Warfare & defence
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Warfare & defence
hardcover. William "Extra Billy" Smith, the oldest and one of the most controversial Confederate generals on the field at Gettysburg, was also one of the most colourful and charismatic characters of the Civil War and the antebellum Old South. Num Pages: 336 pages, 27 photos, 14 maps. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JH; HBJK; HBWJ; JWLF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 152 x 229 x 28. Weight in Grams: 680.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Savas Beatie United States
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9781611211290
- ISBN
- 9781611211290
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 18.86
€ 18.86
Paperback. During the American Civil War, both Union and Confederate forces fielded substantial numbers of cavalry, which carried out the tasks of reconnaissance, raiding, and conveying messages. In this book, three cavalry actions of the American Civil War are assessed, including the battles of Second Bull Run/Manassas, Buckland Mills and Toms Brook. Illustrator(s): Dennis, Peter. Series: Combat. Num Pages: 80 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JH; HBJK; HBLL; HBWJ; JWD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 250 x 186 x 8. Weight in Grams: 260.
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- Mti
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781472807311
- ISBN
- 9781472807311
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 14.62
€ 19.99
€ 14.62
paperback. A guide to the strategies of war. Spanning world civilisations, and synthesising dozens of political, philosophical, and religious texts, it features the subtle social game of everyday life. It contains examples of the genius and folly of those from Napoleon to Margaret Thatcher and Hannibal to Ulysses S Grant. Num Pages: 208 pages. BIC Classification: JWA; KJC; VSPM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 171 x 117 x 13. Weight in Grams: 172.
- Publisher
- Profile Books; edition (2008-06-05)
- Number of pages
- 208
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781861979988
- ISBN
- 9781861979988
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 10.81
€ 13.99
€ 10.81
Paperback. What my father didn't do in the war. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: 3JJH; BGH; JWX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 130. .
- Publisher
- Lion Hudson
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745968544
- ISBN
- 9780745968544
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 14.99€ 12.60
€ 14.99
€ 12.60
Paperback. Summary of the current debate about the nature of modern conflict, which analysts have been struggling to define since the end of the Cold War Editor(s): Haug, Karl Erik; Maao, Ole Jurgen. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: 3JJP; 3JM; HBG; HBLW3; HBWS; JWA. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 213 x 138 x 22. Weight in Grams: 474.
- Publisher
- C Hurst & Co Publishers Ltd
- Number of pages
- 320
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849042727
- ISBN
- 9781849042727
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 46.99€ 42.08
€ 46.99
€ 42.08
Hardcover. A comprehensive guide to computer assisted exercises Readers can turn to this indispensable reference guide for comprehensive and lucid coverage of the operational, technical, and organizational knowledge needed to harness successful and constructive computer assisted exercises (CAX) and war games. Num Pages: 296 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JW; UYV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 241 x 159 x 19. Weight in Grams: 552.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 296
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470412299
- ISBN
- 9780470412299
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 156.65
€ 156.65
Hardback. Editor(s): Rodriguez, Marcela N.; Walker, Joan O. Num Pages: 167 pages. BIC Classification: JPSF; JWMN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 265 x 186 x 16. Weight in Grams: 524.
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 167
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Edition
- UK ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781624170362
- ISBN
- 9781624170362
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 188.49€ 129.03
€ 188.49
€ 129.03
Paperback. Num Pages: 69 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JWG; JWT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 279 x 222 x 5. Weight in Grams: 295.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- RAND United States
- Number of pages
- 69
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780833024336
- ISBN
- 9780833024336
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 18.72
€ 18.72
Paperback. Tells the story of one of the iconic aircraft from World War II. This title takes you through the creation, construction, production and history of the Spitfire, as well as its role in the major battles of the war. It includes accounts from the pilots who flew the Spitfires. Num Pages: 256 pages, over 250 photographs. BIC Classification: HBWQ; JWMV3; WGM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 219 x 163 x 17. Weight in Grams: 604. 256 pages, over 250 photographs. Tells the story of one of the iconic aircraft from World War II. This title takes you through the creation, construction, production and history of the Spitfire, as well as its role in the major battles of the war. It includes accounts from the pilots who flew the Spitfires. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: HBWQ; JWMV3; WGM. Dimension: 219 x 163 x 17. Weight: 600.
