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War & defence operations
Hardcover. This work presents a new narrative history of the Philadelphia campaign that took place not only in the hills and woods surrounding Philadelphia, but also in east central New Jersey and along the Delaware River. Series: Modern War Studies. Num Pages: 344 pages, 5 maps, bibliographical references, index. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JF; HBJK; HBLL; JWK; JWLF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 30. Weight in Grams: 694.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- University Press of Kansas
- Edition
- First
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780700612673
- ISBN
- 9780700612673
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 71.65
€ 71.65
Hardcover. When General Douglas MacArthur led Allied troops into the jungles of New Guinea in World War II, he was already looking ahead. By successfully leapfrogging Japanese forces on that island, he placed his armies in a position to fulfill his personal promise to liberate the Philippines. Series: Modern War Studies. Num Pages: 312 pages, 10 maps. BIC Classification: 1HFDU; HBJH; HBWQ; JWL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 240 x 167 x 24. Weight in Grams: 626.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- University Press Of Kansas Lawrence, Kansas
- Number of pages
- 312
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780700608706
- ISBN
- 9780700608706
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 71.35
€ 71.35
Paperback. A collection of materials on the battle of Hastings, one of the most significant battles in European history. It includes primary sources for the battle, including pictorial, and seminal accounts of the battle by the major historians. It also describes the political situation in western Europe in the mid-eleventh century, and the events of 1066. Series: Warfare in History. Num Pages: 264 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; 3H; HBJD1; HBLC; JWL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 232 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 382. Sources and Interpretations. Series: Warfare in History. 264 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. A collection of materials on the battle of Hastings, one of the most significant battles in European history. It includes primary sources for the battle, including pictorial, and seminal accounts of the battle by the major historians. It also describes the political situation in western Europe in the mid-eleventh century, and the events of 1066. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; 3H; HBJD1; HBLC; JWL. Dimension: 232 x 156 x 17. Weight: 392.
- Publisher
- BOYE6
- Number of pages
- 264
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Edition
- 1999 Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780851156194
- ISBN
- 9780851156194
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 28.07
€ 32.99
€ 28.07
Hardback. A reinterpretation of the British Army's conduct in the crucial 1944-45 Northwest Europe campaign. It systematically examines the "Colossal Cracks" operational technique employed by Montgomery's Anglo-Canadian 21st Army Group and demonstrates its significance. Series: Praeger Series in War Studies. Num Pages: 240 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1D; 3JJH; HBJD; HBWQ; JWKT; JWL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 21. Weight in Grams: 472.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing Plc United States
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780275961626
- ISBN
- 9780275961626
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 85.07€ 77.34
€ 85.07
€ 77.34
Hardback. By describing Boutros Boutros-Ghali's successes and failures as Secretary-General in the United Nations, this text predicts the UN's role in the new world order and forecasts the challenges it may face in the coming years. Series: Partners for Peace. Num Pages: 250 pages, illustrations, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 3JJPR; GTJ; JPSN1; JWLP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 147 x 24. Weight in Grams: 522.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Scarecrow Press United States
- Number of pages
- 250
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780810837034
- ISBN
- 9780810837034
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 140.84
€ 140.84
Paperback. In North Africa, on the beaches at Normandy, and in the Battle of the Bulge, Dwight David Eisenhower proved himself as one of the world's greatest leaders, skilful both as a diplomat and a military strategist. Num Pages: 752 pages, 4 maps. BIC Classification: 3JJH; HBLW; HBWQ; JWL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 132 x 218 x 35. Weight in Grams: 536.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Presidio Press United States
- Number of pages
- 752
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780307946621
- ISBN
- 9780307946621
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.99€ 21.40
€ 23.99
€ 21.40
Paperback. El Alamein was the World War II land battle Britain had to win. This book analyses the logistics of keeping desert armies supplied with petrol and reappraises the combat strategies of Montgomery and Rommel. It ranges from the domestic political pressures on Churchill to the aerial siege of Malta. Num Pages: 288 pages, 16pp b&w plates. BIC Classification: 1HBE; HBG; HBJD; HBWQ; JWLF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 131 x 19. Weight in Grams: 216. 288 pages, 16pp b&w plates. El Alamein was the World War II land battle Britain had to win. This book analyses the logistics of keeping desert armies supplied with petrol and reappraises the combat strategies of Montgomery and Rommel. It ranges from the domestic political pressures on Churchill to the aerial siege of Malta. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1HBE; HBG; HBJD; HBWQ; JWLF. Dimension: 197 x 131 x 19. Weight: 216.
