Search Results: Authors starting with R from Military History Books

(Subject: Colonial & Other Wars ) The definitive account of the rise of the Zulu nation under the great ruler Shaka and its fall under Cetshwayo in the Zulu war of 1879. For over a century after the European landing at Capetown in the 17th century the Boers advanced unopposed into the vast interior of Africa. It was not until 1824 that the Europeans came face to face with the Zulus the most formidable nation in Black Africa. The author traces not only the record of these wars including Isandhlwana and Rorke's Drift, but also looks at the Bantu, Boer and Briton, and the great Zulu Kings who founded and ruled the nation. (Published: 1976) (Publisher: Sphere Books) (ISBN: 0722162448) (Pagination: 670pp, maps) (Condition: Well used paperback but useful reference.) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: Aviation - General) Slight darkening on d/w. Foxing on top edge. Good. In a effort to promote naval aviation against a campaign let by General William 'Billy' Mitchell in support of Army aviation. Naval chiefs tried to create something spectacular to draw public attention to the necessity of aviation being part of the Fleet. The project was to fly non-stop from the West Coast to Hawaii using PN9s. A series of tests, failures and last minute changes accompanied the development of the planes chosen to undertake the mission. The author describes these attempts including the violent landing in the sea resulting in the crew using the plane as a boat and sailing it for nine days until they reached land. (Published: 1981) (Publisher: Naval Institute Press) (ISBN: 0870214977) (Pagination: 167pp photos, graphs.) (Condition: ) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: History & Development of Warfare - General) A series of studies and discussions on the impact of Special Operations. Includes amnalysis of the threat to the US, the Soviet approach, military capabilities, intelligence and special operations, psychological operations and low-intensity conflicts. Predating the fall of the Soviet Union, the Gulf conflicts and the events of 9/11/2001, this is an interesting insight to military thinking in the late 1980s. (Published: 1988) (Publisher: National Defense Univ.) (Pagination: viii + 326pp, index) (Condition: covers rubbed, storage wear only) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: Early Warfare) The history of the Roman Soldier at the height of the Empire. Includes recruitment, conditions of service, training and development. This copy has various numbers written in pen on the flyleaf. (Published: 1985) (Publisher: Thames & Hudson Ltd) (ISBN: 0500273766) (Pagination: 256pp, 26 illustrations) (Condition: Fair) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: European Conflicts & The Napoleonic Wars) An authentic account of escape and travel during the Napoleonic period. A fascinating facsimile reprint of the second edition of an original work published in 1841. Captured by a French Privateer, the author was a captive from 1809 to 1814. During several escapades he experienced the hospitality and the vengence of the country folk. He finally found safety with Hungarian troops and managed to return to London. (Published: 1976) (Publisher: Howard Baker) (Pagination: x + 170pp, 5 ills, glossary, appendix) (Condition: new with storage wear.) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: Other Topics - Diverse Subjects…) An anti-war book originally published in Ohio in 1910 with many facts and figures about armament, weapons, and their effects. It rails against the practice of using young working class men as cannon-fodder while the wealthy who profit from war urge them to their "patriotic duty". An example of anti-capitalist attitudes in the early 20th century, it was a socialist agitator's contribution to the peace-war controversy which immediately preceded the outbreak of the European war in July, 1914. (Published: 1914) (Publisher: Private Publication) (Pagination: 352pp ills) (Condition: Fair. Boards worn, some pages marked.) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: World War II - Africa/Middle East) The story of an East Anglian farm worker who volunteered to join a Territorial Yeomanry Regiment before WWII and served throughout the desert campaigns of North Africa. (Published: 1987) (Publisher: Private Publication) (ISBN: 0951316400) (Pagination: 243pp, 6 illustrations, 4 maps/plans) (Condition: vg in good dw ) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: Other Topics - Diverse Subjects…) A collection of the first thirty Harmon lectures given at the United States Air Force Academy. Contributors include Noel F Parrish, D Clayton James, Martin Blumenson and Frank Vandiver. Topics include Franklin D Roosevelt as a War Leader, Soldiering in Tsarist Russia, and George C Marshall - Global Commander - amongst others. (Published: 1988) (Publisher: US Air Force Academy) (ISBN: 0912799587) (Pagination: 608pp ills) (Condition: Good in poor dw) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: Political & Biographies - General) Henri Philippe Pétain was a French Army general and later Chief of State of Vichy France from 1940 to 1944. Due to his military leadership in World War I, he was viewed as a hero in France, but his actions during World War II resulted in a conviction and death sentence for treason, which was commuted to life imprisonment by Charles de Gaulle. The author has benefited from the use of previously secret files (Published: 1985) (Publisher: Viking) (ISBN: 0670801070) (Pagination: 444pp,) (Condition: good in faded d/w) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: World War I - General) Drawing on diaries, letters and accounts of the 2.5 million conscripts who served on the Western Front in WWI. Conscription was introduced for the first time in Britain in 1916 after the Battle of the Somme. How the conscripts viewed their transformation from civilians into soldiers and the public image of ordinary men experiencing an extreme event in their lives. (Published: 1999) (Publisher: Sutton Publishing) (ISBN: 0750921080) (Pagination: 256pp, 30 ills) (Condition: near fine in d/w) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: European Conflicts & The Napoleonic Wars) Signed by author on title page. Some highlighting in bibliography. Plastic covered