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Warfare & defence

Paperback. A study of the Greek Hoplite in the "Golden Age" of Ancient Greek civilization, from the victory at Marathon over Darius of Persia, to the rise of Alexander the Great. It covers the Greek warrior's weapons, armour, shield and helmets, and how he was recruited, trained and fought. Series: Warrior S. Num Pages: 64 pages, 12 colour & 55 b&w illustrations, chronology. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; 3D; HBJD; HBLA; JWH; JWM; JWT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 247 x 186 x 5. Weight in Grams: 220.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
Osprey Publishing United Kingdom
Number of pages
64
Condition
New
SKU
V9781855328679
ISBN
9781855328679
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 18.68

Paperback. Illustrator(s): O'Brogain, Sean. Series: Warrior. Num Pages: 64 pages, Illustrations (chiefly col.). BIC Classification: 1QDAR; 3D; HBJD; HBLA; HBW; JWT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 247 x 187 x 4. Weight in Grams: 224.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC United Kingdom
Number of pages
64
Condition
New
SKU
V9781849087810
ISBN
9781849087810
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 18.64

Paperback. During the First and Second World Wars thousands of men and women followed the promptings of their conscience and refused the call to arms. Num Pages: 264 pages, 40 b&w. BIC Classification: 3JJF; 3JJH; HBLW; HBW; JWX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 126 x 20. Weight in Grams: 292.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752458571
ISBN
9780752458571
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 16.99
€ 15.54

Hardback. The original cadre of the later Waffen-SS was formed in March 1933 as the SS Headquarters Guard Berlin. From the first 117 volunteers emerged more than fifty senior SS officers, all of whom received high decorations for bravery in the 38 Waffen-SS divisions that were formed later. Editor(s): Quassowski, Hans. Num Pages: 350 pages, over 460 b/w photographs, 30 maps. BIC Classification: 1DFG; HBJD; HBWQ; JWTR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 311 x 236 x 36. Weight in Grams: 2166.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
Schiffer Publishing Ltd
Edition
2nd Ed
Condition
New
SKU
V9780764307775
ISBN
9780764307775
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 76.09
€ 69.70

Paperback.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Dovecote Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
96
Condition
New
SKU
V9781904349891
ISBN
9781904349891
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 10.29

Paperback. Pursued by British forces, Washington and his remaining 5,000 men resolved on a risky strike against the British and Hessian positions across the Delaware River. This book shows how, crossing the river, Washington took the Trenton garrison for the loss of only four men, before outflanking Cornwallis' 8,000-strong force and marching on Princeton. Illustrator(s): Turner, Graham. Series: Campaign. Num Pages: 96 pages, Illustrations (some col.). BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JF; HBJK; HBLL; HBWF; JWLF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 242 x 185 x 8. Weight in Grams: 313.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC United Kingdom
Number of pages
96
Condition
New
SKU
V9781846033506
ISBN
9781846033506
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 21.99
€ 15.63

Paperback. "Wabash 1791: St Clair's Defeat". Illustrator(s): Dennis, Peter. Series: Campaign. Num Pages: 96 pages, 30 b/w; 33 col. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JF; HBJK; HBLL; HBW; JWLF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 243 x 185 x 8. Weight in Grams: 310.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC United Kingdom
Edition
First Edition
Number of pages
96
Condition
New
SKU
V9781849086769
ISBN
9781849086769
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 21.99
€ 15.63

Paperback. Explores the ritual concessions as acts of warfare, performances of submission, demonstrations of power, and representations of shifting, unstable worlds. The author considers the limits of sovereignty at conflict's end, showing how the ways we concede loss can be as important as the ways we claim victory. Num Pages: 224 pages, 9 colour pl 9halftones. BIC Classification: HBW; JH; JW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 231 x 186 x 15. Weight in Grams: 384.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
The University of Chicago Press United States
Edition
New ed
Number of pages
224
Condition
New
SKU
V9780226869797
ISBN
9780226869797
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 38.84

