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hardcover. In 1942 the United States War Department distributed a handbook to American Servicemen advising them on the peculiarities of the 'British, their country, and their ways'. By turns hilarious and poignant, many observations remain quaintly relevant today. Reproduced in a style reminiscent of the era, this is a wonderfully evocative war-time memento. Series: Instructions for Servicemen. Num Pages: 48 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 1KBB; HBJD; HBWQ; JWT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 181 x 218 x 9. Weight in Grams: 70.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
Bodleian Library
Condition
New
SKU
9781851240852
ISBN
9781851240852
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 7.55

Paperback. Topics include land and sea warfare from the Renaissance to the neoclassical age; the Anglo-American military tradition; the French Revolution and Napoleon; the Industrial Revolution and war; and the First and Second World Wars and their aftermath. Num Pages: 424 pages. BIC Classification: HBG; HBT; JW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 22. Weight in Grams: 499.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
Johns Hopkins University Press United States
Number of pages
424
Condition
New
SKU
V9780801864452
ISBN
9780801864452
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 41.99
€ 34.36

paperback. This text is the complete life story of one of the most controversial yet least well known generals on either side during the Civil War. The number one graduate of the West Point class of 1843, William Buel Franklin served in the US Army's Corps of Topographical Engineers. Series: North's Civil War S. Num Pages: 392 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JH; BGH; HBJK; HBLL; JWKW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 3895 x 5830 x 23. Weight in Grams: 604.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
Fordham University Press United States
Number of pages
392
Condition
New
Edition
2nd Edition
SKU
V9780823221493
ISBN
9780823221493
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 46.99
€ 41.71

Paperback. Since World War II, tanks have proved themselves in every conflict - Korea, Vietnam, Afganhistan, the Gulf and the Arab-Israeli wars. This volume concentrates on how to model accurately not just postwar technical developments but also changing tactical uses. Editor(s): Scutts, Jerry. Series: Osprey Modelling Manuals. Num Pages: 64 pages, 150 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: 3JJP; JWMV; WDH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 262 x 191 x 6. Weight in Grams: 250.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC United Kingdom
Number of pages
64
Condition
New
SKU
V9781841761381
ISBN
9781841761381
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 13.15

Hardback. This book explains the challenge of monitoring small clandestine WMD programs, how the effort to monitor and prevent terrorist acquisition and use of WMD differs from monitoring and preventing the acquisition and use of WMD by nation states, and puts the Iraqi WMD issue in proper perspective. Num Pages: 320 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JPWL2; JWKF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 237 x 158 x 25. Weight in Grams: 581.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Stanford University Press United States
Number of pages
320
Condition
New
SKU
V9780804763608
ISBN
9780804763608
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 28.00

Paperback. Series: Materiels de L'Armee de L'Air. Num Pages: 65 pages, black & white illustrations, colour illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DDF; HBJD; HBW; JWG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 236 x 193 x 10. Weight in Grams: 295.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Histoire and Collections
Condition
New
SKU
V9782352500902
ISBN
9782352500902
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 24.99
€ 21.19

Paperback. Num Pages: 304 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FBQ; 1KBB; BGB; HBWS5; JWXN; KNSS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 206 x 136 x 16. Weight in Grams: 230.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Harper Paperbacks
Edition
Reprint
Number of pages
304
Condition
New
SKU
V9780061672712
ISBN
9780061672712
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 16.35

Hardcover. Few understand the devastation cyber weapons can wreak or how the United States will use them in a crisis. This title explains how cyber weapons work and how vulnerable America is to the world of nearly untraceable cyber criminals and spies. It reveals how successful foreign cyber espionage has penetrated the Pentagon, and the defense industry. Num Pages: 304 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JWK; UR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 159 x 29. Weight in Grams: 466.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers Inc United States
Edition
First Edition
Number of pages
288
Condition
New
SKU
V9780061962233
ISBN
9780061962233
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 27.99
€ 23.41

Hardcover. As one of South Asia's oldest democracies Sri Lanka is a critical case to examine the limits of a liberal peace, peacebuilding and external engagement in the settlement of civil wars. Based on nine years of research, and more than 100 interviews with those affected by the war, NGOs, and local and international elites engaged in the peace process. Series: Rethinking Peace and Conflict Studies. Num Pages: 240 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FKS; GTJ; HBJF; JPS; JWLP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 227 x 150 x 19. Weight in Grams: 404.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Number of pages
242
Condition
New
SKU
V9780230240278
ISBN
9780230240278
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 63.95

