Search Results: Authors starting with E from Viceroy Books

Ad Hoc Publications, 2010. New book, 96 pages, 199 photos, 80 colour profiles. A celebration of the famous Essex airfield in words and pictures, from its beginnings in 1916 to the present day.. Soft Cover. As New. Illus. by Chesneau, Roger. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

Osprey Pub Co, 2012. New book, 64 pages, OWG2. Often called the "Pulp Era", the years between the two World Wars have seen a tremendous surge in interest among wargamers. A World Aflame captures the adventurous nature of the time period to present a fun, fast-paced set of tabletop miniatures rules that can handle the many diverse conflicts of the period, from the Chinese Civil Wars and the "Great Game" in Central Asia, to the Irish War of Independence and the bitter ideological warfare of the Russian and Spanish Civil Wars. The rules also contain options for the "Very British Civil War". This gaming trend has sprung up in recent years, following a "what-if" scenario that has Edward VIII refusing to abdicate the throne, thrusting the country into civil war in 1938. It is a quirky, fun setting, and one that is surprisingly popular. Written by a life-long wargamer, A World Aflame focuses on the daring and heroism of battles fought in the last great era of… Read More

Osprey Pub Co, 2008. New book, 80 pages, MOD43. A central resource to all armor modelers from the complete beginner to the more experienced modeler, this book details all the steps involved in creating a realistic and attractive model armored vehicle. Gary Edmundson and his colleagues take the reader through all the steps required in armor modeling, from the basic stage of putting the kit together, through to the intricacies of texturing and elaborate paint schemes, finishing with how to display your model. Each chapter is illustrated with a range of different models covering the whole spectrum of armor modelling, including both Second World War Axis and Allied armor as well as more modern subjects. The authors also cover specific techniques and subject areas in which they individually excel, highlighting the different tools and approaches required for each individual discipline. Lavishly illustrated with over 250 images, this book contains all the detailed, step-by-step information you need to become… Read More

Osprey Pub Co, 2008. New book, 80 pages, MOD43. A central resource to all armor modelers from the complete beginner to the more experienced modeler, this book details all the steps involved in creating a realistic and attractive model armored vehicle. Gary Edmundson and his colleagues take the reader through all the steps required in armor modeling, from the basic stage of putting the kit together, through to the intricacies of texturing and elaborate paint schemes, finishing with how to display your model. Each chapter is illustrated with a range of different models covering the whole spectrum of armor modelling, including both Second World War Axis and Allied armor as well as more modern subjects. The authors also cover specific techniques and subject areas in which they individually excel, highlighting the different tools and approaches required for each individual discipline. Lavishly illustrated with over 250 images, this book contains all the detailed, step-by-step information you need to become… Read More

Osprey Pub Co, 2004. New book, 80 pages, MOD10. In the second half of World War II the German Army faced numerically superior armoured forces on the Eastern and Western Fronts. In order to counter this threat, tank destroyer production was increased. One of these tank destroyers was the Jagdpanzer 38 (t), or 'Hetzer', which proved to be a successful design with over 2,500 being produced in the 14 months before the end of the war. This title provides all the information that AFV modellers will need to build variants of the Jagdpanzer 38 (t) 'Hetzer', including the Bergepanzer 38 (t) recovery vehicle. It also includes camouflage, paint schemes and markings. . Soft Cover. As New. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.A.: Johns Hopkins Univ Pr, 1999. New book, unread. 255 pages. Here are 75 significant letters sent by Eisenhower to his chief supporter and mentor, General of the Army George C. Marshall, from the time of Operation Torch, to victory in Europe. This collection provides a valuable commentary on various phases of the American war effort, and also disclose the man who wrote them, the development of his thoughts, his grasp of strategy, and his technique of command.. Soft Cover. As New. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Blue Steel, 2016. New book, 105 pages, 153 photos, most in colour. AMX-13 In Lebanon. Multiple rusting and heavy weathering painting techniques for abandoned military vehicle models. Chapters include The AMX-13 in the IDF, Lebanon army dump yard, AMX-13 Abandoned in Lebanon, Lebanon army dump yard 2, AMX-13 Rhapsody in SLA blue, Lebanese army live fire drill, Walkaround photos from a military museum.. Soft Cover. As New. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

