Search Results: Titles starting with A from Military History Books

(Subject: Post World War II - Falklands) When Argentinian forces invaded the Falklands in April 1982, the British government responded by despatching a task force to the Atlantic to regain the islands, and the resulting war saw modern weapon systems tested in combat for the first time. In the aftermath, official documents were released, but many were heavily censored, and others withheld altogether. Drawing from recently declassified and previously unpublished reports from the official inquiry, Dr Paul Brown details the true story behind the dramatic events that led to the loss of six British ships: HMS Antelope, Ardent, Coventry and Sheffield, RFA Sir Galahad and SS Atlantic Conveyor, as well as the sinking of the Argentinian cruiser ARA General Belgrano by HMS Conqueror. (Published: 2021) (Publisher: Osprey Publishing) (ISBN: 9781472846433) (Pagination: 320pp, 9 maps, 30 b/w photos) (Condition: new in d/w) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: Military Reports) Research Product 90-20 by Aaron W Schopper and others. An official US Army research report. Training to improve crew performance and thereby the effectiveness of the weapon. (Published: 1990) (Publisher: US Army) (Pagination: viii + 21pp & 23pp appendicies) (Condition: vg) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: Aviation - General) Previous owner name on title page.An ABC guise in two sections. major types from Bell P-39 Airacobra to Vultee A-35 vengeance and Minor types from Aeronca L-3 Grasshopper to Waco CG-13A.Each type has a photograph, breif technical details and a brief narrative history. (Published: 1961) (Publisher: Ian Allan) (Pagination: 64pp illustrations) (Condition: Good in card covers,) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: Aviation - General) Following the success of ABC RAF Aircrafrt of World War II, it was natural to consider publishing similar books dealing with aircraft which fought on the enemy side. This is the first of those publications from 1960. It contains 33 major and 33 minor types plus 1 'other type'. Each aircraft has a specifications list, photograph and brief history. (Published: 1960) (Publisher: Ian Allan) (ISBN: No ISBN) (Pagination: 64pp illustrations) (Condition: previous owner name on title page. Good in paper covers.) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: Aviation - World War II ) Rubbed paper covers, previous owner initial on title page. Good. The author has tried to include all the more active and famous machines of the RAF with a few of the Fleet Air Arm added. He piloted 21 of the 37 major aircraft listed. Each entry, beginning with the Armstrong Whitworth Whitley through to the Vickers Wellesley, includes photographs, specifications and brief history. (Published: 1961) (Publisher: Ian Allan) (ISBN: No ISBN) (Pagination: 64pp) (Condition: ) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: Post World War II - Falklands) A collection of first-hand accounts of experiences in the Falklands War. Includes the Argentine Invasion, the bombing of Task Force ships, the Galahad disaster, the Battle of Darwin/Goose Green, the attacks on Mount Longdon, Mount Harriet, Two Sisters and Tumbledown. (Published: 1985) (Publisher: Sidgwick and Jackson) (ISBN: 0283992492) (Pagination: 338pp.illustrations.) (Condition: Pages browning. very good in d/w) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: Post World War II - General) A collection of first-hand accounts of experiences in the Falklands War. Includes the Argentine Invasion, the bombing of ships, the Galahad disaster, the Darwin/Goose Green Battle, the attacks on Mount Longdon, Mount Harriet, Two Sisters, and Tumbledown. (Published: 1986) (Publisher: Sphere Books) (ISBN: 0722112750) (Pagination: 463pp, ills, map) (Condition: mass market paperback .vg) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: Political & Biographies - General) Famous as the President who abolished slavery, Lord Longford shows that Lincoln was equally concerned that the Union of the States should be preserved on a basis of mutual trust. In his mind union and true democracy were inseparable. During the civil war years he guided the North to victory holding together diverse and antagonistic factions from both civilian and military. (Published: 1974) (Publisher: Book Club Associates) (ISBN: 0297767629) (Pagination: 231pp illustrations) (Condition: vg in vg dw) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: Military Modelling & Wargaming) Abrams Squad is devoted to Modern Warfare modelling. It includes articles by the best modellers and writers in the world, with step-by-step articles, painting and building techniques. This issue reviews Trumpeter's SA-4: the Soviet Skyward Sword, a Syrian T-55, an Italian KM900 4x4 Armoured Car in S. Korean service, a Tamiya 1/48 M1A2 Abrams plus a feature on the 2018 Russian Vehicles Forum "Army 2017". (Published: 2018) (Publisher: PLA Eds - Abrams Squad) (ISBN: No ISBN) (Pagination: A4 format, 72pp, c200 colour illustrations) (Condition: New in card cover) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: Military Modelling & Wargaming) Abrams Squad is devoted to Modern Warfare modelling. It includes articles by the best modellers and writers in the world, with step-by-step articles, painting and building techniques. This issue reviews the US Army's M3A3 Cavalry Fighting Vehicle by Kinetic, Trumpeter's model of the Russian MAZ-543 Crane, the M1A1 Main Battle Tank AIM Tusk modified from the Meng kit, the French Panhard EBR-11 and much more. (Published: 2018) (Publisher: PLA Eds - Abrams Squad) (ISBN: No ISBN) (Pagination: A4 format, 72pp, c200 colour illustrations) (Condition: New in card cover) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: World War II - Eastern