Paperback. The Royal Navy's dramatic race to save the crew of a trapped Russian submarine. Num Pages: 272 pages. BIC Classification: 1DVUA; 3JMC; HBLX; HBTM; JWMV2. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 148 x 20. Weight in Grams: 264.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Orion Publishing Co United Kingdom
Number of pages
272
Condition
New
SKU
V9781409126973
ISBN
9781409126973
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 11.12

Paperback. Details the French attempts to regain control of Indochina, following Japan's defeat in World War II. From the disatrous "Battle of RC.4" to the final French defeat at Dien Bien Phu, this book includes a variety of French troops, their uniforms and equipment. Illustrator(s): Chappell, Mike. Series: Men-at-Arms. Num Pages: 48 pages, 8 colour and 50 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FM; 3JJPG; HBJF; HBLW3; JWL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 249 x 184 x 4. Weight in Grams: 166.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1998
Publisher
Osprey Publishing United Kingdom
Edition
First Edition
Number of pages
48
Condition
New
SKU
V9781855327894
ISBN
9781855327894
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 21.99
€ 18.06

Paperback. Offers an institutional history of the Chemical Warfare Service, the department tasked with improving the Army's ability to use and defend against chemical weapons during and after World War One. Num Pages: 176 pages, 20 black and white photographs. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBJK; HBW; JFD; JWMC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 155 x 11. Weight in Grams: 296.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
University of Illinois Press
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780252080265
ISBN
9780252080265
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 25.44

Hardcover. Num Pages: 288 pages, 480ill. BIC Classification: 1DFG; 1DSE; 3JJG; JWG; TBX; WGM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 286 x 228 x 28. Weight in Grams: 1738.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1992
Publisher
Schiffer Publishing Ltd United States
Number of pages
288
Condition
New
SKU
V9780887403392
ISBN
9780887403392
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 54.68
€ 39.78

Paperback. 50 breathtaking accounts of some of fiercest battles of the last 100 years, from the Somme to Basra. Series: Mammoth Books. Num Pages: 608 pages, 30 Maps. BIC Classification: 3JJ; HBW; JWLF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 136 x 42. Weight in Grams: 440. 50 breathtaking accounts of some of fiercest battles of the last 100 years, from the Somme to Basra. Series: Mammoth Books. Num Pages: 608 pages, 30 Maps. BIC Classification: 3JJ; HBW; JWLF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 136 x 42. Weight in Grams: 440. Very good copy with light shelf wear. Light spotting to page edges, remains very good
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Robinson
Condition
Used, Very Good
SKU
KCW0014004
ISBN
9781845298852
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 4.99

Paperback. Charts the history of frigates, from their post-World War I function as escort vessels, their role as sloops and corvettes, and their subsequent transformation into post-World War II anti-submarine vessels. With its narrative and over 235 photographs, this volume provides historians with information about these important naval vessels. Num Pages: 96 pages, 235 photographs. BIC Classification: JWMV2; WGG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 296 x 230 x 8. Weight in Grams: 522. Features Over 70 Classes with 235 Selected Identification Photographs. 96 pages, 235 photographs. Charts the history of frigates, from their post-World War I function as escort vessels, their role as sloops and corvettes, and their subsequent transformation into post-World War II anti-submarine vessels. With its narrative and over 235 photographs, this volume provides historians with information about these important naval vessels. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: JWMV2; WGG. Dimension: 296 x 230 x 8. Weight: 518.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Anness
Number of pages
96
Condition
New
SKU
V9781844769940
ISBN
9781844769940
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 11.76

Hardback. No nation in history has placed greater emphasis on the role of technology in planning and waging war than the United States. Drawing on six decades of debate on the subject of US military affairs, this book suggests how the armed forces might exploit the opportunities of the information revolution in the future. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJP; 3JM; JW; TBX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 18. Weight in Grams: 499.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Columbia University Press United States
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
Edition
First Edition
SKU
V9780231123365
ISBN
9780231123365
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 104.64
€ 80.25

