Search Results: Authors starting with M from Viceroy Books

Gordonsville, Virginia, U.S.A.: St Martins Pr, 2000. Used book, in very good condition. 436 pages. 35 illustrations. Frederick re-created Berlin as one of the continents great capital cities, reformed Prussia's legal system, and strove to match his states reputation for military ferocity with one for cultural achievement. . Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

PANZERWRECKS, 2013. New book, 223 pages. This book is an illustrated study of the vehicles designed, developed and produced at the M.A.N plant in Nurnberg during the period 1934-1945. Although the production of trucks was, and remains, an important factor in the company’s success, it was M.A.N's experience designing armoured fighting vehicles during the '30s and early '40s that led to the Pz.Kpfw.V 'Panther' in 1942 for which it is most renowned during WWII. The Panther would be designed, tested and produced in several models before war's end, and all phases would be captured on film by the company photographer. Here are the crystal clear photos he took showing Panther interiors, prototype testing, proving ground trials, assembly lines, and, at the end, the damage inflicted by Allied bombing raids. But that’s not all. Recently discovered information sheds new light on the production of Panthers at the plant in the final months of the war, including the surprise… Read More

PANZERWRECKS, 2013. New book, 223 pages. This book is an illustrated study of the vehicles designed, developed and produced at the M.A.N plant in Nurnberg during the period 1934-1945. Although the production of trucks was, and remains, an important factor in the company’s success, it was M.A.N's experience designing armoured fighting vehicles during the '30s and early '40s that led to the Pz.Kpfw.V 'Panther' in 1942 for which it is most renowned during WWII. The Panther would be designed, tested and produced in several models before war's end, and all phases would be captured on film by the company photographer. Here are the crystal clear photos he took showing Panther interiors, prototype testing, proving ground trials, assembly lines, and, at the end, the damage inflicted by Allied bombing raids. But that’s not all. Recently discovered information sheds new light on the production of Panthers at the plant in the final months of the war, including the surprise… Read More

University Park, Illinois, U.S.A.: Osprey Pub Co, 1996. New book, 64 pages, WAR017. The 3rd to the 6th centuries saw the collapse of the classical Mediterranean civilization and the emergence of new states in western Europe based on the Germanic warrior society. This book focuses particularly on the men who made up the retinues of the Germanic warlords who carved kingdoms out of the carcass of the West Roman Empire. Although sources are scarce, Simon MacDowall constructs a convincing picture, using evidence from Roman historians, German archaeology and Anglo-Saxon poetry. The warriors' society, hierarchy, training, equipment, appearance, tactics and style of fighting are all examined, building a comprehensive portrait of the Germanic warrior in this period.. Soft Cover. As New. Illus. by McBride, Angus. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Osprey Pub Co, 2001. New book, 96 pages, CAM084. ’Never, except in the battle of Cannae, had there been so destructive a slaughter recorded in our annals.’ Thus the Roman historian Ammianus Marcellinus recorded the battle of Adrianople, which spelled the beginning of the end of the Roman Empire. Such a crushing Roman defeat by Gothic cavalry proved to the Empire, as well as to the Goths themselves, that the migratory barbarians were a force to be reckoned with. This book tells the story of the misguided Roman plans and the surprise attack of Gothic cavalry, and puts forward the most recent theories as to the true location of the battlefield. Contents: Origins of the Campaign; Opposing Commanders; Opposing Armies; Opposing Plans; The Campaign & Battle; Aftermath; Chronology; Bibliography; The battlefield today; Index.. Soft Cover. As New. Illus. by Gerrard, Howard. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" Tall.

Osprey Pub Co, 2001. New book, 96 pages, CAM084. ’Never, except in the battle of Cannae, had there been so destructive a slaughter recorded in our annals.’ Thus the Roman historian Ammianus Marcellinus recorded the battle of Adrianople, which spelled the beginning of the end of the Roman Empire. Such a crushing Roman defeat by Gothic cavalry proved to the Empire, as well as to the Goths themselves, that the migratory barbarians were a force to be reckoned with. This book tells the story of the misguided Roman plans and the surprise attack of Gothic cavalry, and puts forward the most recent theories as to the true location of the battlefield. Contents: Origins of the Campaign; Opposing Commanders; Opposing Armies; Opposing Plans; The Campaign & Battle; Aftermath; Chronology; Bibliography; The battlefield today; Index.. Soft Cover. As New. Illus. by Gerrard, Howard. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" Tall.

