Search Results: Authors starting with V from Military History Books

(Subject: The Third Reich - General) A pictorial history of the events in German 1918-1945. The elaborate symbolism of Nazism and the complexities of Hitler are studied through the extensive array of photos, film clips, posters and propaganda material. Much was drawn from previously unpublished sources. (Published: 1974) (Publisher: Weidenfeld & Nicolson) (ISBN: 0297767992) (Pagination: 374pp, numerous col & b/w ills, ) (Condition: Good. dw chipped on spine. Gift dedication opp title page.) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: History & Development of Warfare - General) Includes chapters on the impact of the South African War, Uniforms, The Great War, transportion, ammunition, The Second World War, and the uneasy peace post-WWII. (Published: 1986) (Publisher: Book Club Edition) (Pagination: 128pp, 240 illustrations, large format) (Condition: vg in rubbed dw) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: Political & Biographies - General) A large format and extensively illustrated biography of one of America's best known commander's who rose to the pinnacle of his military career in WWII, only to fall from grace when relieved of his command by Eisenhower in September 1945 for airing his typically forthright opinions. He died following a road accident shortly thereafter and was mourned by the nation and the soldiers he had commanded. (Published: 1982) (Publisher: Bison Books) (ISBN: 0861240820) (Pagination: Large format, 160pp, 200+ b&w photos, maps etc.) (Condition: v/good in d/w) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: Small Arms, Personal Weapons, Equipment & Accoutrements) The author describes events and developments in the design and manufacture of different types of weapons up to the 1980s. (Published: 1985) (Publisher: Bison Books) (ISBN: 0861242351) (Pagination: Large Format.112pp. 140 illustrations.) (Condition: very good in dw) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: Land Vehicles & Weapons - General) A comprehensive guide to all the world's fighting vehicles at the beginning of the 21st century, covering more than 800 vehicles from troop transporters to tanks. With details every make and model ever built, examining successes and failures, weight, speed, armament and armour, date of introduction and service record. (Published: 2000) (Publisher: Greenhill Books) (ISBN: 1853673919) (Pagination: 368pp, 30 ills, 10 x 8 inches) (Condition: Fine in dw) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: World War I - General) Front Hinge splitting, title page missing, endpaper detached. The German view of World War I as seen by the soldiers who fought the battles and the civilians who endured the hardships of the home front. Looks at the objectives of the various campaigns; coping with the massive Allied Blockade; the innovative and sometimes brutal efforts to overcome the problems. (Published: 1995) (Publisher: Leo Cooper) (ISBN: 0850524393) (Pagination: 219pp, 24 illustrations, maps) (Condition: ) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: Intelligence, Espionage, Reconnaissance & Electronic Warfare) The author explores the problems that intelligence activity can create. Topics which include official secrecy, security, secrecy and command, are enhanced by his direct experience during the decades when technical developments in radio interception and satellites have revolutionized intelligence gathering. There are also further details on his WWII experiences including the 'Oslo Report'. (Published: 1990) (Publisher: Mandarin Press) (ISBN: 074930474X) (Pagination: 376pp) (Condition: good in card covers) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: Land Vehicles & Weapons - General) A timely follow-up to "Great War Tanks in Canadian Service" this book examines the the armour (and mock-ups) used by the Militia between the wars. With 1:35 scale drawings by Karl Gagnon (Published: 2009) (Publisher: Service Publications) (ISBN: 978189458154) (Pagination: 24pp plans and drawings) (Condition: New in card covers) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: Land Vehicles & Weapons - General) New from publisher, unread. The effectiveness of the Luftwaffe in the ground support role during the early campaigns in WWII led to the development of self-propelled anti-aircraft vehicles to protect tank units. One of the more unusual was the Skink which carried four 20mm guns in a powered, fully-enclosed turret. Designed to be fitted to the Grizzly, which was the Sherman M4A1 built in Canada, its development history is covered well here, from early concepts though production of a wooden mock-up turret, to the final cast metal design. (Published: 2005) (Publisher: Service Publications) (ISBN: 1894581296) (Pagination: 24pp, 19 b/w photos & illustrations, 1:35 4-view plan) (Condition: Like New) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: Land Vehicles & Weapons - General) New from publisher, unread. In the 1920s and 1930s Canada only had small armed forces, a limited defence budget and limited armament production facilities. Despite this two armoured cars were ordered in 1932. Built by Ford and Chevrolet they were intended to train units. Delays in obtaining suitable AFV-pattern Vickers machine guns meant that they were initially used without any armament. Canadian wheeled AFVs built in WWII owed little or nothing to them but they are nevertheless interesting vehicles in