Paperback. To help readers better appreciate Art of War, Lynch provides an insightful introduction and a substantial interpretive essay discussing the military, political, and philosophical aspects of the work, in addition to maps, an index of names, and a glossary. Editor(s): Lynch, Christopher. Translator(s): Lynch, Christopher. Num Pages: 312 pages, 2 maps, 7line drawings. BIC Classification: JWA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 227 x 154 x 17. Weight in Grams: 424.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
The University of Chicago Press United States
Edition
New ed
Number of pages
312
Condition
New
SKU
V9780226500461
ISBN
9780226500461
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 21.99
€ 18.45

Paperback. The secret world of military intelligence - written by a senior intelligence officer Num Pages: 480 pages, 5 maps. BIC Classification: JWKF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 130 x 32. Weight in Grams: 378.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Cassell
Number of pages
480
Condition
New
SKU
V9780304367108
ISBN
9780304367108
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 13.51

Paperback. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: JFD; JW; KNTJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 138 x 215 x 23. Weight in Grams: 360. Very good copy with light shelf wear
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Pluto Press
Condition
Used, Very Good
SKU
KCW0015611
ISBN
9780745333182
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 4.99

Paperback. The beaches codenamed Gold and Juno constituted the western section of the British sector of the landings. This title explores the D-Day objectives for the troops landing on these two beaches, which included the capture of the town of Arromanches. Illustrator(s): Gerrard, Howard. Series: Osprey Campaign S. Num Pages: 96 pages, 75 b&w and 11 colour illustrations, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 3JJH; HBJD; HBWQ; JWLF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 248 x 185 x 6. Weight in Grams: 318.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC United Kingdom
Number of pages
96
Condition
New
SKU
V9781841763682
ISBN
9781841763682
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 27.99
€ 22.38

Paperback. An extraordinary true story of combat in the Battle of Britain. Includes some of the most graphic and atmospheric accounts of air combat between Spitfire and Nazi Messerschmitt fighters ever published. Num Pages: 192 pages, 66 halftones. BIC Classification: 1DB; 3JJH; BM; HBJD1; HBWQ; JWG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 124 x 15. Weight in Grams: 210.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Amberley Publishing
Number of pages
192
Condition
New
SKU
V9781445616841
ISBN
9781445616841
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.06

Paperback. A gripping account of the epic hunt for Hitler's most terrifying battleship - the legendary Tirpitz - and the brave men who risked their lives to attack and destroy this most potent symbol of the Nazi's fearsome war machine. Num Pages: 448 pages. BIC Classification: 1DFG; 3JJH; HBWQ; JWF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 132 x 197 x 27. Weight in Grams: 328.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers
Edition
Reprint.
Condition
New
SKU
V9780007319244
ISBN
9780007319244
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 16.06

Paperback. Illustrator(s): Palmer, Ian. Series: Duel. Num Pages: 80 pages. BIC Classification: HB; JW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 247 x 187 x 9. Weight in Grams: 261.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC United Kingdom
Number of pages
80
Condition
New
SKU
V9781849085786
ISBN
9781849085786
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 21.99
€ 19.72

Paperback. An account of the 1944 Operation Cobra. It demonstrates how this campaign ended the stalemate which had followed the Normandy landings and delivered a crushing blow to the German Army in France. Topics covered include the Avranches counterattack and the Falaise Pocket. Series: Osprey Campaign S. Num Pages: 96 pages, 78 b&w illustrations, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1D; 3JJH; HBJD; HBWQ; JWLF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 245 x 184 x 8. Weight in Grams: 310.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC United Kingdom
Number of pages
96
Condition
New
SKU
V9781841762968
ISBN
9781841762968
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 27.99
€ 22.38

Paperback. A long-time staple of International Relations courses, this new edition continues the important discussion of nuclear proliferation, while looking at the regions and issues now at the forefront of the nuclear question. Num Pages: 288 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JPSF; JWMN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 208 x 140 x 19. Weight in Grams: 338.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
WW Norton & Co
Edition
Third Edition
Number of pages
270
Condition
New
SKU
V9780393920109
ISBN
9780393920109
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 39.46

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