Search Results: Titles starting with W from Viceroy Books

Shire Books, 2003. New book, 40 pages. This history tells the story of the wartime Women's Auxiliary Air Force (WAAF) at work and play. They were no decorative adjunct to the RAF, but an integral working force that eventually saved the RAF 150,000 men, whose places they admirably filled. This book provides a bird's-eye view of their many roles.. Soft Cover. As New. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Lanasta, 2014. New book, 48 pages. When Hungary got involved in the second world war, the WM-21 Sólyom (Falcon) was the only Hungarian designed and manufactured plane in service with the Hungarian Royal Airforce. It was in widespread service as reconnaissance plane starting from 1938 onwards. In June of 1941, the machines failed to make in impression, mainly because of accidents and technical issues. The planes were diverted to the training role and were still used as such by May 1945. The Sólyom story starts in 1927, with the Fokker C.V, of which the Hungarian Royal Airforce had acquired 76, mostly built under license by Manfred Weiss (WM). WM improved the C.V, which resulted in the WM-16, with 18 built in two variants. This WM-16 paved the way for the WM-21, of which 128 examples were built. . Soft Cover. As New. Illus. by Brandic, S.. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

Lanasta, 2014. New book, 48 pages. When Hungary got involved in the second world war, the WM-21 Sólyom (Falcon) was the only Hungarian designed and manufactured plane in service with the Hungarian Royal Airforce. It was in widespread service as reconnaissance plane starting from 1938 onwards. In June of 1941, the machines failed to make in impression, mainly because of accidents and technical issues. The planes were diverted to the training role and were still used as such by May 1945. The Sólyom story starts in 1927, with the Fokker C.V, of which the Hungarian Royal Airforce had acquired 76, mostly built under license by Manfred Weiss (WM). WM improved the C.V, which resulted in the WM-16, with 18 built in two variants. This WM-16 paved the way for the WM-21, of which 128 examples were built. . Soft Cover. As New. Illus. by Brandic, S.. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

Lanasta, 2014. New book, 48 pages. When Hungary got involved in the second world war, the WM-21 Sólyom (Falcon) was the only Hungarian designed and manufactured plane in service with the Hungarian Royal Airforce. It was in widespread service as reconnaissance plane starting from 1938 onwards. In June of 1941, the machines failed to make in impression, mainly because of accidents and technical issues. The planes were diverted to the training role and were still used as such by May 1945. The Sólyom story starts in 1927, with the Fokker C.V, of which the Hungarian Royal Airforce had acquired 76, mostly built under license by Manfred Weiss (WM). WM improved the C.V, which resulted in the WM-16, with 18 built in two variants. This WM-16 paved the way for the WM-21, of which 128 examples were built. . Soft Cover. As New. Illus. by Brandic, S.. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

