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Paperback. The first of John Master's evocative memoirs about life in the Gurkhas in India on the cusp of WWII Series: Cassell Military Paperbacks. Num Pages: 320 pages, 5 Line Drawing(s). BIC Classification: 1FKAH; BGA; JWLF; JWT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UP) Postgraduate; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 200 x 198 x 27. Weight in Grams: 260.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Orion Publishing Co United Kingdom
Number of pages
320
Condition
New
SKU
V9780304361564
ISBN
9780304361564
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 10.71

Paperback. "British Army Cap Badges of the Second World War". Series: Shire Collections. Num Pages: 120 pages, 50 b/w; 150 col. BIC Classification: 1DB; 3JJH; JWTU; WCK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 249 x 195 x 10. Weight in Grams: 412.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Shire Publications
Edition
First Edition
Number of pages
120
Condition
New
SKU
V9780747810919
ISBN
9780747810919
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 16.99
€ 14.54

Hardcover. This edition of Badges of the British Army presents a wholly new, completely revised guide for the collector. All the photographs are new, and the coverage extended to encompass the badges that had appeared since the book was first published. Num Pages: 64 pages, Fully illustrated. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JJ; JWTU; WCK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 224 x 142 x 11. Weight in Grams: 294. An Illustrated Reference Guide for Collectors. 64 pages, Fully illustrated. This edition of Badges of the British Army presents a wholly new, completely revised guide for the collector. All the photographs are new, and the coverage extended to encompass the badges that had appeared since the book was first published. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JJ; JWTU; WCK. Dimension: 146 x 222 x 11. Weight: 292.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Naval & Military Press Ltd
Edition
6th
Number of pages
64
Condition
New
SKU
V9781845749897
ISBN
9781845749897
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 14.99
€ 13.92

Paperback. The complete story of the Highlanders - the fiercest Regiments in the British Army. Num Pages: 416 pages. BIC Classification: HBJD1; HBLL; JWTR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 130 x 28. Weight in Grams: 354. The History of The Legendary Highland Soldier. 352 pages. On the fields of Waterloo, the deserts of Sudan, the Plains of Abraham and the mountains of Dargai, the trenches of Flanders and the jungles of Burma - the great Highland regiments made their mark. This book tells the story of the Highlanders through the words of the soldiers themselves. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: HBJD1; HBLL; JWTR. Dimension: 197 x 130 x 28. Weight: 312.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Constable
Edition
First Paperback Edition
Number of pages
352
Condition
New
SKU
V9781849013772
ISBN
9781849013772
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 14.99
€ 11.46

Paperback. Shows how the state systematically came to penalize homosexuality, giving rise to a regime of second-class citizenship that sexual minorities still live under today. This title looks at three key arenas of government control - immigration, the military, and welfare. Series: Politics and Society in Modern America. Num Pages: 296 pages, 6 halftones. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBLW; JFSK; JPVH1; JWT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 233 x 156 x 18. Weight in Grams: 428.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Princeton University Press United States
Number of pages
296
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691149936
ISBN
9780691149936
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 25.99
€ 23.71

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. Good clean copy with minor shelf wear in good illustrated cover
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
The Bodleian Library
Condition
Used, Very Good
SKU
KSS0005323
ISBN
9781851240852
Hardback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 4.99

Paperback. The most colourful and comprehensive history of national service ever published, featuring more than 80 interviews with those who experienced it, as well as correspondence from the period Num Pages: 384 pages, 16pp b/w photos. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JJPG; HBJD1; HBLW3; JWT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 130 x 26. Weight in Grams: 314.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
Headline Publishing Group United Kingdom
Edition
New Ed
Number of pages
384
Condition
New
SKU
V9780755312412
ISBN
9780755312412
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 14.99
€ 11.46

Paperback. Combines the classic Up to Mametz with the Author's recently discovered late Great War material. Num Pages: 224 pages, 16pp of black and white plates. BIC Classification: HBWN; JWTR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156. .
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2021
Publisher
Pen & Sword Books Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
Revised
Number of pages
224
Condition
New
SKU
V9781526700551
ISBN
9781526700551
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 16.99
€ 13.91

Hardcover. The Battle of the Bulge as found in original documents, drawn from little-known intelligence records of the Allied armies. Num Pages: 224 pages, 30 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1D; 3JJH; HBWQ; JWL; JWT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 243 x 165 x 28. Weight in Grams: 558.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Frontline Books
Condition
New
SKU
9781848322363
ISBN
9781848322363
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 25.99
€ 6.12

