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Warfare & defence

Hardback. Num Pages: 272 pages, 6, 1 black & white halftones, 5 tables. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJPG; 3JJPK; HBTW; JWG; JWK; JWMN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 156 x 28. Weight in Grams: 514.
Publisher
Cornell University Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780801452482
ISBN
9780801452482
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 50.30

Paperback. In 1940 Hitler sent his troops to execute the Fall of France. A six-week battle with lightning 'blitzkrieg' warfare and combined operations techniques, the offensive ended the Phony War and sent the French forces reeling as their government fled from occupied Paris. This book tells the story of the crises of the rivalry between France and Germany. Num Pages: 736 pages, black & white tables, maps. BIC Classification: 1DDF; 3JJH; HBJD; HBWQ; JWLF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 129 x 33. Weight in Grams: 504.
Publisher
Penguin Books Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
736
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9780141030654
ISBN
9780141030654
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 25.99
€ 18.28

Paperback. With humble beginnings as an RAF apprentice, Johnny Wells progressed to pilot and rose to the higher echelons of command at the Air Ministry. This title provides a testimony of what was required of air pilots during the Second World War. Num Pages: 224 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: BGH; JWG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 157 x 17. Weight in Grams: 400.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
224
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752463537
ISBN
9780752463537
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 16.61

Paperback. To the Bitter End is a penetrating and detailed account of the climactic battles of the German forces in Slovakia, the Carpathians, parts of Poland, Silesia and Saxony, from autumn 1944 until the end of the war. These were desperate times for the German forces as they fought frantically against overwhelming odds to prevent Soviet forces usurping. Num Pages: 232 pages, 16-pg photo section. BIC Classification: 1D; 3JJH; HBJD; HBLW; HBWQ; JWLF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 153 x 16. Weight in Grams: 360.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Casemate Publishers United States
Edition
Illustrated
Number of pages
232
Condition
New
SKU
V9781935149316
ISBN
9781935149316
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 27.99
€ 23.71

Paperback.
Publisher
The History Press
Number of pages
128
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752499673
ISBN
9780752499673
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 13.49

Paperback. Written just after the heat of battle, in the language of the time, this is the personal account of an ordinary soldier's experience of one of the most horrific series of battles ever fought. Downing not only offers a graphic description of war, but also of the humour and heroism of these actions. Num Pages: 218 pages, map. BIC Classification: 3JJF; BTM; HBG; HBJD; HBWN; JWLF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 127 x 17. Weight in Grams: 242.
Format
Paperback
Publisher
Grub Street Publishing
Publication date
2002
Condition
New
SKU
V9781904010203
ISBN
9781904010203
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.47

Paperback. The decision to fortify north-eastern France has usually been considered a tragic mistake, an example of bad planning and missed opportunities. Here, the author attempts to negate this, by providing a view of how France's military and political leaders tried to safeguard their nation and why they failed. Series: Harvard Historical Monographs S. Num Pages: 312 pages. BIC Classification: 1DDF; 3JJG; HBJD; HBLW; HBW; JWK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 197 x 140 x 21. Weight in Grams: 354.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Harvard University Press United States
Number of pages
312
Condition
New
SKU
V9780674023864
ISBN
9780674023864
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 32.99
€ 27.96

Paperback. Argues that a series of political and military innovations are necessary in developing a UN peace and security system. The authors make specific recommendations in the areas of operational elements, regional security arrangements and financial resources. Num Pages: 180 pages. BIC Classification: JPQ; JPSN1; JWK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 227 x 149 x 9. Weight in Grams: 249.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1992
Publisher
University Press of America United States
Number of pages
180
Condition
New
SKU
V9780819188663
ISBN
9780819188663
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 70.77

Paperback. Num Pages: 352 pages, b/w photos. BIC Classification: JWT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 236 x 179 x 15. Weight in Grams: 450.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Stackpole Books United States
Number of pages
352
Condition
New
SKU
V9780811735162
ISBN
9780811735162
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 21.99
€ 18.25

Paperback.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Stackpole Books
Edition
7th Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780811712781
ISBN
9780811712781
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 24.99
€ 23.41

Hardback. Num Pages: 256 pages, over 875 color photos. BIC Classification: JWG; JWMV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 312 x 234 x 28. Weight in Grams: 1848.
Publisher
Schiffer Publishing Ltd
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1998
Condition
New
SKU
V9780764304774
ISBN
9780764304774
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 65.39
€ 60.09

Hardback. Num Pages: 176 pages, 150+ color & b/w photos. BIC Classification: JWF; JWG; JWMV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 288 x 222 x 22. Weight in Grams: 1298.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1997
Publisher
Schiffer Publishing Ltd
Condition
New
SKU
V9780887406645
ISBN
9780887406645
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 48.99
€ 41.45

Paperback. The story of the ordinary British 'tommy' and his place in history Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; HBW; JW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 126 x 23. Weight in Grams: 272.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Number of pages
224
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752460666
ISBN
9780752460666
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 13.49