Prague, Czech Republic: WWP, 2002. New book, 59 pages, 232 colour photos. Another gloriously detailed photo manual for modellers and enthusiasts with detail colour shots from every conceivable angle, inside and out, of restored examples at the Lesany museum. Each photo is accompanied by explanatory notes. Full English text. Soft Cover. As New. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Osprey Pub Co, 2011. New book, 96 pages, CAM240. In 1791, the US Army conducted its first important operation. St. Clair led an American army of about 2,000 into what now is Ohio. On 4 November 1791, the campaign ended in what was, in proportion to the size of the US Army at the time, by far the greatest disaster in American military history. At the battle of the Wabash, also known as St. Clair's Defeat, more Americans died than in any prior battle, more than would fall on any field prior to the Civil War. In the tactical masterpiece of their military history, an Indian army destroyed a force that was larger, encamped on high ground, supported by artillery, and led by many of the best American officers of the Revolutionary War. This highly illustrated and detailed title illuminates all aspects of this historic campaign. . Soft Cover. As New. Illus. by Dennis, Peter. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Osprey Pub Co, 2011. New book, 96 pages, CAM240. In 1791, the US Army conducted its first important operation. St. Clair led an American army of about 2,000 into what now is Ohio. On 4 November 1791, the campaign ended in what was, in proportion to the size of the US Army at the time, by far the greatest disaster in American military history. At the battle of the Wabash, also known as St. Clair's Defeat, more Americans died than in any prior battle, more than would fall on any field prior to the Civil War. In the tactical masterpiece of their military history, an Indian army destroyed a force that was larger, encamped on high ground, supported by artillery, and led by many of the best American officers of the Revolutionary War. This highly illustrated and detailed title illuminates all aspects of this historic campaign. . Soft Cover. As New. Illus. by Dennis, Peter. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Concord Publications, 2007. New book, CN6514, 52 Pages, 138 photos, 4 Color Plates. One of the most memorable and feared symbols of the German war machine of WWII was the Waffen-SS. The name actually means "Armed" (Waffen) Protection Squads" (Schutz Staffeln), and their "SS" initials were portrayed as runic lightning bolts. The "SS" name reflected the force's origins as a political unit to protect senior party officials, but of course it was to develop into a powerful combat entity. A total of thirty-eight Waffen-SS divisions were raised during the course of the Second World War, although many of the late-war divisions were of poor quality or were poorly equipped. The book covers the development of the Waffen-SS from its establishment on 6 December 1939, through to the end of 1942. A second companion volume will trace the Waffen-SS from 1943 through to the close of WWII. The book includes a brief description of how this notorious military organization expanded… Read More

Concord Publications, 1997. New book, CN6501, 52 pages, 136 photos, 2 colour profiles. This book covers the uniforms of the Waffen-SS troops from their foundation in 1934 to 1943.. Soft Cover. As New. Illus. by Volstad, Ron. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

Concord Publications, 2007. New book, CN6514, 52 Pages, 138 photos, 4 Color Plates. One of the most memorable and feared symbols of the German war machine of WWII was the Waffen-SS. The name actually means "Armed" (Waffen) Protection Squads" (Schutz Staffeln), and their "SS" initials were portrayed as runic lightning bolts. The "SS" name reflected the force's origins as a political unit to protect senior party officials, but of course it was to develop into a powerful combat entity. A total of thirty-eight Waffen-SS divisions were raised during the course of the Second World War, although many of the late-war divisions were of poor quality or were poorly equipped. The book covers the development of the Waffen-SS from its establishment on 6 December 1939, through to the end of 1942. A second companion volume will trace the Waffen-SS from 1943 through to the close of WWII. The book includes a brief description of how this notorious military organization expanded… Read More

Concord Publications, 1997. New book, CN6501, 52 pages, 136 photos, 2 colour profiles. This book covers the uniforms of the Waffen-SS troops from their foundation in 1934 to 1943.. Soft Cover. As New. Illus. by Volstad, Ron. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

Concord Publications, 1997. New book, CN6501, 52 pages, 136 photos, 2 colour profiles. This book covers the uniforms of the Waffen-SS troops from their foundation in 1934 to 1943.. Soft Cover. As New. Illus. by Volstad, Ron. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

Concord Publications, 1997. New book, CN6501, 52 pages, 136 photos, 2 colour profiles. This book covers the uniforms of the Waffen-SS troops from their foundation in 1934 to 1943.. Soft Cover. As New. Illus. by Volstad, Ron. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

