Books at On Military Matters
Updated as of 12/05/2024
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KLEINKRIEG: The German Experience with Guerrilla Wars from Clausewitz to Hitler
This work examines the German analysis to the problem, covering their experiences from the Napoleonic era to the Third Reich. Though the latter regime, the most despicable in history, needed to be destroyed by US/UK conventional force, as well as that of the Soviets, the German military meantime provided analysis to the question of grassroots - as opposed to great-power - warfare. |
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STRATEGY & TACTICS QUARTERLY #22: Guderian's Panzers: From Triumph to Defeat
Covers Operation Barbarossa, which commenced with such promise for Guderian's panzers, and for the eastern army at large, but ended in catastrophic failure. How did it come to pass that, with each dazzling victory in the east, final victory seemed to move further away from Germany's grasp? This issue examines Guderian's role in the first half-year of the Russian campaign, in the process opening a window onto the failure of Barbarossa as a whole. 1 vol, 116 pgs
2023 US, DECISION GAMES |
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STRATEGY & TACTICS QUARTERLY #23: War of 1812 - Rise of a Nation
The War of 1812 is sometimes called the Second American Revolution. The war saw the new United States engage Great Britain in North America and on the high seas, to include dramatic moments like the burning of Washington DC. The War of 1812 in many ways led to the foundations of the American military system for the ensuing century, to include a rise of professionalism, the reliance on volunteer regiments, and an aggressive naval policy. 1 vol, 116 pgs
2023 US, DECISION GAMES |
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STRATEGY & TACTICS QUARTERLY #24: THE CHINESE CIVIL WAR,1947-49: A MILITARY HISTORY
The Chinese Civil War, 1945-59: A Military History: The Communist victory in the Chinese Civil War wasn't inevitable, and it was the largest military struggle since the end of World War II. This issue will provide a campaign-by-campaign analysis, with detailed maps and orders of battle for both sides. Analysis will also be presented in regard to how the evolving attitude of the US enabled the Communist victory. 1 vol, 116 pgs
2023 US, DECISION GAMES |
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STRATEGY & TACTICS QUARTERLY #25:The Fall Of Rome
The Fall of Rome: New Look. One of the most momentous events in history is the Fall of Rome, usually slated as occurring in the year AD 476. But what exactly happened? Why did the Roman state, which stood for a thousand years, collapse in the face of a series of incursions from over the Rhine and Danube? This issue will explore a wide range of factors. The state of the Roman army in the fifth century AD was potentially a very effective force with an expanded cavalry army. The political structure of the Empire will be examined with the division between east and west, the stratification into a military caste system, and the increasing deals with invaders who were given their own kingdoms within the borders of the empire. Also, great leaders like Stilicho and Aetius, and even emperors such as Honorius (often blamed for the disasters of the early 5th century) and Zeno whose Eastern Empire survived the collapse in the West 1 vol, 116 pgs
2024 US, DECISION GAMES |
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Ackermann, Karen editor THE ROLE OF NATIVE AMERICANS IN MILITARY ENGAGEMENTS: From the 17th Century to the 19th Century
From the landings of the first European colonists to 19th century histories to 1950s film westerns, Native Americans have been portrayed with unquestioned prejudice and ugly bias. It would not be until the 1970s that history scholars would begin to seriously demand a change in how Native Americans were viewed. The search for a full understanding of North America's numerous groups of native peoples and their contributions to US history continues. |
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Addingtom, Larry H. PATTERNS OF WAR SINCE THE 18TH CENTURY, THE
The author presents a wide angle view of 19th/20th century 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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Ales, S. INSEGNE MILITARI PREUNITARIE ITALIANE
ITALIAN text. 130+ color plates with multiple illustrations 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
2012 ITALY |
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1-239870
Amz, Editrice Le Uniformi Piu' Belle Del Mondo Oggi
This is a two-volume set. Volume 1 is Europe, Volume 2 is Americas, Africa, Asia, and Oceania. |
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Barfield, Thomas J THE PERILOUS FRONTIER: Nomadic Empires and China 221 BC to AD 1757
Around 800 BC, the Eurasian steppe underwent a profound cultural transformation that was to shape world history for the next 2,500 years: the nomadic herdsmen of Inner Asia invented cavalry which, with the use of the compound bow, gave them the means to terrorize first their neighbors and ultimately, under Chingis Khan and his descendants, the whole of Asia and Europe. Why and how they did so and to what effect are the themes of this history of the nomadic tribes of Inner Asia - the Mongols, Turks, Uighurs and others, collectively dubbed the Barbarians by the Chinese and the Europeans. |
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Bartlett, Merrill Lt. Colonel ASSAULT FROM THE SEA
Essays on the History of Amphibious Warfare, 490BC at Marathon to the Falklands, b/w maps, illust. 1 vol, 453 pgs
1983 ANNAPOLIS, NAVAL INST PRS |
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1-79340
Barua, Pradeep P. STATE AT WAR IN SOUTH ASIA, THE
Comprehensive look at 3000+ years of military actions in South Asia. The author leads the reader thru a selective study of significant battles and campaigns. Includes b/w maps, tables, bibliography, and index. |
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Beaumont, Roger SWORD OF THE RAJ The British Army in India, 1747-1947
History of an army of incredible size from the days if the East India Company unti the British |
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Benson, F. R. and Algernon Tudor Craig The Book of The Army Pageant Held at Fulham Palace
Excerpt from The Book of the Army Pageant Held at Fulham Palace: |
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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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Binda, Alexandre THE EQUUS MEN: Rhodesia's Mounted Infantry: The Grey's Scouts 1896-1980
Includes 300 color and b/w photos and 4 maps. |
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1-212430
Black, Jeremy MAPS OF WAR: Mapping Conflict Through the Centuries
There is little documented mapping of conflict prior to the Renaissance period, but, from the 17th century onward, military commanders and strategists began to document the wars in which they were involved and, later, to use mapping to actually plan the progress of a conflict. Using contemporary maps, this sumptuous new volume covers the history of the mapping of land wars, and shows the way in which maps provide a guide to the history of war. |
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Black, Jeremy MAPPING NAVAL WARFARE: A Visual History of Conflict at Sea
Naval operations and warfare were, and remain, a key element for mapping. Maps were vital for commanders in drawing up plans of attack, and their detail and usefulness have increased over the centuries as the science of mapping has developed. |
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1-237940
Black, Jeremy CAVALRY: A Global History
Covers the role of horses and essential mobility. Focuses on warfare in the classical world, in the major civilizations of China and India, Steppe cavalry, in the middle ages with Islamic and European conflict, the 'social politics' in Christendom with knightly valor, and war with non-Christian forces including the Muslim invasion of Europe, Islamic Spain, and conflict with the Mongols. |
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Black, Jeremy EUROPEAN WARFARE, 1494-1660
The onset of the Italian Wars in 1494, subsequently seen as the onset of 'modern warfare', provides the starting point for this impressive survey of European Warfare in early modern Europe. Huge developments in the logistics of war combined with exploration and expansion meant interaction with extra-European forms of military might. Jeremy Black looks at technological aspects of war as well social and political developments and effects during this key period of military history. This sharp and compact analysis contextualises European developments and as establishes the global significance of events in Europe. 1 vol, 240 pgs
2002 LONDON, ROUTLEDGE PRESS |
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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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Bogdanovic, Nikolai FIT TO FIGHT: A History of the Royal Army Physical Training Corps 1860-2015
Formed in 1860 as the Army Gymnastic Staff, the Royal Army Physical Training Corps (RAPTC) has been keeping the British Army in shape for just over 150 years. Drawn from every regiment in the army, prospective candidates undergo 30 weeks of intensive training before qualifying as a Royal Army Physical Training Corps Instructor. Based at the Army School of Physical Training in Aldershot, over the course of its history the RAPTC has trained countless instructors, including Olympic medallists Dame Kelly Holmes and Kriss Akabussi. |
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Bohm, Jason WASHINGTON'S MARINES: The Origins of the Corps and the American Revolution, 1775-1777
Examines the men, strategy, performance, and personalities of the Corps' formative early years during the American Revolution, 1775-1777, through the early successes and failures at Lexington, Concord, Bunker Hill, Canada, Boston, Charleston, and more. Marines joined their fellow soldiers in a protracted land campaign that culminated in turning-point victories at Trenton, Assunpink Creek, and Princeton. This chapter of the Continental Marines ends in Morristown, NJ, when George Washington granted Henry Knox's request to leverage the Marines' expertise with naval guns to fill the depleted ranks of the army's artillery during the Forage War. Enhanced with original maps and illustrations, including 41 images and 9 maps. 1 vol, 360 pgs
