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Paperback. 'No war can be conducted successfully without early and good intelligence,' wrote Marlborough, and from the earliest times commanders have sought knowledge of the enemy, his strengths and weaknesses, his dispositions and intentions. Num Pages: 464 pages, 2 x 8pp b/w plates. BIC Classification: JW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 128 x 30. Weight in Grams: 358.
Publisher
Random House
Number of pages
464
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Edition
Re-issue
Condition
New
SKU
V9780712666503
ISBN
9780712666503
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 15.06

Hardback. Num Pages: 128 pages. BIC Classification: JWA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 186 x 136 x 15. Weight in Grams: 268. 128 pages. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: JWA. Dimension: 186 x 136 x 15. Weight: 258.
Publisher
Arcturus Publishing Ltd
Number of pages
128
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2008
Condition
New
SKU
V9781841933580
ISBN
9781841933580
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 10.99
€ 9.95

Paperback. Num Pages: 112 pages, 250+ color and b/w photos. BIC Classification: JWM; TRP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 214 x 281 x 8. Weight in Grams: 602.
Publisher
Schiffer Publishing Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2023
Edition
First Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780764305290
ISBN
9780764305290
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 25.99
€ 18.06

Hardback. Num Pages: 192 pages, over 160 large format sepia tinted photos. BIC Classification: 1DFG; HBT; JWH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 315 x 240 x 25. Weight in Grams: 1686.
Publisher
Schiffer Publishing Ltd
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2006
Condition
New
SKU
V9780764325656
ISBN
9780764325656
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 81.98
€ 57.93

Paperback. Karl von Clausewitz (1780-1831) is acknowledged to be a great writer on war. Even though he wrote his work at a time when the range of firearms was fifty yards, much of what he had to say remains relevant. This book explains his ideas in terms of his experiences as a soldier in the Napoleonic Wars, and of the intellectual background of his time. Series: Very Short Introductions. Num Pages: 96 pages, 1 halftone. BIC Classification: BG; JWK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 112 x 173 x 6. Weight in Grams: 82.
Publisher
Oxford University Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
96
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Edition
1st
Condition
New
SKU
V9780192802576
ISBN
9780192802576
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 11.99
€ 10.81

Paperback. Waterloo is one of the defining campaigns of European history. Drawn from unpublished first-hand accounts, and using detailed illustrations, this volume is suitable for studying the intense fighting at the battles of Waterloo and Wavre, the final, decisive engagements of the Waterloo campaign. Illustrator(s): Embleton, Gerry. Series: Campaign. Num Pages: 96 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1D; 3JH; HBJD; HBLL; HBWH; JWL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 249 x 319 x 8. Weight in Grams: 312.
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9781472804129
ISBN
9781472804129
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 23.99
€ 16.34

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

€ 42.99
€ 35.99

Hardcover. RAF Liberators over Burma provides an insight of operational flying in the Far East, including an examination of the importance of bombing bridges and railway constructions to thwart the Japanese transit infrastructure. In many cases the efforts and sacrifice by dedicated Commonwealth aircrew are recounted from their own flying logbooks. Num Pages: 208 pages, 38 black and white photographs. BIC Classification: 1FMB; 3JJH; HBJF; HBWQ; JWG; JWL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 167 x 242 x 24. Weight in Grams: 496.
Publisher
Fonthill Media
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9781781555194
ISBN
9781781555194
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 19.53

Paperback. Covers the development and use of the King Tiger armored fighting vehicle. Num Pages: 48 pages, b/w photographs, line drawings. BIC Classification: 1DFG; JWD; JWM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 213 x 281 x 3. Weight in Grams: 176. 48 pages, Black and white photographs, line drawings. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1DFG; JWD; JWM. Dimension: 213 x 281 x 3. Weight: 176.
Publisher
Schiffer Pub Ltd
Number of pages
48
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1998
Edition
First Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780887401855
ISBN
9780887401855
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 11.08

Paperback. Presents an account of the direct experience of individuals at 'the point of maximum danger'. This title examines the physical conditions of fighting, the particular emotions and behaviour generated by battle, as well as the motives that impel soldiers to stand and fight rather than run away. Num Pages: 336 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JWLF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 234 x 153 x 25. Weight in Grams: 470.
Publisher
Vintage Publishing
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
SKU
V9781847922977
ISBN
9781847922977
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 23.99
€ 16.54

Paperback. Num Pages: 280 pages, b/w maps. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; HBJF; HBWQ; JWF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 230 x 179 x 19. Weight in Grams: 488.
Publisher
Progressive Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Condition
New
SKU
V9781615775811
ISBN
9781615775811
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 18.94

Hardcover. The classic Junkers Ju 52/3m has been used by nearly 30 countries around the world as an airliner/freight carrier. Easy to fly and maintain, thousands were used by Luftwaffe during WWII, dropping paratroopers and delivering supplies on every front. Postwar the Ju 52 was used by numerous countries. About 50 survive with less than 10 still flying. Num Pages: 256 pages, 44 colour and 119 black & white photographs. BIC Classification: 1DFG; HBW; JWG; JWMV3; WGM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 293 x 181 x 23. Weight in Grams: 864.
Publisher
Fonthill Media
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9781781555156
ISBN
9781781555156
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 23.74