United Kingdom: Faber & Faber Ltd, 2005. New book, 320 pages. In the pantheon of Amerca's founders, there were many outstanding individuals. And yet each of them - Jefferson, Franklin, Hamilton, Adams, Madison - acknowledged Washington to be his superior, the one and only 'Excellency'. Drawing on the newly catalogued Washington papers at the University of Virginia, Joseph J. Ellis paints a full portrait of the man's life and career - from his military years through his two terms as President. In meticulous detail and lyrical prose, this book has given Washington the biography that his stature demands.. Hard Cover. As New/Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Osprey Pub Co, 2001. New book, 96 pages, COM26. For every American fighter pilot involved in the Vietnam War, the ultimate goal was to 'kill a MiG'. In eight years of conflict 43 Vietnamese Peoples Air Force aircraft were claimed by US Navy and US Marine Corps Phantom II crews, and one single ace crew produced. Navy Phantom IIs scored the first kills of the Vietnam War, in April 1965, as well as scoring the last in January 1973. This volume charts the successes of the navy fighter crews as they encountered 'MiGs, Missiles and AAA' over the jungles of North Vietnam. . Soft Cover. As New. Illus. by Laurier, Jim. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Osprey Pub Co, 2010. New book, 48 pages, NVG174. The Nimitz class aircraft carrier is the ultimate symbol of the United States superpower status. A true behemoth, this is an unsurpassed weapons platform that overshadows all of its nearest rivals. A history of the largest aircraft carriers in the world, with runways over 300 meters long, this book looks at the development and deployment of the nuclear-powered Nimitz class aircraft carriers from 1975 when the USS Nimitz, the lead ship of the class, was commissioned, to the present day. All of the class are still operational and the tenth and last of the class, the USS George H. W. Bush, was commissioned in 2009. Here, Brad Elward provides a detailed overview of their design and development, highlighting their unique features, from jet blast deflectors to cutting edge radar systems, and a history of the Nimitz class in service, from deployment in the Gulf during Operation Desert Storm, through to the enforcement of the no fly zone over Bosnia. . Soft… Read More

United Kingdom: Blake Pub, 2002. New book, some shelf wear to jacket. 352 pages. In this gripping account of his service with the SAS in the Falklands and the Persian Gulf, Spud Elly has collated his most memorable experiences into an amazing dossier of warfare. He has also collected shocking testimonials from his fellow SAS operatives to paint the first accurate picture of what really happened during the Falklands conflict.. Hard Cover. As New/As New. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Crowood Press, 2004. New book, 96 pages, 160+ colour photos. Gerry Embleton, the well-known historical illustrator and writer, has studied primary sources in several countries over the past 20 years. Drawing only on period documents, pictures, statuary, descriptions, enventories and accounts, and the few actual survivals, he presents here a convincing, picture of the ordinary European fighting men - and their womenfolk - of the 14th to 16th centuries. In eleven specially prepared colour plates which ccompare scores of important source images, and more than 160 colour photographs of carefully reconstructed clothing and armour worn by live models, he presents a striking series of glimpses into a lost world - a world more richly colourful and handsomely detailed than the modern reader may have imagined.. Soft Cover. As New. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Uniformology, 2008. ** FREE POSTAGE within Australia, postage overseas at cost -- Note: Postage will be added automatically when you place an order, but I will adjust the postage cost when the order is processed. ** Since 1714, the King of England was also the Elector of Hanover which at that time allowed him to participate in the choice of Holy Roman Emperor. It is therefore not surprising that British and Hanoverian troops often fought alongside each other. In the Seven Years War they shared the great victory of their Infantry regiments at Minden in 1759. When Hanover was overrun by Napoleon’s armies in 1806, their soldiers sought employment with British forces rather than fight for the Corsican. The King’s German Legion, composed of Hanoverian soldiers became one of the most effective units in Wellington’s Army. In 1816 a long peace began in Europe and Hanover became part of the German confederation. As long as the English and Hanoverian monarchs were male they ruled both countries,… Read More

Uniformology, 2008. ** FREE POSTAGE within Australia, postage overseas at cost -- Note: Postage will be added automatically when you place an order, but I will adjust the postage cost when the order is processed. ** Since 1714, the King of England was also the Elector of Hanover which at that time allowed him to participate in the choice of Holy Roman Emperor. It is therefore not surprising that British and Hanoverian troops often fought alongside each other. In the Seven Years War they shared the great victory of their Infantry regiments at Minden in 1759. When Hanover was overrun by Napoleon’s armies in 1806, their soldiers sought employment with British forces rather than fight for the Corsican. The King’s German Legion, composed of Hanoverian soldiers became one of the most effective units in Wellington’s Army. In 1816 a long peace began in Europe and Hanover became part of the German confederation. As long as the English and Hanoverian monarchs were male they ruled both countries,… Read More

