Search Results: Authors starting with N from Military History Books

(Subject: Other Topics - Diverse Subjects…) For this third edition the author has added a new chapter on the historical development of American families, brought up to date the discussion of U.S. foreign policy, expanded the sections dealing with place and history of women in our past and other numerous changes in the text. (Published: 1984) (Publisher: Harper Torchbooks) (ISBN: 0061319856) (Pagination: 648pp) (Condition: Good in card covers) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: World War II - General) The author was an American war correspondent, captured in North Africa, confined to a Gestapo prison and eventually repatriated by the Italians. During his six months as a POW he had travelled to Rome, Berlin and Munich. (Published: 1943) (Publisher: Michael Joseph) (Pagination: 143pp) (Condition: g/vg in dust-stained dw, inscription) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: World War II - Eastern Front) An illustrated account of the German campaign in Russia between 1941 and 1945. The book covers the advance on Moscow, the Baltic and Ukraine in 1941, Stalingrad and the Battle of Kursk. Soviet Propagandists called 1944 the year of ten victories, Leningrad was relieved, Sevastopol and the Crimea were re-captured, the Finns were pushed back, the Vistula was reached in Poland, the Germans were either encircled in the Baltic States or expelled, the Red Army entered Hungary and Yugoslavia, invaded Bulgaria, and Rumania surrendered. The last chapter covers the drive to Berlin. (Published: 1984) (Publisher: Hamlyn) (ISBN: 060038585X) (Pagination: 192pp, 40 col & 150 b/w illustrations, maps, large format) (Condition: vg in dw) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: Naval & Maritime: Ships, Submarines & Other Vessels - General) The author presents celebrated fighting ships including Bismarck, Warspite and Enterprise detailing their careers and design features. With its tables and chronology, the book also serves as a summary of the war at sea and a record of almost all the major vessels involved in it. (Published: 1979) (Publisher: Sidgwick and Jackson) (ISBN: 028398287X) (Pagination: 160pp illustrations) (Condition: Good in card covers) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: Naval & Maritime: Ships, Submarines & Other Vessels - General) The author presents celebrated fighting ships including Bismarck, Warspite and Enterprise detailing their careers and design features. With its tables and chronology, the book also serves as a summary of the war at sea and a record of almost all the major vessels involved in it. (Published: 1977) (Publisher: Book Club Associates) (Pagination: 160pp b/w photos.) (Condition: Good in dw) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: Aviation - Post World War II ) An official monograph on the role and operations of the US Air Force in the Korean War. Looks at Strategic Bombing Operations and Tactical Problems, Joint Operations, the impact of the Chinese intervention, air operations in 'MIG Alley', and the Stalemate. (Published: 1996) (Publisher: Air Force Hist. & Museums) (ISBN: 0160487587) (Pagination: 63pp, 12 ills, 2 maps) (Condition: New) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: World War II - Western Europe) An analysis of the strategic and political complexities of the outcome of Hitler's flash of intuition that compelled him, in September 1944, to go on the offensive and mount a counter-attack out of the Ardennes, with the objective to take Antwerp. (Published: 1980) (Publisher: Ian Allan) (ISBN: 071100885X) (Pagination: 160pp, 200 photos, maps Large format) (Condition: vg in spine-faded dw) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: Political & Biographies - General) The story of William John Napier, 9th Lord Napier of Merchiston, who was sent to China in 1834 to seek a settlement between the British sea-traders and the Cantonese authorities. His failure to achieve reciprocity with the Viceroy of Canton, led to the despatch of a force from India to enforce trading arrangements in what became known as the Opium Wars. (Published: 1995) (Publisher: Brassey's) (ISBN: 1857531167) (Pagination: 246pp, illustrations.) (Condition: Near fine in edgecreased dw) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: Colonial & Other Wars ) Mirza Rajah Jai Singh I. An English Translation of the HAFT ANJUMAN of Munshi Udairaj alias Tale'yar Khan. Relates the campaigns in the 1600s in the Deccan, Eastern India. Dustjacket torn and marked, boards and text very good. Bookshop stamp on board and post-title page. (Published: 1969) (Publisher: Scientific Book Agency) (Pagination: viii + 153pp, portrait, map.) (Condition: ) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: Colonial & Other Wars - The American Civil War) Harpers Ferry is now the home of a National Monument. It sits in the shadow of the Blue Ridge Mountains, at the confluence of the Potomac and the Shenandoah rivers. Without the influence of John Brown and his Raiders, Merriwether Lewis and Thomas Jefferson, it might have remained a sleepy village. Instead it became a frequently contested location during the Civil War and changed hands eight times. Using archival photographs this volume celebrates the history of neighborhoods. The author is a resident of the community. (Published: 2004) (Publisher: Arcadia) (ISBN: 9780738516080) (Pagination: 128pp profusely illustrated) (Condition: Very good in card covers) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: Political & Biographies - General) The Rise and Fall of Major General Charles Townshend. He achieved fame when he commanded the besieged garrison at Chitral (now in Pakistan) in 1895. As a result, he became known as ‘Chitral Charlie’. Decorated by Queen Victoria, in 1916 he was given command on 6th Indian Division and sent to Mesopotamia. He made a devastating advance up the River Tigris to Kut but then, against all the tenets of military common sense, he advanced to take Baghdad. Confronted by a determined Turkish foe, his Division was depleted and exhausted. Townshend withdrew to