Paperback. Summary of design and operational history Num Pages: 64 pages, 200 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 1DDF; 3JJH; HBWQ; JWLF; JWMV1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 212 x 319 x 10. Weight in Grams: 350.
Publisher
Pen & Sword Books Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9781473885301
ISBN
9781473885301
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 15.94

Paperback. A gripping account of the everyday heroism of British bomber crews in 1943 - the year when Bomber Command believed it could win WWII by bombing alone. Num Pages: 512 pages, 2 maps. BIC Classification: 1DB; 3JJH; HBJD; HBWQ; JWG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 129 x 33. Weight in Grams: 412.
Publisher
Cassell
Number of pages
512
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Edition
UK ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9780304367245
ISBN
9780304367245
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 13.39

Hardcover. Demonstrates Nightingale's astute use of the political process and report on her extensive correspondence with royalty, viceroys, cabinet ministers and international leaders, including such notables as Queen Victoria and W E Gladstone. This title contains material on family relations. Num Pages: 1056 pages, Illustrations, maps, ports. BIC Classification: HBW; JW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 233 x 158 x 65. Weight in Grams: 1570.
Publisher
Wilfrid Laurier University Press Canada
Number of pages
800
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780889204706
ISBN
9780889204706
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 188.48

Paperback. Describes and illustrates the uniforms and equipment of the WWII British soldier using original items worn by live models in authentic settings. Num Pages: 144 pages, 250 colour photographs. BIC Classification: 1D; 3JJH; HBJD; HBWQ; JWTU. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 296 x 209 x 11. Weight in Grams: 628. British Army Uniforms European Theatre 1939-45. 144 pages, 250 colour photographs. Describes and illustrates the uniforms and equipment of the WWII British soldier using original items worn by live models in authentic settings. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1D; 3JJH; HBJD; HBWQ; JWTU. Dimension: 296 x 209 x 11. Weight: 618.
Publisher
Crowood
Number of pages
144
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Edition
New edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781861269140
ISBN
9781861269140
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 23.61

Hardcover. In June 1940, Hitler ordered his generals to organize the invasion of Britain under a plan codenamed Operation Sealion, drawing up a complex set of documents, consisting of maps, aerial photographs, a physical description of the British Isles. This book reproduces a selection of these documents in a handy-sized format. Num Pages: 96 pages, 43 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DB; 1DFG; 3JJH; HBJD; HBWQ; JWLF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 178 x 120 x 16. Weight in Grams: 166. 96 pages, 43 black & white illustrations. In June 1940, Hitler ordered his generals to organize the invasion of Britain under a plan codenamed Operation Sealion, drawing up a complex set of documents, consisting of maps, aerial photographs, a physical description of the British Isles. This book reproduces a selection of these documents in a handy-sized format. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1DB; 1DFG; 3JJH; HBJD; HBWQ; JWLF. Dimension: 178 x 120 x 16. Weight: 208.
Publisher
Bodleian Library, University of Oxford
Number of pages
96
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2007
Edition
First as Such
Condition
New
SKU
V9781851243563
ISBN
9781851243563
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 9.99
€ 9.24

Hardcover. Operation Big Ben was a Top Secret plan to dive-bomb V rocket installations with Mark IX and Mark XVI Spitfires. For the first time the whole story can be told, showing the work of the Crossbow Committee, intelligence Commandos under Commander Ian Fleming, the brave RAF pilots and the essential contribution of the French and Dutch Resistance. Num Pages: 176 pages, 30 black and white photographs. BIC Classification: 1D; 3JJH; HBJD; HBLW; HBWQ; JWG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 244 x 165 x 27. Weight in Grams: 524.
Publisher
Fonthill Media
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9781781554395
ISBN
9781781554395
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 19.64

Paperback. Through two world wars, Scapa Flow was the main anchorage of the British Home Fleet. This text tells the story of Scapa through photographs that have been culled from collections in the Imperial War Museum and many other sources. Num Pages: 176 pages, 120 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKSHF; HBJD1; HBWN; HBWQ; JWF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 258 x 189 x 10. Weight in Grams: 464. 176 pages, 120 b&w illustrations. Through two world wars, Scapa Flow was the main anchorage of the British Home Fleet. This text tells the story of Scapa through photographs that have been culled from collections in the Imperial War Museum and many other sources. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1DBKSHF; HBJD1; HBWN; HBWQ; JWF. Dimension: 258 x 189 x 10. Weight: 452.
Publisher
Birlinn Ltd
Number of pages
176
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Edition
New edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781843410058
ISBN
9781843410058
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 18.62

Paperback. Focusing on Infantry Fire Support tactics during World War II, this title features artwork and detailed analysis of the battlefield use of machine guns, mortars, and light guns. Illustrator(s): Dennis, Peter. Series: Elite. Num Pages: 64 pages, 30 b/w; 28 col. BIC Classification: 1D; 3JJH; HBJD; HBLW; HBWQ; JWKT; JWL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 186 x 249 x 6. Weight in Grams: 214.
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9781472815460
ISBN
9781472815460
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 14.79

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