War & defence operations
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War & defence operations
* The whole story of one of the deadliest battles of WWII told for the first time * Important contribution to the historical record Twining provides one of the best accounts of the costly campaign that enabled Allied forces to wrest Guadalcanal from the Japanese in World War II's Pacific Theatre. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: 1MKLS; 3JJH; HBJM; HBWQ; JWLF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 174 x 106 x 19. Weight in Grams: 154.
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Presidio Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780891418269
- ISBN
- 9780891418269
Condition: New
€ 9.57
€ 9.57
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€ 15.55
€ 17.99
€ 15.55
Paperback.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Dundurn Group Ltd Canada
- Number of pages
- 120
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781554887088
- ISBN
- 9781554887088
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 20.99€ 18.97
€ 20.99
€ 18.97
Paperback.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Dundurn Group Ltd Canada
- Number of pages
- 216
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781554887316
- ISBN
- 9781554887316
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 20.99€ 20.08
€ 20.99
€ 20.08
Paperback. Num Pages: 144 pages, 2 maps. BIC Classification: JFFE; JWLP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 179 x 130 x 8. Weight in Grams: 150.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Seven Stories Press,U.S. United States
- Number of pages
- 144
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781583224939
- ISBN
- 9781583224939
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 10.99€ 10.67
€ 10.99
€ 10.67
Paperback. Num Pages: 128 pages. BIC Classification: 1FBQ; GTJ; JWL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 227 x 152 x 13. Weight in Grams: 228.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Independent Institute,U.S. United States
- Number of pages
- 128
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781598130256
- ISBN
- 9781598130256
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.99€ 16.03
€ 16.99
€ 16.03
From the roots of the conflict, through a profile of the two armies, to descriptions of the great battles and events of the war this work captures in one lavishly illustrated volume one of America's first great crises. Num Pages: 288 pages, illustrated throughout. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JH; HBJK; HBLL; HBW; JWL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 254 x 178 x 20. Weight in Grams: 770. An Illustrated History of the War of 1812. 288 pages, illustrated throughout. The complete story of the great conflict between a young United States of America and imperial Great Britain, from the roots of the conflict, through a profile of the two armies, to descriptions of the great battles and events of the war. This work captures in one lavishly illustrated volume one of America's first great crises. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JH; HBJK; HBLL; HBW; JWL. Dimension: 261 x 178 x 19. Weight: 770.
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Casemate Books United States
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781612001012
- ISBN
- 9781612001012
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 42.99€ 36.11
€ 42.99
€ 36.11
Paperback. Praise for Robert L. Tonsetic's previous publications: "..takes an unflinching look at both the adventure and trauma of war while aiming to fill the gaps in the record for Vietnam." -Metro College Magazine "A must read for any soldiers likely to conduct partnering activities in the future. Num Pages: 284 pages, 16 pages illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBLL; HBWF; JWLF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 155 x 18. Weight in Grams: 474. The Decisive Year of the Revolutionary War. 284 pages, 16 pages illustrations. In this book, Robert Tonsetic provides a detailed analysis of the key battles and campaigns of 1781, supported by numerous eyewitness accounts from privates to generals in the American, French, and British armies. He also describes the diplomatic efforts underway in Europe during 1781. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBLL; HBWF; JWLF. Dimension: 228 x 155 x 18. Weight: 474.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Casemate Books United States
- Number of pages
- 284
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781612001548
- ISBN
- 9781612001548
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 23.99
€ 26.99
€ 23.99
Drawing on decades of acquired expertise, this book examines wartime assessment in both theory and practice and, through alternative dimensions of assessment such as justice and proportionality, the war of ideas and economics. Editor(s): Blanken, Leo J.; Rothstein, Hy; Lepore, Jason J. Num Pages: 368 pages, 9 figures, 3 tables. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBJK; HBW; JPS; JWL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152. .
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Georgetown University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 368
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781626162457
- ISBN
- 9781626162457
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 130.76
€ 130.76
Paperback. The US military does much more than fight wars; it responds to humanitarian crises and natural disasters, assists advanced militaries to support international peace, and trains and equips almost every military in the world. This book provides an analysis of the shift in US foreign policy from coercive diplomacy to cooperative military engagement. Num Pages: 256 pages, 3 figures, 12 tables, 3 figures, 12 tables. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JPS; JWKF; JWL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 153 x 228 x 18. Weight in Grams: 388.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Georgetown University Press United States
- Edition
- 2 Rev ed
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781626163324
- ISBN
- 9781626163324
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 44.38
€ 44.38
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. To maintain its imperial power in America, Spain built fortifications across the width of the continent. This book provides a cogent analysis of Spain's defensive network at the height of the country's imperial strength on the American continent. Illustrator(s): Walsh, Stephen. Series: Fortress. Num Pages: 64 pages, Illustrations (chiefly col.). BIC Classification: AM; HB; JWL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 247 x 184 x 6. Weight in Grams: 216.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Osprey Publishing United Kingdom
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 64
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781846035074
- ISBN
- 9781846035074
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 21.99€ 18.49
€ 21.99
€ 18.49
Hardcover.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Pen & Sword Books Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781848842489
- ISBN
- 9781848842489
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 42.99€ 35.91
€ 42.99
€ 35.91
Paperback. "Forts of the War of 1812". Illustrator(s): Spedaliere, Donato. Series: Fortress. Num Pages: 64 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JH; HBJK; HBLL; HBW; JWL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 246 x 184 x 4. Weight in Grams: 214.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 64
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849085762
- ISBN
- 9781849085762
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 21.99€ 18.49
€ 21.99
€ 18.49
Paperback. During the morning of 7 August 1940 over twenty merchant ships set sail in Convoy CW9 "Peewit" and edged past Dover, hugging the shore, slowly heading westwards as daylight faded. Num Pages: 192 pages, black and white illustrations throughout. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JJH; HBWQ; JWLF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 244 x 172 x 15. Weight in Grams: 678.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Grub Street Publishing
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781909166004
- ISBN
- 9781909166004
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 25.30
€ 26.99
€ 25.30
With Musket & Tomahawk is a vivid account of the American and British struggles in the massive wilderness region of the northeast during the Revolutionary War. Num Pages: 320 pages, 16 page photo section. BIC Classification: 3JF; HBLL; HBWF; JWLF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 232 x 158 x 35. Weight in Grams: 720. The Turning Point of the Revolution - The Saratoga Campaign 1777. 320 pages, 16 page photo section. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 3JF; HBLL; HBWF; JWLF. Dimension: 232 x 158 x 35. Weight: 720.