dustjacket. In the autumn of 1799, Napoleon Bonaparte organized a coup and made himself dictator of France, but he knew that France would accept his rule only if he gained military victories that brought peace. The author describes the extraordinary campaigns that followed. At Marengo Bonaparte defeated the Austrians and his fellow General Jean Moreau beat the combined Austrian and Bavarian armies at Hohenlinden. These twin campaigns proved decisive. Bonaparte's dictatorship was secure and his enemies across Europe were forced into a 15-year struggle to overthrow him. (Published: 1999) (Publisher: Arnold ) (ISBN: 0967098505) (Pagination: 301pp maps, illustrations) (Condition: ) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: Naval & Maritime: Ships, Submarines & Other Vessels - General) The experiences of a young Royal Naval officer in WWII. He served on a Military Transports, Ocean Boarding Vessels, Assault Landing Ships and an Escort Carrier. (Published: 1991) (Publisher: Sunflower University Pres) (ISBN: 0897451355) (Pagination: 189pp, maps, 12 ills, index) (Condition: storage wear only) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: Other Topics - Diverse Subjects…) A unique photographic record of day-to-day life in the Chinese People's Liberation Army. The author was given full access to all branches of the service, land, naval and aviation forces and the book contains detailed descriptions of all aspects of military training, and operations. (Published: 1987) (Publisher: Hutchinson) (ISBN: 0091706807) (Pagination: 224pp, 109 colour & 20 b&w photos, maps, ills.) (Condition: dw faded and edgeworn ow vg) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: Other Topics - Diverse Subjects…) A unique photographic record of day-to-day life in the Chinese People's Liberation Army in the late 1980s. The author was given full access to all branches of the service, land, naval and aviation forces and the book contains detailed descriptions of all aspects of military training, and operations. (Published: 1987) (Publisher: Guild Publishing) (Pagination: 224pp, 109 colour & 20 b&w photos, maps, ills.) (Condition: Fine in d/w. ) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: History & Development of Warfare - General) The historical development of the Soviet and Chinese People's Liberation Armies. An examination of the differences that have existed between the Red Army and the People's Liberation Army in their roles in party and societal affairs in the two decades after the end of the civil wars. The sources of these differences, particularly in the civil war period and the nature of revolutionary change in the two countries. (Published: 1980) (Publisher: Greenwood Publications) (ISBN: 0313220263) (Pagination: 230pp, 20 tables, appendices, bibliography, index) (Condition: vg) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: Aviation - General) The evolution of Soviet Air Power from the Revolution to its state in the mid-eighties. Looks at the organisation of Soviet Military Forces, Party control of the military, Militarised Security Forces, Soviet Air Force Frontal Aviation, "new generation" fighters, Long-range aviation, Military Transport, Soviet Air Defence, Naval Aviation, and Soviet Projection of Power. Appendices cover NATO and Soviet systems for designating aircraft: Selected list of Soviet aircraft: Bibliography. (Published: 1985) (Publisher: US Air University Press) (Pagination: viii + 108pp, ill, table, chapter notes, large format) (Condition: Worn card covers. Good) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: Regimental & Unit Histories - General) When the Territorial Force was created in 1908 The Norfolk Regiment was allocated two infantry battalions. When war broke out in August 1914 Territorials answered the call, fighting in Gallipoli and Palestine. In the Second World War, after standing ready to repel the threatened invasion they were plummeted into fighting in the sweltering heat of Johore and Singapore. This book includes first-hand accounts of bravery and sacrifice, many previously unpublished photographs, lists of Honours and Awards and complete casualty lists from both wars. (Published: 2009) (Publisher: Halsgrove Publishing) (ISBN: 9781841148779) (Pagination: A4 format, 160pp, numerous illustrations) (Condition: new in d/w) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: World War I - General) An evocative portrait of the county during the First World War, the book reveals the huge turmoil caused by the war, including the mobilization of troops, the requisitioning of animals, the care of casualties, and the shortages of food. The author also describes how the Home Front also became the front line of enemy air raids with the first use of aerial bombing in a global conflict, and the effect of this on the population. The book reveals the effect on this rural county brought about by huge losses among its youth. (Published: 2008) (Publisher: Halsgrove Publishing) (ISBN: 9781841148199) (Pagination: Large format, 160pp, c300 b/w photos & illustrations) (Condition: new in d/w) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: Regimental & Unit Histories - General) The Yeomanry Cavalry was first formed in 1794 comprising part-time volunteers, in order to defend Britain from possible invasion by Revolutionary France. In the South African war and the two world wars the Yeomanry Regiments fought initially as Cavalry, Mounted Rifleman and Dismounted Troops and later they served with success as Mechanised, Artillery and Signal regiments. Today their presence is maintained as Territorial Army units. (Published: 1985) (Publisher: Spellmount) (ISBN: 0946771960) (Pagination: 128pp illustrations) (Condition: Faded spine. Good in d/w) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: World War I - General) 15 years of research went into the production of this book containing a short biography each of 487 men and women from Campden who served in the Great War. The author's family association with Chipping Campden can be traced back to the early 19th century and their sense of belonging brought about this wish for future generations to be aware of the sacrifice made by the many townspeople. (Published: 2008) (Publisher: Campden People) (ISBN: 9780955920011) (Pagination: Large Format. 378pp illustrations) (Condition: Near fine in d/w) UL-XXXXXX