Naval forces & warfare
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Naval forces & warfare
Paperback. Told through the lives and battles of eleven admirals, this book stretches from the Spanish Armada to the Second World War, culminating with the spirit which led Andrew Browne Cunningham famously to declare, when the army feared he would lose too many ships, 'it takes three years to build a ship; it takes three centuries to build a tradition.' Num Pages: 512 pages, Illustrations (chiefly col.), maps. BIC Classification: 1DB; HBJD1; HBTM; JWF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 195 x 130 x 34. Weight in Grams: 418.
- Edition
- Main
- Publisher
- Faber & Faber
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- 9780571231577
- ISBN
- 9780571231577
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 12.99€ 4.99
€ 12.99
€ 4.99
Paperback. Explores the professional, personal, intellectual and practical origins of a practioner of Britain's naval command, to understand how the greatest warrior transformed the art of conflict, and enabled his country to survive the challenge of total war and international isolation. Num Pages: 480 pages, 16 colour plate section. BIC Classification: BGH; HBJD1; HBLL; HBTM; JWF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 129 x 36. Weight in Grams: 522.
- Publisher
- Faber and Faber United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 356
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Edition
- Main
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780571212279
- ISBN
- 9780571212279
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.99€ 12.60
€ 16.99
€ 12.60
Hardcover. Few years ago the Second Sea Lord of the Royal Navy asked the author to spend time with every level of the Navy staff, from junior sailors in the engine room of an aircraft carrier, right up to Navy Board and Cabinet level, with the aim of creating a book which distils the leadership culture of the Royal Navy. This title charts that journey. Num Pages: 160 pages, ill. BIC Classification: JWF; KJMB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 145 x 222 x 18. Weight in Grams: 286.
- Publisher
- Cornerstone United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 160
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781848093454
- ISBN
- 9781848093454
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 18.21
€ 26.99
€ 18.21
Paperback. Num Pages: 402 pages. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; 3JJ; HBW; JWF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 241 x 174 x 31. Weight in Grams: 984.
- Publisher
- Aspekt B.V., Uitgeverij
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789461536044
- ISBN
- 9789461536044
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 38.99€ 27.98
€ 38.99
€ 27.98
Paperback. Drawing on the underwater archaeological research, this study explains how Prien and his crew navigated the North Sea and Kirk Sound to land a devastating blow to the British. It reveals the level of disrepair that Scapa Flow had fallen into, and delves into the conspiracy theories surrounding the event. Illustrator(s): Dennis, Peter; Gilliland, Alan. Series: Raid. Num Pages: 80 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JJH; HBJD1; HBWQ; JWF; JWMV2. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 188 x 248 x 8. Weight in Grams: 268.
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- First Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781472808905
- ISBN
- 9781472808905
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 20.99€ 15.31
€ 20.99
€ 15.31
Paperback. Since the days of the Ancient Greeks, naval ships of all sizes have revolutionized warfare. This guide provides essential information on 40 iconic ships, using detailed profile artwork to illustrate and aid recognition, as well as specification boxes to provide all the technical details. Num Pages: 128 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: HBG; HBTM; JWF; JWMV2. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 130 x 191 x 9. Weight in Grams: 240.
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781472808691
- ISBN
- 9781472808691
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 9.99€ 8.40
€ 9.99
€ 8.40
Paperback. A strategically important natural harbor in the Orkney Islands, Scapa Flow served as Britain's main fleet anchorage during World Wars I and II. In 1914 and again in 1939, the British began building a comprehensive defensive network by fortifying the entrances to Scapa Flow, and then extended these defenses to cover most of Orkney. Illustrator(s): Dennis, Peter. Series: Fortress. Num Pages: 64 pages, ill. BIC Classification: 1DBKSHF; 3JJF; 3JJG; 3JJH; JWF; JWK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 247 x 185 x 6. Weight in Grams: 214.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 64
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781846033667
- ISBN
- 9781846033667
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 14.62
€ 19.99
€ 14.62
Paperback. The Royal Navy was Britain s last line of defense in World War II, and destroyers made up its backbone. This is an illustrated study of these fast, versatile, and deadly ships" Series: New Vanguard. Num Pages: 48 pages, 30 b/w; 10 col. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JJH; HBJD1; HBWQ; JWF; JWMV2. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 248 x 184 x 5. .
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781472816368
- ISBN
- 9781472816368
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.99€ 12.91
€ 16.99
€ 12.91
Hardback. This is the first of three volumes detailing the history of the Fleet Air Arm, during the Second World War. It deals with the formative period between 1939 and 1941, incorporating an in depth coverage of significant operations, including the Norwegian campaign, and incidents involving the loss of and damage to aircraft carriers. Editor(s): Jones, Ben. Series Editor(s): Jones, Ben. Series: Navy Records Society Publications. Num Pages: 624 pages, Includes 4 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: HBTM; HBWQ; JWF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 149 x 233 x 41. Weight in Grams: 1162.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 624
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781409452577
- ISBN
- 9781409452577
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 224.05
€ 224.05
Paperback. The bestselling complete history of the British Navy - our national story through a different prism. Num Pages: 720 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBK; HBJD1; HBW; JWF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 203 x 143 x 43. Weight in Grams: 568.
