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Paperback. The Marine Corps has always considered itself a breed apart. Since 1775 America s smallest armed service has been suspicious of outsiders and deeply loyal to its traditions. Undying faith in its exceptionalism made the Marines one of the sharpest, swiftest tools of American military power, but developing this brand did not come without costs." Num Pages: 400 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBJK; HBW; JWF; JWH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 211 x 150 x 29. Weight in Grams: 368.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Harvard University Press
Condition
New
SKU
V9780674416819
ISBN
9780674416819
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 35.99
€ 29.63

Hardback. Traces the origins and early development of the Royal Marines, outlining their organisational structures, their recruitment and social background, the activities in which they were engaged, and how their distinctive identity was forged. Num Pages: 302 pages, 5, 5 black & white line drawings, 5 line drawing. BIC Classification: 1DBK; JWH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 237 x 161 x 25. Weight in Grams: 688.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Boydell & Brewer Ltd
Number of pages
302
Condition
New
SKU
V9781843838371
ISBN
9781843838371
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 99.48

Paperback. Num Pages: 288 pages, Illustrations, maps, ports. BIC Classification: HBW; JWH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 116 x 23. Weight in Grams: 340.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
288
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752466064
ISBN
9780752466064
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 16.35

paperback. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: 3JMC; BM; HBWS; JWH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 130 x 22. Weight in Grams: 228.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Pan
Condition
New
SKU
9781447286363
ISBN
9781447286363
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 12.99
€ 10.00

Paperback. In 1983 Andy McNab was assigned to B Squadron, one of the four Sabre Squadrons of the SAS, and within it to Air Troop, otherwise known as Seven Troop. The links they forged then bound them inextricably together, but the things they saw and did during that time would take them all to breaking point in the years that were to follow. Num Pages: 496 pages, Illustrations,. BIC Classification: BM; JWH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 134 x 32. Weight in Grams: 366.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Corgi
Condition
New
SKU
V9780552158664
ISBN
9780552158664
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 16.99
€ 13.13

In October and November of 2001, soldiers from the Army Special Forces entered Afghanistan, linked up with elements of the Northern Alliance (an assortment of Afghanis opposed to the Taliban), and, in a short period of time, destroyed the Taliban regime. This book offers an overview of America's turbulent experience with special operations. Num Pages: 312 pages, 3 tables. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JWH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 24. Weight in Grams: 590.
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Columbia University Press United States
Number of pages
312
Condition
New
SKU
V9780231131902
ISBN
9780231131902
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 83.15

Paperback.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
St. Martin's Griffin
Edition
First Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780312605537
ISBN
9780312605537
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 17.70

Paperback. The ultimate story of America's most dominant warriors, Team 6 of the US Navy SEALS, written by a longtime member and trainer of the elite group. Num Pages: 304 pages, col. Illustrations, ports. (chiefly col.). BIC Classification: 1KBB; BGHA; JWH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 209 x 140 x 22. Weight in Grams: 300.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Little, Brown & Company United States
Number of pages
304
Condition
New
SKU
V9780316204309
ISBN
9780316204309
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 16.41

Num Pages: 192 pages, over 300 color and b/w photographs. BIC Classification: 1DFG; JWH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 315 x 239 x 22. Weight in Grams: 1732.
Publication date
2004
Publisher
Schiffer Publishing Ltd United States
Number of pages
192
Condition
New
SKU
V9780764310409
ISBN
9780764310409
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 73.64
€ 61.24

The 7th Panzer Divison was one of the outstanding armored units of World War II, and became famous during the Battle of France in 1940 with Erwin Rommel as its commander. This photographic chronicle, by famed Knights Cross holder Hasso v. Manteuffel, traces the path of the 7th PD through its entire war history on a variety of fronts. Num Pages: 160 pages, over 200 b/w photographs. BIC Classification: 1DFG; 3JJH; HBJD; HBWQ; JWH; JWTR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 262 x 185 x 20. Weight in Grams: 874. An Illustrated History of Rommel's "Ghost Division" 1938-1945. 160 pages, 200ill. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). BIC Classification: 1DFG; 3JJH; HBJD; HBWQ; JWH; JWTR. Dimension: 262 x 185 x 20. Weight: 874.
Publication date
2004
Publisher
Schiffer Publishing Ltd United States
Number of pages
160
Condition
New
SKU
V9780764312083
ISBN
9780764312083
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 36.99
€ 27.40

Paperback.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
St. Martin's Griffin
Edition
Reprint
Number of pages
416
Condition
New
SKU
V9781250021212
ISBN
9781250021212
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 20.99
€ 18.80

Paperback. A journalist with unique access tells the gripping, never-before-told, inside story of America's elite troops in action--from the nadir of their reputation after Vietnam to their preeminence today as the frontline against terrorism around the world Num Pages: 424 pages, 8 pp b/w photographs. BIC Classification: JWH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 208 x 138 x 29. Weight in Grams: 428.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
The Perseus Books Group United States
Edition
New edition
Number of pages
424
Condition
New
SKU
V9781586483524
ISBN
9781586483524
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 18.04

