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Each recipient is presented in a capsule biography including dates of birth, awarding of the various Knights Cross grades, and other particulars to rank and career. Each is also shown in a World War II era photograph. Translator(s): Johnston, David, Governor General of Canada. Num Pages: 352 pages, over 150 photographs. BIC Classification: 1DFG; HBJD; HBTM; HBWQ; JWF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 246 x 176 x 28. Weight in Grams: 726.
Publication date
2004
Publisher
Schiffer Publishing Ltd United States
Number of pages
352
Condition
New
SKU
V9780887407482
ISBN
9780887407482
Condition: New

€ 30.99
€ 21.12

Paperback. This volume on Germany's World War II U-boats traces their development through the early U-boats of the Kaiser's navy, the prohibition on Germany having U-boats following the Armistice in 1918 and the subsequent Treaty of Versailles to the formation of the 1st U-boat Flotilla in 1935. Illustrator(s): Palmer, Ian. Series: Osprey New Vanguard S. Num Pages: 48 pages, 40 b&w and 7 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DFG; 3JJH; HBJD; HBWQ; JWF; JWM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 249 x 183 x 4. Weight in Grams: 170.
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC United Kingdom
Number of pages
48
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Edition
First Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781841763637
ISBN
9781841763637
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 16.86

Paperback. This title, following on from Volume One, charts the continuing development of the German U-boat. It covers the development of the Type IX as a long-range "cruiser" intended for solo operations in distant waters, and the revolutionary Type XXI, the first true submarine rather than submersible. Illustrator(s): Palmer, Ian. Series: New Vanguard. Num Pages: 48 pages, 40 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DFG; 3JJH; HBJD; HBWQ; JWF; JWM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 184 x 246 x 4. Weight in Grams: 164.
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC United Kingdom
Number of pages
48
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Condition
New
SKU
V9781841763644
ISBN
9781841763644
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 16.74

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

€ 104.28
€ 96.98

Paperback. Detailing the sinking of the HMS Vanguard outside of Dun Laoghaire port in 1875, this book provides an insight into naval and military history of the late nineteenth century. It also deals with the backdrop of naval life, the social and economic situation for sailors and officers alike, the subsequent court-martial and the furore it caused. Num Pages: 272 pages, Illustrations, ports., maps, facsims. BIC Classification: 1DBR; 3JH; HBTM; JWF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 165 x 10. Weight in Grams: 360. Like New.
Condition
Used, Like New
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1975
Edition
1st
SKU
KRF0019293
ISBN
9781845885441
Paperback
Condition: Used, Like New

€ 4.99

Paperback. Now in its second edition, Leadership Embodied is an instructive collection of short biographical essays focusing on Navy and Marine Corps personnel, who have demonstrated notable leadership characteristics. Num Pages: 249 pages, , black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: BGH; HBW; JWF; TTM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 188 x 18. Weight in Grams: 474.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Naval Institute Press
Edition
2nd
Condition
New
SKU
V9781612513034
ISBN
9781612513034
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 32.36

Paperback. Num Pages: 256 pages, 17ill.3M. BIC Classification: JWF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 155 x 227 x 16. Weight in Grams: 386.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Naval Institute Press
Edition
First Thus
Condition
New
SKU
V9781557500632
ISBN
9781557500632
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 23.99
€ 19.92

Hardcover. Despite its reputation as the most impressive in the world, there is evidence that the US Navy is in trouble. This title provides an assessment of the Navy and concludes that it has a learning disability in certain areas that should be cause for national concern. It also offers an argument for reform, improvement, and change. Num Pages: 288 pages, 10 photographs. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JWF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 240 x 159 x 22. Weight in Grams: 490.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Naval Institute Press
Condition
New
SKU
V9781591148654
ISBN
9781591148654
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 37.99
€ 31.27

Paperback. The twelfth volume in Samuel Eliot Morison's classic History of the United States Naval Operations in World War II returns to the Pacific for a dramatic retelling of the Battle for Leyte Gulf, the greatest naval battle of all time. Num Pages: 512 pages, photo section. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJH; HBLW; HBWQ; JWF; JWL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 154 x 230 x 28. Weight in Grams: 698.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Naval Institute Press
Condition
New
SKU
V9781591145356
ISBN
9781591145356
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 27.99
€ 27.28