Hardcover. Based on a case study of the RAND Corporation, this shows how the uncertainties of US defense policies since the fall of the USSR can be understood and illustrated through an analysis of the evolution of the think tank community, and more particularly through a sociological study of the so-called defense intellectuals such as the RAND Corporation. Translator(s): George, Renuka. Series: The Sciences Po Series in International Relations and Political Economy. Num Pages: 203 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JPS; JWA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 221 x 151 x 17. Weight in Grams: 368.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Number of pages
204
Condition
New
SKU
V9780230340923
ISBN
9780230340923
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 63.63

Hardcover. This study explores the roles played by magic in contemporary African warfare, specifically through the case of Sierra Leone, to assess its impact on behaviour in conflict. A conceptual framework is suggested for analysing culturally alien practices more broadly and to inform approaches to civilian and military intervention. Num Pages: 188 pages, 4 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: 1HFDE; HRQX2; JWA. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 210 x 146 x 15. Weight in Grams: 334.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Number of pages
208
Condition
New
SKU
V9780230621022
ISBN
9780230621022
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 63.70

In October and November of 2001, soldiers from the Army Special Forces entered Afghanistan, linked up with elements of the Northern Alliance (an assortment of Afghanis opposed to the Taliban), and, in a short period of time, destroyed the Taliban regime. This book offers an overview of America's turbulent experience with special operations. Num Pages: 312 pages, 3 tables. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JWH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 24. Weight in Grams: 590.
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Columbia University Press United States
Number of pages
312
Condition
New
SKU
V9780231131902
ISBN
9780231131902
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 83.74

Technological progress and the evolving political order march to different drummers. Science advances at an accelerating pace while religion and politics move along a zigzag course. This divergence will widen and endanger the survival of all nations. This book outlines various measures that aims to help us avert the worst disaster. Num Pages: 160 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HRAM9; JPWL; JWK; PDR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 210 x 140 x 18. Weight in Grams: 454.
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Columbia University Press United States
Number of pages
160
Condition
New
SKU
V9780231139526
ISBN
9780231139526
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 70.14

Paperback. Details the experiences of Japanese Americans (Nisei) who served in the U.S. Army during World War II Series: Scott and Laurie Oki Series in Asian American Studies. Num Pages: 360 pages, 34 illus. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; 1KBB; 3JJH; HBWQ; JWTR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 165 x 23. Weight in Grams: 492.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
University of Washington Press United States
Number of pages
368
Condition
New
SKU
V9780295992099
ISBN
9780295992099
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 23.51

Hardcover. Adds valuable context to the body of work by legal scholars and historians on the seminal Hirabayashi case Series: Scott and Laurie Oki Series in Asian American Studies. Num Pages: 43 illus. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJH; BM; HBWQ; JWXR; LNDC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 160 x 20. Weight in Grams: 458.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
University of Washington Press United States
Number of pages
232
Condition
New
SKU
V9780295992709
ISBN
9780295992709
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 36.99
€ 30.54

paperback. Num Pages: 250 pages. BIC Classification: JWM; TTMW. Category: (P) Professional & Scholarly; (UP) Postgraduate; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 230. .
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1992
Publisher
Kluwer Academic Publishers Group Netherlands
Number of pages
250
Condition
New
Edition
Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1992
SKU
V9780306443299
ISBN
9780306443299
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 64.39

Paperback. In North Africa, on the beaches at Normandy, and in the Battle of the Bulge, Dwight David Eisenhower proved himself as one of the world's greatest leaders, skilful both as a diplomat and a military strategist. Num Pages: 752 pages, 4 maps. BIC Classification: 3JJH; HBLW; HBWQ; JWL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 132 x 218 x 35. Weight in Grams: 536.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Presidio Press United States
Number of pages
752
Condition
New
SKU
V9780307946621
ISBN
9780307946621
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 23.03

Hardback. Editor(s): Love, Robert William. Num Pages: 208 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HBG; HBWQ; JW; KCZ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 20. Weight in Grams: 420.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1994
Publisher
Palgrave USA United States
Number of pages
208
Condition
New
SKU
V9780312095932
ISBN
9780312095932
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 122.12

Hardback. Series: Studies in Military and Strategic History. Num Pages: 294 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DBK; HBG; HBWN; JWD; TTM. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 25. Weight in Grams: 526.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
St Martin's Press United States
Number of pages
294
Condition
New
SKU
V9780312226404
ISBN
9780312226404
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 187.61

Paperback. This work examines why peacekeeping operations fail by comparing the unsuccessful attempt at peacekeeping in Angola with the successful effort in Mozambique, alongside a range of other peacekeeping experiences. It looks at the UN's actions and provides information for understanding conflicts. Num Pages: 254 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1HFMA; 1HFMQ; GTJ; JPSN1; JWLP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 14. Weight in Grams: 326.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
St Martin's Press United States
Number of pages
254
Condition
New
SKU
V9780312239428
ISBN
9780312239428
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 56.38

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