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Paperback. This controversial book, by one of our finest military historians, reveals the squalid truth about Britain's highest military honour, exposing a shameful history of racism, misogyny and political expediency. Num Pages: 352 pages, 1 x 8 page plate section. BIC Classification: HBW; JWTY. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 129 x 27. Weight in Grams: 336.
Publisher
Atlantic Books
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Edition
Main
Condition
New
SKU
V9781843542704
ISBN
9781843542704
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 10.50

Paperback. At the centenary of the commencement of the First World War, Atlantic re-issue this evocative biography of Douglas Haig - one of the most controversial commanders of the Great War. Num Pages: 528 pages, 3x4pp b/w plates. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JJF; BGH; HBWN; JW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 139 x 40. Weight in Grams: 580.
Publisher
Atlantic Books
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Edition
Main
Condition
New
SKU
V9781782392248
ISBN
9781782392248
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 23.99
€ 22.47

Hardcover. Num Pages: 176 pages. BIC Classification: 3JJH; HBWQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 152. .
Publisher
Schiffer Publishing Ltd
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780764353321
ISBN
9780764353321
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 36.99
€ 24.61

Hardcover. The involvement of the United States in the Vietnam War has been the most polarizing issue within post-war American history. It was divisive at the time, both domestically and internationally, and debates continue to the present day. Series: Contesting the Past. Num Pages: 232 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HBJF; HBJK; HBWS2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 237 x 166 x 18. Weight in Grams: 486.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
232
Condition
New
SKU
V9781405125277
ISBN
9781405125277
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 135.01

Paperback. This concise overview of how the war was fought as well as a consideration of the ways in which Americans regarded allies and enemies, embraced heroes, and viewed the war's purpose makes the important distinction between popular notions and military and political realities. Series: The American History Series. Num Pages: 172 pages, b/w photos & maps. BIC Classification: HBWQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 204 x 138 x 11. Weight in Grams: 222.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Harlan Davidson
Edition
3rd Revised edition
Number of pages
172
Condition
New
SKU
V9780882952819
ISBN
9780882952819
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 35.50

Hardback. Num Pages: 288 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HBJD; HBTZ1; HBWQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 239 x 161 x 23. Weight in Grams: 570.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
Cornell University Press United States
Number of pages
288
Condition
New
SKU
V9780801442537
ISBN
9780801442537
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 76.74

Paperback. Lt. Michael Patrick Murphy posthumously received the Congressional Medal of Honor for his heroic actions in June 2005 during a fierce battle with Taliban fighters. The first SEAL to be honoured posthumously, he was also the first recipient of the nation's highest military honour as a result of U.S. involvement in Afghanistan. Num Pages: 256 pages, photo section. BIC Classification: 1FCA; HBWS4; JWH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 231 x 161 x 14. Weight in Grams: 362.
Publisher
Naval Institute Press
Number of pages
256
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9781591149651
ISBN
9781591149651
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 25.99
€ 23.06

hardcover. Editor(s): Schaffer, Gavin. Num Pages: 248 pages. BIC Classification: HBG; HBTQ; HBW; JFCA. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 246 x 174 x 20. Weight in Grams: 589.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Routledge United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
248
Condition
New
SKU
V9780415626170
ISBN
9780415626170
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 114.63

Paperback. With a wealth of photographs, many from the SAS Regimental Archives, this book captures the danger and excitement of the initial SAS raids against Axis airfields during the Desert War, the battles in Italy and those following the D-Day landings, the dramatic final push into Germany itself and the discovery of such Nazi horrors as Belsen. Series: General Military. Num Pages: 304 pages. BIC Classification: HBW; HBWQ; JWH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 131 x 23. Weight in Grams: 338.
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Edition
Abridged
Condition
New
SKU
V9781472808752
ISBN
9781472808752
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 13.04

Paperback. From one of the foremost experts on wartime British special forces, a new volume exploring the Long Range Desert Group Num Pages: 288 pages, 16pp B&Wpic section. BIC Classification: 1D; 1HB; HBG; HBLW; HBWQ; JWDG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 200 x 126 x 21. Weight in Grams: 258.
Publisher
Little, Brown Book Group
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9781472122094
ISBN
9781472122094
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 16.99
€ 12.40

