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Warfare & defence

paperback. The Anglo-Zulu war was one of deception, dishonour, incompetence and dereliction of duty by Lord Chelmsford who invaded Zululand without the knowledge of the British Government. This title looks at the most controversial and brutal British imperial conflict of the nineteenth century. Num Pages: 528 pages, Illustrations, maps, ports. BIC Classification: 1HFMS; 3JH; HBJH; HBLL; HBW; JWL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 151 x 32. Weight in Grams: 368.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
Penguin
Condition
New
SKU
9780141015699
ISBN
9780141015699
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 12.37

Paperback. When a soldier must face multiple opponents at close quarters, few weapons can match the effectiveness of the shotgun. From World War I to the War on Terror, the shotgun has been a devastating weapon in the hands of US troops. This book examines various types, from the early combat shotguns through to the trench gun versions used in World War l. Illustrator(s): Dennis, Peter; Gilliland, Alan. Series: Weapon. Num Pages: 80 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JWM; WSXS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 247 x 185 x 7. Weight in Grams: 262.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC United Kingdom
Number of pages
80
Condition
New
SKU
V9781780960142
ISBN
9781780960142
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 20.99
€ 19.60

hardcover. Unique memoir of a British officer in the war in the Mediterranean. Num Pages: 212 pages, 16 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1D; 3JH; HBJD; HBLL; HBWH; JWL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 168 x 242 x 26. Weight in Grams: 520.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Publisher
Pen & Sword Books Ltd
Condition
New
SKU
9781473886841
ISBN
9781473886841
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 21.99
€ 7.81

paperback. Explains how the American military's anti-gay policy is fundamentally misdescribed by its common nickname, 'Don't Ask/Don't Tell.' This title shows that this ubiquitous phrase implies that it discharges service members not for who they are, but for what they do. It is suitable for legal scholars, policymakers, activists, and military historians. Series: Public Planet Books. Num Pages: 176 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFSK2; JWT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 230 x 154 x 13. Weight in Grams: 218.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
Duke University Press United States
Number of pages
176
Condition
New
SKU
V9780822323174
ISBN
9780822323174
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 25.99
€ 24.21

hardcover. Called the "King of Correspondents" Henry W Nevinson (1856-1941) captured the political zeitgeist of the 19th and early 20th centuries. Drawing on Nevinson's private diaries which span nearly 50 years, this work captures the story of a figure whose perspectives illuminate many of the conflicts which resonate in an uncertain society. Num Pages: 264 pages, Illustrations, maps, ports. BIC Classification: JW; KNTJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 26. Weight in Grams: 544.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
PAPERBACKSHOP UK IMPORT
Condition
New
SKU
9781845110819
ISBN
9781845110819
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 7.81

paperback. Drawing on a wide range of case studies, Richard English argues that we have as yet failed to understand terrorism properly, and that this is at the root of our disastrous failure to respond effectively to terrorism in the post-9/11 crisis. Num Pages: 208 pages, 15 black and white plates. BIC Classification: HBLX; HBWS; JP; JW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 195 x 129 x 11. Weight in Grams: 218.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Oxford University Press, USA
Condition
New
SKU
9780199590032
ISBN
9780199590032
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 15.16

Paperback. Series: Series in Childhood Studies. Num Pages: 256 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFSP1; JWT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 15. Weight in Grams: 525.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Rutgers University Press United States
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
SKU
V9780813563701
ISBN
9780813563701
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 47.99
€ 43.16

paperback. From its origins during World War II to its modern role as the world's premier anti-terrorist unit, the Special Air Service has been home to the most highly trained and deadly soldiers ever to do battle. This book offers a reference to every aspect of the history of this elite fighting force. Num Pages: 400 pages, colour and b&w illustrations, maps, portraits. BIC Classification: 1DBK; GBC; JWH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 154 x 234 x 24. Weight in Grams: 456. Clean copy showing some age and light shelf wear. Remains a very good copy
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
Virgin Pub
Condition
Used, Very Good
SKU
KMK0022202
ISBN
9780753505342
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 4.99

hardcover. Num Pages: 262 pages, illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 1FPC; 1KBB; BGA; HBJF; HBWQ; JWT; JWX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 241 x 165 x 24. Weight in Grams: 658.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1998
Publisher
Ohio University Press United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
262
Condition
New
SKU
V9780821412282
ISBN
9780821412282
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 47.45

Paperback. This book surveys the British decorations and medals from the origins in the Crimean War of 1854-6 up to the end of the twentieth century. Series: Shire Album S. Num Pages: 64 pages, colour and b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DB; HBT; JWTU; WCF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 215 x 152 x 5. Weight in Grams: 160.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
Shire Publications Ltd
Edition
UNKNOWN
Number of pages
64
Condition
New
SKU
V9780747805168
ISBN
9780747805168
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 12.40