their own right. (Published: 2005) (Publisher: Service Publications) (ISBN: 1894581288) (Pagination: 24pp, numerous b/w ills) (Condition: Like New) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: Early Arms, Armour, Heraldry & Chivalry) Showing signs of wear, but useful reference. Odyssey Library Series. A pocket-sized hardback detailing the weapons and equipment of the medieval fighting man. (Published: 1964) (Pagination: 46pp, numerous col illustrations, pocket size landscape format) (Condition: pictorial boards) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: Naval & Maritime: Ships, Submarines & Other Vessels - General) The Battle of Midway was a decisive victory for the Americans, and is widely regarded as the most important naval engagement of the Pacific Campaign of World War II. The battle permanently weakened the Imperial Japanese Navy, in particular through the loss of four fleet carriers and over 200 irreplaceable experienced naval aviators. (Published: 1960) (Pagination: 248pp, 12 illustrations, 6 maps and charts, notes, index) (Condition: Good in d/w) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: Military Modelling & Wargaming) French text. c1950s. The world of the the tin soldier or, more exactly, lead or tin figurines manufactured from the late 17th century through to the early 20th century. Extensively illustrated with mainly black and white photos, with a fold-out colour double page plus several other colour plates. Some of these have become detached from the binding. This copy is number 243 of a limited edition of 300 copies. (Published: 0000) (Publisher: Editions Charles Massin) (Pagination: Large format, 78pp, c100 b/w photos + sevearl colour plates) (Condition: Fair. Foxing on endpapers. Possibly rebound. Some plates loose. Red boards) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: World War I - General) The best of Capt. Bruce Bairnsfather's work from World War I each with a small narrative description. Signs of age and use to covers. Page edges browning. (Published: 1978) (Publisher: Phin Publishing) (ISBN: 0906196256) (Pagination: 160pp, 153 pages of plates. Large format) (Condition: ) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: World War II - General) World War II as seen in picture postcards. A fascinating look at the men, the personalities, the Home Front, POWs, Resistance, Humour, Propaganda, political satire, and much more. Draws on the publications of both The Allies and the Axis with more than 800 postcards from Britain, America, Germany, France, Italy, Holland and Belgium documenting every aspect of WWII. A military, political and social history of a dramatic period of the twentieth century. (Published: 1987) (Publisher: Moorland Publishing Co Lt) (ISBN: 0861902017) (Pagination: Large format, 192pp, 100 col & 723 b/w photos & ills ) (Condition: vg in worn d/w. Storage wear) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: World War II - Western Europe) A detailed guide to the D-Day landing sites in Normandy and the surrounding countryside. It includes two different approach routes with five recommended timed itineraries plus sketch maps, historical background to the landings, the plans and what actually happened on D-Day. Details of more than 300 memorials, Military cemeteries for all combatants, museums, batteries and bunkers plus additional useful tourist information are included. (Published: 1999) (Publisher: Leo Cooper) (ISBN: 0850526620) (Pagination: 272pp illustrations, maps) (Condition: Near fine in card covers) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: World War II - General) A concise, illustrated guide giving practical information on itineraries for recommended tours, including distances. (Published: 1983) (Publisher: Leo Cooper) (ISBN: 0436200740) (Pagination: 64pp, ills, maps, pocket size) (Condition: Good.) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: World War II - Western Europe) A comprehensive guide to places of interest using easy-to-follow routes to get the most out of touring the landing beaches. The five tours cover Utah Beach and the American Airborne Operations: Omaha beach and Pointe du Hoc: Bayeaux, Arromanches and Gold beach, Juno and Sword and The British Airborne Operations. (Published: 1989) (Publisher: Moorland Publishing Co Lt) (ISBN: 0861903013) (Pagination: 256pp maps.illustrations.) (Condition: Good in soft covers) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: World War I - Other Theatres) The fourth in the Holt's renowned series of Battlefield Guides. Well-researched with up-to-the-minute information, it charts in fascinating detail what happened at every recommended stop on the tour of the battleground and brings alive, with cameos and anecdotes, the people who fought there. (Published: 2000) (Publisher: Leo Cooper) (ISBN: 0850526388) (Pagination: 256pp, illustrations, colour pull-out map) (Condition: New.) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: World War I - General) The author traces a history of the fighting month by month and year by year, using original diaries, letters and previously unseen photographs taken by the soldiers themselves. We follow them through devastating battles and trench warfare from the outbreak of the war in 1914 to the armistice four years later. (Published: 2008) (Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing) (ISBN: 9780747597803) (Pagination: 394pp illustrations) (Condition: very good in d/w - pages browning.) UL-XXXXXX