Bloomsbury Publishing PLC, 2012. New book, 417 pages. D-Day, 6 June 1944, the turning point of the Second World War, was a victory of arms. But it was also a triumph for a different kind of operation: one of deceit...At the heart of the deception was the 'Double Cross System', a team of double agents whose bravery, treachery, greed and inspiration succeeded in convincing the Nazis that Calais and Norway, not Normandy, were the targets of the 150,000-strong Allied invasion force. These were not conventional warriors, but their masterpiece of deceit saved thousands of lives. Their codenames were Bronx, Brutus, Treasure, Tricycle and Garbo. This is their story.. Soft Cover. As New. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Bloomsbury Publishing PLC, 2007. New book, 372 pages. One December night in 1942, a Nazi parachutist landed in a Cambridgeshire field. His mission: to sabotage the British war effort. His name was Eddie Chapman, but he would shortly become MI5's Agent Zigzag. Dashing and louche, courageous and unpredictable, the traitor was a patriot inside, and the villain a hero. The problem for Chapman, his many lovers and his spymasters was knowing who he was. Ben Macintyre weaves together diaries, letters, photographs, memories and top-secret MI5 files to create the exhilarating account of Britain's most sensational double agent. . Soft Cover. As New. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Squadron/Signal Publications, 2013. New book, 80 pages, SS25056. The iconic design of the legendary British fighter underwent steady upgrades and development before and during World War II, as evidenced by the numerous Marks of Spitfire that were produced. The present volume focuses exclusively on the land-based Spitfires that accommodated the Rolls Royce/Merlin engine as their power source, including the Marks I, Vb, and IXc. Displayed in extensive detail are the external and internal workings of the aircraft that played a key role Britain's defense. Illustrated with over 210 photographs and detailed line drawings.. Soft Cover. As New. Illus. by Greer, Don. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

Squadron/Signal Publications, 2013. New book, 80 pages, SS25056. The iconic design of the legendary British fighter underwent steady upgrades and development before and during World War II, as evidenced by the numerous Marks of Spitfire that were produced. The present volume focuses exclusively on the land-based Spitfires that accommodated the Rolls Royce/Merlin engine as their power source, including the Marks I, Vb, and IXc. Displayed in extensive detail are the external and internal workings of the aircraft that played a key role Britain's defense. Illustrated with over 210 photographs and detailed line drawings.. Soft Cover. As New. Illus. by Greer, Don. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

Boolarong Press, 2011. New book, 173 pages. The initial Australian and British victory over Rommels Afrika Korps on Easter Monday 1941 at Tobruk was Germanys first defeat in World War II. Incongruously the vital actions of Queenslands 2/15 Battalion on that day have been generally ignored. For the first time, this investigation places that lost body of infantrymen nearly four miles from the outer perimeter near El Adem crossroads. There they were dug in around two gallant Royal Horse Artillery batteries, which incurred heavy losses in turning around a concerted Panzer attack. In that battle the 2/15 A Company delivered the final blow to the accompanying German infantry, led by the formerly invincible Lt Colonel Gustav Ponath who was killed in the field. This ably researched and intriguing episode redresses the brave 2/15s subsequent sense of injustice.. Soft Cover. As New. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Boolarong Press, 2011. New book, 173 pages. The initial Australian and British victory over Rommels Afrika Korps on Easter Monday 1941 at Tobruk was Germanys first defeat in World War II. Incongruously the vital actions of Queenslands 2/15 Battalion on that day have been generally ignored. For the first time, this investigation places that lost body of infantrymen nearly four miles from the outer perimeter near El Adem crossroads. There they were dug in around two gallant Royal Horse Artillery batteries, which incurred heavy losses in turning around a concerted Panzer attack. In that battle the 2/15 A Company delivered the final blow to the accompanying German infantry, led by the formerly invincible Lt Colonel Gustav Ponath who was killed in the field. This ably researched and intriguing episode redresses the brave 2/15s subsequent sense of injustice.. Soft Cover. As New. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Boolarong Press, 2011. New book, 173 pages. The initial Australian and British victory over Rommels Afrika Korps on Easter Monday 1941 at Tobruk was Germanys first defeat in World War II. Incongruously the vital actions of Queenslands 2/15 Battalion on that day have been generally ignored. For the first time, this investigation places that lost body of infantrymen nearly four miles from the outer perimeter near El Adem crossroads. There they were dug in around two gallant Royal Horse Artillery batteries, which incurred heavy losses in turning around a concerted Panzer attack. In that battle the 2/15 A Company delivered the final blow to the accompanying German infantry, led by the formerly invincible Lt Colonel Gustav Ponath who was killed in the field. This ably researched and intriguing episode redresses the brave 2/15s subsequent sense of injustice.. Soft Cover. As New. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Hachette Australia, 2012. New book, 367 pages. During World War II, a small band of Australians volunteered to work defusing mines dropped in and around Britain. One False Move is their untold story. Combining incredible bravery with the precision of surgeons, they defused these lethal devices - often buried in residential areas, submerged in mud, or deep underwater - at huge risk to their own lives. The mines were often booby trapped by the Nazis, and these men came to recognise the products of the twisted minds and methods of the individual German mine makers. In the ultimate demonstration of skill and bravery, Australian Leon Goldsworthy, specialised in underwater defusing, working at depth, and mostly by touch alone, he worked out how to defuse the 'K' mine. In so doing, he helped to neutralise the German mine defenses before the invasion of Normandy, leading to the victory of the Allied forces. Truly these men were the bravest of the brave.. Soft Cover. As New. 8vo - over 7¾"… Read More