Uniformology, 2009. ** FREE POSTAGE within Australia, postage overseas at cost -- Note: Postage will be added automatically when you place an order, but I will adjust the postage cost when the order is processed. ** This book describes the structure, weapons and equipment of this army as well as an account of the battle of Langensalza. It contains 17 magnificently restored Knötel plates along with uniform descriptions. This is a tribute to a proud army whose 200 years of faithful and exemplary service ended with a train ride back to Hanover, which within a few weeks would be absorbed into the Kingdom of Prussia.. Soft Cover. As New. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Uniformology, 2009. ** FREE POSTAGE within Australia, postage overseas at cost -- Note: Postage will be added automatically when you place an order, but I will adjust the postage cost when the order is processed. ** This book describes the structure, weapons and equipment of this army as well as an account of the battle of Langensalza. It contains 17 magnificently restored Knötel plates along with uniform descriptions. This is a tribute to a proud army whose 200 years of faithful and exemplary service ended with a train ride back to Hanover, which within a few weeks would be absorbed into the Kingdom of Prussia.. Soft Cover. As New. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Uniformology, 2008. ** FREE POSTAGE within Australia, postage overseas at cost -- Note: Postage will be added automatically when you place an order, but I will adjust the postage cost when the order is processed. ** Since 1714, the King of England was also the Elector of Hanover which at that time allowed him to participate in the choice of Holy Roman Emperor. It is therefore not surprising that British and Hanoverian troops often fought alongside each other. In the Seven Years War they shared the great victory of their Infantry regiments at Minden in 1759. When Hanover was overrun by Napoleon’s armies in 1806, their soldiers sought employment with British forces rather than fight for the Corsican. The King’s German Legion, composed of Hanoverian soldiers became one of the most effective units in Wellington’s Army. In 1816 a long peace began in Europe and Hanover became part of the German confederation. As long as the English and Hanoverian monarchs were male they ruled both countries,… Read More

Uniformology, 2010. ** FREE POSTAGE within Australia, postage overseas at cost -- Note: Postage will be added automatically when you place an order, but I will adjust the postage cost when the order is processed. ** As the Austrian army collapsed under the onslaught of Prussia’s Elbe Army, the Saxon Army on its left, under Prince Albert did its best to redeem the situation. Unfortunately the pressure was too much and they were forced to retire, which they did in an orderly manner. It was also in an orderly manner that Albert marched his troops, who had fought with honor, across the Elbe and away from the battlefield and into the history books. Königgratz would be the last battle that Saxony fought as a fully independent Kingdom. This book traces the story of Saxony’s participation in Second Schleswig War of 1864 to the end of the Seven Weeks War in 1866. The author describes its organization, tactics and uniforms of the period. It is illustrated with prints by Bruce Bassett-Powell,… Read More

Uniformology, 2010. ** FREE POSTAGE within Australia, postage overseas at cost -- Note: Postage will be added automatically when you place an order, but I will adjust the postage cost when the order is processed. ** As the Austrian army collapsed under the onslaught of Prussia’s Elbe Army, the Saxon Army on its left, under Prince Albert did its best to redeem the situation. Unfortunately the pressure was too much and they were forced to retire, which they did in an orderly manner. It was also in an orderly manner that Albert marched his troops, who had fought with honor, across the Elbe and away from the battlefield and into the history books. Königgratz would be the last battle that Saxony fought as a fully independent Kingdom. This book traces the story of Saxony’s participation in Second Schleswig War of 1864 to the end of the Seven Weeks War in 1866. The author describes its organization, tactics and uniforms of the period. It is illustrated with prints by Bruce Bassett-Powell,… Read More

Uniformology, 2010. ** FREE POSTAGE within Australia, postage overseas at cost -- Note: Postage will be added automatically when you place an order, but I will adjust the postage cost when the order is processed. ** As the Austrian army collapsed under the onslaught of Prussia’s Elbe Army, the Saxon Army on its left, under Prince Albert did its best to redeem the situation. Unfortunately the pressure was too much and they were forced to retire, which they did in an orderly manner. It was also in an orderly manner that Albert marched his troops, who had fought with honor, across the Elbe and away from the battlefield and into the history books. Königgratz would be the last battle that Saxony fought as a fully independent Kingdom. This book traces the story of Saxony’s participation in Second Schleswig War of 1864 to the end of the Seven Weeks War in 1866. The author describes its organization, tactics and uniforms of the period. It is illustrated with prints by Bruce Bassett-Powell,… Read More