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General Military History

1-89680 ATLAS OF FLAGS OF CHINA 300+ color and b/w photos/illust of chinese flagsfrom 221BC to modern times.1 vol, 153 pgs 2005 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-36930 Addingtom, Larry H. PATTERNS OF WAR SINCE THE 18TH CENTURY, THE The author presents a wide angle view of 19th/20thcentury war, along with an analysis of weapons,tactics and strategy, maps, illust, biblio, index.1 vol, 318 pgs 1984 BLOOMINGTON, INDIANA UNIV
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1-81820 Agoston, Gabor GUNS FOR THE SULTAN The author examines evey facet of the building &use of firearms/artillery in 15th-17th centuriesin Ottoman Empire and their impact against bothEuropean & Muslim rivals, maps/tables/illust.1 vol, 289 pgs 2004 LONDON, CAMBRIDGE UNIV
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1-88220 Aksan, Virginia OTTOMAN WARS:An Empire Besieged Featuring illustrations and maps, many of whichhave never been published before, the author drawson previously untapped source material to depictthe decline of the Empire. Maps, bilblio, index.1 vol, 624 pgs 2007 UK, PEARSON LONGMAN PUBS
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1-78210 Ales, S. INSEGNE MILITARI PREUNITARIE ITALIANE 130+ color plates with multiple illust per page, covers Savoy, Naples, Venice, Papal States, Genoa,Tuscany, Modena and others in this survey of pre-unification states 1690-1860.1 vol, 450 pgs 2002 ITALY, STATO MAGGIORE
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1-980066 Bahmanyar, Mir VANQUISHED:Crushing Defeats from Ancient Rome to the 21st Century. The author examines, some well-known, others less so, to discover what happened.1 vol, 320 pgs 2009 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-79340 Barua, Pradeep P. STATE AT WAR IN SOUTH ASIA, THE Comprehensive look at 3000+ years of the militaryart in S. Asia; the author leads the reader thru aselective study of significant battles& campaigns:b/w maps, tables, biblio, index1 vol, 640 pgs 2005 US, UNIV OF NEBRASKA
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1-62570 Best, Geoffrey WAR AND SOCIETY IN REVOLUTIONARY EUROPE 1770-1870 Covers the French Revolution and aftermath as well as the many wars during the 1815-1870 period, chapter notes, biblio, index.1 vol, 336 pgs 1998 UK, SUTTON PUBLISHING
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1-68610 Black, Jeremy EUROPEAN WARFARE, 1494-1660 The author looks at the all aspects from the Italian Wars to the end of the firelock, b/w illust, biblio, index.1 vol, 240 pgs 2002 LONDON, ROUTLEDGE PRESS
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1-80380 Black, Jeremy editor EUROPEAN WARFARE 1453-1815 Contributing authors provide chapters on Warfareduring the Thirty Years War; Gaelic Warfare 1453-1826; Warfare in the Baltic 1500-1800; the Rise ofRussia, Ottoman Warfare 1453-1815, bilbio, index.1 vol, 287 pgs 1999 NY, ST MARTINS PRESS
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1-62580 Bond, Brian WAR AND SOCIETY IN EUROPE 1870-1970 An absorbing study of the enormous changes in the nature of armed conflict and the impact of war since 1879, chpt notes, biblio, index.1 vol, 254 pgs 1998 UK, SUTTON PUBLISHING
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1-88422 Bozhilov, Ivan RULERS OF THE BYZANTINE EMPIRE 9x12, packed with color plates/illust and drawings individual illust and some great battle scenes.0 vol, 1 pgs 2004 BULGARIA, KIBEA PRESS
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1-35180 Burne, Alfred H. BATTLEFIELDS OF ENGLAND, THE (50) maps & (17) line drawings highlight this look at England's more famous battles from 51 A.D. to 1685, biblio by chapter, index.1 vol, 560 pgs 1996 LONDON, GREENHILL BOOKS
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1-60880 Clements, W. H. TOWERS OF STRENGTH:Martello Towers Worldwide Martello towers were built from 1790's thru the1850's, this book with its many photos/illust isthe first comprehensive study of all known towersbuilt by the British, appendicies, biblio, index1 vol, 192 pgs 1999 UK, LEO COOPER BOOKS
