Search Results: Titles starting with U from Viceroy Books

Model Centrum PROGRES , 2009. New book, 64 pages. Contents: comprehensive history of the design, development and operational use of the U.S.-built Staghound armored car, widely used by British, Canadian, Polish and New Zealand armored car regiments during World War Two. Statistics: 131 archive photos, 6pp all-new 1/35th scale drawings of Staghound I, II and III, 9 tone drawings reprinted from various technical manuals, 19 full-color plates showing British, Canadian, New Zealand, Polish and Italian vehicles. First volume in the new Series of all-picture AFVs monographic publications. Most complete single reference book for correcting, modifying and super-detailing the Bronco and Italeri kits. . Soft Cover. As New. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

Model Centrum PROGRES , 2009. New book, 64 pages. Contents: comprehensive history of the design, development and operational use of the U.S.-built Staghound armored car, widely used by British, Canadian, Polish and New Zealand armored car regiments during World War Two. Statistics: 131 archive photos, 6pp all-new 1/35th scale drawings of Staghound I, II and III, 9 tone drawings reprinted from various technical manuals, 19 full-color plates showing British, Canadian, New Zealand, Polish and Italian vehicles. First volume in the new Series of all-picture AFVs monographic publications. Most complete single reference book for correcting, modifying and super-detailing the Bronco and Italeri kits. . Soft Cover. As New. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

Histoire & Collection, 2016. New book, 82 pages. This publication covers the chronological evolution of uniforms, equipment and armament issued to the American soldier during the second half of the conflict, which saw the 1968 Tet Offensive; 1969, when American forces saw their maximum commitment,; the Cambodian incursions of 1970, the de-escalation between 1970 and 1972 and, finally, the tragic end to the war in 1975. All of the uniforms and equipment shown are period, some of the weapons are replicas. In order to depict characteristic servicemen at given periods, a great deal of research was undertaken in order to guarantee coherence between the units, dates and geographical situations. Differing from other publications, the author has deliberately chosen to illustrate all types of service personnel rather than solely combatants in order to give an exact presentation of the American military during this period. Indeed, it should be remembered that 85% of service personnel in Vietnam were support… Read More

Histoire & Collection, 2013. New book, 66 pages. This publication covers the chronological evolution of uniforms, equipment and weaponry issued to the American soldier during the first years of the conflict, from 1962 to 1967 (a second volume will cover the 1968 to 1975 period). All of the uniforms and equipment shown are period, however some of the weapons are replicas. In the aim of depicting characteristic servicemen at given periods, a great deal of research was undertaken in order to guarantee coherence between the units, dates and geographical situations. Differing from other publications, the author has deliberately chosen to illustrate all types of service personnel rather than solely combatants in order to give an exact presentation of the American military during this period. Indeed, it should be remembered that 85% of service personnel in Vietnam were support troops and advisors.. Soft Cover. As New. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Ampersand Publishing, 2016. New book, 448 pages. Explore the development, production and deployment of America’s heavily armed half-track variants. Illustrated with 700 period photos and described in detail in the 448 hard-bound pages of this volume are the myriad of half-track based mortar, howitzer and gun motor carriages ranging from the ubiquitous but uncelebrated M4 Mortar Carrier to the obscure twin-40mm Bofors-armed T68 to the acclaimed M16 antiaircraft vehicle, which armed with four .50 caliber machine guns remained in the US arsenal until the late 1950s. Drawing heavily on obscure manufacturer documents and long-forgotten government records, this volume, when combined with Part 1, published in 2015, is the only complete study of these vehicles.. Pictorial Cover. As New. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

Squadron/Signal Publications, 2011. New book, 64 pages, SS1217. The development of unmanned aerial vehicles actually predates the development of piloted aircraft. Although manned aircraft more than overtook the unmanned variety in importance throughout the 20th Century, unmanned aerial vehicles or UAVs are now poised to become a key component of air warfare. UAV evolved extensively and saw extensive action during Operation Desert Storm - the war against Iraq in 1991 - and since then the floodgates have been opened. The US Navy sees 2 main advantages in using UAVs - endurance and cost effectiveness. UAVs can stay aloft 2 or 3 days and ground operators can be rotated on a regular schedule; they also use less fuel thus reducing operating costs. Newer roles, such as bombing, are also being considered for UAVs, some of which will be equipped to carry a weapon pod or bomb rack, a valuable attribute over high-risk battlegrounds. Illustrated with 170 photographs, plus color profiles and detailed line… Read More