- Publisher
- Phoenix
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Edition
- First Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780753829202
- ISBN
- 9780753829202
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 21.99€ 16.19
€ 21.99
€ 16.19
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- Anness Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 96
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780192871
- ISBN
- 9781780192871
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.99€ 9.69
€ 16.99
€ 9.69
hardcover. Charles Stewart's life of sailing and combat on the high seas rivals that of Patrick O'Brien's fictional hero, Jack Aubrey. Stewart held more sea commands (11) than any other U.S. Navy captain and served longer (63 years) than any officer in American naval history. Num Pages: 320 pages, 27 illustrations, 3 maps. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JH; BGH; HBTM; JWF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 29. Weight in Grams: 612.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Potomac Books Inc United States
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781574885187
- ISBN
- 9781574885187
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 46.73
€ 46.73
Paperback. "Once you heard that pinging sound you knew they had got to you, and then the depth charges came. Terrible, just terrible." Kurt Wehling, U-boat survivor Num Pages: 128 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DFG; 3JJH; HBWQ; JWF; JWMV2. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 162 x 233 x 9. Weight in Grams: 324.
- Publisher
- Pen & Sword Books Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 128
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781781591574
- ISBN
- 9781781591574
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.99€ 15.74
€ 16.99
€ 15.74
Hardback. Num Pages: 288 pages, over 800 color and b/w photographs. BIC Classification: 3JJF; HBJK; HBWN; JWF; JWM; JWTU. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 247 x 301 x 34. Weight in Grams: 2480.
- Publisher
- Schiffer Publishing Ltd
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780764324314
- ISBN
- 9780764324314
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 83.73€ 61.20
€ 83.73
€ 61.20
Hardcover. Num Pages: 440 pages, 40 colour & b/w photographs & diagrams & Maps. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JJH; HBJD1; HBWQ; JWF; JWMV2. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 167 x 242 x 41. Weight in Grams: 770.
- Publisher
- Pool of London Press
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781910860014
- ISBN
- 9781910860014
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 38.99€ 34.12
€ 38.99
€ 34.12
Hardcover. 'The art of command is..to be the complete master, and yet the complete friend of every man on board; the temporal lord and yet the spiritual brother of every rating; to be detached and yet not dissociated.' "A Seaman's Pocket-Book", 1943, re-issued by Conway in September 2006, has found huge appeal with the British public. Num Pages: 120 pages, 40 illustrations. BIC Classification: HBG; HBWQ; JWF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 190 x 131 x 19. Weight in Grams: 216. Good copy with some shelf wear
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Conway
- Condition
- Used, Good
- SKU
- KKD0007289
- ISBN
- 9781844860548
Hardback
Condition: Used, Good
€ 17.95
€ 17.95
Hardcover. Published to coincide with the 250th anniversary of her launch and an exhibition at Chatham Historic Dockyard this title gives new and surprising revelations about her career. Num Pages: 192 pages, 115 colour & b/w illustrations. BIC Classification: 1D; 3JH; HBJD; HBLL; HBWH; JWF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 270 x 229 x 23. Weight in Grams: 1120.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Seaforth Publishing
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- 9781848322325
- ISBN
- 9781848322325
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 16.00
€ 16.00
Hardback. * Vividly describes and analyses the naval operations during World War II. * The author uses many primary sources as well as his own wartime experiences. * This second volume also includes descriptions of operations in the Adriatic around Italy. Num Pages: 484 pages, 16 pages of plates. BIC Classification: 3JJH; HBWQ; JWF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 160 x 44. Weight in Grams: 780.
- Publisher
- Pen & Sword Books Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 484
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781781593035
- ISBN
- 9781781593035
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 29.31
€ 32.99
€ 29.31
Hardcover. Num Pages: 288 pages, 175 mono/24 colour. BIC Classification: 1KBBFV; HBJK; HBLW; JWF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 225 x 286 x 29. Weight in Grams: 1456. Fine in fine dustjacket
- Condition
- Used, Like New
- Publisher
- Naval Institute Press
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Edition
- First Edition
- SKU
- KTJ0042435
- ISBN
- 9781591144656
Hardback
Condition: Used, Like New
€ 20.00
€ 20.00
Paperback. Editor(s): Cote, Dominic E. Num Pages: 99 pages, colour & b/w tables & charts. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JWF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 154 x 7. Weight in Grams: 180.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 99
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781607414438
- ISBN
- 9781607414438
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 71.11€ 50.90
€ 71.11
€ 50.90
Paperback. Original, comprehensive, and compelling, The Treasure of the San Jose separates popular myth from history and sheds light on the human lives associated with a "treasureship. Num Pages: 290 pages, 19, 15 black & white illustrations, 4 maps. BIC Classification: 1D; 3JF; HBJD; HBLL; HBTM; JWF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 154 x 19. Weight in Grams: 472.
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 290
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781421404165
- ISBN
- 9781421404165
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 28.14
€ 32.99
€ 28.14
Paperback. Num Pages: 192 pages, 18 B&W photos. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JJF; BGH; HBWN; JWF; JWLF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 178 x 127 x 15. Weight in Grams: 171.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Skyhorse Publishing
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781510708679
- ISBN
- 9781510708679
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 15.78
€ 17.99
€ 15.78
Hardcover. The follow up to the first volume of Charles Trang's dedication to Marines in the Pacific. The author provides a history of the 1st Marine Division with exceptional documents, illustrated with about 800 photos. Num Pages: 420 pages, 800 photographs. BIC Classification: HBWQ; JWF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 305 x 209 x 27. Weight in Grams: 1818.
- Publisher
- Editions Heimdal
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9782840483427
- ISBN
- 9782840483427
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 112.64€ 100.45
€ 112.64
€ 100.45
mass_market. A former US Navy SEAL, the author tells the story of his legendary career, from 1999-2009, during which time he recorded the most confirmed sniper kills in the history of the United States military, any branch, from 1776 to present. He also tells the story of the men of SEAL Team 3 who fought and died as brothers with him. Num Pages: 448 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; BGHA; JWF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 192 x 106 x 28. Weight in Grams: 264.
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- William Morrow Paperbacks
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- 9780062238863
- ISBN
- 9780062238863
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 16.99€ 8.60
€ 16.99
€ 8.60