Paperback. Num Pages: 544 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FBXS; JPQB; JWK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 233 x 155 x 33. Weight in Grams: 758.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1988
Publisher
Cornell University Press
Edition
1st New edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780801494840
ISBN
9780801494840
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 54.42
€ 54.05

Paperback. Num Pages: 56 pages, black & white illustrations, colour illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FBH; JWK; JWL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 164 x 4. Weight in Grams: 145.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Kar-Ben Copies Ltd United States
Number of pages
56
Condition
New
SKU
V9780822572220
ISBN
9780822572220
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 11.37

paperback. A study of Indian scouts in general, focusing on the post-Civil War years when Americans began their final assault on western Indian lands. It is suitable for serious students of the Indian wars and for those interested in culture conflict and human behavior in general. Num Pages: 316 pages, Illus., maps. BIC Classification: 1KB; 3JH; JFSL9; JWD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 5817 x 3556 x 18. Weight in Grams: 397.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1982
Publisher
University of Nebraska Press United States
Edition
Illustrated
Number of pages
316
Condition
New
SKU
V9780803265738
ISBN
9780803265738
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 32.99
€ 29.60

Paperback. For much of the nineteenth century, the production of military clothing and equipment was geared to national emergencies. During the Mexican and Civil wars, the hardpressed Quartermaster Department was forced to rely on civilian and, later, European suppliers. This book contains specifications and detailed line drawings of the uniform issued. Num Pages: 375 pages, Illus. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JH; JWM; JWTU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 5182 x 3404 x 23. Weight in Grams: 498.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1986
Publisher
University of Nebraska Press United States
Number of pages
375
Condition
New
SKU
V9780803295520
ISBN
9780803295520
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 32.99
€ 29.66

Paperback. For three decades, arms control treaties have provided a legal basis for limiting and reducing long-range nuclear weapons. Editor(s): Alexander, Brian. Num Pages: 240 pages, 15 tables, bibliog references, index. BIC Classification: JWMN. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 13. Weight in Grams: 340.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Potomac Books Inc United States
Number of pages
240
Condition
New
SKU
V9781574885859
ISBN
9781574885859
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 27.99
€ 26.37

Hardback. Few figures in modern French history have aroused more controversy than Marshal Philippe Petain, who rose from obscurity to great fame in the First World War only to fall into infamy during the dark days of Nazi occupation in World War II. This volume examines his life and career. Num Pages: 150 pages, 16 illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: BGH; HBJD; HBWN; JW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 203 x 127 x 20. Weight in Grams: 272.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Potomac Books Inc United States
Number of pages
150
Condition
New
SKU
V9781574885989
ISBN
9781574885989
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 24.64

Hardback. Explores the controversial subject of Canada's acquisition of nuclear weapons during the Cold War. Based on newly declassified Canadian and US documents, this volume examines policy, strategy, operational, and technical matters and weaves these seemingly disparate elements into a compelling story that finally unlocks several Cold War mysteries. Num Pages: 400 pages, 30 b&w maps and photographs. BIC Classification: 1KBC; 3JJP; HBJK; HBLW3; JWMN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 43. Weight in Grams: 898.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Potomac Books Inc United States
Number of pages
400
Condition
New
SKU
V9781574886160
ISBN
9781574886160
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 33.49

Paperback. Containing more than three hundred photographs, this is written primarily for students of arms, but also contains material of interest to historians, museum specialists, collectors, and dealers of antique arms. Num Pages: 556 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JF; HBW; JWM; TTM; WCK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 279 x 216 x 29. Weight in Grams: 1256.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
University of New Mexico Press
Condition
New
SKU
V9780826349989
ISBN
9780826349989
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 134.95

paperback. Presents a study of unconventional warfare in American military history. This book includes: guerrilla fighting during the American Civil War; wars between the United States and Native Americans; the Philippine Insurrection; the campaign against Mexico's Pancho Villa; and, US occupations of the Dominican Republic, Haiti, and Nicaragua. Num Pages: 308 pages, 6 b&w photos, 7 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: HBJK; HBW; JWDG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 226 x 150 x 23. Weight in Grams: 466.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Potomac Books Inc. United States
Edition
Illustrated
Number of pages
308
Condition
New
SKU
V9781597971560
ISBN
9781597971560
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 20.99
€ 20.92

Hardback. Osama bin Laden's words carry a great deal of weight in the West. When he speaks, or allegedly speaks, we listen. But what about the words of other key leaders in the Al-Qa'ida terrorist network? We can learn how to conduct the war on terrorism more successfully when we study their own manuals, written for their followers. Num Pages: 210 pages, notes, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: JFSR2; JPWL; JWDG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 25. Weight in Grams: 431.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Potomac Books Inc United States
Number of pages
210
Condition
New
SKU
V9781597972529
ISBN
9781597972529
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 60.05

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