of the whole Cold War, designed to provide the firepower and armour protection of a heavy tank in a medium-weight design. This book sheds light on the secrets behind the Cold War's most controversial tank, revealing how its highly advanced technologies proved to be both a blessing and a curse. Illustrator(s): Tooby, Adam; Palmer, Ian. Series: New Vanguard. Num Pages: 48 pages. BIC Classification: 1DVU; HBTW; HBWS; JWMV1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 186 x 248 x 5. Weight in Grams: 170.
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9781472806284
ISBN
9781472806284
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 13.17

Paperback. During World War II, the German and U.S. mechanized infantry clashed repeatedly. Focusing on three key engagements, this illustrated study highlights the evolving nature of mechanized warfare. Illustrator(s): Shumate, Johnny. Series: Combat. Num Pages: 80 pages, 40 b/w; 21 col. BIC Classification: 1D; 3JJH; HBJD; HBLW; HBWQ; JWLF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 186 x 247 x 7. Weight in Grams: 262.
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Edition
First Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781472817075
ISBN
9781472817075
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 18.99
€ 13.85

Paperback. A history of the mainstay of Allied armoured units in World War II, the Sherman tank, whose simplicity, reliability and manoeuverability made it the most widely used tank of the war. Illustrator(s): Sarson, Peter. Series: Osprey New Vanguard S. Num Pages: 48 pages, 40 b&w and 8 colour plates. BIC Classification: 3JJH; HBG; HBWQ; JWD; JWMV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 248 x 112 x 6. Weight in Grams: 166.
Publisher
Osprey Publishing United Kingdom
Number of pages
48
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1993
Condition
New
SKU
V9781855322967
ISBN
9781855322967
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 21.99
€ 18.02

Paperback. World War II marked the zenith of railway gun development. This book provides an overview of the types of railway guns in service during World War II, with a special focus on the German railway artillery used in France, Italy and on the Eastern Front, and analyzes why railway guns largely disappeared from use following the end of the war. Illustrator(s): Dennis, Peter. Series: New Vanguard. Num Pages: 48 pages. BIC Classification: 3JJH; HBLW; HBWQ; JWD; JWMV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 248 x 184 x 5. Weight in Grams: 185.
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC United Kingdom
Number of pages
48
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781472810687
ISBN
9781472810687
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 13.17

Paperback. .
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9781472812490
ISBN
9781472812490
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 20.99
€ 19.52

Paperback. .
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
SKU
V9781472818133
ISBN
9781472818133
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 16.41

Paperback. The T-54 and T-55 tanks are the most widely manufactured tanks of all time. This volume examines the roots of this prolific tank family, starting with the Soviet Army's first attempts to replace the T-34 during World War II, and covering the T-43 and T-44, the more successful T-54, and its ultimate evolution into the T-55. Illustrator(s): Johnson, Hugh. Series: New Vanguard. Num Pages: 48 pages, 50ill.7col.ill. BIC Classification: 1DVU; JWMV; WGM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 250 x 185 x 4. Weight in Grams: 178.
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC United Kingdom
Number of pages
48
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Edition
1st Edition(PB)
Condition
New
SKU
V9781841767925
ISBN
9781841767925
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 16.34

Paperback. First seen during the American Civil War and later appearing in the Franco-Prussian War, the military use of the armoured train only came to the fore during World War I, reigning supreme on the Eastern Front. This work examines the origins and technical development of armoured trains. It focuses on how armoured trains were used in combat Illustrator(s): Bryan, Tony. Series: New Vanguard. Num Pages: 48 pages, Illustrations (some col.). BIC Classification: JWMV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 247 x 184 x 5. Weight in Grams: 168.
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC United Kingdom
Number of pages
48
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Condition
New
SKU
V9781846032424
ISBN
9781846032424
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 21.99
€ 18.21

Paperback. The M4 Sherman tank was the mainstay of the Western allies between 1942 and 1945. This title examines developments such as the HVSS suspension. It uses rare archive material. Illustrator(s): Laurier, Jim. Series: New Vanguard. Num Pages: 48 pages, 46 b&w and 7 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: HBG; HBWQ; JWD; JWMV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 185 x 249 x 7. Weight in Grams: 170.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC United Kingdom
Edition
1st
Number of pages
48
Condition
New
SKU
V9781841765426
ISBN
9781841765426
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 13.17