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1-84940 Cooke, David BATTLEFIELD YORKSHIRE:Dark Ages-English Civil War 100+ b/w illust/maps, the area that is now Yorkshire was the site of many battles from the Anglo-Saxon vs Vikings, Scottish Invasions and the battles of the ECW.1 vol, 224 pgs 2006 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-980063 Cowper, Alfred Buellesbach Marcus BATTLESCAPES:A Photograhic Testamemt From Alesia 52 BC to Seelow Heights 1945, the author has photographed 33 famous battle sites.1 vol, 224 pgs 2009 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-81830 Crosby, Alfred W. THROWING FIRE:History of Projectile Technology The author looks at the use of 'fire' weapons andgunpowder weapons throughout history, b/w illust &drawings, biblio, index.1 vol, 218 pgs 2002 LONDON, CAMBRIDGE UNIV
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1-980028 Crowdy, Terry ENEMY WITHIN, THE:History of Espionage From ancient times to the Cold War and Terrorism.1 vol, 256 pgs 2003 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISH'NG
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1-980047 Crowdy, Terry ENEMY WITHIN, THE The author traces the history of espionage.1 vol, 368 pgs 2008 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-88250 Davies, Brian WARFARE, STATE & SOCIETY ON THE BLACK SEA STEPPE For nearly three centuries, Russia vied with theCrimean Khanate, Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth &Ottoman Empire for mastery of Ukraine and thesteppes of the Black Sea. Maps, biblio, index.1 vol, 256 pgs 2008 LONDON, ROUTLEDGE PRESS
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1-72140 Di Cosmo, Nicola editior WARFARE IN INNER ASIAN HISTORY:500-1800 AD Examination of military history from the Turks andUighurs to the Pechenegs, and from the Mongolinvasion of Syria to the Manchu conquest of China,b/w maps/drawings, great biblio, notes, index.1 vol, 456 pgs 2002 LEIDEN, BRILL PUBLISHERS
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1-191550 Dickie, Ian & Jestice, Phyllis & Rice, Rob S. Fighting Techniques of Naval Warfare 1190BC-2000AD Strategy, Weapons, Commanders, and Ships from ancient times to the present. B/w and color illust and maps. Biblio, index.1 vol, 256 pgs 2009 US, THOMAS DUNN BOOKS
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1-25780 Downey, Fairfax CANNONADE Great Artillery Action of History, Famous Cannons and the Master Gunners. Many b/w illust, index.1 vol, 381 pgs 1966 GARDEN CITY, DOUBLEDAY CO
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1-191390 Duffy, Sean editor The World of the Galloglass Kings, Warlords and Warriors in Ireland & Scotland 1200-1600. The proceedings of a recent Edinburg conference on the role of the Galloglass. Good book, but suffers from a lack of biblio or index.1 vol, 219 pgs 2007 IRELAND, FOUR COURTS PRES
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1-87490 Elting, John AMERICAN ARMY LIFE: AN HISTORICAL PORTRAIT Looks at the life of the American soldier fromcolonial times to the present. B/W photos.Biblio.1 vol, 327 pgs 1982 US, Scribners
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1-980054 Field, Ron and Bielakowski, Alexander BUFFALO SOLDIERS:African American Troops 1866-1945 This book covers the history of African American soldiers from the ACW thru the Plains Wars to WWI. Finally, it examines their participation in WWII, where almost half a million served.1 vol, 192 pgs 2008 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-902906 Fuhrman, Rolf DER DEUSCHORDEN:Die Armee 1198-1420 Covers the Teutonic Knights from Akkon in the Out-remer to the Baltic. Shows armor, weapons andequipment in never seen before full color details.1 vol, 60 pgs 2008 GERMANY, BERLIN ZINNFIG
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1-88260 Geza, David & Fodor, Pal OTTOMANS, HUNGARIANS & HABSBURGS IN CENTRAL EUROPE The first part of the book examines the birth anddevelopment of the Hungarian and Habsburg defencesystem. The second part examimes the Ottomanmilitary establishment. Maps, biblio, index.1 vol, 362 pgs 2000 LEIDEN, BRILL PUBLISHERS
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1-79810 Gorsline, Douglas WHAT PEOPLE WORE A visual history of dress from ancient times to20th century America, 1800 line drawings, biblio1 vol, 269 pgs BONANZA BOOKS
