Search Results: Authors starting with T from Military History Books

(Subject: Land Vehicles & Weapons - General) The German AFVs of WWI & WWII. The development in design and production during the period 1914-1945. Chapters describe and illustrate the main armoured vehicles actually built during WWI: the various prototypes and projects not reaching completion: the inter-war vehicles - including those built in secret - are described in as much detail as is obtainable. All the main types of German tanks and armoured cars to enter quantity production from 1933 onwards are described and illustrated (Published: 1966) (Publisher: Ian Allan) (Pagination: 78pp, photos.) (Condition: Good in slightly faded card covers) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: The Bargain Basement - 2) Includes German, Soviet, US, British, French, Italian, Indian and Swedish types at the height of the Cold War. (Published: 1978) (Publisher: Blandford Press) (ISBN: 0713708514) (Pagination: 155pp, 128 col & 7 b/w illustrations) (Condition: Lower page edges sltly damp swollen, text & illustrations ok - Fair in d/w) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: Land Vehicles & Weapons - General) Mechanised Warfare in Colour. An interesting and comprehensive study of Armoured Fighting Vehicles during the early years of the Second World War. Includes French, Czech, German, Soviet, Polish, British, Swedish, US and Italian tanks, Armoured cars and APCs plus other diverse vehicles such as Tracked Artillery, Bridging vehicles and Flamethrowers. (Published: 1972) (Publisher: Blandford Press) (ISBN: 0713707046) (Pagination: iv + 161pp, 160 detailed colour illustrations) (Condition: Very good in dw. Slight graze on endpaper.) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: Land Vehicles & Weapons - General) The German AFVs of WWI & WWII. The development in design and production during the period 1914-1945. Chapters describe and illustrate the main armoured vehicles actually built during WWI: the various prototypes and projects not reaching completion: the inter-war vehicles - including those built in secret - are described in as much detail as is obtainable. All the main types of German tanks and armoured cars to enter quantity production from 1933 onwards are described and illustrated (Published: 1967) (Publisher: Ian Allan) (Pagination: 78pp, 100 photos) (Condition: Good in marked card covers) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: World War II - Far East) This is an account of the US Marine invasion and battle in the Pacific in November 1943. It was the first amphibious landing against a heavily defended beach since Gallipoli and there were more than 8000 American and Japanese casualties. The assault taught the Americans many tactical lessons. (Published: 1984) (Publisher: Stein & Day) (ISBN: 0812829069) (Pagination: 198pp, photos, maps, appendices, bibliography, index.) (Condition: Good in d/w with slight fading on spine) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: Naval & Maritime: Ships, Submarines & Other Vessels - General) A study of the fighting ships of the Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars. Covers the Royal Navy, France, Spain, the Netherlands and others and looks at the vessels, the weaponry, their crews, the problems that faced the commanders and their major actions. (Published: 1996) (Publisher: Constable) (ISBN: 0094760209) (Pagination: 201pp, 8 plates, 12 diags, 8 figures, 4 maps, glossary, bibliography, index) (Condition: vg in a rubbed and little worn dw) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: Intelligence, Espionage, Reconnaissance & Electronic Warfare) An interview with Associate Justice of the US Supreme Court, Lewis F Powell Jr. The experiences of a USAAF Intelligence Officer and his views on "Special Intelligence" (Ultra) Includes a study of the US Intelligence Service Ultra Mission plus a selection of reports, memoranda and notes compiled from Ultra intercepts (Published: 1987) (Publisher: Office of Air Force Hist.) (ISBN: 0912799455) (Pagination: 197pp. illustrations.) (Condition: Very good in slightly faded card covers) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: Naval & Maritime: Ships, Submarines & Other Vessels - General) Published by Conway Classics with an introduction by Antony Preston. Originally published in 1912, when the naval arms race with Germany was nearing its climax, this title is read as much for its views on the future of naval warfare as its detailed statistics. It fully covers British naval history, from Alfred the Great to the "Dreadnought" era. The author is regarded the father of modern naval journalism. He produced his first reference book in 1882 at the time of the Royal Navy's bombardment of Alexandria, a collection of his own pen-and-ink sketches informed the public about the ships taking part. (Published: 2007) (Publisher: Conway) (ISBN: 0851777236) (Pagination: 405pp illustrations) (Condition: Dustjacket slightly damaged, small piece missing. Good) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: Naval & Maritime: Ships, Submarines & Other Vessels - General) The Royal Navy, its inception and growth. Jane's original history was published in 1912 with a revised edition in 1915. This is a re-issue of the 1915 edition. It is an authoritative history of the development of the Royal Navy from its early days to its zenith in WWI. (Published: 1990) (Publisher: Tri-Service Books) (Pagination: 322pp & 288pp, 28 drawings, 23 diagrams.) (Condition: Mint) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: Uniforms, Dress & Insignia - General) An account of The US Army Airborne Glider and Parachute Regiments and Infantry Battalions. Includes details of insignia, citations, campaigns and superior formations for each unit. (Published: 1990) (Publisher: Anglo-American Publishing) (ISBN: 0922004021) (Pagination: Large format, 158pp, 180 col & 150 b/w illustrations) (Condition: very good.) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: World War II - General) The personal experiences of an American infantry soldier in WWII whilst serving in Italy during the final three weeks of the war. He recounts the final skirmishes against the retreating German Army. (Published: 1989) (Publisher: Archon Books) (ISBN: 0208022600) (Pagination: viii + 119pp) (Condition: good in d/w some dustmarks on top edge) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: Other Topics - Diverse Subjects…) Rubbed card covers. Reading copy. Published by the Arts Council of Great Britain to accompany an exhibition at The Hayward gallery in London between October 1976 and january 1977. Extensively illustrated with the exhibition artifacts and also a time chart, maps, and bibliography. (Published: 1976) (ISBN: 1728700964) (Pagination: 235pp ills) (Condition: Rubbed covers. Good) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: Aviation - Pre World War II ) A reappraisal of the legendary German WWI fighter ace. How much was his reputation created by Allied pilots who were outfought by Germany's superior technology rather than the 'Red Baron's' pure aerial combat skills? (Published: 1996) (Publisher: Airlife Publishing) (ISBN: 1853107514) (Pagination: 172pages, 24 illustrations) (Condition: New some shelfwear) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: Aviation - World War II ) A classic account of an outstanding fighter pilot of the RAF in WWII. During the Battle of Britain he destroyed more enemy aircraft than any other pilot in Fighter Command, including the Heinkel that had bombed Buckingham Palace. His score in 1941 was twenty-three kills and he later went on to command a fighter squadron in the Far East, shooting down the first Japanese aircraft he encountered. A truly legendary character. Large print title. (Published: 1998) (Publisher: ISIS (Large Print Ed.)) (ISBN: 0753150611) (Pagination: 263pp, ) (Condition: Mint in card covers. LARGE PRINT) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: World War II - General) The memoirs and experiences captured in the last letters sent by soldiers, or received by civilians, in WWII. They illustrate vivid expressions of hope, experiences far from home and the feelings when facing the enemy. (Published: 1995) (Publisher: Pan Books) (ISBN: 0330342843) (Pagination: 262pp illustrations) (Condition: vg in card covers) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: World War II - General) The memoirs and experiences captured in the last letters sent by soldiers, or received by civilians, in WWII. They illustrate vivid expressions of hope, experiences far from home and the feelings when facing the enemy. (Published: 1995) (Publisher: Macmillan) (ISBN: 0333645596) (Pagination: viii + 262pp, illustrations) (Condition: near fine in dw) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: The Third Reich - General) A chronology of the campaigns on the Eastern Front, 1941-45. This first volume covers the period from June, 1941 to November, 1942, when the massive concentration of German forces in Eastern Europe precipitated the largest land conflict the world had ever seen. This day-by-day account includes detailed German and Soviet orders of battle, studies of each combat sector, numerous illustrations and 25 maps (Published: 2003) (Publisher: Spellmount) (ISBN: 1862272069) (Pagination: 310p, illustrations, maps) (Condition: Mint in protected d/w) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: The Third Reich - General) A chronology of the campaigns on the Eastern Front, 1941-45. This first volume covers the period from June, 1941 to November, 1942, when the massive concentration of German forces in Eastern Europe precipitated the largest land conflict the world had ever seen. This day-by-day account includes detailed German and Soviet orders of battle, detailed studies of each combat sector, numerous illustrations and 25 maps (Published: 2003) (Publisher: Spellmount) (ISBN: 1862272069) (Pagination: 326pp. illustrations.maps.) (Condition: Shelfwear only) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: Other Topics - Diverse Subjects…) The history of war propaganda from the ancient world to the nuclear age. Samples include stone monuments, coins, broadsheets, paintings, pamphlets, radio, film and television. Doctor Taylor looks at the impact of printing in the 15th Century, the revolutions of the 20th Century, and the advent of global communications. (Published: 1990) (Publisher: Patrick Stephens) (ISBN: 1852600527) (Pagination: 240pp, ills, index) (Condition: Good in rubbed d/w) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: World War I - General) A collection of accounts by historians including S. L. Mayer, Brian Bond, S. W. Roskill and Martin Gilbert on major events through the First World War. Areas covered include The Eastern Front, The Russian revolution, America, Events at Sea and the final events leading to the Armistice. (Published: 1988) (Publisher: Black Cat) (ISBN: 0748101683) (Pagination: 284pp illustrations, maps) (Condition: Good in illustrated boards, small bump on one corner.) UL-XXXXXX