- Publisher
- Aurum Press Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781854109293
- ISBN
- 9781854109293
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 14.67
€ 19.99
€ 14.67
Hardback. Investigates the potential for sustainable peacebuilding around the globe. This volume bridges the gap between minimalist and maximalist approaches to peacebuilding, and provides policy recommendations for national agents of change. It gives voice to Southern researchers in Northern-dominated debates. Editor(s): Baranyi, Stephen. Num Pages: 368 pages, 2 tables, 2 figures. BIC Classification: 3JMC; GTJ; JPS; JWLP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UF) Further/Higher Education. Dimension: 5817 x 3887. Weight in Grams: 658.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- University of British Columbia Press Canada
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 368
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780774814515
- ISBN
- 9780774814515
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 118.39
€ 118.39
Paperback. Presents six provocative case studies that address two cases of relative success (Guatemala and Mozambique), three cases of renewed but deeply fraught efforts (Afghanistan, Haiti, and the Palestinian Territories), and the case of Sri Lanka, where peacebuilding was aborted but where the outlines of a new peace process can be discerned. Editor(s): Baranyi, Stephen. Num Pages: 376 pages. BIC Classification: 3JMC; GTJ; JPS; JWLP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UF) Further/Higher Education. Dimension: 229 x 152. Weight in Grams: 556.
- Publisher
- University of British Columbia Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780774814522
- ISBN
- 9780774814522
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 63.23€ 39.87
€ 63.23
€ 39.87
Paperback. The moving and inspiring story of one of history's most powerful yet forgotten Christmas stories: the spontaneous 1914 Christmas truce. Num Pages: 256 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1D; 3JJF; HBJD; HBLW; HBWN; JWL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 132 x 17. Weight in Grams: 208.
- Publisher
- Simon & Schuster Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Edition
- UK ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781471135194
- ISBN
- 9781471135194
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 14.99€ 11.28
€ 14.99
€ 11.28
Paperback. An overview of the wars that is useful for a visit to the military posts and sites of battle. This work describes conflicts between American Indians and the US cavalry, Texas Rangers, the various military campaigns, and provides directions to battle sites and museums such as in Colorado, North Dakota and Wyoming. Num Pages: 217 pages, 27 duotones, 29 maps. BIC Classification: 1KBBW; HBW; JWLF; WTHM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 230 x 155 x 16. Weight in Grams: 358.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- University of New Mexico Press United States
- Number of pages
- 217
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780826339348
- ISBN
- 9780826339348
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 22.97
€ 26.99
€ 22.97
Paperback. Primary source engravings, drawings and paintings with 100 images from the Great War period. Num Pages: 128 pages, 250 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1D; 3JJF; HBJD; HBLW; HBWN; JWL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 246 x 189. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Pen & Sword Books Ltd
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- 9781473837812
- ISBN
- 9781473837812
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 5.70
€ 19.99
€ 5.70
Paperback.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Pen & Sword Books Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- New Edition
- Number of pages
- 220
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781844157921
- ISBN
- 9781844157921
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 23.94
€ 26.99
€ 23.94
Hardcover. Exploring the contributions of youth and their multidimensional roles as political activists, soldiers, economic actors, peace activists, and community-builders, this volume assigns importance to the political agency of children and youth in war zones. It is useful for anyone interested in conflict resolution and the peace building process. Editor(s): McEvoy-Levy, Siobhan. Series: RIREC Project in Post-accord Peacebuilding S. Num Pages: 480 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: GTJ; JFSP2; JWLP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 23. Weight in Grams: 576.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- University of Notre Dame Press