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1-80830 Graves, Donald editior FIGHTING FOR CANADA:Seven Battles 1758-1945 Ticonderoga 1758, Queenston Heights 1812, Ridgeway1866(The Fenian Invasion), Leliefontein 1900,Moreuil Wood 1918, Le Mesnil-Patry 1944, KapelscheVeer 1945, b/w maps/illust, notes, biblio, index.1 vol, 446 pgs 2001 CANADA, ROBIN BRASS
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2-980042 Gravett, Christopher KNIGHT:Noble Warrior of England Compilation of WARRIOR 48, 35, 58, 104 new intro.1 vol, 228 pgs 2010 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-44290 Guest, Ken and Denise BRITISH BATTLES (57) battles from the Anglo-Saxon wars to the Stuart uprising are depicted, about half are from the ECW period, all are in full color with battlemaps, re-enactment photos, a very nice book.1 vol, 208 pgs 1997 LONDON, HARPER & COLLINS
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2-24290 Haythornthwaite, Philip J. INVINCIBLE GENERALS Profiles of five commanders who changed warfare in 17th-18th century. Gustavus Adolphus, Marlborough, Frederick the Great, Washington and Wellington. B/w photos & drawings, maps, biblio, index.1 vol, 240 pgs 1992 BLOOMINGTON, UNIV INDIANA
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1-46980 Hildinger, Erich WARRIORS OF THE STEPPES An account of the campaigns/battles of the Steppe peoples, from the Huns/Goths of the Roman Empire to Mongols of the 16th/17th century, 40 illust.1 vol, 227 pgs 2001 NY,
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1-89420 Holmes, Richard SAHIB:THE BRITISH SOLDIER IN INDIA 1750-1914 History of the British soldier in India from Clive to the end of Empire. The story explains why they joined, how they got to India and what they made of it after arriving.1 vol, 572 pgs 2006 UK, HARPER COLLINS
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1-54220 Hooker, T.D. editor NOTES ON HAITI, 1793-1916 Includes articles on the British in Santo Domingo 1793-98, the 1807 Campaign, the 19th century Army of Haiti, note/plates on Haitian Military Uniforms 1811, 1829, 1864, 1916-1920.1 vol, 76 pgs 2003 HOPEWELL, OMM PUBLISHING
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1-42410 Horsfield, John ART OF LEADERSHIP IN WAR, THE:Royal Navy 1800-1945 Contributions to Military History #21: study ofBritish Naval leadership and its development, chptnotes, extensive biblio, index.1 vol, 240 pgs 1980 WESTPORT, GREENWOOD PRESS
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4-21310 Hughes, Major-General B.P. FIREPOWER:Weapons effectivness on the battlefield Covers 1630-1850, classic work, b/w illust, charts, diagrams, maps, biblio, index.1 vol, 1 pgs 1974 NY, CHARLES SCRIVNER
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1-191560 Jestice, Phyllis & Bruce, Robobert & Schneid, Fred Fighting Techniques of the Colonial Age 1776-1914 Equipment, Combat Skills and Tactics covers the AWI, War of 1812, The Mexican War, The Crimean War, The Austro and Franco Prussian Wars, The Zulu War, Sudan Campaign and the Russo-Japanese War.1 vol, 256 pgs 2009 US, THOMAS DUNN BOOKS
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1-90010 Joregensen, Christer et al FIGHTING TECHNIQUES OF THE ORIENTAL WORLD 1200-1854. Divided into five sections, the text examines the components of the oriental army: the soldier, the equipment, how it was used, tactics and strategy, siege warfare and naval warfare.1 vol, 256 pgs 2008 US, THOMAS DUNNE
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4-12770 Keegan, John MASK OF COMMAND, THE Keegan analyzes several great Generals against the backdrop of their cultures, index, biblio.1 vol, 368 pgs 1987 NY, VIKING PENGUIN INC
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1-32700 Keegan, John THE PRICE OF ADMIRALITY-the evoltion of naval war. The evolution of naval combat from Nelson to thepresent. B/w illust, biblio, index.1 vol, 292 pgs 1989 NEW YORK, VIKING PRESS
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1-81350 Kistler, John WAR ELEPHANTS Elephants have fought in armies for more thanthree thousand years, this is the story of theirrole in the history of warfare, 40+ b/w illust,biblio, index.1 vol, 260 pgs 2005 US, PRAGER PUBLISHING