Hardback. Written by the foremost expert on British wartime special forces and illustrated with images that have not been seen in seventy years, this is a new history of the Long Range Desert Group. Num Pages: 256 pages, 40 b/w; 50 col. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JJH; HBJD1; HBLW; HBWQ; JWD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 242 x 190. .
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
SKU
V9781472819338
ISBN
9781472819338
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 22.14

Paperback. The Special Boat Squadron was Britain's most exclusive Special Forces unit during World War II. Highly trained, and totally secretive, the SBS was established as an entity in its own right in early 1943. With the interviews of the surviving members of the unit, this title gathers the forgotten dramatic exploits of this fighting force. Num Pages: 320 pages, 120 b/w. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JJH; HBLW; HBWQ; JWH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 201 x 130 x 24. Weight in Grams: 358.
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9781472811134
ISBN
9781472811134
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 12.92

Hardback.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Simon & Schuster Ltd
Edition
First Edition
Number of pages
304
Condition
New
SKU
9780857202253
ISBN
9780857202253
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 16.99
€ 7.28

paperback. The moving and gripping First World War diary of Chaplain Kenneth Best, who accompanied the East Lancastrians at Gallipoli and the Western Front. Editor(s): Roynon, Gavin. Num Pages: 304 pages, B-W integrated illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DVT; 3JJF; HBJD; HBLW; HBWN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 130 x 20. Weight in Grams: 216.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Simon & Schuster UK
Condition
New
SKU
9781849833677
ISBN
9781849833677
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 9.99
€ 7.79

Paperback. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: 1DDF; AMGD; HBJD; HBWN; JWLF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 198 x 129. .
Publisher
Profile Books Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Edition
UK ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9781781255063
ISBN
9781781255063
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 14.99
€ 11.41

Paperback. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: 1FCA; BGH; HBWS4; JFSJ1; JW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 203 x 135 x 18. Weight in Grams: 294.
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers Inc
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9780062333827
ISBN
9780062333827
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 17.38

Paperback. Case Studies of German Offensive and Defensive Operations on the Western Front 1914-17. Series: Helion Studies in Military History. 217 pages, c 40 b/w photos, 19 maps. Editor(s): Rogers, Duncan. Includes the articles that presents the accounts of specific German military operations on the Western Front. Utilising an array of original German sources, including regimental histories and operational-level narratives, this title offers material relating to a wide variety of German operations on the Western Front 1914-17. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1DFG; 3JJF; HBJD; HBLW; HBWN; JWL. Dimension: 233 x 156 x 15. Weight: 300.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Helion Pub
Number of pages
217
Condition
New
SKU
V9781906033767
ISBN
9781906033767
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 23.86

Hardcover. Covers the variety of German aircraft used in assault, bombing and anti-tank roles - Bf 110, Ju 87, Fw 190 et al. Num Pages: 248 pages, 516ill. BIC Classification: 1DFG; HBJD; HBWQ; JWG; TBX; WGM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 276 x 205 x 24. Weight in Grams: 1156.
Publisher
Schiffer Publishing, Ltd.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2004
Condition
New
SKU
V9780887402166
ISBN
9780887402166
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 36.99
€ 24.61

Hardcover. The most comprehensive account yet of this early WW II campaign. Contains research from a wide range of primary sources with superb photographs, many never published before. Num Pages: 496 pages, 150 b/w photographs and maps. BIC Classification: 1D; 3JJH; HBJD; HBLW; HBWQ; JWF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 169 x 241 x 36. Weight in Grams: 1144.
Publisher
Naval Institute Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9781848322066
ISBN
9781848322066
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 52.99
€ 46.83

Paperback. Num Pages: 352 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBK; HBJD1; HBWQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 211 x 141 x 31. Weight in Grams: 384.
Publisher
Skyhorse Publishing
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9781628725155
ISBN
9781628725155
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 16.34

Paperback. Series: Stackpole Military History Series. Num Pages: 384 pages, 30 b/w photos & 20 maps. BIC Classification: HBLW; HBWQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 30. Weight in Grams: 612.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Stackpole Books United States
Number of pages
384
Condition
New
SKU
V9780811706575
ISBN
9780811706575
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 21.99
€ 18.38

Paperback. A compelling account of a POW of the Japanese during World War II written only months after the author's release. Num Pages: 284 pages. BIC Classification: HBWQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 23. Weight in Grams: 476.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
University of Utah Press
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781607811251
ISBN
9781607811251
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 31.03