Front) Creasing on back cover and spine. Good.Between 1941 and 1945 on the Eastern Front, the greater part of the land and associated air forces of Nazi Germany and its allies were ultimately destroyed by the Soviet Union in what was called the Great Patriotic War. In account which took over a decade of research the author tells the story from both the German and Soviet sides including the long period from August 1939 until June 1941 when they were allies. (Published: 2008) (Publisher: Pan Books) (ISBN: 9780330488082) (Pagination: 814pp illustrations, maps) (Condition: ) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: World War II - General) The experiences of a young infantry soldier in the NW European campaign of WW.II. From the battles in Normandy to the German surrender. Originally written down in 1945 when the experiences were still vividly in mind. The experiences of a British Infantry Battalion at war (Published: 1994) (Publisher: Penguin Books) (ISBN: 0140176268) (Pagination: 318pp illustrations) (Condition: Used paperback. Useful reference copy.) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: Aviation - World War II ) Thirty eight first person accounts by American World war II fighter aces describing air battles over Burma and China by the Flying Tigers, and encounters with Zeros over Port Moresby and Luzon. (Published: 1996) (Publisher: Pacifica Press) (ISBN: 9780935553604) (Pagination: 302pp illustrations) (Condition: Good in card covers. Some writing on endpapers) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: Aviation - Pre World War II ) Mass market paperback. Rubbed at edges. Pages browning, previous owner name on endpaper. Stories of the greatest aces including Mannock, McCudden, von Richthoven and Udet. (Published: 1962) (Publisher: Consul) (Pagination: 312pp) (Condition: ) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: History & Development of Warfare - General) An analysis with maps, of twelve cavalry actions including Marengo 1800, Dresden 1813, Somo-Sierra 1808, and other Napoleonic battles. There are also several from the campaigns of 1866 and 1870, including Benatek and Tobitschau. (Published: 1897) (Publisher: George Bell & Sons) (Pagination: 260pp Maps, some fold out.) (Condition: Heavily marked boards. Faded spine.Foxing on endpapers.Hinge splitting at fep.) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: Land Vehicles & Weapons - General) First edition of the first English translation of Guderian's famous study on the development of the German Panzer Arm prior to WWII, laying the ground work for the victories in Poland and the West in 1939-40. Based on his early WWI experiences, Guderian includes accounts of WWI battles in which tanks were used. It also discusses the German Panzer force, its organization and tactics. Translated by Christopher Duffy. Introduction and notes by Paul Harris (Published: 2001) (Publisher: Cassell) (ISBN: 0304352853) (Pagination: 220pp, illustrations) (Condition: Fair in card covers. spot on margin pages 187-189) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: Land Vehicles & Weapons - General) An account of the development of USMC amphibious assault vehicles and the troops who used them. Developed prior to WWII, they were first used on Guadalcanal. AMTRAC Battalions led the amphibious assaults throughout the war in the Pacific and they were used during the Normandy invasion and the crossing of the Rhine. Post WWII AMTRACs were employed in Korea, Vietnam and a number of smaller campaigns. (Published: 1989) (Publisher: Blandford Press) (ISBN: 0713718943) (Pagination: 256pp, 160 photos, maps, bibliography, index) (Condition: near fine in rubbed dw) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: Regimental & Unit Histories - General) The History of one of the Batteries of the oldest Regiment of the British Army. In 1942 The Honourable Artillery Company served in North Africa, supporting Infantry and Armoured Regiments. Later, in Italy, the Battery saw service with the 6th Armoured Division at Cassino, on the Gustav and Hitler Lines, and in the final campaign in the Po Valley. It was reconstituted after the war as a Territorial Army unit. (Published: 1992) (Publisher: Leo Cooper) (ISBN: 0850522706) (Pagination: vi + 147pp, 37 b/w photos & 4 col photos, 1 col plate, 6 maps) (Condition: near fine in dw) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: Aviation - General) A guided tour of the aviation related buildings, statues and memorials of the region. The author also gives an insight into the aviation of several ages as reflected in London, and also interviewed many witnesses to wartime occurences. (Published: 1982) (Publisher: Patrick Stephens) (ISBN: 0850595339) (Pagination: 184pp photos) (Condition: Good with faded spine on d/w) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: Intelligence, Espionage, Reconnaissance & Electronic Warfare) Good in creased card covers. Pen marks on first two pages. In 1941 Britain stood alone against the unstoppable Nazi war machine. British and Polish codebreakers at Bletchley Park had broken the German Enigma cipher, but their staff and resources were small. In October 1941, leading codebreakers, including the outstanding Alan Turing, wrote to Winston Churchill asking for help. He ordered that they be given all they needed, adding the instruction: 'Action This Day'. It was to be a key turning point in the war. Their brilliant work is believed to have shortened it by up to two years. The authors, leading authorities on the work of Bletchley Park, have assembled a number of key writers to explain its importance in the history of codebreaking and the birth of today's computer age. (Published: 2001) (Publisher: Bantam Books) (ISBN: 0593049829) (Pagination: xv + 543pp. Plates, illustrations, bibliography, index.)… Read More