United Kingdom: Grub Street the Basement, 2001. New book, 206 pages. It is Normandy, July 28, 1944. Outside Caen, the Americans have broken through the German defences. Six stalemated British divisions redeploy to join the American attack. The ensuing battle involves infantry, tanks and artillery working together. The battle plans, which had seemed clear cut and achievable, during the battle seem a nightmarish botch to the fightened men who are fighting. Some men fail - as human beings, as leaders, as comrades; some just do their duty, some excell. It is a battle like any other, where the resources of men are tested to the limit and each is faced with his own stark moment of self realisation.. Hard Cover. As New/Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Osprey Pub Co, 2013. New book, 96 pages. While many nations flocked to the side of the Allies, others joined forces with Germany as part of the Axis. This volume is the definitive guide to the armies of Italy, Hungary, Bulgaria, Romania and Finland. Fight the Winter War against the Soviets, hold back the British in North Africa, or help shore up the German offensives on the Eastern Front with this latest supplement for Bolt Action.. Soft Cover. As New. Illus. by Dennis, Peter. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Osprey Pub Co, 2013. New book, 96 pages. While many nations flocked to the side of the Allies, others joined forces with Germany as part of the Axis. This volume is the definitive guide to the armies of Italy, Hungary, Bulgaria, Romania and Finland. Fight the Winter War against the Soviets, hold back the British in North Africa, or help shore up the German offensives on the Eastern Front with this latest supplement for Bolt Action.. Soft Cover. As New. Illus. by Dennis, Peter. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Osprey Pub Co, 2021. New book, 64 pages, ELI238. The American Revolution presented a series of unique tactical challenges to its competing factions. For Britain, the Army would be forced to re-learn many of the lessons from the Seven Years' War. After the debacle of Concord and Bunker Hill, the British implemented a range of changes throughout the Army, including the modification of accepted tactical doctrine. Additionally, the British formed alliances with various independent German states. The soldiers they provided thus answered to different armies. How much their tactics adapted during the war, therefore varied from state to state. The Continental Army was founded in 1775 and was initially heavily styled on its British opponents. That began to change in 1778 thanks to the efforts of Prussian officer Baron Friedrich Wilhelm von Steuben. Following their formal alliance with the colonies in 1778, France deployed military assets to North America. French officers also provided tactical advice to… Read More

Osprey Pub Co, 2021. New book, 64 pages, ELI238. The American Revolution presented a series of unique tactical challenges to its competing factions. For Britain, the Army would be forced to re-learn many of the lessons from the Seven Years' War. After the debacle of Concord and Bunker Hill, the British implemented a range of changes throughout the Army, including the modification of accepted tactical doctrine. Additionally, the British formed alliances with various independent German states. The soldiers they provided thus answered to different armies. How much their tactics adapted during the war, therefore varied from state to state. The Continental Army was founded in 1775 and was initially heavily styled on its British opponents. That began to change in 1778 thanks to the efforts of Prussian officer Baron Friedrich Wilhelm von Steuben. Following their formal alliance with the colonies in 1778, France deployed military assets to North America. French officers also provided tactical advice to… Read More

Osprey Pub Co, 2021. New book, 64 pages, ELI238. The American Revolution presented a series of unique tactical challenges to its competing factions. For Britain, the Army would be forced to re-learn many of the lessons from the Seven Years' War. After the debacle of Concord and Bunker Hill, the British implemented a range of changes throughout the Army, including the modification of accepted tactical doctrine. Additionally, the British formed alliances with various independent German states. The soldiers they provided thus answered to different armies. How much their tactics adapted during the war, therefore varied from state to state. The Continental Army was founded in 1775 and was initially heavily styled on its British opponents. That began to change in 1778 thanks to the efforts of Prussian officer Baron Friedrich Wilhelm von Steuben. Following their formal alliance with the colonies in 1778, France deployed military assets to North America. French officers also provided tactical advice to… Read More