Warfare & defence
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Warfare & defence
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
€ 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
€ 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
€ 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
€ 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
€ 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
€ 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
€ 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
€ 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
€ 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
€ 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
€ 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
€ 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
€ 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
€ 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
€ 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
€ 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
€ 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
€ 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
€ 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
€ 56.38