Squadron/Signal Publications, 2011. New book, 64 pages, SS1217. The development of unmanned aerial vehicles actually predates the development of piloted aircraft. Although manned aircraft more than overtook the unmanned variety in importance throughout the 20th Century, unmanned aerial vehicles or UAVs are now poised to become a key component of air warfare. UAV evolved extensively and saw extensive action during Operation Desert Storm - the war against Iraq in 1991 - and since then the floodgates have been opened. The US Navy sees 2 main advantages in using UAVs - endurance and cost effectiveness. UAVs can stay aloft 2 or 3 days and ground operators can be rotated on a regular schedule; they also use less fuel thus reducing operating costs. Newer roles, such as bombing, are also being considered for UAVs, some of which will be equipped to carry a weapon pod or bomb rack, a valuable attribute over high-risk battlegrounds. Illustrated with 170 photographs, plus color profiles and detailed line… Read More

Lublin, Poland: Kagero, 2005. New book, 44 pages, 163 photos. Extensive photographic coverage of the UAZ-469B Soviet light truck, in the kind of detail modellers love. All English text, also includes a high quality masking foil. . Soft Cover. As New. 16mo - over 5¾" - 6¾" tall.

Concord Publications, 2010. New book, 72 pages, CN7071, 168 photos, 10 colour illustrations. The U-Boat war is a unique visual record of Hitlers infamous submarine fleet and a grim account of those that lived, worked and risked their lives stalking the depths of the Atlantic and Mediterranean seas. The book analyses the development of the U-boat, the recruitment and training, and reveals how the crews tried to destroy essential Allied supplies across the Atlantic and bring Britain to its knees.. Soft Cover. As New. Illus. by Studio Primots. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

Concord Publications, 2010. New book, 72 pages, CN7071, 168 photos, 10 colour illustrations. The U-Boat war is a unique visual record of Hitlers infamous submarine fleet and a grim account of those that lived, worked and risked their lives stalking the depths of the Atlantic and Mediterranean seas. The book analyses the development of the U-boat, the recruitment and training, and reveals how the crews tried to destroy essential Allied supplies across the Atlantic and bring Britain to its knees.. Soft Cover. As New. Illus. by Studio Primots. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

Trackpad Publishing, 2021. New book, 126 pages, 400+ photos. The Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk was designed to replace the aging Bell UH-1 Huey during the 1970s. It made its combat debut in 1983 during Operation Urgent Fury, the invasion of Grenada. Black Hawk has participated in every major US Army campaign since. Upgrades have included the UH-60L, UH-60A+ and UH-60M, all detailed in this book. This is the most thorough in-depth photo-study of this successful helicopter to be published to date.. Soft Cover. As New. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

Trackpad Publishing, 2021. New book, 126 pages, 400+ photos. The Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk was designed to replace the aging Bell UH-1 Huey during the 1970s. It made its combat debut in 1983 during Operation Urgent Fury, the invasion of Grenada. Black Hawk has participated in every major US Army campaign since. Upgrades have included the UH-60L, UH-60A+ and UH-60M, all detailed in this book. This is the most thorough in-depth photo-study of this successful helicopter to be published to date.. Soft Cover. As New. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

Trackpad Publishing, 2021. New book, 126 pages, 400+ photos. The Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk was designed to replace the aging Bell UH-1 Huey during the 1970s. It made its combat debut in 1983 during Operation Urgent Fury, the invasion of Grenada. Black Hawk has participated in every major US Army campaign since. Upgrades have included the UH-60L, UH-60A+ and UH-60M, all detailed in this book. This is the most thorough in-depth photo-study of this successful helicopter to be published to date.. Soft Cover. As New. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

University Park, Illinois, U.S.A.: Osprey Pub Co, 1994. New book, 64 pages, ELI054. This volume details the various UN peace keeping operations around the globe from 1948-94, which have seen UN forces deployed in almost every corner of the world: Africa (Namibia and Somalia), South America (El Salvador), the Middle East (Cyprus, Sinai, Golan Heights, Lebanon and Kuwait), the Far East (Cambodia and Korea) and Europe (Bosnia, Croatia, Slovenia). In addition two major wars have been fought under the banner of the United Nations - The Korean War and the Gulf War. A huge number of nations have contributed troops to these various efforts, with the result that the UN forces are extremely varied and colourful. The vast variety uniforms and insignia are illustrated in twelve full page colour plates. Covers: Early Operations; The Congo; Post Congo Operations; The Balkans; Cambodia; Somalia; Peace-Keeping in the 1990's.. Soft Cover. As New. Illus. by McCouaig, Simon. 8vo - over 7¾" -… Read More