2023 US, SAVAS BEATIE |
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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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1-194160
Boot, Max The Savage Wars Of Peace: Small Wars And The Rise Of American Power
The Savage Wars of Peace is a book that is likely to surprise all but the most ardent military history buffs. Once and for all it does away with the myth that before World War Two, America was completely 'isolationist' in its foreign policy. The book focuses on America's many 'smaller' military actions, from the Tripolitan War circa 1801-1803 to the hundred years (1840-1941) that American troops were continuously stationed in China to the Philippine 'Insurrection' (1900-1902) to the many 20th Century American interventions in Latin America. |
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Bowood, Richard SOLDIERS SOLDIERS
Soldiers of every age - an international parade of warriors and their weapons, assembled by Richard Bowood. The blend of story and pictures, many of them in color, traces the history of warriors and battles from the earliest records of organized armies, which existed between six and seven thousand years ago, until present day. Duties, parades, colors, mascots, and traditions - forging links between comrades-in-arms of many lands - present the reader with a vivid and fascinating description of the world of Soldiers. 1 vol, 150 pgs
1965 UK, PAUL HAMLYN LTD |
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1-226840
Briuwer, Jaap Jan THE GERMAN WAY OF WAR: A Lesson in Tactical Management
The central question in this book is why the German Army had a so much higher relative battlefield performance than the opposition. A central element within the Prussian/German Army is Auftragstaktik, a tactical management concept that dates from the middle of the nineteenth century and is still very advanced in terms of management and organization. |
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Briuwer, Jaap Jan THE GERMAN WAY OF WAR: A Lesson in Tactical Management
The central question in this book is why the German Army had a so much higher relative battlefield performance than the opposition. A central element within the Prussian/German Army is Auftragstaktik, a tactical management concept that dates from the middle of the nineteenth century and is still very advanced in terms of management and organization. |
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1-200810
Carr, John SPARTA'S KINGS
In ancient Greece, Sparta was unique in having a dual kingship - two kings from different clans, the Agiads and the Eurypontids, reigning simultaneously. The institution was already well-developed by the 8th century BC, when Theopompos of the Eurypontid clan emerges as the first recorded Spartan king. At least fifty-seven men held office as Spartan king between Theopompos and the Agiad Kleomenes III who died in 222 BC. For almost all this period the Spartan kingship was primarily a military office, and thus the kings embody much of the military history of Sparta. |
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Carr, John THE POPE'S ARMY: The Papacy in Diplomacy and War
The period of political and military activism by the Roman Catholic Church can be dated to roughly from 410, when Pope Innocent I vainly tried to avert the sack of Rome by the Visigoths, to about 1870, when Pope Pius IX was abandoned by his protectors, the French Army, and forced to submit to the new Italian state by surrendering any political power the Vatican had left. Includes 20 black and white illustrations. |
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Celebi, Katip HISTORY OF THE MARITIME WARS OF THE TURKS
This book spans the Turkish Empire's expansion from the conquest of Constantinople to that of Crete, and recounts the story of Barbarossa, whom Suleyman the Magnificent appointed commander of the imperial navy, and many other highlights of Ottoman history. Katip Celebi is one of the classic authors in the Turkish language, and this book is his key historical study. Although it was reprinted numerous times in the Ottoman Empire and the Turkish Republic, the only previous English edition was a 19th-century translation of the first part of the book. |
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Clements, Eric USS CONSTITUTION: A Midshipman's Pocket Manual 1814
Launched in 1797, USS Constitution is a wooden-hulled, three-masted heavy frigate of the United States Navy. She is renowned for her actions during the War of 1812 against the Britain, when she captured numerous merchant ships and defeated five British warships. The battle with HMS Guerriere earned her the nickname 'Old Ironsides' and a long-standing public adoration that has repeatedly saved her from scrapping. She continued to serve as flagship in the Mediterranean and African squadrons, and circled the world in the 1840s. Retired from active service in 1881, Constitution served as a receiving ship until designated a museum ship in 1907. |
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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, index 1 vol, 192 pgs
1999 UK, LEO COOPER BOOKS |
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1-197890
Cocke, Clyde PASS IN REVIEW: An Illustrated History of West Point Cadets: 1794-Present
Established in 1802, the United States Military Academy at West Point is the oldest of the United States's service academies. During nearly 210 years of existence, thousands of cadets have walked its halls. It has long been a leader in establishing traditions that have influenced colleges and universities throughout the United States. In this new book, author Clyde Cocke and photographer Eilene Harkless Moore chronicle the lives, uniforms, events, and traditions of West Point cadets, from dining in the Cadet Mess to strolling the Flirtation Walk. |
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1-238950
Coker, Kathryn Roe and Jason Wetzel THE U.S. ARMY COMBAT HISTORIAN AND COMBAT HISTORY OPERATIONS: World War I to the Vietnam War
This study focuses on U.S. Army historical programs during combat operations from World War I to the Vietnam War with particular attention on the combat historians, those individuals deployed to a theater of war with the mission of documenting the actions of that theater for current and future historical use. Extensive discussions about TO&Es and where such historical units were to be inserted within Army TO&Es, difficulties in convincing front-line commanders of worth of adding historians to immediately record viewpoints from command to enlisted, and profiles of the army and civilian personnel assigned to the units. |
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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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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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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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Davies, Jonathan THE ART OF SHOOTING GREAT ORDNANCE: A History of the Development, Manufacture and Use of Artillery, 1494-1628
The period 1494-1628 was critical in the history of artillery. Guns, gunpowder, and gun carriages underwent such major transformations that they would remain virtually unchanged for three centuries. |
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1-213250
Dawson, Anthony REAL WAR HORSES: The Experience of the British Cavalry 1814 - 1914
This book concentrates in graphic detail on the experiences of the British cavalry during a century of warfare. That is why it is of such value. It is also compelling reading because it describes, using the words of the cavalrymen of the time, the organization, routines, training and social life of the cavalry as well as the fear and exhilaration of cavalry actions. |
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Deaeger, Donn F. Weapons & Fighting Arts of the Indonesian Archipelago
The weapons and fighting arts of the Indonesian archipelago form the substance of this book, which depicts the cultures of such places as Java, Bali, Sumatra, and the Madura. The reader discovers the varied combative forms of the islands, from empty-hand techniques to the use of such weapons as spears, whips, knives, and the dagger called the kris. He learns of the links between the fighting arts of the continent (China and India) and the Indonesian forms, and of the first contacts with the Europeans. He meets the Menangkabau warriors, the Alefuru head-hunters, and the Celates pirates, and learns their combat methods. 1 vol, 254 pgs
1972 JAPAN, CHARLES E TUTTLE COMPANY, INC. |
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1-216480
Deane, Morgan DECISIVE BATTLES IN CHINESE HISTORY
Includes 30 b/w illustrations and maps. Key battles from Maling, fought in 342 BC during the Warring States period, to Hengyang in 1944, which marked the end of major Japanese operations in China. |
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Delgado, James P SILENT KILLERS: Submarines and Underwater Warfare
James P. Delgado, President and CEO of the Institute of Nautical Archaeology, presents a detailed and visually stunning examination of the history and development of the modern nuclear submarine. Calling on his training as a nautical archaeologist who was among the first explorers to dive the Titanic, Delgado recreates the story of the submarine from the bottom up - that is through eerie photographs of subs at the bottom of the sea. In addition, he explores submarine technology, from wooden to iron to steel hulls, from hand-cranked to nuclear-powered propulsion, from candlelight to electricity, from gunpowder 'torpedoes' to nuclear missiles. An esteemed underwater archaeologist and marine historian, Jim Delgado has compiled an extraordinary history of the dragons of the deep. Silent Killers is a triumph that is educational as well as highly entertaining. - Clive Cussler |
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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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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. The Famous Cannons and the Master Gunners. Over 500 years of guns, from the the wagon forts of the Hussites to the 280mm Atomic Cannon shipped to Korea in 1953. includes the great 1453 Ottoman bombard outside Constantinople, cannon at Lutzen 1632, Leuthen 1757, Valmy 1792, Malvern Hill 1862, Port Arthur 1904, and more. Many b/w illustrations, 10 appendices, bibliography, and an index. 1 vol, 381 pgs