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Casemate Books United States
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781935149002
- ISBN
- 9781935149002
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 42.99€ 36.61
€ 42.99
€ 36.61
Paperback. "Those wanting an up-close and personal memoir of small unit infantry during Operation Overlord have an opportunity to receive it from an American fighting man who lived to tell the tale. Num Pages: 288 pages, 16-page photo section. BIC Classification: HBLL; HBWQ; JWLF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 154 x 17. Weight in Grams: 440. The Battle for La Fiere Bridge. 288 pages, 16-page photo section. As part of the Allied invasion of Normandy, 3 airborne divisions were dropped behind enemy lines to sew confusion in the German rear and prevent reinforcements from reaching the beaches. Here, Robert M. Murphy provides an objective narrative of countless acts of heroism, almost breathtaking in its you are thereA" detail. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: HBLL; HBWQ; JWLF. Dimension: 229 x 154 x 17. Weight: 440.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Casemate
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781935149880
- ISBN
- 9781935149880
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 23.43
€ 26.99
€ 23.43
Paperback. Following Churchill's directive to 'set occupied Europe ablaze', the SOE and later its American sister organization, the OSS, were deployed across the continent. This book examines different pieces of sabotage equipment and the technicalities involved in deploying them effectively, offering an insight into the secret war behind enemy lines. Illustrator(s): Dennis, Peter. Series: Elite. Num Pages: 64 pages, Illustrations (some col.). BIC Classification: 3JJH; HBLW; HBWQ; JWL; JWM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 246 x 185 x 6. Weight in Grams: 211.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 64
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849081757
- ISBN
- 9781849081757
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 17.84
€ 19.99
€ 17.84
Hardback. Series: Princeton Legacy Library. Num Pages: 160 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JF; HBJK; HBTB; JWLF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 11. Weight in Grams: 314.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 160
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691644530
- ISBN
- 9780691644530
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 101.91
€ 101.91
Hardback. Series Editor(s): Taithe, Bertrand. Series: Humanitarianism. Num Pages: 200 pages, Illustrations, black & white|Tables|Graphs. BIC Classification: 1FCA; GTJ; JFFE; JHB; JWLP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 164 x 241 x 22. Weight in Grams: 476.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Manchester University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 200
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780719097232
- ISBN
- 9780719097232
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 150.66
€ 150.66
Hardback. This volume takes issue with the, apparently, prevalent attitude among Allied commanders during World War II that the Italian military was ineffective. It recounts the story of relatively unacknowledged Italian partisan formations that fought in Italy, France, Yugoslavia, and Greece. Num Pages: 384 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1DST; 3JJH; HBJD; HBWQ; JWL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 238 x 156 x 27. Weight in Grams: 694.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Lexington Books United States
- Number of pages
- 384
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780739101957
- ISBN
- 9780739101957
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 187.26
€ 187.26
Hardback. In the last decade of the the 20th century, the United Nations devised a new instrument - preventive deployment - to deal with the age-old problem of war. This study provides an account of the United Nations Preventive Deployment Force (UNPREDEP), which was deployed from 1992 to 1999 in Macedonia. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: 1DVWYM; JPSN1; JWL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 236 x 154 x 17. Weight in Grams: 408.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780742509078
- ISBN
- 9780742509078
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 200.38
€ 200.38
Hardback. This book proposes fresh approaches and concrete proposals to overcome one of the most intractable security problems of the twenty-first century. Editor(s): Wright, Susan. Series: War and Peace Library. Num Pages: 448 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: JPSF; JWL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 238 x 156 x 31. Weight in Grams: 712.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 448
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780742524682
- ISBN
- 9780742524682
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 204.55
€ 204.55
Paperback. This book proposes fresh approaches and concrete proposals to overcome one of the most intractable security problems of the twenty-first century. Editor(s): Wright, Susan. Series: War and Peace Library. Num Pages: 448 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: JPSF; JWL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 226 x 149 x 24. Weight in Grams: 585.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 448
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780742524699
- ISBN
- 9780742524699
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 81.40
€ 81.40