Search Results: History - Military from Riverwood's Books

W. W. Norton. Very Good+ in Very Good+ dust jacket. 1989. First Edition. Hardcover. 0393 026426 . Light wear overall, light soiling outer edge of pages. Interior pages clean & tight, except for name stamp of previous owner. "In this brilliant marriage of thyeory and personal experience, Robin Morgan, one of our most gifted theorists and activists of the women's movement, sets forth the first feminist analysis of the phenomenon of terrorism. Lucidly, eloquently, she shows us that the terrorist has been the ultimate male sexual idol of the male-centered cultural tradition from pre-Biblical times to the present. " (*shipping will be reduced to some locations) ; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall; 395 pages .

U.S.A.: Marshall Cavendish. Very Good. 1973. Softcover. Published in magazine format, 96 weekly parts. Included here is Parts 1 thru 16 in a black binder format (11.5 x 9"). Magazine interiors are one after another in the binder, with the front covers at the rear of the binder. Very good condition, some pages have light edgewear, occasional light soiling. Binder cover has some wear, light scuffing, markings to front (looks like a few small heat marks) , light soiling, otherwise very good. Included are: Part 1 - Blitzkrieg! Part 2 - Hitler: the New Messiah, The Hunting of the Graf SpeePart 3 - The Germans Strike NorthPart 4 - Glider Strike on World's Strongest Fort, Hitler's Troops Crush NorwayPart 5 - The Panzers Break Through at Sedan, Invasion of Holland & BelgiumPart 6 - Dunkirkand so on, through issue 16, which is titled: The Sinking of the Bismarck. (*Due to weight, there will be an addt'l ship charge to some locations); 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall .

Lawrence Hill. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1984. Hardcover. 0882081667 . Ex-library with usual stamps & stickers. Light soiling and minimal edgewar on cover. Pages clean & tight. A very nice copy. In this extraordinary story of World War II, the author's father, who enlisted in the army at age 16, describes the experiences that would affect the course of his life. Douglas Valentine tells of his capture by the Japanese in the fetid jungle of New Guinea, as well as his internment with Australian and British prisoners-of-war in the Hotel Tacloban — a place where no mercy was shown or expected, and from which few came home alive. A celebration of camaraderie and a testament to "the soldier's faith", this is a story of murder, mutiny and an incredible military cover-up; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall .

Osprey Publishing. Very Good. 1994. Softcover. 0850455286 . Reprint. Ex-library book with sturdy laminated cover and usual type markings - still in very good condition. Library stamps top edge of pages. Light edgewear to cover. Internal pages clean and tight, may be the occasional small spot. Illus. In b/w & colour. 40 pages. ; Large 8vo 9" - 10" tall; 40 pages; "Although the common Roman fighting men themselves have left no account, much literature has survived from antiquity. The wealth of archaeological finds, plus the study of surviving Roman scultpure has allowed hisorians to learn much about the nature of the Roman army which conquered an astonishing expanse of territory. Michael Simkins brings all his substantial knowledge to bear on this fascinating subject, covering such topics as army composition, recruitment, training, campaign routine and providing a wealth of detail on weapons, uniforms and equipment. " [230-osl] .

Osprey Publishing. Very Good. 1986. First Edition. Softcover. 0850456827 . Reprint. Ex-library book with sturdy laminated cover and usual type markings - still in very good condition. Library stamps top edge of pages. Light edgewear to cover. Internal pages clean and tight, may be the occasional small spot. Illus. In b/w & colour. 48 pages. ; Large 8vo 9" - 10" tall; 48 pages; "Salah al Din Yusif ibn Ayyub, known to his Muslim contemporaries as al Nasi, 'The Victorious', and to an admiring Europe as Saladin, is the most famous single figure in the history of the Crusades, being even better known outside the English-speaking world than his Christian foe Richard the Lionheart. Traditionally portrayed as a quiet, deeply religious and even humble man, Saladin was a typical product of his day and his culture. This title shows how the societies and military systems that he and his successors led from defeat to eventual triumph were far more sophisticated than is… Read More

World Publishing. Very Good in Good dust jacket. 1972. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0529044552 . Hc/DJ - VG/Good. Hardcover is clean with slight fading to spine ends and a couple small spots bottom edge of pages. Pages are clean and intact, with no markings. B/w photos. Dustjacket has scuffing, age tanning, small edge tears and chips and an approx. 3" taped tear on front, not clipped. Intro by George Bailey. The memoir of the legendary spymaster-in-chief, Hitler's head of military espionage in Russia, who, as the war ended, transferred his mammoth files and network of spies to the service of the United States, ultimately to become chief of the official West German intelligence agency. (828) .