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2-81350 Kistler, John WAR ELEPHANTS Elephants have fought in armies for more thanthree thousand years, this is the story of theirrole in the history of warfare, 40+ b/w illust,biblio, index.1 vol, 352 pgs 2007 US, UNIV OF NEBRASKA
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2-26460 Koch, H.W. RISE OF MODERN WARFARE, THE 9x12, good overview of the subject, 100's of b/w & color illust, maps, index.1 vol, 256 pgs 1982 NY, CRESENT BOOKS
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1-66570 Kolenda, Christopher editor LEADERSHIP:The Warrior's Art Essays on leadership from Alexander the Great to WWII, biblio, index1 vol, 320 pgs 2001 US, ARMY WAR COLLEGE
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1-980033 Konstam, Angus SCOURGE OF THE SEAS:Buccaneers, Pirates & Privat's Author tells the story of piracy from the 17th Century to the early 19th Century, color and b/w illustrations throughout.0 vol, 224 pgs 2007 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISH'NG
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1-980049 Konstam, Angus PIRACY:The Complete History In this book, pirate expert Angus Konstam sails through the brutal history of piracy, from Ancient Egypt to Modern times.1 vol, 336 pgs 2008 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-88423 Kostova, Svetlozra RULERS OF THE OTTOMAN EMPIRE 9x12, packed with color plates/illust and drawingsof the Sultans of the Osman Gazi Dynasty, detailedaccounts of 20+ Sultans.1 vol, 192 pgs 2004 BULGARIA, KIBEA PRESS
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1-88421 Lalkov,Milcho RULERS OF BULGARIA:Khans, Tsars and Statesmen 9x12, packed with color plates/illust and drawings individual illust and some great battle scenes.1 vol, 68 pgs 2004 BULGARIA, KIBEA PRESS
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1-49250 Layriz, Lt. Col Otfried MECHANICAL TRACTION IN WAR First published in 1900 this is an analysis of theuse mechanical traction in war during the Franco-Prussian, Russo-Turkish & South African conflicts,b/w drawings, charts, tables.1 vol, 102 pgs 1973 LONDON, DAVID & CHARLES
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1-88290 Lev, Yaacov editor WAR & SOCIETY IN THE EASTERN MEDIT'NEAN 600-1400AD Study of the wars of the Arab conquests, Seljukinvasion, Crusades & Mongol incursions. Synthesisof trends in military technology during the periodB/w maps/illust, biblio, notes, index.1 vol, 412 pgs 1996 LEIDEN, BRILL PUBLISHERS
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1-39590 Low, C.R. HISTORY OF THE INDIAN NAVY, 1613-1863 Comprehensive account of the East India Company Navy and its use in establishing of British Power in India, appendicies. Lookuo ytry 2 vol, 1132 pgs 1985 DELHI, MANAS PUBLICATIONS
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1-54420 MacDonald, John GREAT BATTLEFIELDS OF THE WORLD 8.5x11, thirty 3-dimensional computer graphic mapsfrom Cannae to Dien Bien Phu, gazeteer.1 vol, 200 pgs 1985 NY, COLLIER BOOKS
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1-81770 Machiavelli, Niccolo translated by Henry Neville ART OF WAR, THE Considered his most important work, it remains anauthoritative treatise on the fundementals ofwarfare.1 vol, 224 pgs 2006 MINELOA, DOVER PUBLICATIO
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1-79620 Macintyre, Donald and Bathe, Basil MAN-OF-WAR: A HISTORY OF THE COMBAT VESSAL Illustrated history of combat vessels from ancientto modern. 300+ illust. & photos, many in color.1 vol, 272 pgs 1968 US, MCGRAW-HILL
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2-12460 Mahan, Alfred Thayer INFLUENCE OF SEA POWER UPON HISTORY, THE:1660-1805 A classic with maps, index.1 vol, 558 pgs 1980 BOSTON, LITTLE BROWN CO
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1-52260 Manucy, Albert ARTILLERY THROUGH THE AGES A brief illustrated history of Cannon primarilyused in America, many b/w drawings.1 vol, 96 pgs 1949 DC, GOVERNMENT PRINTING
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2-45600 Marcus, G J A NAVAL HISTORY OF ENGLAND-The Formative Years 1 vol, 494 pgs 1961 BOSTON, LITTLE-BROWN CO.