- Publisher
- Anness Publishing
- Number of pages
- 256
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Edition
- New edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780190341
- ISBN
- 9781780190341
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 11.73
€ 13.99
€ 11.73
Paperback. The Lancaster Bomber led the air offensive in the darkest days of World War II. This book describes how the plane was developed to fit into an entirely new role in warfare, and explains how the Lancaster could take the war to the enemy to devastating effect. Num Pages: 256 pages, over 275 photographs. BIC Classification: HBWQ; JWMV3; WGM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 219 x 164 x 16. Weight in Grams: 604. The History of Britain's Greatest Night Bomber of World War II, in More Than 275 Photographs. 256 pages, over 275 photographs. The Lancaster Bomber led the air offensive in the darkest days of World War II. This book describes how the plane was developed to fit into an entirely new role in warfare, and explains how the Lancaster could take the war to the enemy to devastating effect. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: HBWQ; JWMV3; WGM. Dimension: 219 x 164 x 16. Weight: 604.
- Publisher
- Anness Publishing
- Number of pages
- 256
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780190358
- ISBN
- 9781780190358
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 11.58
€ 13.99
€ 11.58
Paperback. Num Pages: 278 pages. BIC Classification: HBJD; HBWQ; JWD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 227 x 153 x 15. Weight in Grams: 396.
- Publisher
- Burford Books,U.S. United States
- Number of pages
- 278
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781580800389
- ISBN
- 9781580800389
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 21.99€ 21.13
€ 21.99
€ 21.13
Hardcover. A documentary and statistical foundation for "Colossus Reborn". Its includes a roster of the senior command cadre during wartime, a description of the army's weaponry and equipment, and a listing of the Red Army's and NKVD's order of battle at six crucial points from June 22, 1941, through December 31, 1943. Series: Modern War Studies. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: 1DVU; 3JJH; HBJD; HBWQ; JWD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 25. Weight in Grams: 621.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Univ Pr of Kansas
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780700613595
- ISBN
- 9780700613595
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 60.47
€ 60.47
Paperback. Provides the background necessary to understand the news and opinions surrounding WMDs. This book presents facts on: nuclear proliferation and nuclear terrorism; chemical and biological weapons; land mines and small arms; missile defence and WMDs in outer space; and, WMDs in the Middle East and Asia. Num Pages: 200 pages, 3 bw photos, 11 color photos, 2 line drawings,. BIC Classification: JWMC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 5830 x 3895 x 14. Weight in Grams: 255.
- Publisher
- University of Washington Press United States
- Number of pages
- 200
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780295984667
- ISBN
- 9780295984667
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 29.43
€ 32.99
€ 29.43
Paperback. Written at the height of the Cold War, the author argues that the only way to end the threat of nuclear war is to end war itself. Series: Routledge Classics. Num Pages: 112 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HPQ; HPS; JW. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 197 x 129 x 9. Weight in Grams: 132.
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 112
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780415487344
- ISBN
- 9780415487344
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 17.35
€ 17.99
€ 17.35
Paperback. An in-depth investigation into the history and exploits of the Commandos Num Pages: 352 pages, 16pp b/w photos. BIC Classification: 1DB; HBT; JWH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 183 x 125 x 23. Weight in Grams: 202. Clean copy with some shelf wear
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Headline Publishing Group
- Condition
- Used, Good
- SKU
- KSS0001957
- ISBN
- 9780747266457
Paperback
Condition: Used, Good
€ 4.99
€ 4.99
Paperback. An in-depth investigation into the history and exploits of the Commandos Num Pages: 352 pages, 16pp b/w photos. BIC Classification: 1DB; HBT; JWH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 183 x 125 x 23. Weight in Grams: 202. Good clean copy with minor shelf wear
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Headline Publishing Group
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- SKU
- KSS0000893
- ISBN
- 9780747266457
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 4.99
€ 4.99
Paperback. The Scottish highlands played a pivotal role in the secret development of special service training during the Second World War. This book looks at the variety of special training establishments set up, and at how use was made of the landscape and coastline and of specialist civilian skills such as stalking and mountaineering. Num Pages: 256 pages, b&w photos. BIC Classification: 1DBKS; JWH; WTM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 158 x 22. Weight in Grams: 432.