Paperback. Republished to mark the centenary of the battle of the Somme Geoff Dyer's classic book is 'the great Great War book of our time' (Observer) Num Pages: 240 pages, 21 b&w integrated illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DDF; 3JJF; HBJD; HBLW; HBWN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 131 x 198 x 23. Weight in Grams: 170.
Publisher
Canongate Books
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Edition
Main
Condition
New
SKU
V9781782119265
ISBN
9781782119265
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 14.99
€ 11.41

Paperback. "A book of excitement and interest which ably deals with men, strategy, tactics and ships that vanished for ever.." THE NAVY "An excellent account of two dramatic battles.." ROYAL UNITED INSTITUTION JOURNAL Contains a new preface and addendum by Rodney Bennett, the author's son. Num Pages: 180 pages, 16 pages of b&w plates. BIC Classification: 3JJF; HBG; HBLW; HBWN; JWF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 231 x 157 x 15. Weight in Grams: 354.
Publisher
Pen & Sword Books Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
SKU
V9781783462797
ISBN
9781783462797
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 14.04

Hardback. The incredible story of the out-numbered British Navy in the fight against Germany and Russia Num Pages: Illustrated. BIC Classification: HBWN; JWF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156. .
Publisher
Pen & Sword Books Ltd
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
SKU
V9781473893078
ISBN
9781473893078
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 34.99
€ 30.58

Paperback. Saladin united warring Muslim lands, reconquered the bulk of Crusader states and faced Richard the Lionheart. Geoffrey Hindley's study of the life and times of this remarkable man, who dominated the Middle East in his day, gives a fascinating insight into his achievements and his world. Num Pages: 224 pages, 20 Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FB; 3H; BGH; HBJF1; HBLC1; HBWC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 155 x 17. Weight in Grams: 370.
Publisher
Pen & Sword Books Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
224
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9781848842038
ISBN
9781848842038
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 15.80

Paperback. From Jericho to Troy, medieval Europe knew siege warfare as a tradition of antiquity. Long before the advent of city culture, rivaling civilisations had relied on siege tactics as a means of taking over fortified palaces, temples, and defensive walls. This book looks at the subject from every angle. Num Pages: 192 pages, 50 ilustrations. BIC Classification: HBLC1; HBW; JWK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 145 x 234 x 15. Weight in Grams: 436.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Skyhorse Publishing
Condition
New
SKU
V9781626361409
ISBN
9781626361409
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 15.99
€ 15.55

Hardcover.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Ohio University Press
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
350
Condition
New
SKU
V9780821420188
ISBN
9780821420188
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 44.97

Paperback. On 12 August 1940, during the Battle of Britain, in an engagement with Dornier Do 17s, Geoffrey Page was shot down into the English Channel, suffering severe burns. But he recovered sufficiently to pursue an extremely distinguished war and post-war career. This title tells of his wartime exploits in the air and on the ground. Num Pages: 256 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: HBWQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 205 x 144 x 19. Weight in Grams: 306.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Grub Street United Kingdom
Edition
New
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
SKU
V9781906502966
ISBN
9781906502966
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 14.99
€ 12.30

Paperback. The exploits of one of Britain's finest regiments written by a father and son team who are distinguished members. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBK; HBW; JWLF; JWTR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 159 x 233 x 25. Weight in Grams: 736.
Publisher
Pen & Sword Books Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9781473857971
ISBN
9781473857971
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 21.99
€ 17.33

Paperback. Detailed guide to sites and ruins from Hitler's Third Reich located at Nazi HQs in Berchtesgaden and the Obersalzberg, Bavaria. This book gives the history of Hitler and his henchmen at their Bavarian homes, and also the military headquarters built to support Hitler's home area. Many hidden and out-of-the-way sites are highlighted with directions. Num Pages: 160 pages, 160 illustrations, 70 in colour, 10 maps. BIC Classification: 1DFG; HBWQ; WTHM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 236 x 165 x 10. Weight in Grams: 376.
Publisher
Fonthill Media Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
96
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
SKU
V9781781552261
ISBN
9781781552261
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 15.20

Hardcover. Dustjacket has some minor wear, overall very good
Condition
Used, Very Good
Publisher
Abbeville Pr
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1992
Edition
First Edition
SKU
KTJ0025613
ISBN
9781558594418
Hardback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 5.28