1966 GARDEN CITY, DOUBLEDAY CO |
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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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2-198750
Dull, Jonathan THE AGE OF THE SHIP OF THE LINE: The British and French Navies, 1650-1815
Softcover version. |
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Dupuy, Trevor et al THE ALMANAC OF WORLD MILITARY POWER- Fourth Edition
Contains an impressive compilation of data on every significant nation's military forces in 1980. 1 vol, 418 pgs
1980 US, PRESIDIO PRESS |
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edited by Rospond, Vincent THE JOURNAL OF AMERICA'S MILITARY PAST: Issue 155.2
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Edited by Summerfield, S SMOOTHBORE ORDNANCE JOURNAL 14: Smoothbore Artillery Table by Sir Howard Douglas, Gerhard von Scharnhorst and the Royal Artillery
Study on the bombardment of troops by British artillery; ranges of British ordnance 1736-1871; letter by Arthur Wellesley c.1797 advocating horse artillery for India; Von Stephen's translation of the very rare Scharnhorst's Artillery Tests of 1813; Royal Laboratory papers mostly 1780s & 1790s for instruction in the construction of artillery shot and shell. Contains 232 tables, 9 figures, 41 plans, and 55 photos. 1 vol, 150 pgs
2024 CAMBRIDGE, KEN TROTMAN |
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Edited by Summerfield, S AN ILLUSTRATED REFERENCE GUIDE TO RAPIERS
The basis of this publication is the original collector's guide to rapiers by Eric Valentine plus a fine monograph on the history and use of the rapier by Duncan Noble. In addition is a small article by Parsons on rapier hilts. However, the real quality of this new edition is the addition of superb color illustrations and informed descriptions courtesy of Olympia Auctions making this an essential companion for any collector or user of rapiers. Contains facsimile of 1968 edition of Rapiers' original illustrations, considerably enhanced with 122 additional color illustrations. 1 vol, 178 pgs
2024 CAMBRIDGE, KEN TROTMAN |
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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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Esposito, Gabriele MASTERS OF WARFARE: Fifty Underrated Military Commanders from Classical Antiquity to the Cold War
Provides a selection of 50 commanders in chronological order whose military achievements, skill, or historical impact may be underrated by modern opinion. Thius specifically does not include the household names (the Gods of War as he calls them) such as Alexander, Julius Caesar, Wellington, Napoleon, Rommel, or Patton that have been covered in countless biographies. |
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Falls, Cyril Great Military Battles
There is a unique fascination in the study of great battles which surely derives from the sense that high issues can be decided by trivial incidents and the margin between victory and defeat is often very small. For this book, Cyril Falls has brought together a team of eminent military historians whose task has been to describe twenty-seven of the most important battles fought during the three centuries from 1643-1944, from the Battle of Rocroi to the Battle of the Ardennes. The historical significance of each battle is discussed, its strategy and tactics explained, and its progress reconstructed with lively detail. 1 vol, 303 pgs
1964 UK, HAMLYN PUBLISHING GROUP |
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Featherstone, Donald BOWMEN OF ENGLAND
Reprint of a classic. From the 12th to 15th centuries the longbow was the weapon that changed European history more than any other. In the skilled hands of English and Welsh archers it revolutionized all the medieval concepts and traditions of war. No other weapon dominated the battlefield as it did, and it was the winning factor in every major battle from Morlaix in 1342 to Patay in 1429. |
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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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1-246830
Franklin, John BRITAINS AND OTHER INTERESTING TOY SOLDIERS: Themes and Highlights from Sixty Years of Collecting
Author shares some of the in-depth knowledge gained through experience of collecting toy soldiers and countless hours of careful research, but most of all the passion and enthusiasm for his hobby. Explains his inspiration to collect soldiers, like so many, in early boyhood and how a hobby grew into an obsession. The various chapters examine themes such as Britains Special Painting Orders and Indian Army Pipe Bands, or address questions regarding the manufacture or identity of specific sets. It is packed with anecdotes, useful technical information, and helpful advice for the collector; but it is above all a proud tour of inspection of a 60-year labor of love. Contains 450 color illustrations. 1 vol, 288 pgs
2024 UK, PEN & SWORD |
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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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Goldsmith-Carter, George SAILORS SAILORS
Every kind of sailor - explorers and fisherman, coastal seamen and pirates, men of the warships and the merchant-vessels - finds a place in this all-embracing book of the sea. It tells of the way they live, describes safety afloat, the training and feeding of seamen, the punishments suffered by sailors of rougher bygone days, and the ghostly happenings which originated and now preserve the superstitions shared by mariners the whole world over. The restless waters of the oceans, the unpredictable moods of the mysterious, challenging sea, are ever-present as you turn the colorful pages of SAILORS 1 vol, 151 pgs
1966 UK, PAUL HAMLYN LTD |
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Gorsline, Douglas WHAT PEOPLE WORE
A visual history of dress from ancient times to20th century America, 1800 line drawings, biblio 1 vol, 269 pgs
BONANZA BOOKS |
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Grau, Lester and Charles K. Bartles MOUNTAIN WARFARE AND OTHER LOFTY PROBLEMS: Foreign Mountain Combat Veterans Discuss Movement And Maneuver, Training And Resupply
The United States has been in a mountain war in Afghanistan for almost a decade. Other nations have different, extensive experience in training and conduction mountain combat. Chapters include small and large unit actions, reconnaissance, artillery, small arms fire, logistics, communications, medicine and aviation. Much experience is drawn from Soviet efforts in Afghanistan during the 1980s, and modern Russian army training. The text is complemented by numerous maps and diagrams. 1 vol, 192 pgs
2016 UK, HELION AND COMPANY |
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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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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 battle maps, re-enactment photos, a very nice book. 1 vol, 208 pgs
1997 LONDON, HARPER & COLLINS |
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Hall, Major Mike WITH TRUMPET DRUM AND FIFE: A Short Treatise Covering the Rise and Fall of Military Musical Instruments on the Battlefield
The book guides you from the Ancient World to the modern day exploring the origins, developments, and importance of signaling instruments within the context of land battles. |
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1-231410
Harrison, Richard THE SOVIET ARMY'S HIGH COMMANDS IN WAR AND PEACE: 1941-1992
The vast distances of the Eastern Front forced the WWII Soviet political-military leadership to resort to new organizational expedients in order to control operations along the extended front. Five high commands, responsible for two or more fronts (army groups) and sometimes one or more fleets, were created along the northwestern, western, southwestern, and North Caucasus strategic directions during 1941-42. However, the highly unfavorable strategic situation during the first year of the war, as well as interference in day-to-day operations by Stalin, severely limited the high commands' effectiveness. As a consequence, the high commands were abolished in mid-1942 and replaced by the more flexible system of supreme command representatives at the front. A High Command of Soviet Forces in the Far East was established in 1945 and oversaw the Red Army's highly effective campaign against Japanese forces in Manchuria. |
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1-235700
Hart, Clive THE RISE AND FALL OF THE MEDIEVAL KNIGHT
Seeks to understand the world of the medieval knight by studying their origins, accomplishments, and eventual decline. Also examines the equine half of the partnership, from an author who practices the arts of horsemanship on a daily basis, including combat with sword and lance. This insight opens up the world of the mounted knight, and importantly and uniquely, challenges the perception of what he and his horse could really do as a fearsome weapon of war. 1 vol, 288 pgs
2023 UK, PEN & SWORD |
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Hartley, Janet RUSSIA, 1762-1825
The author explores the development of Russian military power with reference to state-building and the cost to society. Hartley ends her book with a discussion of the military colonies . 1 vol, 332 pgs
2009 US, PRAGER PUBLISHERS |
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Hattendorf, John B THE OXFORD ENCYCLOPEDIA OF MARITIME HISTORY
Covers the entire history of seafaring, from ancient Egyptian shipbuilders to Viking sea-raiders, from Nelson and the Napoleonic Wars to the voyages of Cheng Ho, from the European conquerors of the New World to the nuclear submarines and supertankers of today. Placing maritime affairs in their larger historical context, the Encyclopedia shows how seafaring has both reflected and influenced the major economic, cultural, military, and political developments in world history. |
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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, George Washington, and Wellington. B/w photos & drawings, maps, biblio, index. 1 vol, 240 pgs
1992 BLOOMINGTON, UNIV INDIANA |
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1-242210
Heath, Tim MILITARY ARCHAEOLOGY: How Detectorists and Major Finds Improve our Understanding of History
