Search Results: Titles starting with C from Viceroy Books

Squadron/Signal Publications, 2010. New book, 64 pages, SS1201. C-5 Galaxy first made its appearance in March 1968 it has been given such varied nicknames as 'Fat Albert', 'Big MAC', 'White Elephant', and 'FRED'. Almost as long as a football field and as high as a six-story building, the C-5 Galaxy is one of the world's largest aircraft and the only aircraft that can transport nearly every type of US Army combat equipment, including tanks and helicopters. It's front and rear cargo doors and 'kneeling' landing gear system enables fast and easy loading of bulky equipment, it's intercontinental range enables it to carry troops and material to any area in the world. Since the 1970s the Galaxy has been projecting power around the globe, taking part in dozens of major military and humanitarian operations. This reprint includes 6 all-new pages packed with color photos and additional information about the Galaxy. Illustrated with 158 photos, 8 color profiles… Read More

Valiant Wings Publishing, 2013. New book, 98 pages, 200+ photos, 37 colour profiles. Our third title in the Airframe Album series covers the Commonwealth Boomerang. The Boomerang has proved to be a popular subject with scale modellers in recent years with kits available in all major scales from Montex (now re-released by AlleyCat), Special Hobby and Airfix. Contents include: Technical Description, Evolution - Prototype, Production and Projected Variants, Surviving Aircraft, A wealth of historical and modern photographs, Pictures before, during and after restoration, Isometric views by Jacek Jackiewicz, Colour profiles and camouflage detail by Richard J. Caruana, Lists of all Boomerang kits, accessories and decals available in 1/32nd, 1/48th and 1/72nd scales.. Soft Cover. As New. Illus. by Caruana, Richard. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

Valiant Wings Publishing, 2013. New book, 98 pages, 200+ photos, 37 colour profiles. Our third title in the Airframe Album series covers the Commonwealth Boomerang. The Boomerang has proved to be a popular subject with scale modellers in recent years with kits available in all major scales from Montex (now re-released by AlleyCat), Special Hobby and Airfix. Contents include: Technical Description, Evolution - Prototype, Production and Projected Variants, Surviving Aircraft, A wealth of historical and modern photographs, Pictures before, during and after restoration, Isometric views by Jacek Jackiewicz, Colour profiles and camouflage detail by Richard J. Caruana, Lists of all Boomerang kits, accessories and decals available in 1/32nd, 1/48th and 1/72nd scales.. Soft Cover. As New. Illus. by Caruana, Richard. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

Valiant Wings Publishing, 2013. New book, 98 pages, 200+ photos, 37 colour profiles. Our third title in the Airframe Album series covers the Commonwealth Boomerang. The Boomerang has proved to be a popular subject with scale modellers in recent years with kits available in all major scales from Montex (now re-released by AlleyCat), Special Hobby and Airfix. Contents include: Technical Description, Evolution - Prototype, Production and Projected Variants, Surviving Aircraft, A wealth of historical and modern photographs, Pictures before, during and after restoration, Isometric views by Jacek Jackiewicz, Colour profiles and camouflage detail by Richard J. Caruana, Lists of all Boomerang kits, accessories and decals available in 1/32nd, 1/48th and 1/72nd scales.. Soft Cover. As New. Illus. by Caruana, Richard. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

United Kingdom: Nexus Special Interest Ltd, 1999. New book, 89 pages. Computers are a closed book to many of the older generatios of model engineers. By taking one step at a time, the computer can soon be tamed and turned into a versatile drawing tool with many advantages over traditional draughting methods. Derek Brown's demonstrations and lectures on the subject at various model engineering exhibitions over the past few years have proved very popular. In this book he seeks to strip away the mystique surroundng the subject by avoiding jargon and providing practical advice on how to choose the right system and to make progress with it.. Soft Cover. As New. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Osprey Publishing, 2002. New book, 48 pages, NVG052. Destined to become one of the most influential postwar armored cars, the V-100 Commando was developed by the Cadillac Gage Company in 1962 as a private venture, and the first prototype was completed in the same year. It was designed as a multi-purpose vehicle and could function as an 11-man personnel carrier, reconnaissance vehicle, convoy escort, command or patrol car and a riot vehicle. The V-100 was tested and evaluated in Vietnam before full-scale production began in 1964. It saw widespread use in Vietnam by both US and South Vietnamese forces. This title describes the design, development and operational use of the V-100 Commando, including their continued deployment around the world. Contents: Research and development, V-100s in Vietnam, Tactics, Beyond Vietnam.. Soft Cover. As New. Illus. by Laurier, Jim. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

