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Modern period, c 1500 onwards
Paperback. Provides a 'behind the scenes' history of the West's dealings with Joseph Stalin. This book is a mix of high politics and the often heart-rending personal experiences of those on the ground. It intends to make you rethink what you believe about World War II. Num Pages: 448 pages, Illustrations, ports. BIC Classification: 3JJH; HBJD; HBLW; HBWQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 128 x 26. Weight in Grams: 324.
- Publisher
- BBC Books
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Edition
- UNKNOWN
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781846077944
- ISBN
- 9781846077944
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 21.99€ 16.18
€ 21.99
€ 16.18
Hardcover.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Basic Books
- Edition
- First Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780465013722
- ISBN
- 9780465013722
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 25.99€ 21.52
€ 25.99
€ 21.52
Paperback. Tells the narrative of the Second World War. Num Pages: 272 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 3JJH; HBG; HBLW; HBWQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 129 x 16. Weight in Grams: 204.
- Publisher
- Penguin Books Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 272
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780141037141
- ISBN
- 9780141037141
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 14.99€ 11.33
€ 14.99
€ 11.33
Paperback. In this Very Short Introduction, the eminent scholar Gerhard L. Weinberg explores one of the most important events in history. Examining the origins, course, and impact of the World War II - through both the soldiers and the ordinary citizens who lived through it - he considers the long-lasting impact it continues to have around the world. Series: Very Short Introductions. Num Pages: 152 pages, Approx 14 black and white maps. BIC Classification: 1D; 3JJH; HBJD; HBLW; HBWQ; JWL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 176 x 127 x 7. Weight in Grams: 122.
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780199688777
- ISBN
- 9780199688777
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 11.53
€ 13.99
€ 11.53
Paperback. In the First World War many battles on the Western Front had lasted weeks or months. All too often they degenerated into glacial and indecisive campaigns of attrition. This title chronicles the sixteen decisive battles of the Second World War, from the Blitzkrieg of Poland to the fall of Berlin. Num Pages: 408 pages, Illustrations, maps, ports. BIC Classification: 1D; 3JJH; HBJD; HBLW; HBWQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 200 x 130 x 30. Weight in Grams: 430.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 408
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752451848
- ISBN
- 9780752451848
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 18.28
€ 19.99
€ 18.28
Paperback. A fresh introduction to the most widely studied and read about event in history Series: Beginner's Guides. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: 1D; 3JJH; HBJD; HBLW; HBWQ; JWL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 138 x 201 x 13. Weight in Grams: 182.
- Publisher
- Oneworld Publications
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780745107
- ISBN
- 9781780745107
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 15.99€ 11.26
€ 15.99
€ 11.26
Paperback. Contains memoirs and unit histories. This book is illustrates with period tactical diagrams and commissioned colour artwork. It sheds light on the winter-warfare tactics and techniques of the US, British, German, Soviet and Finnish armies of World War II. Illustrator(s): Noon, Steve. Series: Elite. Num Pages: 64 pages, Illustrations (some col.). BIC Classification: 3JJH; HBWQ; JWKT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 249 x 186 x 5. Weight in Grams: 210.
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 64
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Edition
- First Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849087124
- ISBN
- 9781849087124
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 18.28
€ 19.99
€ 18.28
Hardback. Num Pages: 208 pages. BIC Classification: 3JJH; 5AN; YRG; YXZW. Category: (Y) Teenage / Young Adult. Dimension: 192 x 241 x 21. Weight in Grams: 792.
- Publisher
- Dorling Kindersley Ltd
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780241206997
- ISBN
- 9780241206997
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 14.88
€ 19.99
€ 14.88
Paperback. During World War II American soldiers, or 'GIs' as they were more commonly known, headed into Europe laden with the provisions needed to survive and function in hostile territory. This book offers a comprehensive treatment of US World War II gear, covering not only basic belts, pouches, packs, mess gear, first aid gear, tools, and more. Illustrator(s): Hook, Adam. Series: Elite. Num Pages: 64 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJH; HBJK; HBLW; HBWQ; JWM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 248 x 184 x 7. Weight in Grams: 257.
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 64
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781472814241
- ISBN
- 9781472814241
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 20.99€ 17.82
€ 20.99
€ 17.82
Num Pages: 144 pages, over 180 black and white and color photographs. BIC Classification: 3JJH; JWM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 278 x 217 x 11. Weight in Grams: 700.
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Schiffer Publishing Ltd United States
- Number of pages
- 144
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780764317811
- ISBN
- 9780764317811
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 36.99€ 24.61
€ 36.99
€ 24.61
Paperback. This title is the second in a series that employs a simple and effective concept to illustrate and describe the equipment and weapons systems used on the ground during World War II. Whilst many books have described such weapons and war materiel, Keith Ward's unique abilities as a 3D technical artist bring these items to life in full colour. Series: Datafile 1939-45. Num Pages: 120 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DVU; 3JJH; HBJD; HBLW; HBWQ; JWM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 297 x 210. .
- Publisher
- Helion and Company
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781909384996
- ISBN
- 9781909384996
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 23.69
€ 33.99
€ 23.69
Mixed media pr. Fueled by films and TV series such as "Saving Private Ryan" and "Band of Brothers" and popular books by Stephen Ambrose and Tom Brokaw, interest in World War II has soared. Num Pages: 224 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 3JJH; HBG; HBWQ; UDB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 261 x 180 x 21. Weight in Grams: 658.