Presents an analysis of various battles fought around the world from medieval times to the present including archaeological investigations carried out by professionally sanctioned groups and hobbyists. The context here includes general battlefield recovered artifacts, military aviation crash sites, Second World War pill boxes, air raid shelters, POW Camps and other structures. There is also emphasis on Britain's ally in both world wars, the United States of America, examining the artifacts, wreckology, structures and dumping grounds left behind by the American military forces at the end of the Second World War both in the UK and Europe. Contains 40 mono illustrations. 1 vol, 232 pgs
2024 UK, PEN & SWORD |
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1-203130
Heathcote, T.A. THE MILITARY IN BRITISH INDIA: The Development of British Land Forces in South Asia 1600-1947
Examines British rule in South Asia and the military's position in the constitution of British India. By placing these conflicts clearly in their local context, his account moves away from the Euro-centric approach of many writers on British imperial military history. It provides a greater understanding not only of the history of the British Indian Army but also of the Indian experience, which had such a formative an effect on the British Army itself. This new edition has been fully revised and given appropriate illustrations. 1 vol, 288 pgs
2013 UK, PEN AND SWORD |
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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, 336 pgs
2001 NY, |
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1-239640
His Majesty's Stationery Office Dress Regulations for the Army, 1911
A hardcover book, going into full-detail, describing how those serving in His Majesty's army are supposed to dress - ranging from staff, field marshals and officers, cavalry, royal artillery, infantry, and corps and misc. 129 pages with 36 black and white plates. 1 vol, 129 pgs
1986 UK, THARSTON PRESS |
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1-28730
Hogg, Ian V. FORTRESS:A History of Military Defence
8.5x11, covers the history of fortifications from Medieval to WWII, glossary, index. 1 vol, 160 pgs
1975 NY, ST. MARTINS PRESS |
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1-42410
Horsfield, John ART OF LEADERSHIP IN WAR, THE:Royal Navy 1800-1945
Contributions to Military History #21: study of British Naval leadership and its development, chapter notes, 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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Jackson, Andrew THE JACOBITE REBELLIONS OF THE BRITISH ISLES
The story of the Jacobite Rebellions really began in 1534, when King Henry VIII changed the official religion of England from Catholic to Protestant. The narrative then continued through turbulent times of civil war and religious and political strife, leading to tensions and discontent boiling over when the Catholic King James II came to the throne in 1685; whereupon he was immediately beset by a Protestant rebellion led by the Duke of Monmouth, which set a chain of events in motion, resulting in William III and Mary II being crowned as Joint Monarchs after a bloodless coup. It was James' removal from the throne which created the spark for his supporters to orchestrate a series of revolts, known as the Jacobite Rebellions; the name coming from the Latin for James - Jacobus. |
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1-204180
Janin, Hunt and Ursula Carlson MERCENARIES in Medieval and Renaissance Europe
In medieval and Renaissance Europe, mercenaries -- professional soldiers who fought for money or other rewards -- played violent, colorful, international roles in warfare. |
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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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1-243760
Kaufmann, H.W. THE FORTS AND FORTIFICATIONS OF EUROPE 1815-1945: The Central States - Germany, Austria-Hungary and Czechoslovakia
Examines the redrawn borders of Central Europe after the Napoleonic Wars. The volatile politics of the late nineteenth century generated an atmosphere of fear and distrust, and it gave rise to a new era of fortress building. Describes how defensive lines and structures on a massive scale were constructed along national frontiers to deter aggression. |
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Keegan, John THE PRICE OF ADMIRALITY-the evoltion of naval war.
The evolution of naval combat from Nelson to the present. 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, 352 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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1-210610
Knight, Ian MARCHING TO THE DRUMS: Eyewitness Accounts of Battle from the Crimea to the Siege of Mafeking
This collection of first-hand accounts, originally featured in turn-of-the-century magazine that was popular during the heyday of empire, provide a vivid and sometimes shocking insight into the brutal realities of warfare for the 19th Century British imperial soldier. Includes cavalry charges at Balaklava and Omdurman, overwhelming odds at Rorke's Drift, and pivotal conflicts as the Sikh Wars, the Crimean War, the Afghan Wars, the Anglo-Zulu War, China, the Sudan, and South Africa. 1 vol, 288 pgs
2016 UK, FRONTLINE BOOKS |
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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, index 1 vol, 320 pgs
2001 US, ARMY WAR COLLEGE |
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1-219160
Konstam, Angus THE PIRATE WORLD: A History of the Most Notorious Sea Robbers
Explores the pirate world and includes color images and specially commissioned maps throughout. Often romanticized in print and on the silver screen, real-life pirates were a brutal menace that plagued the high seas. In this book, Angus Konstam separates myth from reality, tracing the history of piracy through the centuries, from the pirates who plagued the Ancient Egyptians to the Viking raids and on to the era of privateers. He discusses the so-called 'Golden Age of Piracy' and colorful characters such as Blackbeard and Captain Kidd, before examining the West's initial encounters with Eastern pirates off the Chinese coast and the phenomenon of the modern pirate. 1 vol, 336 pgs
2019 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING |
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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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1-236440
Konstram, Angus 100 GREATEST BATTLES
A concise introduction to some of the greatest battles in world history, from the iconic encounters of the ancient world such as Thermopylae and Cannae, through to the major clashes of the 20th century epitomized by Stalingrad and Khe Sanh. Each battle receives an pre-battle overview, the result of the battle, consequences for the winners and losers, and a battle illustration. |
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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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Krone, Joe BATTLES BEFORE GUNPOWDER: 30 Battles 451 to 1486
Examines 30 battles from Chalons (451) to Bosworth Field (1486), providing background and description of the battle, short biography of the commanders, a diagram of the field, and orders of battle to allow gamers to re-fight them using any rules system. 1 vol, 146 pgs
2016 US, WINGED HUSSAR PUBLISHING |
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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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1-240030
Legge-Bourke, Henry The King's Guards: Horse and Foot
This book describes in an authoritative text the duties, traditions, and pageantry of the Household Cavalry and of the Brigade of Guards on ceremonial occasions. The Household Brigade are the upholders of a great military tradition. The very color of their uniforms betokens a royal and ancient past, for it is known that even the House Carles who formed the bodyguard of King Canute were clad in scarlet. This book is illustrated with 60 plates in color, reproduced from original kodachromes, together with black and white photographs. 1 vol, 168 pgs
1952 UK, MACDONALD AND CO |
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1-235840
Lepage, Jean-Denis DICTIONARY OF FORTIFICATIONS: An Illustrated Glossary of Castles, Forts, and Other Defensive Works from Antiquity to the Present Day
Glossary of over 1,200 terms relating to fortifications through the ages. Drawn from many languages besides English, each has at least a concise definition or description, while more significant entries take the form of short articles. Many are accompanied by a clear sketch, diagram, cross-section, floor plan or map skillfully executed by the author himself. In all there are over 400 of these black and white illustrations. Although the glossary is organized alphabetically (from Abatis to Zwischenwiderstandnet), cross references allow the reader to easily follow themes of interest through the book. |
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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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1-230300
MacDonald, John GREAT BATTLEFIELDS OF THE WORLD
Oversized 8.5x11 inches, with 30 three-dimensional computer graphic maps covering famous battles, from Cannae to Dien Bien Phu. Plus gazetteer. 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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1-223490
Mann, Gurinder Singh The British & the Sikhs - Discovery, Warfare and Friendship c1700-1900
The Sikh Confederacy consisting of military units or Misls rose from the ashes of the crumbling Mughal Empire in the Eighteenth century. As a result, under the leadership of General Baghel Singh they conquered the Red Fort of Delhi in 1783 leading to the Sikh Empire being formed in the Punjab under Maharajah Ranjit Singh in 1801. During this time the East India Company also expanded its frontiers and territories, witnessing the rise and the progression of the Sikhs. This was coupled with the influx of Christian Missionaries who came to convert the Sikhs into the British way of thinking. 8 pp color section and 23 b/w images |
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Mann, Gurinder Singh THE RISE OF THE SIKH SOLDIER: The Sikh Warrior Through the Ages, c1700-1900
