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Barnsley, South Yorkshire. UK: Pen & Sword Maritime, 2007. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. 1st Edition. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. In this book, titled " Admiralty Salvage in Peace & War 1906 - 2006.". the covers and text block are square, tight and clean. it also has some illustrations. This book is checked and photographed in the box as proof against in-transit damage. Book price includes 2nd class parcel post in UK only..

UK.: Arms & Armour, 1995. Book. Very Good. Soft cover. 1st Edition. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. This is the ultimate action in naval warfare - the clash on the high seas of both sides' most powerful units. Big Fleet Actions analyses and explains the nature of this major naval action and how it has changed over the years of warfare, comparing aspects common to each and highlighting the salient features. The covers show light wear. PLEASE NOTE: International economy shipping to world zones 1 and 2 is by sea and could take up to 90 days to arrive..

UK.: Pen & Sword. maritime., 2009. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. 1st Edition. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Fighting Admirals of World War 2 examines in detail the key naval commanders of both sides.For the Allies the author has picked five British admirals and five US. Representing the Axis are six naval commanders, three German and three Japanese. In addition he has chosen two French admirals on account of the problems faced by Vichy France. In selecting the list, the author has made their decisive role in the war the only criterion. This is a good tight clean copy. PLEASE NOTE: International economy shipping to world zones 1 and 2 is by sea and could take upto 90 days to arrive..

UK.: Conway, 2008. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. 1st Edition. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. This is the compelling untold story of how a new breed of British naval officers trained for, fought and help win the Second World War at sea.Superbly illustrated ,it is a first-rate read for anyone with an interest in, or connection to , the wartime Royal Navy. There are small dents to the side of the spine on the D/W and there is also some rippling to the edges of the D/W..

UK: Ian Allan Publishing, 1992. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. 1st Edition. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Nothing is more terrifying to a seagoing captain than the spectre of mutiny, and nothing more riveting than mutinous deeds. The author provides a casebook of mutinies that have occurred over the past two hundred years. Peopled with colourful characters and filled with suspense, ' Mutiny ', brings these dramatic and often bloody events to life. The D/W shows light shelf-wear to its extremities, and creasing to the spine ends

UK: Ian Allen Publishing., 1988. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. 1st Edition. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. In this book, 10 crucial naval engagements of World War 2 are examined in depth by Martin Stephen and Eric Grove, supported by a comprehensive selection of 60 detailed maps and over 150 carefully selected photographs. The boards and text block which has a slight spine lean are very good. the dust jacket has been priced -clipped.. All book prices include 2nd class tracked and signed for postage - UK only..

UK: Little, Brown.co.uk, 2006. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. 1st Edition. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Brought vividly to life by the words and stories of people caught up in the conflict, this is a sweeping history of the years of naval warfare that set the balance of power in Europe for the following century. Encompassing gallant duels between single ships, bloody battles between huge fleets, daring coastal raids, amphibious assaults on naval bases and the subtleties of espionage and naval intelligence, this global conflict truly was ' The War for all the Oceans.' There is light marking to the text block edges.