Paperback. Num Pages: 480 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DF; 3JJ; HBJD; HBLW; HBWN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 140 x 31. Weight in Grams: 478.
Publisher
Basic Civitas Books
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9780465057955
ISBN
9780465057955
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 29.55

Paperback. Wawro describes the Franco-Prussian War, 1870-1, that violently changed the course of European history. Num Pages: 346 pages, 18 b/w illus. 13 maps. BIC Classification: HBW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 154 x 22. Weight in Grams: 526.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Condition
New
SKU
9780521617437
ISBN
9780521617437
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 32.99
€ 26.93

Hardcover. "Compiled [..] from the records and with the assistance of twenty-nine officers and officials of the naval and military services." Editor(s): Carruthers, Bob. Num Pages: 253 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DFG; 3JJF; HBJD; HBLW; HBWN; JWG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 164 x 22. Weight in Grams: 702.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Pen and Sword
Condition
New
SKU
V9781783463138
ISBN
9781783463138
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 30.99
€ 27.83

Paperback. Describes life as captain of Austro-Hungarian U-boats in the Mediterranean and Adriatic seas, emerging by turn as the Imperial Austrian naval officer, the witty observer of international politics, and indefatigable and heartbroken patriot opposing the Allied enemy. This title offers a combination of human interest, and life-and-death adventure. Translator(s): Campbell, Elizabeth M. Num Pages: 224 pages, 33 photographs, map, figure. BIC Classification: BG; HBG; HBWN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 139 x 11. Weight in Grams: 272.
Publisher
University of Nebraska Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Condition
New
SKU
V9780803213500
ISBN
9780803213500
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 21.99
€ 20.60

Hardcover. Num Pages: 272 pages, over 500 color & b/w photos. BIC Classification: 1KBBNS; 3JJH; HBWQ; JWG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 281 x 225 x 31. Weight in Grams: 1858.
Publisher
Schiffer Publishing Ltd United States
Number of pages
272
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
SKU
V9780764342639
ISBN
9780764342639
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 53.83
€ 38.41

Hardcover. First-hand accounts--drawn from memoirs, diaries, letters, and post-war interviews of the experiences of the 4th Marine Brigade in World War I." Editor(s): Clark, George B. Series: Modern War Studies. Num Pages: 424 pages, black & white illustrations, black & white line drawings, maps. BIC Classification: 3JJF; HBWN; JWD; JWLF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 36. Weight in Grams: 794.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
University Press of Kansas
Edition
1St Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780700618965
ISBN
9780700618965
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 78.90

Paperback. Features 1:72-scale drawings of armored vehicles from the US, Britain, Canada, and Russia, including: M4 Sherman medium tank (US), T1E3 Aunt Jemima mine exploder (US), M18 Hellcat tank destroyer (US), Mk VI Crusader cruiser tank (Britain), Crocodile flamethrower (Britain), Ram I cruiser tank (Canada), and T-34 medium tank (Russia). Num Pages: 120 pages, b/w illus & 1:72 scale drawings. BIC Classification: HBW; JWMV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 279 x 216 x 9. Weight in Grams: 368. 120 pages, b/w illus & 1:72 scale drawings. Features 1:72-scale drawings of armored vehicles from the US, Britain, Canada, and Russia, including: M4 Sherman medium tank (US), T1E3 Aunt Jemima mine exploder (US), M18 Hellcat tank destroyer (US), Mk VI Crusader cruiser tank (Britain), Crocodile flamethrower (Britain), Ram I cruiser tank (Canada), and T-34 medium tank (Russia). Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: HBW; JWMV. Dimension: 279 x 216 x 9. Weight: 368.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Stackpole Books
Edition
0th Edition
Number of pages
120
Condition
New
SKU
V9780811735704
ISBN
9780811735704
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 15.99
€ 13.63

Hardback. The untold story of the fight for the Hudson River Valley, control of which, both the Americans and the British firmly believed, would determine the outcome of the Revolutionary War. Num Pages: 432 pages, 8 pages of illustrations, 5 maps. BIC Classification: 1KBBEY; 3JF; HBJK; HBLL; HBWF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 244 x 165 x 38. Weight in Grams: 770.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
WW Norton & Co United States
Number of pages
432
Condition
New
SKU
V9780393245721
ISBN
9780393245721
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 29.99
€ 27.33