Considers the rise of military methods from the time of the Gurus and what the tenth preceptor Guru Gobind Singh was trying to achieve with the formation of the Khalsa or fraternity of the pure. The development of soldiers during the testing time of the Misl or Confederacy period considers the role of Jassa Singh Ahluwalia and Charat Singh Sukerchakia. while the formation of the Sikh Empire in the 19th century considers the role of Maharajah Ranjit Singh and his notorious warriors Akali Phula Singh and Hari Singh Nalwa. Underrepresented female warriors like Sahib Kaur and Sada Kaur are also given coverage to reflect their importance in Sikh history. Includes color sections, 10 maps, and b/w images. |
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Marcus, G J A NAVAL HISTORY OF ENGLAND-The Formative Years
1 vol, 494 pgs
1961 BOSTON, LITTLE-BROWN CO. |
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Martin, Paul Military Costume, Le Costume Militaire, Der bunte Rock
This hardcover book goes over in great detail the many dress uniforms throughout history, with a focus on the 1700-1800s. Combined with full-color pictures, this book focuses on the explanation of different European attires in German, French, and English written in three columns side by side on every page. There are forty pages of notes on the color plates at the end. 1 vol, 191 pgs
1963 GERMANY, FRANCKH'SCHE VERLAGSHANDLUG |
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1-194660
Matheny, Michael R. Carrying The War To The Enemy
Surprising new evidence of operational art among US commanders in World War II and includes 23 b/w illustrations and maps. |
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1-200710
Matthew, Laura and Oudijk, Miche; editors INDIAN CONQUISTADORS -- Indigenous Allies in the Conquest of MesoAmerica
The conquest of the New World would hardly have been possible if the invading Spaniards had not allied themselves with the indigenous population. This book takes into account the role of native peoples as active agents in the Conquest through a review of new sources and more careful analysis of known but under-studied materials that demonstrate the overwhelming importance of native allies in both conquest and colonial control. |
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2-200710
Matthew, Laura and Oudijk, Miche; editors INDIAN CONQUISTADORS -- Indigenous Allies in the Conquest of MesoAmerica
The conquest of the New World would hardly have been possible if the invading Spaniards had not allied themselves with the indigenous population. This book takes into account the role of native peoples as active agents in the Conquest through a review of new sources and more careful analysis of known but under-studied materials that demonstrate the overwhelming importance of native allies in both conquest and colonial control. |
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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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1-241060
McChrystal, General Stanley My Share of the Task: A Memoir
In this illuminating memoir, McChrystal frankly explores the major episodes and controversies of his eventful career. He delves candidly into the intersection of history, leadership, and his own experience to produce a book of enduring value. |
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1-195910
McGaugh, Scott BATTLEFIELD ANGELS: Saving Lives Under Enemy Fire From Valley Forge to Afghanistan
Author, journalist, and USS Midway Museum spokesman Scott McGaugh reveals the riveting stories of the men and women who save lives on the front lines in Battlefield Angels. Told from the point of view of the unsung heroes who slide into bomb craters and climb into blazing ships, this unique look at medicine in the trenches traces the history of the military medical corps and the contributions it has made to America's health, for example, emergency medevac helicopters, hospital designs, and contagious disease prevention. McGaugh also details how the military medical corps has adopted medical science discoveries, field tested them in battle, adapted them, and proved their value. 1 vol, 304 pgs
2011 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING |
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1-242600
McGrail, Sean EARLY SHIPS AND SEAFARING: Water Transport Beyond Europe
This book studies European water transport of Egypt, Arabia, India, South-east Asia, China, Australia, Oceania and the Americas. Discusses boatbuilding and seafaring, based on models, illustrations, and excavations of ancient rafts and boats dating back as early as 3rd Millennium BC. Also discusses how early rafts and boats were hand-built and propelled by human muscle or wind power. This volume ranges in time from the Prehistoric period to today, as a number of such traditional craft continue to be built. Contains 70 black and white illustrations. 1 vol, 232 pgs
2024 UK, PEN & SWORD |
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1-201040
McNab, Chris AMERICA'S ELITE: US Special Forces from the American Revolution to the Present Day
America's Elites takes the reader through some of the most dramatic special forces operations in US history, from sniping British commanders during the Revolutionary War to Riverine incursions in the Mekong Delta in Vietnam, and from demolition missions on D-Day to the SEAL assault on Osama bin Laden's compound in 2011. Training and selection procedures are explained in detail, and the book also describes some of the technologies that have separated regular soldiers from their Special Forces counterparts. Illustrated throughout with striking photography and artworks, America's Elites forms the most comprehensive and visually impressive single-volume guide to US Special Forces available. |
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McNab, Chris THE GREAT BEAR AT WAR: The Russian and Soviet Army, 1917-Present
From the chaos of the civil war to the political maneuvering of the Cold War, Russia's armed forces have shaped the future not only of Russia but of countless other countries around the globe. The Great Bear at War: The Russian and Soviet Army, 1917-Present explores the development and struggles of Soviet and Russian armed forces across the numerous conflicts which mark its history. |
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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. |
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1-213630
Melvin, Mungo SEVASTOPOL'S WARS: Crimea from Potemkin to Putin
Founded by Catherine the Great, the maritime city of Sevastopol has been fought over for centuries. Crucial battles of the Crimean War were fought on the hills surrounding the city, and the memory of this stalwart defense inspired those who fruitlessly battled the Germans during World War II. Twice the city has faced complete obliteration yet twice it has risen, phoenix-like, from the ashes. |
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1-63500
Meredith, Roy The American Wars 1755-1953: A Pictorial History from Quebec to Korea
Pictorial History from Quebec to Korea. Numerous b/w illust, index of military artists. 1 vol, 348 pgs
1955 NY, WORLD PUBLISHING COMP |
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Miranda, Joseph STRATEGY & TACTICS QUARTERLY #21: Byzantium w/ Map Poster
The Byzantine Empire dominated the Eastern Mediterranean from the Fall of Rome in AD 476 to the final siege of Constantinople 1453. This new STQ covers a millennium of conflict, controversy and civilization. It analyses of strategies and tactics, covers wars big and small, and profiles of personalities such as the great general Belisarius. |
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1-239690
Mollo, John Die bunte Welt der Uniform
This hardcover book is in German, and it goes over the various uniforms of different armies - including Napoleon, New York Volunteers, etc. The color pictures within are a great guide for any reenactor or historical miniature painter. 1 vol, 234 pgs
1972 GERMANY, FRANCKH'SCHE VERLAGSHANDLUG |
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1-210720
Mott, Christopher FORMLESS EMPIRE, THE: A Short History of Diplomacy and Warfare in Central Asia
Central Asia, a vast region extending from eastern Russia and across Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Afghanistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgystan, Mongolia, and western China, has its own tradition of foreign policy rooted in the ancient nomadic culture of many of its peoples as well as the region's distinctive geography. From the thundering hooves of Mongol or Cossack cavalry across the steppes to the clanking of tanks on parade in Moscow or Beijing, elements of this system still cast a shadow on the region at the heart of Earth's largest continent. |
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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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1-222050
Neville, Leigh THE ELITE: The A-Z of Modern Special Operations Forces
Using previously unpublished images from around the world, as well as maps and illustrations, The Elite: The A-Z of Modern Special Operations Forces is the ultimate guide to the secretive world of modern Special Forces. It sends the reader back in time to operations such as Eagle Claw in Iran and the recapture of the Iranian Embassy in London and then forward to recent operations against al Shabaab and Islamic State. Entries also detail units ranging from the New Zealand SAS Group to the Polish GROM, and key individuals from Iraq counter-terrorism strategist General Stanley McChrystal to Victoria Cross recipient SASR Corporal Mark Donaldson. |
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Newark, Tim illust by Angus McBride, Richard Hook GUNPOWDER ARMIES
Oversized at 8.5x11 inches, it centers around 20 superlative color uniform plates. 1 vol, 48 pgs
2005 HONG KONG, CONCORD PUBLICATIONS |
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1-231190
Nichols, Alistair THE SOLDIERS ARE DRESSED IN RED: The Quiberon Expedition of 1795 and the Counter-Revolution in Brittany
Provides a comprehensive account of the 1795 joint expedition of French emigres in specially raised military unit and British Navy and Army who came ashore in Quiberon Bay, south-eastern Brittany. Their mission was to support the chouans who were revolting against the Republican French government. Drawing on memoirs, archival material and historical works it seeks to place the expedition within the context of wider events and describe how it was affected by the planning process as well as concurrent events and priorities. Personal and political capacity, ambition, rivalry and co-operation all played their part in affecting events, along with the weather and chance. 1 vol, 290 pgs
