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UN Forces 1948-94
by Pitta, Robert
- Used
- as new
- Paperback
- Condition
- As New
- ISBN 10
- 1855324547
- ISBN 13
- 9781855324541
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Forestdale, Queensland, Australia
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About This Item
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" - 9¾" tall.
Synopsis
Robert Pitta has been a writer and editor in the Defence/Aerospace industry for over sixteen years. He is a former professional photographer and holds an advanced university degree. He has given lectures to the military and written on the history, development, and use of camouflage clothing and concealment techniques. He lives and works in Maryland, USA.
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- Bookseller
- Viceroy Books (AU)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 001765
- Title
- UN Forces 1948-94
- Author
- Pitta, Robert
- Illustrator
- McCouaig, Simon
- Format/Binding
- Paperback
- Book Condition
- New As New
- ISBN 10
- 1855324547
- ISBN 13
- 9781855324541
- Publisher
- Osprey Pub Co
- Place of Publication
- University Park, Illinois, U.S.A.
- Date Published
- 1994
- Size
- 8vo - over 7¾" - 9&f
- Keywords
- UNITED NATIONS ARMED FORCES COLD WAR MILITARY UNIFORMS
- Bookseller catalogs
- Cold War Uniforms & Equipment;
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