Osprey Pub Co, 2004. New book, 64 pages, FOR025. The walls of Constantinople are the greatest surviving example of European medieval military architecture in the world. They withstood numerous sieges until being finally overcome by the artillery of Mehmet the Conqueror in 1453, and exist today as a time capsule of Byzantine and Medieval history. This book examines the main defensive system protecting the landward side of the city, which consisted of three parallel walls about 5 miles long. The walls defended the city against intruders, including Attila the Hun, before finally being breached by European knights during the Fourth Crusade in 1204 and, ultimately, destroyed by Turkish artillery in 1453.. Soft Cover. As New. Illus. by Dennis, Peter. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Osprey Pub Co, 2008. New book, 64 pages, FOR071. This book provides a detailed examination of the design, development and construction of the defences of ancient Rome, with a particular focus on the Aurelian Wall - arguably the best preserved of all city walls in the Roman empire. Contents: Introduction - Chronology - Rome’s early defences - The age of Aurelian - The Aurelian Wall - The Maxentian improvements - From Honorius to Belisarius - Aurelian’s legacy - The sites today - Glossary and abbreviations - Bibliography - Index.. Soft Cover. As New. Illus. by Dennis, Peter. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Herndon, Virginia, U.S.A.: Potomac Books Inc, 2001. New book, some shelf wear to cover, 476 pages. This book tells the story of the array of military units which sprang into existence after 1940 as part of the British Special Forces. Commandoes such as the Long Range Desert Group, the Special Boat Section, the Chindits, Popski's Private Army, and the legendary Special Air Service operated in every theater of the war. Based on the reports, letters, diaries, memoirs, and taped interviews of those who served, this book tells of the triumphs, as well as the disasters that befell those who volunteered to fight this lonely and dangerous war behind enemy lines.. Soft Cover. Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Herndon, Virginia, U.S.A.: Potomac Books Inc, 2001. New book, some shelf wear to cover, 476 pages. This book tells the story of the array of military units which sprang into existence after 1940 as part of the British Special Forces. Commandoes such as the Long Range Desert Group, the Special Boat Section, the Chindits, Popski's Private Army, and the legendary Special Air Service operated in every theater of the war. Based on the reports, letters, diaries, memoirs, and taped interviews of those who served, this book tells of the triumphs, as well as the disasters that befell those who volunteered to fight this lonely and dangerous war behind enemy lines.. Soft Cover. Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

London, United Kingdom: Grub Street, 1995. New book, 218 pages, 83 photos.The name of Neville Duke is well known in aviation circle, not only as a successful wartime fighter pilot, but also as a peacetime test pilot with the Hawker Aviation Company. Joining the RAF at the beginning of the war, he found himself, aged 19, as a young fighter pilot with the crack 92 Squadron at RAF Biggin Hill. He survived the air was over Northern France, in these months, he learned the fighter pilots trade, lessons which were to prove invaluable when, in November, he was posted to a very different war in the Western Desert. Flying the famous 'Shark Mouthed' P40B Tomahawk fighter with 112 Sqn, he quikly established himself as one of the most successful pilots in North Africa, winning the DFC and bar. By 1943 he was flight commander with his old 92 Sqn, which had also become part of the Desert Air Force. Flying Spitfires, he had scored 21 victories by the end of the Tunisian Campaign, and was awarded the DSO, then… Read More

Osprey Pub Co, 2008. New book, 48 pages, NVG150. Elephants have been deployed as weapons for centuries, particularly in South and South-East Asia, where war elephants constituted the bulk of most armies in the region from antiquity right up to the 19th century. This book offers an insight into the incredible history of these ‘living tanks,’ focusing on the design of the equipment and armament that made them so terrifying. The author, Konstantin S Nossov, traces the history of war elephants, from their deployment against Alexander the Great’s army at the battle of Gaugamela, through to their use in the 19th century by the armies of South-East Asia, analyzing the battle formation and tactics of war elephants in action and how these tactics developed. Contents: Introduction - The Elephant - Indian War Elephants - War Elephants of Alexander’s Successors - North African War Elephants - War Elephants in South-East Asia - War Elephants in Action - Glossary - Bibliography - Colour Plate… Read More

Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.A.: Hyperion Books, 2000. New book, some shelf wear to cover. The book chronicles the authors incredible 159 day escape from the infamous Bataan Death March and harrowing voyage across the enemy-held Pacific in a leaky, wooden boat. Vividly written with astonishing attention to detail and a surprising sense of humor.. Mass Market Paperback. Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.