Kut, where he was besieged and forced into a humiliating surrender. (Published: 2010) (Publisher: Pen & Sword) (ISBN: 9781848842762) (Pagination: 325pp, 13 maps, 47 b/w photos) (Condition: New in d/w) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: Other Topics - Diverse Subjects…) From the French and Indian Wars to Grenada. Strategic, campaign, operational and tactical maps illustrating in detail US military activity. Includes the Revolution, the Barbary Wars, the War of 1812, the Texan and Mexican Wars, the Civil War, the Indian campaigns, the Spanish-American War, WWI, WWII, Korea, and Vietnam. (Published: 1986) (Publisher: Arch Cape Press) (ISBN: 051760468X) (Pagination: 160pp, 125 photos & ills, 175 maps. Large format.) (Condition: Mint) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: World War II - Eastern Front) An analysis of German Generalship in defense on the Eastern Front. The author examines the strategies and tactics employed by the Commanders on the Russian front. Monographs by two officers who served in Russia show how the Germans adapted techniques to cope with the enemy's great numerical superiority and managed to delay, and sometimes drive back the Soviet Forces during the retreat in 1945 (Published: 1994) (Publisher: Greenhill Books) (ISBN: 1853671819) (Pagination: 320pp, map) (Condition: Dust jacket torn and spine faded. Good) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: World War II - Pacific) The authors unravel one of the great mysteries of military history. Why was the United States unprepared for the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor when, using previously classified information, U.S. codebreakers had broken JN-25 the Japanese naval code, well before the attack. (Published: 1992) (Publisher: Michael O'Mara Books) (ISBN: 1854791621) (Pagination: 302pp illustrations.) (Condition: Good in d/w) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: Land vehicles & weapons - Panzer Wrecks Series) The search for and discovery of seldom seen and unpublished US Army Signal Corps photographs formed the backbone of the first two volumes of ‘Forgotten Archives’. This third instalment continues the search for new imagery in unknown archives, whilst broadening contact with veteran’s families. This superbly produced book features 249 clear, high-quality photographs of US and German fighting vehicles, which are complemented by 8 pages of specially commissioned colour artwork by Felipe Rodna. QR codes are included on 31 pages; point your smartphone camera at them to see the scene in Google Maps or Street View. (Published: 2020) (Publisher: Panzerwrecks) (ISBN: 9781908032218) (Pagination: large landscape format, 240pp, 249 b/w photos, 8pp colour artwork) (Condition: new in illustrated boards) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: Aviation - General) Dedication from the author to a previous owner on the title page. Signs of use. Pages browning.Acceptable. The Allied bomber campaign against Germany was the most controversial of World War II. Robin Neillands examines every detail of the campaign (including the moral issues)and the day-by-day, night-by-night endurance of the crews, flying to the limit. He draws on the personal experiences of British, American, Australian, Canadian and other Allied fliers as well, those of German aircrew and civilians. (Published: 2004) (Publisher: John Murray) (ISBN: 9780719562419) (Pagination: 464pp, illustrations.map) (Condition: Good in card covers) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: World War II - General) French text. Histoire d'Incorpores de Force Mosellans Guerre de 1939/45. Pendant la Seconde Guerre mondiale, cent quarante mille alsaciens et mosellans ont été incorporés de force dans l'Armée allemande. An account of the incorporation of forces of the French Department of Alsasce into the German Army following the defeat of France in 1940. These included a substantial number of Moslems. Gift inscription at front free endpaper. This is from the author, Laurant Kleinhentz, to the Italian Consul General and is dated Christmas, 2003. (Published: 1997) (Publisher: Private Publication) (ISBN: 2951036906) (Pagination: 448pp, numerous b/w photos illustrations) (Condition: good in white card cover, author's inscription) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: Aviation - General) The story of the Doolittle Raid. 16 planes taking off from a US Carrier in mid pacific with Japan's 5 main cities as their targets. Having delivered their bomb load most of the squadron run out of fuel and are forced to crash land in Japan, China and the Soviet Union. Incredibly 90% eventually returned alive the the USA. (Published: 2003) (Publisher: Corgi Books) (ISBN: 9780552771719) (Pagination: 588pp illustrations) (Condition: Good in card covers with creased spine) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: Colonial & Other Wars - The American Civil War) The US Army war College Guide to the Civil War Battles. Here in one volume is a day-by-day and hour-by-hour account of one of the most momentous battles in history. The Battle of Gettysburg-fought between July 1st and 3rd, 1863, changed the course of an epic war. This guide combines documentary sources and terrain descriptions with 25 stops arranged in the order of the battle as it unfolded. It combines official reports and observations of the commanding officers in their own words to recreate one of the pivotal encounters of the Civil War (Published: 1994) (Publisher: Univ. Press of Kansas) (ISBN: 0700606866) (Pagination: 240pp, illustrations, 16 maps) (Condition: Good in card cover) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: Aviation - General) This study charts events from the early days through to the emergence of the awesome military power and variety of civilian aviation of the 1980s. Originally published in 1969 in Czechoslovakia, this English translation has been revised and expanded to include newly released information and additional updating on modern planes. (Published: 1986) (Publisher: Collins Willow) (ISBN: 0002180332) (Pagination: 460pp. illustrations) (Condition: Good in d/w) UL-XXXXXX