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780268034931
- ISBN
- 9780268034931
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 140.78
€ 140.78
Paperback. The October War or "Yom Kippur" War of 1973 was precipitated by the Arab states of the Middle East, primarily Egypt and Syria, in an attempt to force Israel to the negotiating table. This work details the Syrian assault on the strategically vital Golan Heights. Illustrator(s): Lyles, Kevin. Series: Osprey Campaign S. Num Pages: 96 pages, 48 b&w and 48 colour illustrations, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1FB; 3JJPL; HBJF1; HBLW3; JWLF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 248 x 186 x 8. Weight in Grams: 332.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Osprey Publishing United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st
- Number of pages
- 96
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781841762203
- ISBN
- 9781841762203
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 21.62
€ 26.99
€ 21.62
Paperback. In the second of his two-volume analysis of the Yom Kippur War, Simon Dunstan details the fighting in the Sinai, culminating in Operation Gazelle, the Israeli attack on the Suez Canal. Although defeated militarily, Egypt did ultimately succeed in forcing the Israelis back to the negotiating table. Illustrator(s): Lyles, Kevin. Series: Osprey Campaign S. Num Pages: 96 pages, 48 colour & 48 b&w photographs, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1FB; 3JJPL; HBJF1; HBLW3; JWLF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 246 x 178 x 8. Weight in Grams: 316.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1ST
- Number of pages
- 96
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781841762210
- ISBN
- 9781841762210
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 20.99€ 15.39
€ 20.99
€ 15.39
Paperback. Collection of 'farewell letters' written by soldiers fearing imminent death. Includes letters from the Napoleonic Wars to present-day conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan. Num Pages: 304 pages, 16 pages of b&w plates. BIC Classification: BJ; BK; HBW; JWL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 158 x 234 x 24. Weight in Grams: 520.
- Publisher
- Frontline Books
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781848327405
- ISBN
- 9781848327405
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 24.30
€ 26.99
€ 24.30
Paperback. In AD 66 a local disturbance in Caesarea caused by Greeks sacrificing birds in front of a local synagogue exploded into a pan-Jewish revolt against their Roman overlords. Gaining momentum, the rebels successfully occupied Jerusalem and drove off an attack by the Roman legate of Syria, Cestus Gallius, who was defeated at the battle of Beth Horon. Illustrator(s): Dennis, Peter. Series: Campaign. Num Pages: 96 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1QDAL; 3D; HBJF1; HBLA; JWLF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 247 x 185 x 6. Weight in Grams: 312.
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 96
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780961835
- ISBN
- 9781780961835
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 20.99€ 15.39
€ 20.99
€ 15.39
Paperback. Series: Africa @ War. Num Pages: 72 pages, c 150 colour and b/w photos, maps. BIC Classification: 1FBH; 3JJPG; HBWS; JWG; JWLF; JWMV3. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 297 x 210. .
- Publisher
- Helion and Company
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781910294116
- ISBN
- 9781910294116
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 19.67
€ 26.99
€ 19.67
Hardback. An operational history of the Canadian Corps in the battles of the final 100 days of World War I, beginning with the battle of Amiens and culminating in the retaking of Mons only hours before the war ended. This text examines the tactical innovations developed by the corps during this campaign. Series: Praeger Series in War Studies. Num Pages: 192 pages, bibliography. BIC Classification: HBG; HBJD; HBWN; JWL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 19. Weight in Grams: 476.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780275955137
- ISBN
- 9780275955137
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 85.07€ 77.34
€ 85.07
€ 77.34