Search Results: Titles starting with H from Military History Books

(Subject: Post World War II - General) His childhood and family life entwined with his early army career, West Point and Vietnam. His military campaign in Operation Desert Storm with an analysis, with a transcript of his final briefing with maps and battle plans. (Published: 1991) (Publisher: Pan Books) (ISBN: 0330322915) (Pagination: 287pp ills) (Condition: mass market paperback. creases on spine, pages browning ow very good) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: Early Warfare) Hadrian's Wall is the most important surviving memorial to the military might of Rome. In the brilliance of it's concept and the character of it's construction it is superior to other defended frontiers of the world - France might well have studied it when constructing the ill-fated Maginot Line. This is a concise and provocative historical outline of the wall as well as a history of the Roman occupation of Britain. (Published: 1995) (Publisher: Barnes & Noble) (ISBN: 1566197570) (Pagination: 224pp, photos, diagrams, map) (Condition: Slight shelfwear. New in dustjacket) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: Political & Biographies - General) Alexander Haig achieved the rank of General and was appointed Supreme Allied Commander in Europe, having commanded no military unit larger than a Brigade. He had no practical experience of diplomacy, yet he was at the centre of American foreign policy. He was involved in the Watergate scandal but retained office under the next three Presidents until his resignation as US Secretary of State in July 1982. (Published: 1982) (Publisher: Robson Books Ltd) (ISBN: 086051188X) (Pagination: 454pp) (Condition: Very good in d/w) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: World War I - General) A revealing study on Haig and his command, from the Somme to the German surrender. Fresh evidence indicated the wholesale tampering with unit records, diaries, cabinet documents re-written, documents thought to have been destroyed. Even Haig's diary was altered. (Published: 1992) (Publisher: Penguin Books) (ISBN: 014007144X) (Pagination: 352pp, photos.) (Condition: Used. Good in card covers) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: World War I - General) A critical study of Field Marshal Haig's generalship, puncturing many of the traditional myths. It questions Haig's record of events, and re-assesses his role and ability. (Published: 1991) (Publisher: Viking) (ISBN: 0670802255) (Pagination: 362pp, illustrations, 9 maps, references, index) (Condition: vg in dw) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: Post World War II - Vietnam, SE Asia) A vivid account of the most bloody land battles of the Vietnam War. On May 10th, 1969 the US Army 101st Airborne Division, the 9th US US Marine Regiment and the 3rd Regiment ARVN, moved into the A Shau Valley in the Central Highlands. The valley was a major terminus of the Ho Chi Minh Trail and had been used by the North Vietnamese Army as a staging post for their 1968 attack on Hue during the Tet Offensive. The next day the 3rd Battalion, US 187th Infantry assaulted the lower reaches of Hill 937, Ap Bia Mountain, otherwise known as Hamburger Hill. (Published: 1988) (Publisher: Arms & Armour Press) (ISBN: 0853689741) (Pagination: 328pp, 25 photos, 12 maps, bibliography, index) (Condition: Good in dw) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: Other Topics - Diverse Subjects…) Published to celebrate the anniversary of the first written mention of Hampstead in AD 986. The book sets out to tell the story of the transition of Hampstead, a village in Middlesex into a fashionable London suburb. (Published: 1985) (Publisher: Eyre & Spottiswoode) (ISBN: 0950365688) (Pagination: 160pp illustrations, maps.) (Condition: Good in worn card covers) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: World War II - General) Mass market paperback.Pages browning but very good.After Dunkirk, it was decided to form a special raiding force of Commandos. Operating behind enemy lines, systematically wrecking supply lines and installations, they operated in every major theatre of war from the Arctic Islands to the mangrove swamps of Burma. This book includes first hand accounts of the disasters and triumphs of the men who adopted the Green Beret. (Published: 1980) (Publisher: Hamlyn) (ISBN: 0600383873) (Pagination: 261pp) (Condition: ) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: World War II - General) Previous owner name on endpaper. Good in d/w with faded spine. Originally published in 1943 by the U S Army as Technical Manual TM 30-410, this important reference work has chapters on the organization of the British Army by Corps, rank, uniform and insignia, armament and equipment, tactics, maps and abbreviations. There are also supplements for the Royal Air Force and Civilian Defense Organizations. (Published: 1975) (Publisher: Purnell) (Pagination: x + 234pp, 11 plates, 117 ills) (Condition: ) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: Other Topics - Diverse Subjects…) Good reference copy. Expert authors in different fields of art describe each period with example illustrations. They include Luc Benoist who describes French Art from the 15th century, Michael Middleton examines Whistler, the Pre-Raphaelites and 20th century England, and Andre Chastel specialises in Italian Art. (Published: 1961) (Publisher: Thames & Hudson Ltd) (Pagination: 320pp plus idex. Over 1000 col.ills) (Condition: Good. Blue boards marked.) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: Aviation - General) Torn d/w, previous owner name on endpaper. Good. Prepared as a successor to 'Meteorology for Aviators', this book provides instruction suitable for pilots and navigators undergoing intermediate or advanced courses of instruction. (Published: 1966) (Publisher: HM Stationary Office ) (Pagination: 404pp, illustrations.) (Condition: ) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: Early Warfare) This is a reference guide to Roman legionary fortresses throughout the former Roman Empire, of which approximately eighty-five have been located and identified. With the expansion of the empire and the garrisoning of its army in frontier regions during the 1st century AD, Rome began to concentrate its legions in large permanent bases. Some have been explored in great detail, others are barely known, but this book brings together for the first time the legionary fortresses of the whole empire. At the heart of the book is a referenced and illustrated catalogue of the known bases, each with a specially prepared plan and an aerial photograph. (Published: 2013) (Publisher: Pen & Sword) (ISBN: 9781848841383) (Pagination: 208pp, numerous illustrations & plans) (Condition: New in d/w) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: World War II - General) A Facsimile of the Technical Manual TM-E30-480, originally published by the US War department for use by military field units in 1942 and revised in 1944. This is a comprehensive study of the equipment, personnel, weapons and tactics of the Japanese Army and Air Services. It includes exhaustive details of types of weapons and aircraft, command structures, uniforms, insignia and signs (Published: 1991) (Publisher: Greenhill Books) (ISBN: 1853671029) (Pagination: 401pp illustrations, tables) (Condition: Good in creased d/w) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: The Bargain Basement) The book shows how the Second World War took shape from its confused beginnings in the politics of the 1920s and 30s, to the apocalyptic end in the ruined and shattered cities of Germany and Japan. (Published: 2001) (Publisher: Island Books) (ISBN: 186147086X) (Pagination: 256pp col.ills.) (Condition: Small square format . Good in dw) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: Military Modelling & Wargaming) A practical guide to collecting model soldiers. Includes a list of places of military interest throughout the world, military ceremonies, events, Wargaming with model soldiers, and suggested further reading. (Published: 1969) (Publisher: Kaye & Ward) (Pagination: 156pp, 16 b/w plates) (Condition: G in dw) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: Military Modelling & Wargaming) Small tear at the top of spine. Covers rubbed.A practical guide to collecting model soldiers. Includes a list of places of military interest throughout the world, military ceremonies, events, Wargaming with model soldiers, and suggested further reading. (Published: 1969) (Publisher: Kaye & Ward) (Pagination: 156pp, 16 b/w plates) (Condition: G in card cover - previous owner's inscription at fep) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: World War II - General) Originally published in 1943 by the U S Army as Technical Manual TM 30-410, this important reference work has chapters on the organization of the British Army by Corps, rank, uniform and insignia, armament and equipment, tactics, maps and abbreviations. There are also supplements for the Royal Air Force and Civilian Defense Organizations. This is a reprint by the Battery Press of the original 1943 edition. (Published: 2005) (Publisher: Battery Press) (ISBN: 9780898393385) (Pagination: vii + 403pp, numerous tables, ills etc.) (Condition: New in green boards with gilt motif & spine titles) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: Aviation - General) Handley Page was one of the oldest aircraft producers of the United Kingdom. This is a record of their aircraft from 1910 to the 1970s including such legendary types as the Hampden, Halifax and the Victor. (Published: 1970) (Publisher: Ian Allan) (ISBN: 0711000948) (Pagination: 126pp, 110 photos) (Condition: Good in d/w) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: The Third Reich - General) mass market paperback. Card covers rubbed at edges. Pages browning. A personal account of life in Auschwitz. (Published: 1975) (Publisher: Coronet) (ISBN: 0340194898) (Pagination: 188pp) (Condition: ) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: Early Warfare) In 202 BC At Zama in what is now Tunisia, the armies of two empires clashed. The Romans under Scipio Africanus won a bloody, decisive victory over Hannibal's Carthaginians. Scipio's victory signalled a shift in the balance of power in the ancient world. This compelling reconstruction of the battle, and of the gruelling war that led up to it, gives a fascinating insight into the Carthaginian and Roman methods of waging war, and offers a critical assessment of the contrasting qualities and leadership styles of Hannibal and Scipio, the two most celebrated commanders of their age. (Published: 2007) (Publisher: Pen & Sword) (ISBN: 9781844156351) (Pagination: 204pp, 29 maps, 22 illustrations) (Condition: Signs of use. Text unmarked. Good in d/w) UL-XXXXXX