New York, N.Y.: St. Martin's Press. Near Fine in Very Good+ dust jacket. 1992. First Edition. Hardcover. 0312084013 . First U. S. Edition, St. Martin's Press 1992. Very nice condition. From the Writers Guild of Alberta library - has a spine sticker (could be removed if desired) and inside pocket. Hardcover is otherwise clean and intact, minimal wear if any. Dustjacket has light age tanning to edges, light scuffing and light edgewear/crinkling to upper edge, no tears, not clipped. This book provides an examination of Ukraine in the 1940's, thereby providing a portrait of the political setting in which the events of World War II took place. (392noto); 8vo 8" - 9" tall .

Prospero Books. Near Fine. 1996. Third Printing. Softcover. 155267231X . 3rd printing 1996. Excellent condition, clean and unmarked, slight soiling, light wear overall. B/w illus. 310 pages. Brings together moving first-hand accounts of Canadians in the First World War, the Second World War, and Korea....; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; Readers will feel the pain of saying goodbye to the family at home; the uncertainty of sailing off to foreign shores; the terror of fighting those first bloody battles; and the thrill-finally-of victory, demobilization, and homecoming. This unforgettable volume also contains recollections from the wives and sweethearts, and accounts of the lighter sides of military life...the paraphernalia, the paperwork and the general lunacy of bureaucracy run amok. (400-noto) .

Charles Scribner's Sons. Very Good. 1973. First Edition. Softcover. 0684132559 . Scribner's 1973. Light edge and corner wear, a little corner curling, light soiling. Interior pages clean and tight other than name written on first page. B/w illus. 259 pages. This is the story of the development by the British of a primitive, unreliable and highly dangerous contraption into a formidable fighting machine. Describes the inception and early days of the Submarine Service..... ; 8vo; (380-noto) [*lower shipping avail to overseas locations] .

New York: Rinehart & Company. Very Good with no dust jacket. 1948. Hardcover. Revised edition 1948. No dustjacket as issued. Very good condition , pages clean and intact, with no markings other than a small stamp and small amount of writing inside front cover. Age tanning to pages and inside covers. Cover has light edge wear, corner wear and small paper loss to corners, light soiling rear cover and outer edge of pages and age tanning. This is the one indispensable book on the fifteen conferences that have laid the foundation stones upon which the peace must rest. Miss Arne tells what the conferences were to do, what they did, and how they fit into the world of the future.... (410noto,0914) ; 8vo .

Midland Pub Ltd. Very Good+. 2005. First Edition. Softcover. 1857801970 . Ex-library book but still in great condition - sturdy laminated cover and usual ex-lib type of markings. Pages clean and tight. One library stamp was marked out on top edge and this can be seen a bit on the very top edge of some pages. Cover has some scuffing but otherwise wear is very light. Illustrated in colour & b/w. ; 4to 11" - 13" tall; 260 pages; This book has been written to help aviation historians, photographers, enthusiasts, and history buffs to correctly identify the units to which US Air Force aircraft have been assigned to since 1978. In these years, the Air Force has been substantially reduced in size and has undergone dramatic reorganizations at every level. These changes in size and organization have been reflected in the Air Force's aircraft and units. Many aircraft have been retired, units inactivated, and bases closed. On the other hand, the aircraft remaining in service provide… Read More

London: Grange Books. Very Good+ in Very Good+ dust jacket. 2002. First Edition. Hardcover. Very light wear to edges & corners, light scuffing to jacket. Interior clean & tight, unmarked except for inscription on blank endpage. This could be clipped out if you wished. Profusely illustrated in colour & b/w. 176 pages. The artillery piece has since it's first appearance in the Middle Ages, gradually developed into one of the most lethal weapons on the battlefield. This book is the illustrated history of the development, employment and tactics of this fearsome weapon. All types of artillery pieces, from field guns to anti-tank weapons and giant railway cannon are covered, which emphasis on each weapon's development, unique design features & combat capabilities....Artwork showing key artillery types from various angles, is accompanied by a specifications table that lists range, calibre, ammunition, dimensions and muzzle velocity.... (*Note-book is oversize & will… Read More