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1-980043 Marston, Daniel and Malkasian, Carter COUNTERSURGENCY IN MODERN WARFARE 13 authors examine the subject from the early 20th Century to Afghanistan & Iraq, B/w and color illust, endnotes, biblio, index.1 vol, 304 pgs 2008 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-62420 Mayer, LA SARECENIC HERALDRY A fully documented armorial roll of Saracenic sultans and emirs covering Syria, Palestine and Egypt from the end of the crusades to the Ottoman conquest, 70+ plates, biblio, index.1 vol, 390 pgs 2000 UK, OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRS
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1-31070 McCormack, John M. ONE MILLION MERCENARIES Story of the Swiss, & how they have served all the major nations & Generals in the past five hundredy ears, b/w illust, biblio, index.1 vol, 240 pgs 1993 LONDON, LEO COOPER BOOKS
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1-980044 McNab, Chris and Keeter, Hunter TOOLS OF VIOLENCE:Guns, Tanks and Dirty Bombs The authors examine the weapons of modern wars. Judgments are backed up by interviews with those directly involved. B/w and color illust, endnotes,glossary, biblio, index.1 vol, 304 pgs 2008 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-192260 McNabb, Chris Warriors of the World: The Native American Warrior 1500 AD - 1900 AD This illustrated book examines the various tribes that fought both themselves and the various European colonizers across the North American continent, and how the equipment and training of the braves within each tribe developed over time. From the first contact tribes in New England to the remote tribes of the Northwest, the book examines the significant differences between how warriors actually fought, the equipment they used to fight, and the reason why such different combat techniques were used. It also demonstrates the effects of European and American technology on how Native American braves waged war. With detailed color illustrations and fact-filled accompanying text, Warriors of the World is the essential guide for any enthusiast for the period. 1 vol, 224 pgs 2010 US, THOMAS DUNN BOOKS
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1-57280 Murphey, Rhoads OTTOMAN WARFARE 1500-1700 This book will become the definitive study on thesubject, author details the operational, campaigns& tactics, appendicies, chpt notes, biblio, index.1 vol, 278 pgs LONDON, UNIV OF LONDON PRESS
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1-19220 Myatt, Frederick BRITISH INFANTRY, THE:1660-1945 The Evolution Of A Fighting Force, biblio, index.1 vol, 227 pgs 1983 POOLE, BLANDFORD PRESS
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1-78520 Nafziger, George F. and Walton, Mark W. ISLAM AT WAR: A HISTORY A history from the beginnings of Islam to present.1 vol, 277 pgs 2003 US, PREAGER PUBLISHERS
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1-62950 Naravane, M.S. BATTLES OF MEDIEVAL INDIA:AD 1295-1850 7.5x10, the author analyzes ten battles fought byor against the Mughals, Rajputs, Marathas and theEast India Company, (22) maps, also section on theSikh & Gurka wars, appendicies, biblio, index.1 vol, 240 pgs 1996 NEW DELHI, APH PUBLISHING
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1-83870 Nolan, Louis Edward CAVALRY:Its History & Tactics First published in 1853 it had a major impact on Cavalry in the ACW and thru WWI; drawing on the changes from the Napoleonic Wars and India this is much a 1st hand account, Nolan died at Balaklava.1 vol, 256 pgs 2006 US, WESTHOLME PUBLISHING
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2-14360 Norman, A.V.B. and Pottinger, Don ENGLISH WEAPONS AND WARFARE 449-1660 A skillful survey of weapons and warfare from the Anglo-Saxon's to the founding of a Regular Army. B/w line drawings, index.1 vol, 224 pgs 1992 LONDON, ARMS & ARMOUR
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1-90260 Oman, Charles W.C. BYZANTINE EMPIRE, THE Classic account, and though dated, still presents a detailed account of Byzantine from its 4th century founding to its end. Numerous b/w illust, list of Emperors, index.1 vol, 364 pgs 2008 US, WESTHOLME PUBLISHING
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1-53480 Pack, James NELSON'S BLOOD:The Story of Naval Rum Humorous, yet scholarly, history of Rum and theRoyal Navy, rum was served from 1655 to 1970, b/wand color illust, appendicies, index.1 vol, 200 pgs 1982 ANNAPOLIS, NAVAL INST PRS
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2-41560 Parker, Geoffrey MILITARY REVOLUTION, THE Military Innovation and the Rise of the West 1500-1800, Parker details the changes in the militarypractices of the day, illust, biblio, index.1 vol, 250 pgs 1996 NY, CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY
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1-980024 Peers, C.J. SOLDIERS OF THE DRAGON:Chinese Army 1500BC-1840AD Tells the story of China's armies and battles fromancient times to the Opium War, color & b/w illust/drawings/phots.1 vol, 256 pgs 2003 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISH'NG
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2-980024 Peers, C.J. SOLDIERS OF THE DRAGON:Chinese Army 1500BC-1840AD Tells the story of China's armies and battles from ancient times to the Opium War, color and b/w illust/drawings/photos.1 vol, 256 pgs 2003 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISH'NG
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1-980039 Pegler, Martin SNIPER:History of the US Marksman From the 17th century and the evolution of the rifle to the 21st century.1 vol, 220 pgs 2007 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISH'NG
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2-980039 Pegler, Martin SNIPER:History of the US Marksman From the 17th century and the evolution of the rifle to the 21st century.1 vol, 304 pgs 2009 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISH'NG
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1-10510 Rodgers, W.L. NAVAL WARFARE UNDER OARS Classic study of naval strategy, tactics and ship design, from the 4th to 16th century, index.1 vol, 358 pgs 1993 ANNAPOLIS, NAVAL INST PRS
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1-980041 Rottman, Gordon FUBAR:F***ed Up Beyond all Recognition The Soldier slang from WWII.1 vol, 296 pgs 2007 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-79960 Sadler, John BORDER FURY:England & Scotland at War 1296-1568 The author provides a fascinating account of the 300 years of Anglo-Scottish conflict; an analysis of the transition from medieval to renaissance warfare, b/w illust, biblio, index1 vol, 616 pgs 2005 UK, PEARSON LONGMAN LTD
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1-72570 Sawyer, Ralph FIRE AND WATER The Art of Incendiary & Aquatic Warfare in ancient China, b/w illust/maps, biblio, index.1 vol, 352 pgs 2003 BOULDER, WESTVIEW PRESS
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1-68601 Scheina, Robert LATIN AMERICA'S WARS:Vol 1 1791-1899 The most comprehensive work available on Latin American Military History, 20+ b/w illust/maps.1 vol, 300 pgs 2004 LONDON, BRASSEY'S INC
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1-68602 Scheina, Robert LATIN AMERICA'S WARS:Vol 2 1900-2001 The most comprehensive work available on Latin American Military History, 20+ b/w illust/maps.1 vol, 530 pgs 2004 LONDON, BRASSEY'S INC
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1-79390 Schimmelpenninck, David editor REFORMING THE TSAR'S ARMY This volume examines how Imperial Russia's armedforces sought to adapt to the challenges of modernwarare from Peter the Great to the Revolution.1 vol, 374 pgs 2005 LONDON, CAMBRIDGE UNIV
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2-63202 Seymour, William BATTLES IN BRITAIN:1642-1746 vol 2 An account of all the battles 1642-1746, maps, b/willust, index, biblio.1 vol, 232 pgs 1975 NY, HIPPOCRENE BOOKS
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1-73160 Smith, Digby PRUSSIAN ARMY TO 1815, THE 6x9, 100+ b/w & color illust highlight this studyof the Prussian Army from 1571 to 1815, detailsthe 'colors/standards' of each regiment, majorityof the illust seen here for the first time.1 vol, 350 pgs 2004 ATGLEN, SCHIFFER BOOKS
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1-74850 Soar, Hugh CROOKED STICK, THE:History of the Longbow The complete story of this legendary weapon from its earliest use. The author a specialist on this weapon uses primary and secondary sources, 80 b/w illust, biblio, index.1 vol, 224 pgs 2004 US, WESTHOLME PUBLISHING
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1-62630 Steele, Ian K. WARPATHS:Invasions of North America Covers the periods 1565-1684, 1687-1748 and 1748-1765, study of the European conquest of North America, maps/illust, chpt notes, biblio, index.1 vol, 282 pgs 1995 NY, OXFORD UNIVERSITY
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1-88230 Stevens, Carol RUSSIA'S WARS OF EMERGENCE 1460-1730 Putting Peter the Great's military success intohistorical persepctive the author examaines thegrowth of Russia and its Army. Includes a glossarymaps, biblio, index and comprehensive chronlogy.1 vol, 352 pgs 2007 UK, PEARSON LONGMAN PUBS
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1-62150 Stevens, Joseph E. AMERICA'S NATIONAL BATTLEFIELD PARKS:A Guide Contains thirty-eight chapters covering each parkin the National Park System, (52) maps portraytroop movement, b/w photos/drawings, index1 vol, 336 pgs 1990 NORMAN, UNIV OF OKLAHOMA