Hardback. Once revered as one of the finest officers in the US Navy, Rear Admiral Samuel Francis Du Pont is, if remembered at all, criticized for resisting technological advancement and for half-heartedly leading the disastrous all-ironclad Union naval attack on Charleston. Kevin J. Weddle challenges this reduction. Num Pages: 304 pages, 16ill.4M. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JH; BGH; HBJK; HBLL; JWF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 156 x 25. Weight in Grams: 621.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
University of Virginia Press United States
Number of pages
304
Condition
New
SKU
V9780813923321
ISBN
9780813923321
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 59.96

Paperback. From the bestselling author of FORGOTTEN VOICES OF THE GREAT WAR, comes an unforgettable collection of vivid eyewitness accounts of life in the Royal Navy Num Pages: 576 pages, 16 b&w photos. BIC Classification: 1DB; HBTD; JWF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 130 x 37. Weight in Grams: 472.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
Hodder & Stoughton United Kingdom
Number of pages
576
Condition
New
SKU
V9780340838143
ISBN
9780340838143
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 14.92

Hardcover. BIC Classification: HBW; JWF; RGV; WGG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). .
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
SKU
V9781472827869
ISBN
9781472827869
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 38.99
€ 26.17

Hardback. Series: Studies in Canadian Military History. Num Pages: 412 pages, 20 b&w photos, 2 maps. BIC Classification: JWF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 15. Weight in Grams: 408.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
University of British Columbia Press Canada
Number of pages
412
Condition
New
SKU
V9780774830348
ISBN
9780774830348
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 131.58

Hardback. .
Publisher
Georgetown University Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9781626163003
ISBN
9781626163003
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 124.81

Paperback. Explores the role of naval power and maritime trade in creating the modern international system. This book is both a history of maritime strategy, sea power, and seaborne commerce from the nineteenth century to the present day and an examination of current strategic issues. Editor(s): Moran, Daniel; Russell, James A. Num Pages: 352 pages, 3 tables, 3 tables. BIC Classification: 3JH; 3JJ; 3JM; HBTM; JPS; JWF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 20. Weight in Grams: 476.
Publisher
Georgetown University Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9781626160729
ISBN
9781626160729
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 45.32

Hardcover. During World War II the Merchant Navy played a vital part in evacuations from countries that were overrun. They saved over 90,000 troops from Dunkirk and went on to rescue more than 200,000 from other parts of France. They also manned salvage ships, rescue tugs and other specialist craft. This book tells the story of these achievements. Num Pages: 208 pages, 32 black and white photographs. BIC Classification: 3JJH; HBWQ; JWF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 240 x 162 x 22. Weight in Grams: 440.
Publisher
Fonthill Media Ltd
Number of pages
208
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
SKU
V9781781550458
ISBN
9781781550458
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 19.45

Hardback. Series: The United States in the World. Num Pages: 432 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DFG; 1KBB; 3JH; 3JJ; HBW; JWF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 162 x 31. Weight in Grams: 728.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Cornell University Press United States
Number of pages
432
Condition
New
SKU
V9780801450402
ISBN
9780801450402
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 81.20

Paperback. At the start of the American Civil War, neither North nor South had warships on either side of the Mississippi River. Gradually, both sides converted existing riverboats into powerful naval weapons. This title describes their design, development and operation throughout the American Civil War. Illustrator(s): Bryan, Tony. Series: Osprey New Vanguard S. Num Pages: 48 pages, 40 b&w and 7 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JH; HBJK; HBLL; JWF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 249 x 183 x 4. Weight in Grams: 172.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Osprey Publishing United Kingdom
Number of pages
48
Condition
New
SKU
V9781841764139
ISBN
9781841764139
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 16.62

Hardcover. A modern, comprehensive, easy to read and understand theory of war for the 21st century - from guerrilla war to nuclear war, war underwater to war in (cyber) space Num Pages: 240 pages. BIC Classification: HBW; JWA; JWF; JWMN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 145 x 223 x 25. Weight in Grams: 400.
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780198788171
ISBN
9780198788171
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 29.99
€ 22.22

Hardcover. Formed within days of the illustrious 617 Squadron, 618's primary objective was to mount a daylight low-level attack by Mosquitos on the German battleship Tirpitz within hours of the attack on the Ruhr dams. This title sets out the technicalities of developing the 'bouncing bomb'. Num Pages: 208 pages, photos throughout. BIC Classification: 3JJH; HBLW; HBWQ; JWF; JWG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 242 x 167 x 24. Weight in Grams: 512.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Grub Street United Kingdom
Edition
Reprint
Number of pages
208
Condition
New
SKU
V9781906502515
ISBN
9781906502515
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 34.08