Squadron/Signal Publications, 2009. New book, 64 pages, SS4033. During World War I, German U-boats took a heavy toll on merchant and military ships. Destroyers were adapted to handle the threat, but enough could not be produced quickly with limited supplies. The ultimate answer was 110-foot Sub Chasers with wooden hulls. The vessels were redefined and redesigned to handle new adversaries during World War II. This book takes a detailed look at US Sub Chasers with more than 100 photographs, color profiles and detailed line drawings.. Soft Cover. As New. Illus. by Greer, Don. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

Squadron/Signal Publications, 2009. New book, 64 pages, SS4033. During World War I, German U-boats took a heavy toll on merchant and military ships. Destroyers were adapted to handle the threat, but enough could not be produced quickly with limited supplies. The ultimate answer was 110-foot Sub Chasers with wooden hulls. The vessels were redefined and redesigned to handle new adversaries during World War II. This book takes a detailed look at US Sub Chasers with more than 100 photographs, color profiles and detailed line drawings.. Soft Cover. As New. Illus. by Greer, Don. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

Osprey Pub Co, 2006. New book, 96 pages, BTO22. While the best-known multi-division airborne operations were carried out in the European Theater of Operations (such as the Normandy landings and Market Garden), a significant number of airborne assaults were conducted in the Mediterranean Theater in North Africa, Sicily, Italy, and Southern France. These included parachute drops and in some instances glider assaults and provided valuable learning experience for the men and units that would lead the invasion of Europe in June 1944. This author discusses each unit's internal organization, weapons and equipment (focusing on unique and unusual items), commanders, training, how the unit was raised, its missions, and the extensive combat operations it was involved in, with special attention given to airborne operations. Task organization for combat and details of attached units are also dealt with, together with the unit's command relationship with higher headquarters. The units that discussed in this… Read More

Osprey Pub Co, 2007. New book, 96 pages, BTO26. The US airborne units serving in the Pacific Theater during World War II are considered to be among the best-trained and effective forces in the war. Deployed in fewer numbers than was the case across Europe, parachute units such as the famed 11th Airborne Division and the 503rd Parachute Infantry Regiment operated in harsh terrain, over long distances against a determined enemy in the most extreme situations. These parachute regiments were involved in some of the most significant combat situations in the Pacific, recapturing Corregidor Island, invading the Aleutians and the first troops to arrive in Japan before its surrender. Using detailed maps, an array of photographs and color artwork and organizational tables, Gordon Rottman describes the internal organization, unique weaponry and equipment, training and combat operations of these elite units, highlighting unusual aspects of their service record and the difficulties of dropping onto tiny islands… Read More

Osprey Pub Co, 2012. New book, 48 pages, NVG192. The advent of combined arms operations in World War II created the need for specialized armored vehicles. In the case of amphibious attacks, the issue arose of how best to land tanks on a beach. Although a variety of specialized landing craft were developed, the Dieppe raid in 1942 encouraged the development of tanks that could be deployed from further off-shore to limit the vulnerability of the LCT craft. The deep-wading equipment that they developed was first used during Operation Husky on Sicily in July 1943, and subsequently for Operations Avalanche (Salerno, September 1943), Shingle (Anzio, January 1944) and Overlord (Normandy, June 1944). The US-manufactured DD tanks were used during Overlord by both US and British forces, and again in 1945 during the Rhine crossings. Initially, developments in the Pacific Theater were separate from those in Europe. The Marines learned from the Tarawa landings in 1943 that unprepared tanks could not be safely… Read More

Osprey Pub Co, 2009. New book, 48 pages, MAA455. This volume reveals the little-known story of the 90-year presence of American forces in China until the fall of Peking in 1941. Included is coverage of the first operations on the Pearl River in 1856 as well as US involvement in the Boxer Rebellion of 1900. As China entered a chaotic period in her history, known as the years of the 'Warlords', American marines also participated in numerous small-scale amphibious landings. Finally, during the later Sino-Japanese War and early into World War II, US volunteers of the 'Flying Tigers' became renowned for their combat missions in support of Chinese Nationalist forces, and their aerial duels are also recounted by the author John P. Langellier, who has spent several years researching the subject in the US and China. Discover the history of these various actions and the different services involved, recreated in color artwork and illustrated with rare, previously unpublished photographs.. Soft… Read More