2022 UK, HELION AND COMPANY |
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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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1-210080
Ortner, Dr Christian and Fichtenbauer, Peter A HISTORY OF THE AUSTRIAN ARMY: from Maria Theresa to the Present Day
The armed forces and the armies that have been formed, deployed and sent to war throughout Austria's history - encompassing, as it has, a range of territorial dimensions and changing political structures - reflect better than any other institution on the political developments within the nation. The armed and 'uniformly' equipped soldier still stands as the embodiment of the state's monopoly on the use of force and the uniform itself is of particular importance in this respect because it identifies him as a member of a very special fellowship. The 'Emperor's Coat', which often comes up in a historical context, has long since been supplanted by the uniform of the Republic but this still remains the most prominent distinguishing feature separating the soldier from the civilian population, and from members of other armies. |
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1-196360
Pegler, Martin OUT OF NOWHERE: A History of the Military Sniper, from the Sharpshooter to Afghanistan
The sniper is probably the most feared specialist warrior and the most efficient killer on the battlefield. Endlessly patient and highly skilled, once he has you in his crosshairs, your chances of survival are slim. This revised edition of Out of Nowhere provides a comprehensive history of the sniper, giving insights into all aspects of his life; his training tactics, equipment and the psychology of sniping are examined in the context of the major wars of modern times - including the American Civil War, both world wars, the Vietnam War and the ongoing conflict in Afghanistan. First-hand accounts from veteran snipers demonstrate their skill and extraordinary courage and show why they are still such a vital part of any war. |
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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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1-237290
Perrett, Bryab and General Sir Walter Walker KCB, CBE, DSO A HISTORY OF JUNGLE WARFARE: From the Earliest Days to the Battlefields of Vietnam
Originally published in 1990, this reprint examines warfare in a world of dense vegetation, tangled roots, fetid mud, and swamps. The helicopter, sophisticated weaponry, and technology revolutionized military combat, but survival still depends on acute observation and listening for the slightest sound. 1 vol, 208 pgs
2023 UK, PEN & SWORD |
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1-203970
Perrett, Bryan WHY THE GERMANS LOST: The Rise and Fall of the Black Eagle
This new and exciting publication from seasoned historian and author Bryan Perrett charts the ups and downs of the German army from the days of Frederick the Great to the dying days of World War Two. It passes through the Napoleonic period, takes in the growth of war machinery under the leadership of Clausewitz and Moltke and acquaints the reader with the various victories won against Austria in 1866 and France in 1870. |
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1-231050
Perrett, Bryan WHY THE GERMANS LOST: The Rise and Fall of the Black Eagle
Charts the ups and downs of the German army from the days of Frederick the Great to the dying days of WWII. It passes through the Napoleonic period, takes in the growth of war machinery under the leadership of Clausewitz and Moltke, and acquaints the reader with the various victories won against Austria in 1866 and France in 1870. It then moves forwards into the 20th century, following the course of the Imperial German army, its successes and ultimate failure in the Great War, its recovery in the inter-war years, and its final successes and destruction under the leadership of Hitler. 1 vol, 256 pgs
2022 UK, PEN & SWORD |
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1-24560
Peterson, Harold L. ROUND SHOT AND RAMMERS
10x11, covers all US Muzzle-loading Land Artillery from French-Indian Wars to ACW, b/w drawings. 1 vol, 128 pgs
1969 NY, BONANZA BOOKS |
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Peterson, Harold L. ROUND SHOT AND RAMMERS
10x11, covers all US Muzzle-loading Land Artillery from French-Indian Wars to ACW, b/w drawings. 1 vol, 128 pgs
1969 NY, BONANZA BOOKS |
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1-226400
Polmar, Norman and John O'Connell STRIKE FROM THE SEA: The Development and Deployment of Strategic Cruise Missiles since 1934
Covers the US Navy's Regulus missile program -- the world's first submarine weapon for attacking an enemy homeland with a nuclear warhead -- and the Soviet Navy's similar cruise missile. Prior to Regulus a few of the world's submarines had deck guns that were employed for assaulting coastal targets; indeed, the British built a class of 'submarine monitors' with large-caliber guns for attacking coastal targets. |
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1-229720
Querengasser, Alexander CAVALRY: A Global History of Horse Soldiers
Examines the many historical uses of cavalry, from prehistoric to modern times, analyzing conditions for its employment, the role of geographic and climatic factors in its use, and developments in equipment and tactics. Includes 220 color illustrations 1 vol, 216 pgs
2022 GERMANY, ZEUGHAUS VERLAG |
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1-196190
Rashba, Gary HOLY WARS: 3000 Years of Battles in the Holy Land
Holy Wars describes 3,000 years of war in the Holy Land with the unique approach of focusing on pivotal battles or campaigns, beginning with the Israelites' capture of Jericho and ending with Israel's last full-fledged assault against Lebanon. Its 17 chapters stop along the way to examine key battles fought by the Philistines, Assyrians, Greeks, Romans, Arabs, Crusaders, and Mamluks -- the latter clash, at Ayn Jalut, comprising the first time the Mongols suffered a decisive defeat. |
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1-239470
Ratti, Oscar Secrets of the Samurai: A Survey of the Martial Arts of Feudal Japan
Secrets of the Samurai is the definitive study of the martial arts of feudal Japan, explaining in detail the weapons, techniques, strategies, and principles of combat that made the Japanese warrior a formidable foe. The book begins with a panoramic survey of the tumultuous early struggles of warlords contending for political ascendancy then outlines the relentless progression of the military class toward absolute power. In addition to illustrating actual methods of combat, the authors discuss in detail the crucial training necessary to develop a warrior's inner power and to concentrate all his energies into a single force. Secrets of the Samurai is an essential text for anyone with interest in Japanese combat techniques, weaponry, or military history. This edition contains a foreword by Adele Westbrook and numerous illustrations by Oscar Ratti. 1 vol, 484 pgs
1973 JAPAN, TUTTLE |
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1-226730
Rawson, Andrew BALKAN STRUGGLES: A Century of Civil War, Invasion, Communism and Genocide
The Balkans witnessed several bloody conflicts during the twentieth century. New nations emerged in 1913, after 500 years of Ottoman rule, only for them to go to war just weeks later. The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand in Sarajevo in June 1914 sparked the series of events that led to the Great War. Most of the belligerents would be drawn into the region, while the post-war border changes created tensions. 12 black and white maps |
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Reese, Roger RUSSIA'S ARMY: A History from the Napoleonic Wars to the War in Ukraine
This comprehensive account covers the history of the Russian army from 1801 to 2022. Offers an analysis of military strategy and doctrine as reflected in specific campaigns, issues of manning and maintaining an army, and relations between army and society, at home and in the near abroad. Identifies themes that weave their way through this military history: the adoption of a strategy to maintain a defensive posture in the West, an offensive strategy in the Balkans, and an expansionist policy in the East; maintenance of a large standing army; and a consistent unease about the army's and non-Russian minorities' loyalty to the state. 1 vol, 240 pgs
2023 US, UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA PRESS |
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1-199160
Reid, Richard WARFARE IN AFRICAN HISTORY
This book examines the role of war in shaping the African state, society, and economy -- the different patterns of military organization through Africa's history; the evolution of weaponry, tactics, and strategy; and the increasing prevalence of warfare and militarism in African political and economic systems. Traces shifts in the culture and practice of war from the first millennium into the era of the external slave trades, and then into the nineteenth century, when a military revolution unfolded across much of Africa. The repercussions of that revolution, as well as the impact of colonial rule, continue to this day. The frequency of coups d'etats and civil war in Africa's recent past is interpreted in terms of the continent's deeper past. |
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1-203210
Rihil, Tracey THE CATAPULT: A History
The most recognized military device of ancient times and the source of continued fascination and popular appeal, the catapult represented a major shift in the conduct of warfare. The catapult which literally means a device to 'hurl [an object] across' was originally a sort of crossbow invented at the beginning of the fourth century BC in Syracuse. |
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Rihil, Tracey THE CATAPULT: A History
The most recognized military device of ancient times and the source of continued fascination and popular appeal, the catapult represented a major shift in the conduct of warfare. The catapult which literally means a device to 'hurl [an object] across' was originally a sort of crossbow invented at the beginning of the fourth century BC in Syracuse. |
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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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1-243610