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1-81960 Subramanian, Lakshmi MEDIEVAL SEAFARERS OF INDIA 1500-1800 Nice little book, not a lot of 'military stuff' but snippets here & there, the appendices are worth the price as is the cover art.1 vol, 152 pgs 2005 INDIA, ROLI BOOKS
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1-52030 Tarnstrom, Ronald BALKAN BATTLES Hundreds of illust covering weapons/uniforms, mapso/b's highlight TURKEY/GREECE/ALBANAIA/YUGOSLAVIA/BULGARIA/ROMANIA from ancient times to modern timeindex of ships, military units and much more.1 vol, 562 pgs 2001 LINDSBORG, TROGEN BOOKS
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1-65650 Tarnstrom, Ronald FRENCH ARMS:France, Beligum, Luxembourg & Monaco Hundreds of illust covering weapons/uniforms, mapso/b's highlight this look at the French Arms fromthe 1300's to WWII, great source book, biblio,index of ships, military units and much more.1 vol, 192 pgs 2001 LINDSBORG, TROGEN BOOKS
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1-46320 Tolley, Kemp YANGTZE PATROL:The US Navy in China A history of the Patrol by a naval officer who was one the 'River Rats', a colorful look at this era from 1854 to 1941, b/w illus/maps, biblio, index.1 vol, 364 pgs 2000 ANNAPOLIS, US NAVAL INST
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2-33400 Toman, Karel MILITARY UNIFORMS AND WEAPONS An illustrated survey of military dress, arms andpractice through the ages. Hundreds of b/w andcolor illustrations, large 10x14 format.1 vol, 166 pgs 1964 LONDON, PAUL HAMLYN
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1-46720 Toy, Sidney CASTLES:Their Construction and History Nearly (200) b/w illust illustrate this look atCastles from Ancient times to the 16th century,biblio, index.1 vol, 240 pgs 1985 NY, DOVER PUBLICATIONS
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2-980029 Turnbull, Stephen SAMURAI AND THE SACRED An examination of spiritual world of the Samurai, from their attachment to Shinto and Buddhism to Confuciusism, Christianity and Folk Religion.1 vol, 256 pgs 2009 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-980056 Turnbull, Stephen STRONGHOLDS OF THE SAMURAI:Japanese Castles Covers the entire period of Japanese Castle development 250-1877. With unpublished photos from the author's private collection and full-color artwork, including detailed cutaways.1 vol, 272 pgs 2009 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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2-980010 Turnbull, Stephen illust by Angus Mcbride SAMURAI:The World of the Warrior 10.5x7.5, full color throughout.1 vol, 224 pgs 2006 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISH'NG
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1-49810 Tylden, Major HORSES AND SADDLERY An account of the animals used by the British and Commonwealth Armies from the 17th century to the present day, also extensive description of their equipment, b/w & color illust/drawings, biblio.1 vol, 276 pgs 1980 LONDON, J.A. ALLEN & COMP
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1-37040 Tzu, Sun translated by Ralph D. Sawyer ART OF WAR Sawyer places this classical work on strategy in its proper historical context with a portrait of Sun-Tzu's era and an outline of several battles of the period, chapter notes, biblio, index.1 vol, 365 pgs 1994 BOULDER, WESTVIEW PRESS
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2-86460 Urban, William BAYONETS FOR HIRE:Mercenaries at War 1550-1789 Mercenaries were during this period well-equipped,well-trained and in demand; the author examinestheir contributions and their constantly evolvingrole, b/w illust, biblio, index.1 vol, 304 pgs 2007 UK, GREENHILL BOOKS
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1-191580 Uyar, Nsut and Erikson, Edward J. MILITARY HISTORY OF THE OTTOMANS:Osman to Ataturk This study tracks the growth of the Ottoman Army as a professional institution from the perspective of the Ottomans themselves. B/w ilust, chapter notes, biblio, index.1 vol, 376 pgs 2009 US, PREAGER PUBLISHERS
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2-73450 van Greveld, Martin SUPPLYING WAR:Logistics from Wallenstein to Patton Drawing on a wide range of unpublished sources,the author examines the 'nuts & bolts' of war.1 vol, 300 pgs 2004 LONDON, CAMBRIDGE UNIV