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Scholarly Resources Inc.,U.S. United States
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780842050203
- ISBN
- 9780842050203
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 150.07
€ 150.07
Paperback. Series: Elite. Num Pages: 64 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; 3JJH; HBJF; HBLW; HBWQ; JWD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 250 x 188 x 5. Weight in Grams: 218.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 64
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781846032349
- ISBN
- 9781846032349
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 20.99€ 17.84
€ 20.99
€ 17.84
Paperback. This work is the first in a two-part study that draws on actual training documents and veterans' descriptions to explain and illustrate the specific "bread-and-butter" of infantry tactics. The main focus is on describing and comparing US, British and German tactics in Europe. Series: Elite. Num Pages: 64 pages, 55 b&w and 8 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: 1D; 3JJH; HBJD; HBWQ; JWKT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 250 x 187 x 5. Weight in Grams: 216.
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 64
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781841766621
- ISBN
- 9781841766621
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 20.99€ 18.01
€ 20.99
€ 18.01
Paperback. Focusing on Infantry Fire Support tactics during World War II, this title features artwork and detailed analysis of the battlefield use of machine guns, mortars, and light guns. Illustrator(s): Dennis, Peter. Series: Elite. Num Pages: 64 pages, 30 b/w; 28 col. BIC Classification: 1D; 3JJH; HBJD; HBLW; HBWQ; JWKT; JWL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 186 x 249 x 6. Weight in Grams: 214.
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781472815460
- ISBN
- 9781472815460
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 14.56
€ 19.99
€ 14.56
Paperback. Military gliders came of age in World War II, when glider-assault infantry were the forerunners of today's helicopter-delivered airmobile troops. This book explains the development and organization of glider troops, their mounts, and the air squadrons formed to tow them. Illustrator(s): Dennis, Peter. Series: Elite. Num Pages: 64 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1D; 3JJH; HBJD; HBLW; HBWQ; JWG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 246 x 184 x 5. Weight in Grams: 216.
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Edition
- First Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781782007739
- ISBN
- 9781782007739
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 14.56
€ 19.99
€ 14.56
Paperback. A detailed study of the German Army s elite motorized branch of infantry, crucial to the blitzkrieg, designed to be inseparable from the Panzers in every front of World War II." Illustrator(s): Shumate, Johnny. Series: Elite. Num Pages: 64 pages, 40 b/w; 10 col. BIC Classification: 1DFG; 3JJH; HBJD; HBWQ; JWD; JWMV1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 248 x 184 x 7. .
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781472819437
- ISBN
- 9781472819437
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 15.72
€ 19.99
€ 15.72
Paperback. Like so many aspects of battle, 'reconnaissance' is a familiar term, but few civilians have any idea how it is actually done or what it involves. This book explains how the major armies did it in World War II, with what equipment used and in which ways. Illustrator(s): Dennis, Peter. Series: Elite. Num Pages: 64 pages, Illustrations (some col.). BIC Classification: 1D; 3JJH; HBJD; HBWQ; JWKT; JWL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 248 x 185 x 6. Weight in Grams: 230.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Osprey Publishing United Kingdom
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 64
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781846031373
- ISBN
- 9781846031373
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 20.99€ 17.82
€ 20.99
€ 17.82
Paperback. Series: Magic Tree House Fact Tracker. Num Pages: 128 pages, Illustrations throughout. BIC Classification: 1D; 3JJH; YNH; YNJ. Category: (J) Children / Juvenile. Dimension: 194 x 132 x 9. Weight in Grams: 142.
- Publisher
- Random House USA Inc
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Edition
- Dgs
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781101936399
- ISBN
- 9781101936399
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 9.99€ 8.43
€ 9.99
€ 8.43
Paperback. An in-depth look at American soldiers' daily lives during World War I. Num Pages: 234 pages, 36 illustrations, 1 map, 1 chronology, 1 glossary. BIC Classification: 1D; 1KBB; 3JJF; HBJD; HBJK; HBLW; HBWN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 13. Weight in Grams: 424.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- University of Nebraska Press
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780803234871
- ISBN
- 9780803234871
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 24.99€ 22.56
€ 24.99
€ 22.56
Hardcover. An evocative collection of wartime accounts, quotes and stories from the First World War. Chronologically ordered, from the day war was declared on 4 August 1914, through to voices from the front, women at war, the American perspective, and ending with Armistice on 11 November 1918. Editor(s): Anderson, Janice. Num Pages: 160 pages. BIC Classification: 1D; 3JJF; HBJD; HBLW; HBWN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 169 x 179 x 20. Weight in Grams: 424.
- Publisher
- Lorenz Books
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780754831853
- ISBN
- 9780754831853
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 9.99€ 8.90
€ 9.99
€ 8.90
Paperback. The years from 1914 to 1918 saw a whole series of complex and very rapid changes in infantry tactics, which fundamentally altered the way wars had been fought for 150 years. This second volume concentrates on the men who fought in such important battles as those of Ypres and the Somme. Illustrator(s): Hook, Adam. Series: Elite. Num Pages: 64 pages, 55 b&w and 10 colour illustrations and photographs. BIC Classification: 1D; 3JJF; HBJD1; HBWN; JWLF; JWM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 248 x 186 x 5. Weight in Grams: 222.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 64
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781841761985
- ISBN
- 9781841761985
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 20.99€ 17.85
€ 20.99
€ 17.85
Paperback. Series: World War I Tales. Num Pages: 64 pages. BIC Classification: 3JJF; YFT; YXZW. Category: (J) Children / Juvenile. Dimension: 131 x 197 x 15. Weight in Grams: 64.
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781472941961
- ISBN
- 9781472941961
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 8.99€ 7.66
€ 8.99
€ 7.66
Paperback. Series: World War I Tales. Num Pages: 64 pages. BIC Classification: 3JJF; YFT; YXZW. Category: (J) Children / Juvenile. Dimension: 131 x 198 x 5. Weight in Grams: 64.
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- UK ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781472941985
- ISBN
- 9781472941985
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 8.99€ 7.72
€ 8.99
€ 7.72