Paperback. Num Pages: 496 pages, black & white halftones. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBW; JWA; JWH; TTM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 38. Weight in Grams: 666.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Pegasus Books
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9781605982892
ISBN
9781605982892
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 18.99
€ 18.64

Paperback. As the elite of the military elite, US Navy SEALs know that they can be deployed anywhere in the world at a moment's notice. From basic campcraft and navigation to fear management and strategies for coping with any type of disaster, this resource is suitable for all outdoors people - campers, hunters, hikers, and anglers. Num Pages: 224 pages, 150 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JWH; JWKT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 233 x 188 x 14. Weight in Grams: 926.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Skyhorse Publishing
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
224
Condition
New
SKU
V9781616085803
ISBN
9781616085803
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 20.69

Paperback. In the early 1920s, a tiny group was formed within the SA to serve as Hitler's personal bodyguard. Originally labelled the 'Stosstruppe Adolf Hitler,' they later became known as the SS - Schutz Staffeln. From these humble beginnings, the SS rose to the strength of 38 divisions of over 800,000 men by 1945. Illustrator(s): Andrew, Stephen. Series: Men-at-Arms. Num Pages: 48 pages, 40ill.8col.ill. BIC Classification: 1DFG; HBJD; HBWQ; JWDG; JWH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 249 x 186 x 4. Weight in Grams: 172.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
Osprey Publishing United Kingdom
Number of pages
48
Condition
New
SKU
V9781841765914
ISBN
9781841765914
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 20.99
€ 17.45

Hardcover.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Pen and Sword
Number of pages
208
Condition
New
SKU
V9781848845411
ISBN
9781848845411
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 42.99
€ 33.84

Paperback. This book journeys through the birth of British East Africa as a settled territory of the Empire, and the inevitable politics of confrontation that emerged from the unequal distribution of resources and power. It covers the emergence and growth of Mau Mau, and the strategies applied by the British to confront and nullify this powerful movement. Num Pages: 56 pages, b/w photos, maps. BIC Classification: 1HFGK; 3JJPG; HBJH; HBW; JWH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 297 x 211 x 10. Weight in Grams: 190.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Helion & Company United Kingdom
Number of pages
56
Condition
New
SKU
V9781908916228
ISBN
9781908916228
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 32.99
€ 26.21

Paperback. Series: Stackpole Military History Series. Num Pages: 384 pages, 9 b/w illustrations & 17 maps. BIC Classification: HBJK; HBLH; HBW; JWH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 152 x 26. Weight in Grams: 616.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Stackpole Books United States
Number of pages
384
Condition
New
SKU
V9780811736008
ISBN
9780811736008
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 23.99
€ 19.14

Paperback. Num Pages: 384 pages, 40 black & white photographs. BIC Classification: 1KBB; BGH; HBJK; HBWN; JWH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 25. Weight in Grams: 544.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
The University Press of Kentucky United States
Number of pages
384
Condition
New
SKU
V9780813168456
ISBN
9780813168456
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 36.23

Hardback. Both the Special Operations Forces (SOF) and the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) have served as the nation's eyes, ears, and daggers, often in close cooperation but occasionally at cross-purposes. In this book, Thomas H. Henriksen examines the warrior-spy connection both before and after the formation of the SOF and the CIA. Num Pages: 222 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JPWL2; JWH; JWKF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 20. Weight in Grams: 476.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Hoover Institution Press,U.S. United States
Number of pages
222
Condition
New
SKU
V9780817919740
ISBN
9780817919740
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 20.99
€ 20.49

Hardcover. A fascinating study of the undercover work carried out by the Special Operations Executive in France during World War II. Num Pages: 232 pages, 50 black and white images. BIC Classification: 1D; 3JJH; HBJD; HBLW; HBWQ; JWH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 168 x 242 x 27. Weight in Grams: 504.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Pen and Sword
Condition
New
SKU
V9781783463367
ISBN
9781783463367
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 42.99
€ 36.26

Paperback. "Star of 'Man, woman, wild' on the Discovery Channel"--Cover. Num Pages: 256 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: JWH; WSZV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 175 x 139 x 28. Weight in Grams: 480.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
The Perseus Books Group United States
Number of pages
224
Condition
New
SKU
V9780762440641
ISBN
9780762440641
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 18.99
€ 18.20

Hardcover. Num Pages: 352 pages, over 500 color and b/w photos. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JWF; JWH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 286 x 228 x 35. Weight in Grams: 2378.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
Schiffer Publishing, Ltd.
Condition
New
SKU
V9780764303296
ISBN
9780764303296
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 63.28
€ 61.69

Paperback. Num Pages: 64 pages, over 45 b/w photographs. BIC Classification: 3JJH; HBG; HBJD; HBWQ; JWH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 278 x 216 x 4. Weight in Grams: 264.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2023
Publisher
Schiffer Publishing Ltd
Edition
Facsimile Ed
Condition
New
SKU
V9780764310614
ISBN
9780764310614
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 24.99
€ 19.30

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