Paperback. A rich treasure chest of journals, letters and stories about the men and their animals on the Western Front, by the bestselling author of The Last Fighting Tommy and The Soldier's War. Num Pages: 352 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1D; 3JJF; HBJD; HBWN; JWT; WNG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 148 x 31. Weight in Grams: 292. Soldiers and Their Animals in the Great War. 352 pages, Illustrations. For soldiers in the Great War, going over the top was a comparatively rare event; much more frequently, they were bored and lonely and missing their families at home. Needing an outlet for their affection, many found it in the animal kingdom. This title looks at the war through the eyes of the soldiers who were there. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1D; 3JJF; HBJD; HBWN; JWT; WNG. Dimension: 198 x 148 x 31. Weight: 300.
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Number of pages
352
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Condition
New
SKU
V9781408810071
ISBN
9781408810071
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 23.99
€ 17.82

Paperback. Num Pages: 320 pages, 40 b/w photos. BIC Classification: 1KB; HBJK; HBLL; HBW; JWLF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 24. Weight in Grams: 468.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Stackpole Books United States
Number of pages
320
Condition
New
SKU
V9780811734240
ISBN
9780811734240
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 21.99
€ 18.22

Paperback. One of the great questions in the ongoing discussions and debate about the First World War is why did winning take so long and exact so appalling a human cost? The author argues that from day one of the war Britain was wrong-footed by absurdly faulty French military doctrine and paid, as a result, an unnecessarily high price in casualties. Num Pages: 400 pages, B & W and colour photos, maps. BIC Classification: 3JJF; HBLW; HBWN; JWKT; JWL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 198 x 127. Weight in Grams: 368.
Publisher
Transworld Publishers
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9780553818666
ISBN
9780553818666
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 13.49

Paperback. The author was one of 451 young men to receive his Wings of Gold in 1980 as a naval flight officer. He became a Topgun instructor, responsible for teaching the best Navy and Marine fighter pilots how to be even better, training them in the classroom and then going head-to-head in the skies. Num Pages: 368 pages, 50 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; APF; BGA; JWF; TRPS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 154 x 22. Weight in Grams: 566.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Skyhorse Publishing United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
368
Condition
New
SKU
V9781620871034
ISBN
9781620871034
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 27.99
€ 23.47

Hardback. Tornado Boys is the latest in the ever-popular 'Boys' series, and differs from earlier titles. With the introduction of female pilots to the RAF in 1994, the Tornado was the first aircraft to be flown by both men and women. Num Pages: 208 pages, approx. 60 b&w and colour images. BIC Classification: JWMV3; WGM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 167 x 243 x 22. Weight in Grams: 720.
Publisher
Grub Street
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9781910690130
ISBN
9781910690130
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 43.99
€ 37.71

Hardcover. The much troubled yet iconic Tornado F3 is here scrutinised by a best- selling author who served as crew in one Num Pages: 288 pages, 123 black and white images, 62 colour photographs. BIC Classification: 1DBK; JWMV3; WGM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 257 x 180 x 25. Weight in Grams: 978.
Publisher
Fonthill Media
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9781781553077
ISBN
9781781553077
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 23.86

Hardback. Following in the wake of Javelin: An Operational History this new release from Mike Napier approaches the subject of the Tornado GR1 from the perspective of the RAF squadrons that actually operated the aircraft. Num Pages: 256 pages, 250 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JJP; HBW; JWG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156. .
Publisher
Pen & Sword Books Ltd
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
SKU
V9781473873025
ISBN
9781473873025
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 24.66

Paperback. A pictorial guide to life in this iconic modern aircraft Num Pages: 96 pages, 180 colour photographs. BIC Classification: JWMV3; WGM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 167 x 235 x 10. Weight in Grams: 304.
Publisher
Fonthill Media
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9781781554630
ISBN
9781781554630
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 16.06

Paperback. Concentrates on Tornado Reconnaissance, looking at the two squadrons, II(AC) and XII, the systems they employed, and their worth to the overall structure, interspersed with personal tales of front line operations. This book explains the concept of the internal recce system, TIRRS and covers the replacement systems JRP and Raptor. Num Pages: 120 pages, 200 illustrations (80 colour). BIC Classification: JWG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 225 x 248 x 9. Weight in Grams: 546.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752445144
ISBN
9780752445144
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 23.85

Paperback. Takes the reader from the late nineteenth century to the aftermath of Abu Ghraib, from slavery and the electric chair to electrotorture in American inner cities, and from French and British colonial prison cells and the Spanish-American War to the fields of Vietnam, the wars of the Middle East, and the democracies of Latin America and Europe. Num Pages: 880 pages, 1 halftone. 9 tables. BIC Classification: HBT; JPA; JWA; JWKT; JWXR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 53. Weight in Grams: 1234.
Publisher
Princeton University Press United States
Number of pages
880
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691143330
ISBN
9780691143330
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 57.07
€ 45.21

Hardcover. Wolfendale argues that the prevalence of military torture is linked to military training methods that cultivate the psychological dispositions connected to crimes of obedience. While these methods are used, the military has no credible claim to professional status. Num Pages: 257 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPQ; JPVH; JWX. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 219 x 163 x 20. Weight in Grams: 448.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Edition
First Edition
Number of pages
264
Condition
New
SKU
V9780230001824
ISBN
9780230001824
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 127.73

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