- Publisher
- NMSE - Publishing Ltd
- Number of pages
- 256
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781905267149
- ISBN
- 9781905267149
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 16.33
€ 17.99
€ 16.33
Paperback. Chris Terrill is a man in search of his limit. He's 55 years old. He is being trained by the Royal Marines and he is going to Afghanistan. Chris will be holding a camera and filming the whole ordeal for a major TV series. This book tells of his heroic struggle to become the oldest man to win the coveted Royal Marines Commando Green Beret. Num Pages: 400 pages, col. Illustrations, col. ports. BIC Classification: 1FCA; 3JMC; HBW; JWF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 198 x 139 x 24. Weight in Grams: 306.
- Publisher
- Random House UK
- Number of pages
- 400
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780099509899
- ISBN
- 9780099509899
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 20.99€ 16.91
€ 20.99
€ 16.91
Num Pages: 288 pages, 92 colour photos. BIC Classification: HBWN; JWLF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 162 x 25. Weight in Grams: 730.
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Schiffer Publishing Ltd United States
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780764345821
- ISBN
- 9780764345821
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 36.99€ 25.06
€ 36.99
€ 25.06
Hardback. Long interested in Nazi Germany, Dixon, now an investigator for the London police, presents his first book on it, emphasizing what is most important to him: the personalities of the people involved. He profiles 162 SS officers who served at Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp, of whom some served during the entire time the camp was in operation, Num Pages: 256 pages, over 130 b/w photographs. BIC Classification: 1DFG; HBJD; HBTZ1; HBWQ; JWD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 287 x 228 x 24. Weight in Grams: 1426. The SS Officers Who Ran the Largest Nazi Concentration Camp, 1940-1945. 256 pages, Illustrations. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1DFG; HBJD; HBTZ1; HBWQ; JWD. Dimension: 287 x 228 x 24. Weight: 1420.
- Publisher
- Schiffer Publishing Ltd
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780764321757
- ISBN
- 9780764321757
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 64.79€ 46.20
€ 64.79
€ 46.20
Paperback. Edward Pellew, captain of the legendary Indefatigable, was quite simply the greatest frigate captain in the age of sail. An incomparable seaman, ferociously combative yet chivalrous, a master of the quarterdeck and an athlete of the tops, he was as quick to welcome a gallant foe into his cabin as to dive to the rescue of a man overboard. Num Pages: 368 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBK; BGH; JWF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 197 x 128 x 24. Weight in Grams: 304.
- Publisher
- Faber & Faber
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Edition
- Main
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780571277124
- ISBN
- 9780571277124
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 14.33
€ 17.99
€ 14.33
Command Legacy: A Tactical Primer for Junior Leaders, Second Edition, ...
Lt. Col. Raymond A. Millen Usa
Paperback. The burden of fighting wars, large or small, often rests on the soldiers and junior leaders of small infantry units. Command Legacy, the definitive source on small-unit tactics, presents one combat officer's conclusions about how to approach tactical problems and missions and about the links among tactical theory, doctrine, and practice. Num Pages: 436 pages, 50 figures, 30 tables. BIC Classification: JWKT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 155 x 29. Weight in Grams: 590.
- Publisher
- Potomac Books Inc
- Number of pages
- 416
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Edition
- 2 Revised
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781597972079
- ISBN
- 9781597972079
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 26.35
€ 26.99
€ 26.35
paperback. The burden of fighting wars, large or small, often rests on the soldiers and junior leaders of small infantry units. Command Legacy presents a combat officer's conclusions about how to approach tactical problems and missions and about the links among tactical theory, doctrine, and practice. Num Pages: 368 pages, tables, diagrams. BIC Classification: GBC; JWD; JWKT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 25. Weight in Grams: 500.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Potomac Books Inc United States
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 368
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781574884234
- ISBN
- 9781574884234
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 25.01
€ 26.99
€ 25.01
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
€ 33.12
€ 33.12