Search Results: Titles starting with E from Military History Books

(Subject: World War II - General) From declassified US, UK and Japanese sources and intelligence files, this is a good, single-volume history of the US war against the Japanese 1941-45. It examines the secret reasons for strategic decisions and includes accounts of battles and campaigns, "unknown and forgotten". A total view of US strategy with a fresh insight. (Published: 1987) (Publisher: Penguin Books) (ISBN: 9780140081428) (Pagination: 592pp illustrations) (Condition: Good in card covers) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: Regimental & Unit Histories - General) Quite fragile with slight detaching of covers from text block. Mark on front cover plus some marks on the back covers. Among the articles are A,B,and C squadron notes, visit of the Colonel of the Regiment, Officers photograph (1961) the Ashton Memorial trophy, Sergeants mess, Sports, Obituaries etc. (Published: 1961) (Publisher: Private Regimental Pub.) (Pagination: 59pp plus adverts) (Condition: ) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: Aviation - World War II ) A study of the Battle of Britain including the run up and the battle itself. Includes original colour illustrations of the aircraft, personnel and actions. The book was specially commissioned for the 50th Anniversary of the battle. (Published: 1990) (Publisher: Leo Cooper) (ISBN: 0850528895) (Pagination: 126pp, 100 col illustrations.) (Condition: Fine in rubbed dw) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: Early Warfare) The Roman Defeat at Adrianopolis, AD 378. In AD376 Goths, seeking refuge from the Huns, sought admittance to the Eastern Roman Empire. Emperor Valens took the decision to grant them entry, hoping to utilize them for his campaigns against Persia. The Goths had been providing warriors to Roman armies for decades, however mistreatment by Roman officials led them to take up arms against their hosts. The resultant battle near Adrianopolis in AD378, in which Valens lost his life, was one of the most significant defeats suffered by Rome. (Published: 2015) (Publisher: Pen & Sword) (ISBN: 9781781590881) (Pagination: 180pp, 6 maps & diagrams) (Condition: Very Good in plastic covered d/w) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: Aviation - General) A study of the WWII Luftwaffe's leadership including Albert Keselring, Ernst Udet, Hugo Sperrle, Werner Moelders, Erhard Milch, Hermann Goering, Walther Wever and others. The author studies their careers, campaigns and abilities. (Published: 1989) (Publisher: Airlife Publishing) (ISBN: 1853100641 ) (Pagination: 183pp, 40 photos, Large Format) (Condition: fine in dw) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: Aviation - General) The story of Luftwaffe maritime operations has frequently been written about in fragmentary terms, delineating between the planned naval air arm operating under Kriegsmarine direction and the ‘operational Luftwaffe’. This book studies the development of German naval aircraft as a concerted attempt to engage the enemy at sea in every theatre of operations, from Norway and Western Europe to the Mediterranean and the Eastern fronts, and, of course, over the Atlantic. Through ship-board aircraft, torpedo bomber attacks, minelaying and reconnaissance missions, Luftwaffe maritime aircraft played a vital role in Germany’s naval war and the author analyses all the operations and the successes in the early years of the War. This first volume ends in 1942 when, despite great success, petty rivalry and naked arrogance combined to foreshadow the eventual defeat of the Luftwaffe’s war at sea. (Published: 2019) (Publisher: Seaforth Publishing) (ISBN: 9781526740021)… Read More

(Subject: Aviation - World War II ) A study of the WWII Luftwaffe's leadership including Albert Keselring, Ernst Udet, Hugo Sperrle, Werner Moelders, Erhard Milch, Hermann Goering, Walther Wever and others. The author studies their careers, campaigns and abilities. (Published: 1989) (Publisher: Guild Publishing) (Pagination: 183pp, photos maps) (Condition: Good in d/w) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: Aviation - World War II ) This book has a 3 inch cut at bottom of the front cover and first 2 pages, the result of careless box opening unfortunately. The history of the three "Eagle" Squadrons, formed by the RAF from American volunteers who joined before the United States entered WWII. This is the first book to relate their entire history from recruitment, training, their battles, and eventual assimilation into the USAAF. (Published: 1991) (Publisher: National Defense Univ.) (Pagination: xii + 417pp, 34 ills, maps, tables, index) (Condition: showing a little shelf wear but ow vg. Unread.) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: History & Development of Warfare - General) The American experience of war. Includes The Revolution, The War of 1812, The Civil War, the Mexican and Spanish-American Wars, World Wars I and II, Korea and Vietnam. The book examines the strategic objectives of each conflict, the conduct of the military, the development of technology and tactics. (Published: 1988) (Publisher: US Air University Press) (ISBN: 1585660256) (Pagination: xx + 421pp, map.) (Condition: dust stained through storage, ow good) 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: Aviation - Pre World War II ) A study on the fighter pilots of World War One and their aircraft. Illustrated with vintage photographs, and the author's two and three-view drawings of the major aircraft types. (Published: 1968) (Publisher: Arthur Barker) (ISBN: 0213176858) (Pagination: 154pp, 120 photos and line drawings, index) (Condition: Good in worn dw with small edge tears) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: Aviation - Pre World War II ) Reprinted from a 1918 US Government document 'Issued for the information and guidance of Aviation mechanic's Schools under the cognizance of the Bureau of Navigation' the general editor was Lt. Commander C. E. Lucke and it was issued by United States Navy Gas Engine School. (Published: 1963) (Publisher: Flying Enterprises Dallas) (Pagination: 93pp illustrations) (Condition: very good in card covers) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: Small Arms, Personal Weapons, Equipment & Accoutrements) A history of early percussion firearms from Forsyth to the Winchester .44/40. Alexander Forsyth was the first to conceive the idea of igniting gunpowder by means of striking a priming fulminate mixture. The author traces Forsyth's development of his scent-bottle model through to sliding locks. He moves on to Pauly and his breech loader, and goes on to describe punch-locks, muzzle and breech-loading cap guns, tape, disc and cap magazine guns. (Published: 1970) (Publisher: Spring Books) (ISBN: 060033015X) (Pagination: 190pp illustrations diagrams) (Condition: vg in good dw) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: Other Topics - Diverse Subjects…) Published by the Museum of Modern Art at Oxford to accompany an exhibition at the Museum from 6 March to 2 May, 1982. The 16 photographers featured include Max Alpert, Victor Tomin, Galina Sanyko and Georgi Zelma. (Published: 1982) (ISBN: 0905836278) (Pagination: A4 format. 87pp.illustrations) (Condition: very good in paper covers) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: World War II - Home Front) East Anglia was the closest part of mainland Britain to Occupied Europe. Home to secret weapons, strategic air bases and vital ports, the region was a prime target for invasion and heavy bombing. This is the story of how the region fared. Ex Library. usual stamps, date labels etc. Mark on back inside page but rest of text seems clean and unmarked. Good study copy. (Published: 1978) (Publisher: Jarrold & Son) (ISBN: 0853068135) (Pagination: 158pp photos, drawings/diagrams/vignettes, maps) (Condition: ) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: Naval & Maritime: Ships, Submarines & Other Vessels - General) The Royal Navy at war in the Mediterranean, September 1939 to March 1941. Includes the Toranto Raid, the attacks on Malta, and the battle of Matapan. 1943. HMSO original. (Published: 1943) (Publisher: HM Stationary Office ) (Pagination: 63pp, 36 illustrations, 7 maps) (Condition: Covers worn, text good) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: Regimental & Unit Histories - General) The unit served in the South African War. This volume includes their History, Training and equipment, Weaponry and uniforms plus extracts from volunteer regulations. It is illustrated with line drawings, contemporary photographs and colour plates. (Published: 1982) (Publisher: Fineprint) (Pagination: 53pp col.bw ills and drawings) (Condition: vg in card covers) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: World War II - Eastern Front) The war on the Eastern Front, 1941-1945, was the most bitterly contested, vicious and bloody campaign of WWII. The conflict, lasting four long years, was fought in one of the harshest environments in the world and cost the lives of more than 30 million soldiers and civilians. The devastating campaign left the whole of Poland, Germany and European Russia in ruins, and set the tone of East-West relations for the next 50 years. This is an extensively illustrated record of that awesome campaign. (Published: 2001) (Publisher: Brassey's) (ISBN: 1857533267) (Pagination: Large format, 224pp, 300 + b/w photos) (Condition: Very good in d/w) 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: The Bargain Basement) One of Mowbray's Eccentric Series. Ten light hearted biographies of those more unusual soldiers who refused to conform to the accepted rules of behaviour. Includes von Slatin, Peniakoff, Maitland, Wingate and de Wiart (Published: 1975) (Publisher: A R Mowbray & Co) (ISBN: 0264661729 ) (Pagination: 64pp, 7 illustrations) (Condition: very good) UL-XXXXXX