Rooney, David A HISTORY OF GUERILLA WARFARE: Insurgents, Patriots and Terrorists from Sun Tzu to Bin Laden
Explores the ever-shifting landscape of unconventional warfare and its profound impact on contemporary global dynamics. Highlights pivotal figures such as the Maccabees, Napoleon, the Boer Wars, Michael Collins, Mao Tse Tung, T. E. Lawrence, Castro, Guevara, the Guerrillas of World War II, and Al Qaeda's Osama Bin Laden, illustrating the evolution of guerrilla theories. Delves into the relevance of non-conventional approaches in today's fast-paced world and the leaders who reshaped military strategies. 1 vol, 272 pgs
2024 UK, PEN & SWORD |
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1-201260
Ross, David VISUAL ENCYCLOPEDIA OF SHIPS
An essential reference book for maritime and ship enthusiasts by providing an at-a-glance guide to more than 1200 of the most important ships from the earliest times to the present day -- from the Viking longship through the 16th century galleon to the super carriers and nuclear submarines of the 21st century. Each ship is illustrated with a profile illustration, accompanied by brief details and specifications, and vessels are arranged chronologically and by use to allow easy comparison. Timelines of design and development are also provided on many pages where appropriate, giving a sense of the history of each type of ship. Includes 1200 outstanding color illustrations. 1 vol, 449 pgs
2013 UK, AMBER BOOKS |
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Ross, David THE GOLDEN AGE OF SAIL
The first capital ships were intended as flagships - conspicuous in their size, flying the banner of an admiral, and acting as a lead vessel to a fleet of smaller craft. But by the end of the 16th century, their value as fighting machines encouraged the maritime countries of Europe to build more big warships. |
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Rotherham, Ian BATTLESCAPES: The Impact of Terrain on War and Military Strategy
The landscapes and heritage of past conflicts, defensive and offensive structures, and much more are brought together in this comprehensive study. From the medieval English Fens to the 20th century Iraqi Marsh Arabs, landscapes have fostered resistance and dissension. Harnessed by people under threat, the landscape has influenced strategies and tactics. |
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1-226780
Russell, Dr Quentin Mediterranean Naval Battles That Changed the World
Focusing on seven decisive naval engagements from the Greek defeat of the Persians at Salamis in the fifth century BC to the Siege of Malta during the Second World War, this book tells the story of the Mediterranean as a theater of war at sea. |
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1-193420
Sadler, John Blood on the Wave: Scotland's Sea Battles
From the long oared Norse galleys that swept down through the isles and the sea lochs, to Somerled's birlinns and nyvaigs contesting with those of Godred of Man in a moonlit clash of spears, many of the fiercest battles in Scottish history have been fought at sea. Examining an array of skirmishes from the Wars of Independence to the Napoleonic Wars, the scuttling of the Imperial German Navy at Scapa Flow to the lurking threat of Second World War U-boats and nuclear submarines hunting for Soviet spy ships, John Sadler has created a brilliant, insightful and unique portrait of the Scottish war at sea. |
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Sadler, John THE GURKHA WAY: A New History of the Gurkhas
Tells the story of the Gurkhas from their inception to modern day through interviews, unpublished diaries and correspondence. With over 200 years' experience, these steadfastly loyal soldiers are a link to an imperial past but also a key component of the modern British army. There is no other comparable unit in any of the world's armies (with the obvious exception of the Indian Army), or one more respected and loved by the British. Contains 24 mono illustrations. |
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2-72570
Sawyer, Ralph FIRE AND WATER
A leading scholar in Chinese warfare who has also worked extensively with military and intelligence agencies, Ralph Sawyer here describes in detail the development of water-borne warfare tactics and the use of incendiary weapons -- up to and including the introduction of cannons and muskets -- as pivotal elements in turning the tides of battle in ancient China. Sawyer examines and recounts the most important clashes and epochal conflicts in which these dramatic tactics were employed over the centuries, including the extensive employment of incendiary attacks in river battles. B/w illust/maps, biblio, index. 1 vol, 352 pgs
2003 BOULDER, WESTVIEW PRESS |
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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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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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Sheppard, Ruth EXTRAORDINARY HEROES - Amazing Stories of Victoria Cross and George Cross Recipients
The Victoria and George Crosses are the highest military and civil decorations of the United Kingdom, awarded for gallantry. The Victoria Cross, introduced in 1856, is awarded to members of the armed forces of various Commonwealth countries for valor in the face of the enemy, while the George Cross was introduced during World War II so that civilians could also be awarded for acts of heroism, or conspicuous courage in circumstances of extreme danger. There have been 1,356 Victoria Crosses awarded, and there have been 406 recipients of the George Cross since 1940. |
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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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1-246190
Smithurst, Peter THE EVOLUTION OF GUN MAKING: Machine Made Weapons, 1700-1820
Examines the transition from traditional hand-craft methods to the beginnings of standardised mechanized manufacture using as examples the French Model 1777 and the Russian Model 1808 infantry muskets. A variety of technologies are examined, explained, compared, and contrasted in extensive detail. Contains 236 mono illustrations. |
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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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1-205990
Somogyi, Gyozo HUNGARIAN MILITARY FLAGS
The story of the military flags of Hungary drawn in this book by the Kossuth-prize winning author represents the history of Hungary from 800 AD until today in three distinct eras: |
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1-206010
Somogyi, Gyozo THE ARMY OF TRANSYLVANIA 1559-1690
The Hungarian state, founded in 896 AD, became the Christian Kingdom of Hungary from 1000 AD on. It covered the entire area of the Carpathian basin, including uniting with Croatia under the holy crown, until 1920. |
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Somogyi, Gyozo THE HUNGARIAN MILITARY 1768-1848
Hungarian military uniforms 1768-1848. |
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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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Steele, Ian K. WARPATHS:Invasions of North America
Covers the periods 1565-1684, 1687-1748 and 1748-1765, study of the European conquest of NorthAmerica, maps/illust, chpt notes, biblio, index. 1 vol, 282 pgs
1994 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 into historical perspective the author examines the growth of Russia and its Army. Includes a glossary maps, biblio, index and comprehensive chronology. 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, index 1 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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1-195001
Summerfield, Dr Stephen editor SMOOTHBORE ORDNANCE JOURNAL VOL 1
This new journal covers the artillery and military engineering from the 30 Years War to the Franco-Prussian War and includes six pages of color illustrations and many b/w illust/drawings. |
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Summerfield, Dr Stephen editor SMOOTHBORE ORDNANCE JOURNAL VOL 10: AMERICAN CIVIL WAR SMOOTHBORE ARTILLERY
38 scale plans, 107 tables, and 135 photos of contemporary and surviving ACW ordnance. Covers graphically and in detail every aspect of the vital smoothbore elements of ACW artillery. 1 vol, 143 pgs
2018 CAMBRIDGE, KEN TROTMAN |
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Summerfield, Dr Stephen editor SMOOTHBORE ORDNANCE JOURNAL VOL 11: BRITISH IRON HEAVY ORDNANCE FOR GARRISON, NAVAL AND SIEGE (1727-1860)
This heavily illustrated Journal covers the following sections: Peninsular Sieges; Notes on Sieges; Gunpowder, Charges & Ammunition; Ranges & Ballistics; Iron Gun Founding; Carronades; Iron Long Guns; Land Service Gun Carriages; British Mortars; Heavy Iron Howitzers. Includes 121 tables and 68 plans. 1 vol, 148 pgs
2018 CAMBRIDGE, KEN TROTMAN |
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Summerfield, Dr Stephen editor SMOOTHBORE ORDNANCE JOURNAL VOL 12: American Civil War Rifled Artillery
A valuable collection of articles including essays on the Armstrong & Whitworth involvement, full of technical drawings and photographs. 1 vol, 150 pgs
2022 CAMBRIDGE, KEN TROTMAN |
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1-1950013
Summerfield, Dr Stephen editor SMOOTHBORE ORDNANCE JOURNAL VOL 13: Defense of Britain Against Napoleon: Barracks, Fortifications, Muskets, Rifles, and Shorncliffe
Based around four major themes: the Duke of York's reforms of the British Army; the Defence of Britain against Napoleon; Musketry & target practice & Militia & Volunteers. 1 vol, 150 pgs
2022 CAMBRIDGE, KEN TROTMAN |
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1-195002
Summerfield, Dr Stephen editor SMOOTHBORE ORDNANCE JOURNAL VOL 2
This journal covers the artillery or military engineering from the 30 Years War to the Franco-Prussian War and includes six pages of color illustrations and many b/w illust/drawings. |
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1-195003
Summerfield, Dr Stephen editor SMOOTHBORE ORDNANCE JOURNAL VOL 3
This journal to covers the artillery or military engineering from the 30 Years War to the Franco-Prussian War and includes six pages of color illustrations and many b/w illust/drawings. |
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1-195004