Hardcover. Account of the terrible experiences of members of this Scottish Regiment at the hands of the Japanese. Includes many personal accounts of brutal slave labour on the Railway of Death and in the mines. Num Pages: 208 pages, 16pp B & W plates. BIC Classification: 1DBKSB; 1FPJ; 3JJH; HBWQ; JWTR; JWTY; JWXR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 242 x 156 x 25. Weight in Grams: 568.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Pen & Sword Military
Condition
New
SKU
9781781591697
ISBN
9781781591697
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 35.99
€ 5.99

Hardcover. Num Pages: 269 pages, over 350 color/bw images. BIC Classification: 1DFG; HBWQ; JWTU. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 287 x 219 x 32. Weight in Grams: 1834. illustrations. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1DFG; HBWQ; JWTU. Dimension: 287 x 219 x 32. Weight: 1842.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Schiffer Publishing
Condition
New
SKU
V9780764337529
ISBN
9780764337529
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 83.67
€ 74.88

Paperback.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Stackpole Books
Edition
7th Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780811712781
ISBN
9780811712781
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 21.99
€ 16.99

Hardcover. Offers a thrilling selection of tales illustrating how victories were achieved against the odds from the Peninsula War of 1811 to Vietnam in 1967. Num Pages: 224 pages, 16 pages of black and white illustrations. BIC Classification: 3JH; 3JJ; HBG; HBW; JWLF; JWTR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 167 x 241 x 26. Weight in Grams: 540.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Pen & Sword Military
Condition
New
SKU
9781473847491
ISBN
9781473847491
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 32.99
€ 7.28

Paperback. A comprehensive record of the 761st Tank Battalion, the first African American armored unit to enter combat. This work recounts the events that in 1978-33 years after the end of World War II - led to the 761st Tank Battalion's receiving a Presidential Unit Citation, the highest honor a unit can receive. Num Pages: 323 pages, 141 photographs, illustrations, maps, notes, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 3JJH; HBJK; HBWQ; JFSL3; JWTR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 255 x 178 x 19. Weight in Grams: 585.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
McFarland
Condition
New
SKU
V9780786428625
ISBN
9780786428625
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 62.96

Paperback. Illustrator(s): O'Brogain, Sean. Series: Warrior. Num Pages: 64 pages, Illustrations (chiefly col.). BIC Classification: 1QDAR; 3D; HBJD; HBLA; HBW; JWT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 247 x 187 x 4. Weight in Grams: 224.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Osprey Publishing United Kingdom
Number of pages
64
Condition
New
SKU
V9781849087810
ISBN
9781849087810
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 17.89

Hardcover. The original cadre of the later Waffen-SS was formed in March 1933 as the SS Headquarters Guard Berlin. From the first 117 volunteers emerged more than fifty senior SS officers, all of whom received high decorations for bravery in the 38 Waffen-SS divisions that were formed later. Editor(s): Quassowski, Hans. Num Pages: 350 pages, over 460 b/w photographs, 30 maps. BIC Classification: 1DFG; HBJD; HBWQ; JWTR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 311 x 236 x 36. Weight in Grams: 2166.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
Schiffer Publishing, Ltd.
Edition
2nd Ed
Condition
New
SKU
V9780764307775
ISBN
9780764307775
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 73.35
€ 66.69

Paperback. An anthology of classic and contemporary articles, as well as original essays, on leaders, followers, and the personal and organizational values that promote effective military leadership. Num Pages: 352 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JWA; JWT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 226 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 488.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Westview Press
Edition
6th Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780813344393
ISBN
9780813344393
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 62.40

Paperback. The first of a two-volume set detailing the flying clothing, equipment and insignia of the US army air force during World War II in every theatre of the war. Illustrator(s): Chin, Francis. Series: Elite. Num Pages: 64 pages, 12 colour plates, 50 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJH; HB; JWG; JWM; JWTU. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 248 x 184 x 5. Weight in Grams: 232.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1993
Publisher
Osprey Publishing United Kingdom
Edition
0th Edition
Number of pages
64
Condition
New
SKU
V9781855322950
ISBN
9781855322950
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 17.89

Hardcover. Num Pages: 303 pages, over 600 color/bw images. BIC Classification: 1DFG; 3JJH; HBWQ; JWT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 311 x 239 x 35. Weight in Grams: 2380. Tropical Uniforms, Headgear, and Insignia of the Fallschirmjager in World War II. 303 pages, illustrations. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1DFG; 3JJH; HBWQ; JWT. Dimension: 311 x 239 x 35. Weight: 2372.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Schiffer Publishing, Ltd.
Condition
New
SKU
V9780764329395
ISBN
9780764329395
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 104.30
€ 90.70

Paperback. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBK; HBJD1; HBW; JWTR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 158 x 234 x 31. Weight in Grams: 408.
Publisher
The History Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
SKU
V9780750968508
ISBN
9780750968508
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 21.27

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