BBC Books, 1997. New book, some shelf wear to jacket. 192 pages, dozens of photos. This is a unique record of Britains maritime past, told through the memories of ordinary people in whose lives the sea played a central role. This book many tales of adventure and heroism, some of the most amazing which involve women mariners who defied convention to brave the dangers of life a sea.. Hard Cover. As New/Very Good. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

Simon & Schuster, 2010. New book, 303 pages. In summer 2006 Helmand Province erupted into violence as NATO forces struggled to crush Taliban strongholds. For six weeks the Royal Irish Regiment and the Paras defended Sangin in the face of ever-mounting attacks. At this point young officer Patrick Bury was learning the trade of the infantry in the Brecon Beacons. Paddy had always wanted to be a soldier - a desire fraught with the contradictions of a complex history overridden by a 'warrior calling'. When he arrived in Afghanistan with 1st Royal Irish, he was surrounded by men oozing bloody combat experience. This was not Sandhurst. It was extreme violence and killing. Hades Four One was his callsign and the infantry mantra rang in his ears: 'To close and kill the enemy, in all weather conditions, in all terrain, by day or night.' For six months Paddy and his company dealt with 110 IEDs, of which 60 exploded on them, killing his comrades in the most vicious of ways and fuelling a… Read More

Mushroom Model Publications, 2010. New book, 16 pages. This is the first in a new series, Camouflage & Decals. The book describes in great detail the camouflage and markings of three aircraft types used by Polish pilots in France in 1939 and 1940: Caudron CR.714 - a series of fighter aircraft developed by Caudron-Renault for the French Armee de l'Air just prior to the start of World War II. Morane MS.406 - another Armee de l'Air fighter built in 1938, this was France's most important fighter during the early days of WW II. Curtiss Hawk H75A - the export version of the American P-36/Hawk 75 saw extensive service in France in 1940, where they were modified with French equipment. The book includes high quality Techmod decals to be used on 1/48 scale models of these aircraft.. Soft Cover. As New. Illus. by Morosanu, Teodor. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

Mushroom Model Publications, 2010. New book, 16 pages. This is the first in a new series, Camouflage & Decals. The book describes in great detail the camouflage and markings of three aircraft types used by Polish pilots in France in 1939 and 1940: Caudron CR.714 - a series of fighter aircraft developed by Caudron-Renault for the French Armee de l'Air just prior to the start of World War II. Morane MS.406 - another Armee de l'Air fighter built in 1938, this was France's most important fighter during the early days of WW II. Curtiss Hawk H75A - the export version of the American P-36/Hawk 75 saw extensive service in France in 1940, where they were modified with French equipment. The book includes high quality Techmod decals to be used on 1/48 scale models of these aircraft.. Soft Cover. As New. Illus. by Morosanu, Teodor. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

Warsaw, Poland: Wydawnictwo Militaria, 2001. New book, 51 pages, 5 B&W and 114 colour photos, 12 scale diagrams. Detailed photo coverage of the 'Ram' and 'Grizzly' tanks and the 'Sexton' self-propelled gun. English text. Soft Cover. As New. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Aviaeology, 2009. New book, 72 pages. The Royal Canadian Air Force operated a wide variety of aircraft types in the various roles it played in the Allied war effort. 4 full colour maps; 45 large-scale aircraft profiles; 70+ photographs (4 in colour); 2 useful appendices; fully indexed. Covered in this AviaDossier: DeHavilland Fox Moth; Consolidated Catalina; North American Mustang I; Fleet Fort; Short Sunderland III; Hawker Hurricane XII; Bristol Bolingbroke IV; Northrop Delta; Douglas Boston III & IIIA; Consolidated Liberator GR.V(Can); Bristol Bolingbroke IVW; Blackburn Shark II; Supermarine Stranraer; Supermarine Spitfire FR.IX & FR.XIV; Beaufighter TF.X; Lysander IIIA; Curtiss Kittyhawk Mk.IV; Lockheed Hudson I; Stocky Edwards’ Spitfire & Fw190. Soft Cover. As New. Illus. by Higgins, Terry. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

Oxford, United Kingdom: Osprey Pub Co, 2007. New book, 48 pages, MAA439. This book describes the organization, lists the units and illustrates the uniforms and equipment of the four Canadian divisions which earned an elite reputation on the Western Front in 1915-18. Canada's 600,000 troops - of whom more than 66,000 died and nearly 150,000 were wounded - represented an extraordinary contribution to the British Empire's struggle. On grim battlefields from the Ypres Salient to the Somme, and from their stunning victory at Vimy Ridge to the final triumphant 'Hundred Days' advance of autumn 1918, Canada's soldiers proved themselves to be a remarkable army in their own right, founding a national tradition. Contents: Introduction; Formation of Canadian Expeditionary Force; Canadians in the trenches: first gas attacks, April 1915 - formation of Canadian Corps - outstanding tactical skill of Gen Arthur Currie - growing combat experience - Vimy Ridge, 1917, and its great significance to… Read More