Summerfield, Dr Stephen editor SMOOTHBORE ORDNANCE JOURNAL VOL 4
This journal to covers the artillery or military engineering from the 30 Years War to the Franco-Prussian War and includes six pages of color illustrations and many b/w illust/drawings. This issue concentrates on 18th Century artillery with four main themes: |
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1-195005
Summerfield, Dr Stephen editor SMOOTHBORE ORDNANCE JOURNAL VOL 5
This volume is a special Waterloo issue. In general, SOJ covers artillery and military engineering from the 30 Years War to the Franco-Prussian War and includes six pages of color illustrations and many b/w illust/drawings. |
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1-195006
Summerfield, Dr Stephen editor SMOOTHBORE ORDNANCE JOURNAL VOL 6: Prussian 18th Century Artillery - British, French, Prussian and Spanish
Theme One: Prussian 18th Century Artillery |
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1-195007
Summerfield, Dr Stephen editor SMOOTHBORE ORDNANCE JOURNAL VOL 7: British and Prussian Horse Artillery
Section 1: Monhaupt's 'About the use of horse artillery' |
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1-195008
Summerfield, Dr Stephen editor SMOOTHBORE ORDNANCE JOURNAL VOL 8: FRENCH AND RUSSIAN ARTILLERY OF THE CRIMEAN WAR
This issue has five themes: French 1827 Valee Field Ordnance (1827-1853), French Ordnance of the Crimean War including the 'Napoleon' 12cm Canon-Obusier, Ordnance at the Siege of Sebastopol, Russian Crimean M1838 Ordnance and M1850 Light 12-pdr and British, French and Spanish Mountain Guns and Howitzers. 1 vol, 100 pgs
2015 UK, KEN TROTMAN |
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1-195009
Summerfield, Dr Stephen editor SMOOTHBORE ORDNANCE JOURNAL VOL 9: FRANCO-PRUSSIAN AND KRUPP ARTILLERY
This issue has five themes: Field Siege Artillery in the Franco-Prussian War of 1870-71 and the first example of aerial combat during the Siege of Paris, 1870; Rifled Muzzle Loaders of the French La Hitte System, the Austrian M1863 Lenk system and other European RMLs; Prussian Krupp Rifled Breech Loading Field Guns (1859-80); Russian Krupp Rifled Breech Loading Ordnance; Spanish Smoothbore Field Ordnance (1827-1861), M1859 Muzzle Loading Rifled Artillery, Spanish Krupp Steel and Compressed Bronze Breech Loading Rifle Cannon. 1 vol, 104 pgs
2015 UK, KEN TROTMAN |
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1-245000
Summerfield, S SWORD EXERCISES AND DESIGN FOR THE CAVALRY: Two Studies by Le Marchant and Marey
This volume deals with the sword exercise for the British cavalry, using a rare manual for the use of Volunteer troops (1795) and a reproduction of the most influential sword exercise manual by Le Marchant (1796) used throughout the Napoleonic Wars, plus an English translation of a later French manual which discusses the merits of different sword forms. Illustrated with the original plates from each volume plus additional photographs courtesy of Olympia Auctions. 1 vol, 208 pgs
2024 CAMBRIDGE, KEN TROTMAN |
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Summerfield, S and Trendall, S BRITISH RIFLED ARTILLERY AMMUNITION AND FUZES VOLUME 1: RBL and MLR Royal Laboratory Plans of 1860-1908
This book explores the Ammunition and Fuzes of the Rifled Breech Loading (RBL) and Rifled Muzzle Loading (RML). The Royal Laboratory (RL) Plates were the working plans produced to accompany the various editions of the Treatise on Ammunition. While the treatises can be found in various editions and reprints, only a few RL plates have previously been made available even to researchers. Illustrated mostly in color throughout, including 238 scale Royal Laboratory plates and 74 tables. 1 vol, 226 pgs
2024 CAMBRIDGE, KEN TROTMAN |
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1-218000
The National Archives FORTS: An Illustrated History of Building for Defence
Ever since humans began to live together in settlements they have felt the need to organize some kind of defense against potentially hostile neighbors. Many of the earliest city states were built as walled towns, and during the medieval era, stone castles were built both as symbols of the defenders' strength and as protection against potential attack. |
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1-225500
Theotokis, Nikoloaos Airborne Landing to Air Assault - A History of Military Parachuting
Covers the entire history of the use of the parachute in warfare over last 100 years or so. Adapting the parachute for military purposes occurred with extraordinary speed during WWI and by WWII, it had become an established technique for special operations and offensive actions on a large scale. The range of parachute drops and parachute-led attacks was remarkable, and the most dramatic examples from the world wars and lesser conflicts are recounted in this graphic and detailed study, along with evolution of techniques of air assault since 1970s. 1 vol, 272 pgs
2020 UK, PEN AND SWORD |
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1-62480
Thornton, John K. WARFARE IN ATLANTIC AFRICA 1500-1800
Warfare in Atlantic Africa, 1500-1800 investigates the impact of warfare on the history of Africa in the period of the slave trade and the founding of empires. |
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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, 343 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 and practice through the ages. Hundreds of b/w and color 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 at Castles from Ancient times to the 16th century, biblio, index. 1 vol, 240 pgs
1985 NY, DOVER PUBLICATIONS |
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1-237050
Tucker-Jones, Anthony CHURCHILL MASTER AND COMMANDER: Winston Churchill at War 1895-1945
An engaging and detailed study of Winston Churchill's career as a military commander, from his early experiences in Britain's colonial wars, through his battlefield experience in World War I, to his strategic command in World War II. This book examines how in high office he got it both right and wrong. |
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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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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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Urban, William MATCHLOCKS TO FLINTLOCKS: Warfare in Europe and Beyond 1500-1700
In the early modern world three dominant cultures of war were shaped by a synergy of their internal and external interactions. One was Latin Christian Western Europe. Another was Ottoman Islam. The third, no less vital for so often being overlooked, was east-central Europe: Poland/Lithuania, Livonia, Russia, and the freebooting Cossacks -- a volatile mix of variations on a general Christian theme. |
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2-73450
van Greveld, Martin SUPPLYING WAR:Logistics from Wallenstein to Patton
Drawing on a very wide range of unpublished and previously unexploited sources, Martin van Creveld examines the 'nuts and bolts' of war. He considers the formidable problems of movement and supply, transportation and administration, often mentioned (but rarely explored) by the vast majority of books on military history. By concentrating on logistics rather than on the more traditional tactics and strategy, van Creveld is also able to offer an original reinterpretation of military history. 1 vol, 300 pgs
2004 LONDON, CAMBRIDGE UNIV |
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various JOURNAL OF THE SOC FOR ARMY HIST'CAL RESEARCH:V1
Contains a wealth of information on the BritishArmy, covers 9/1921-12/1922 1 vol, 292 pgs
1973 LONDON, ARMS & ARMOUR |
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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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1-58970
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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1-235530
Welham, Michael COMBAT DIVERS: An Illustrated History of Special Forces Divers
Provides a visual history of the special forces combat diver from World War II to the present day. |
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1-222650
Wheelwright, Julie SISTERS IN ARMS: Female Warriors from Antiquity to the New Millennium
A timely study that illuminates the neglected history of female soldiers from the ancient warriors of antiquity to the present day, bringing their fascinating stories to life and challenging the contemporary relationship between masculinity and combat. |
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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 Warfare 1 vol, 192 pgs
2008 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING |
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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, index 1 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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1-240000
Worrell, Estelle Ansley Early American Costume
Surveys American fashions from 1580 to 1850 and the geographical, political, economic, religious, and social determinants of style. There are countless black and white illustrations, and there are a few in color. 1 vol, 183 pgs
1975 US, STACKPOLE BOOKS |
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1-247120
Zimmermann, Sascha THE ROYAL BAVARIAN MILITARY MERIT ORDER: Its History, Holders and Decoration from 1866 to 1943
Three volumes, each with hard cardboard cover and dust jacket, in hard cardboard slipcase, total 1,288 pages and contains more than 2,750 color and black and white illustrations of the royal Bavarian Military Merit Order awards in its 250 manufacturer variants. |
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Ziobro, Melissa FORT MONMOUTH: The US Army's House of Magic
A history of Fort Monmouth, including the innovations and tens of thousands of soldiers that came through the years. Explores why Fort Monmouth was once called the 'Army's House of Magic,' due to the innovation, technological revolution, and the uniquely diverse group of military and civilian heroes and scientists. Analyzes the origins of Fort Monmouth, why it was built, how the land was initially overrun with poison ivy and looked like a jungle, and how the Army Signal Corps carved out a base that was known as their home for decades. Contains 30+ black and white illustrations and photographs. 1 vol, 240 pgs
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