Paperback. The Soviet T-80 Standard Tank was the last tank fielded before the Soviet collapse, and the most controversial. This title charts the history of the T-80, covering the initial construction, through the development to the subsequent variants, the T-84 and Russia's enigmatic Black Eagle Tank. Illustrator(s): Johnson, Hugh. Series: New Vanguard. Num Pages: 48 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DVU; JWD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 248 x 184 x 5. Weight in Grams: 172.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC United Kingdom
Edition
1st
Number of pages
48
Condition
New
SKU
V9781846032448
ISBN
9781846032448
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 13.17

Paperback. Contrary to popular belief, the Japanese Army widely employed tanks within the Pacific theater of war. This title details their key role in the conquests of Singapore and Malaya, as well as their later use in Burma, Saipan, and the Philippines, including in the amphibious assault of Corregidor. Illustrator(s): Bryan, Tony. Series: New Vanguard. Num Pages: 48 pages, Illustrations (some col.). BIC Classification: 1FPJ; 3JJH; HBJF; HBWQ; JWMV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 246 x 187 x 4. Weight in Grams: 166.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC United Kingdom
Number of pages
48
Condition
New
SKU
V9781846030918
ISBN
9781846030918
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 16.99
€ 12.40

Paperback. The fighting at Omaha Beach is one of the most famous events in military history, and represented a crucial moment in the course of World War II. This book reveals the events of that single day in June 1944. Illustrator(s): Bujeiro, Ramiro. Series: Osprey Campaign S. Num Pages: 96 pages, 75 b&w and 11 colour photographs, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 3JJH; HBJD; HBWQ; JWLF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 248 x 185 x 7. Weight in Grams: 308.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Osprey Publishing United Kingdom
Number of pages
96
Condition
New
SKU
V9781841763675
ISBN
9781841763675
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 23.99
€ 16.38

The US has long exploited Earth's orbit to enhance security, generate wealth, and reinforce its position as a world leader, but is ambivalent towards military activities in space. This book sees this as undermining the future security of the US, and suggests how to meet national security demands. Num Pages: 394 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JPQB; JPS; JWK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 25. Weight in Grams: 747.
Publication date
2001
Publisher
The University Press of Kentucky United States
Number of pages
394
Condition
New
SKU
V9780813121987
ISBN
9780813121987
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 39.22

Paperback. "Translations in Chapters 3 and 5 courtesy Will McLean, used with permission"--Title page verso. Series: Deeds of Arms Series. Num Pages: 100 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: HBLC1; JWXZ. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 254 x 178. Weight in Grams: 1034.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
FreeLance Academy Press United States
Number of pages
100
Condition
New
SKU
V9781937439019
ISBN
9781937439019
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 32.33

Paperback. In assessing these threats, David contends that the United States's only viable option is to view other-state civil upheaval similarly to natural disasters and to develop a coherent, effective emergency response mechanism, which does not exist today in any systemic, nationwide form. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JPS; JWL. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 13. Weight in Grams: 295.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Johns Hopkins University Press United States
Number of pages
224
Condition
New
SKU
V9780801889899
ISBN
9780801889899
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 35.99
€ 30.27

In assessing these threats, David contends that the United States's only viable option is to view other-state civil upheaval similarly to natural disasters and to develop a coherent, effective emergency response mechanism, which does not exist today in any systemic, nationwide form. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JPS; JWL. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 20. Weight in Grams: 431.
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Johns Hopkins University Press United States
Number of pages
224
Condition
New
SKU
V9780801889882
ISBN
9780801889882
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 70.46

Hardcover. Examines the largely unsung leadership of U.S. Army battalion commanders in the Mediterranean Theater of Operations of World War II and concludes that they were hugely instrumental in overcoming their German Adversaries to emerge victorious, first in North Africa (Operation TORCH) and then in Sicily (Operation HUSKY). Series: Modern War Studies. Num Pages: 288 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJH; HBWQ; JWKT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 23. Weight in Grams: 540.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Univ Pr of Kansas
Edition
HAR/MAP
Number of pages
288
Condition
New
SKU
V9780700618996
ISBN
9780700618996
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 70.87

Hardback. Editor(s): Wietman, Steven. Num Pages: 146 pages, illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 1FBN; JWMN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 262 x 184 x 15. Weight in Grams: 506.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
Edition
UK ed.
Number of pages
146
Condition
New
SKU
V9781624179884
ISBN
9781624179884
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 100.71
€ 69.67

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