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1-193010 various Soldier - History's Greatest Warriors (Postcards) Due to popular demand, Osprey Publishing is releasing a collectable set of 40 postcards featuring some of Osprey's best artwork depicting soldiers and their equipment throughout history. From medieval knights and samurai to Civil War soldiers and World War II G.I.s, these breathtaking cards showcase some of the biggest names in Osprey's stable of artists: Richard, Christa and Adam Hook are an artistic dynasty in themselves; Gerry Embleton and Howard Gerrard have provided artwork for hundreds of Osprey titles between them; Peter Dennis has recently emerged as one of the most talented military history artists of recent times; and of course the legendary Angus McBride, who illustrated over a hundred Osprey books. Presented in an elegant box, these cards are the perfect addition to any military history collection and an ideal gift for the military history enthusiast1 vol, 0 pgs 2010 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-47580 various JOURNAL OF THE SOC FOR ARMY HIST'CAL RESEARCH:V1 Contains a wealth of information on the BritishArmy, covers 9/1921-12/19221 vol, 292 pgs 1973 LONDON, ARMS & ARMOUR
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1-980097 various artists DOGFIGHT:Aviation Postcard Collection A collection of the best Osprey artwork in a set of 40 8x5.5 stunning postcards in an attractive presentation box. All the well know Osprey Artists are included.1 vol, 40 pgs 2010 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-980098 various artists BATTLE-Scenes from history's greatest conflicts. A collection of the best Osprey artwork in a set of 40 8x5.5 stunning postcards in an attractive presentation box. All the well know Osprey Artists are included.1 vol, 40 pgs 2009 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-47660 various, JOURNAL OF THE SOC FOR ARMY HIST'CAL RESEARCH: 1973/spring,summer,autumn,winter 1974/autumn,winte1975/spring,winter 1976/spring/summer 1987/autumn1989/summer. Packed with research on every aspectof the British Army.1 vol, 48 pgs 1950's-1970's UK, ARMY HISTORI
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2-64340 Viollett-Le-Duc, E. new intro by Dr. Duffy ANNALS OF A FORTRESS, THE: 80+ b/w illust chart this study of the development of fortification and the art of siege for the past twenty-two centuries, biblio, index.1 vol, 288 pgs 2000 LONDON, GREENHILL BOOKS
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1-190800 von Esssen, Michael Fredholm EIGHT BANNERS AND GREEN FLAG The Army of the Manchu Empire and Qing China, 1600-1850. Eight color plates and numerous b/w illust,drawings and maps. Covers every aspect of their military system. Biblio, appendicies, index.1 vol, 208 pgs 2009 UK, PIKE & SHOT SOCIETY
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1-58970 Wandycz, Pitor S. PRICE OF FREEDOM:History of East Central Europe A study of Poland, Czechslovakia and Hungary fromthe early Middle Ages to 1990, good biblio, index.1 vol, 330 pgs 1992 LONDON, ROUTLEDGE
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1-60920 Wheatley, Joseph text by Stephen Howarth HISTORIC SAIL:The Glory of Sailing Ships 1400-1900 14.5x15, 90+ color plates, covers the Middle AgesAge of Discovery, Napoleonic etc, biblio, index.1 vol, 208 pgs 2000 LONDON, GREENHILL BOOKS
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1-980099 Windrow, Martin OSPREY MEN-AT-ARMS:A Celebration This Book is a special volume detailing some of the wonderful artwork that has graced Osprey's MAA Beautifully presented in luxurious cloth, embossed and foil blocked. Covers Ancient to Modern Warfare1 vol, 192 pgs 2008 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-44360 Windrow, Martin & Wilkinson, Fred illus G. Emleton UNIVERSAL SOLDIER, THE Fourteen studies in campaign life from AD 43-1944present the life of the common soldier each studyhighlighted by a color plate, chpt. notes, index.1 vol, 264 pgs 1971 GARDEN CITY, DOUBLEDAY CO
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1-65540 Winters, Gerald BATTLING THE ELEMENTS:Weather & Terrain in War The author along with several others examine the connection between major battles in world history and what role weather, climate and vegetation etc, 50+b/w maps, 20+ photos/drawings, biblio, index1 vol, 336 pgs 2001 BALTIMORE, JOHNS HOPKINS
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1-49090 Wise, Terrance FORTS AND CASTLES The story of Defence Works from Ancient times WWIIb/w & color drawings, sketches, plans, illustincludes a (25) page index of sites in the UK.1 vol, 152 pgs 1972 LONDON, ALMARK PUBLISHING
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1-980045 Wright, Derrick HELL IN THE PACIFIC Contains works from CAMPAIGNS 81, WARRIOR 95 and 112 along with new material.1 vol, 224 pgs 2008 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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