Trackpad Publishing, 2015. New book, 80 pages, over 250 colour photos. This attractive photo album, the second Model Foto Focus from Trackpad Publishing includes full-view and walkaround captioned photos of Canada's latest battle tank. In July 2009, Canada commissioned the German manufacturer KMW to upgrade twenty second-hand Leopard 2's for deployment to Afghanistan. The new version, the Leopard 2A4M CAN was specifically designed for operations in that theatre. Five Leopard 2A4Ms were deployed to Afghanistan the following Decembers, Leopard 2A4M CAN has now become the main battle tank of the Canadian Forces alongside the 2A6M CAN (the subject of our first Foto Focus) which has been retained and upgraded. . Soft Cover. As New. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

Trackpad Publishing, 2015. New book, 80 pages, over 250 colour photos. This attractive photo album, the second Model Foto Focus from Trackpad Publishing includes full-view and walkaround captioned photos of Canada's latest battle tank. In July 2009, Canada commissioned the German manufacturer KMW to upgrade twenty second-hand Leopard 2's for deployment to Afghanistan. The new version, the Leopard 2A4M CAN was specifically designed for operations in that theatre. Five Leopard 2A4Ms were deployed to Afghanistan the following Decembers, Leopard 2A4M CAN has now become the main battle tank of the Canadian Forces alongside the 2A6M CAN (the subject of our first Foto Focus) which has been retained and upgraded. . Soft Cover. As New. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

Oxford, United Kingdom: Osprey Publishing Ltd, 1994. New book, 96 pages, CAM036. Cannae is rightly regarded as one of the greatest battles of military history. Hannibal's stratagem has become a model of the perfectly fought battle and is studied in detail at military academies around the world. At Cannae the Romans confronted Hannibal with an army of 80,000 infantry and 6,000 cavalry. Hannibal faced them with 40,000 foot and 10,000 horse. The engagement that followed was a masterpiece of battlefield control. By the end of the conflict the Romans had lost 47,500 infantry and 2,700 cavalry killed and a further 19,300 captured.. Soft Cover. As New. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

United Kingdom: Pen & Sword, 2003. New book, The author, a young conscript, fought with The Glorious Glosters at the legendary Imjin River battle. Heavily outnumbered by the Chinese and subjected to 'human wave' infantry attacks, he and his colleagues suffered the trauma of being over-run. Dave and those who were not killed became POWs having to endure appalling conditions for over two years. This fighting soldier's memoir brings home some most unpalatable truths.. Hard Cover. As New/As New. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Brian Rough, 2022. New book, 137 pages. The 'Capturing Brisbane' project explores the development of professional photography in the City between 1855 and 1901. This book provides biographies of more than 200 commercial photographers and studios operating in Brisbane during this time. It reveals where they were from, and the dates and places they worked, combined with the stories of their struggles, successes, sometimes their tragedies, and the legacy they left. Whether you are an historian, librarian, archivist, genealogist, photograph collector, antique dealer, or more likely, just someone with an interest in Brisbane's social history, I trust you will find this is a valuable contribution to the social history of photography in early Brisbane, and a useful addition to your bookshelf.. Pictorial Cover. As New. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

Brian Rough, 2022. New book, 137 pages. The 'Capturing Brisbane' project explores the development of professional photography in the City between 1855 and 1901. This book provides biographies of more than 200 commercial photographers and studios operating in Brisbane during this time. It reveals where they were from, and the dates and places they worked, combined with the stories of their struggles, successes, sometimes their tragedies, and the legacy they left. Whether you are an historian, librarian, archivist, genealogist, photograph collector, antique dealer, or more likely, just someone with an interest in Brisbane's social history, I trust you will find this is a valuable contribution to the social history of photography in early Brisbane, and a useful addition to your bookshelf.. Pictorial Cover. As New. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

Brian Rough, 2022. New book, 137 pages. The 'Capturing Brisbane' project explores the development of professional photography in the City between 1855 and 1901. This book provides biographies of more than 200 commercial photographers and studios operating in Brisbane during this time. It reveals where they were from, and the dates and places they worked, combined with the stories of their struggles, successes, sometimes their tragedies, and the legacy they left. Whether you are an historian, librarian, archivist, genealogist, photograph collector, antique dealer, or more likely, just someone with an interest in Brisbane's social history, I trust you will find this is a valuable contribution to the social history of photography in early Brisbane, and a useful addition to your bookshelf.. Pictorial Cover. As New. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.