Search Results: Titles starting with P from Military History Books

(Subject: World War II - General) The foreword by Douglas Bader describes this as an unusual Prisoner of War story. It is not the story of a successful escape but the story of the author and a group who escaped from a POW camp in Eastern Germany, getting farther down the route to the Southeast and the Balkans. Recaptured time and time again but never reaching their goal in Turkey. They were eventually rescued from Romania by the US Army Air Force. (Published: 1971) (Publisher: Robert Hale Ltd) (ISBN: 0709116810) (Pagination: 316pp, illustrations, maps.) (Condition: Good in brown boards no d/w) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: World War II - General) Mass market paperback. Covers creased. Well read but useful reading copy. The foreword by Douglas Bader describes this as an unusual Prisoner of War story. It is not the story of a successful escape but the story of the author and a group who escaped from a POW camp in Eastern Germany, getting farther down the route to the Southeast and the Balkans. Recaptured time and time again but never reaching their goal in Turkey. They were eventually rescued from Romania by the US Army Air Force. (Published: 1974) (Publisher: Corgi Books) (ISBN: 0552096202) (Pagination: 317pp) (Condition: ) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: Aviation - World War II ) A useful and extensively illustrated volume for modellers and enthusiasts of the legendary Republic P-47 Thunderbolt. contains many side-view drawings illustrating paint schemes, camouflage and markings of aircraft in service with the USAAF and RAF, as well as other air arms such as the Chinese Nationalist and Brazilian air forces. (Published: 2000) (Publisher: Tempus) (ISBN: 0752420089) (Pagination: 160pp, c500 b/w photos, illustrations & side-views) (Condition: like new in card cover) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: Aviation - World War II ) Designed, built and flown in 117 days, when the Mustang was introduced in 1943 over Germany as an escort to the B-17 Bomber, its role in the war was secured. Its manoeuvrability and speed proved it master of its counterparts in the Luftwaffe. (Published: 1980) (Publisher: Chartwell) (ISBN: 0890093202) (Pagination: large format. 63pp illustrations appendices) (Condition: Good in d/w) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: World War II - General) Published to commemorate the 60th anniversary of VJ Day, 'The Pacific War Companion' brings together the perspectives and insights of world-renowned military historians. From the Japanese strike on Pearl Harbor to the atomic attack on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, the Pacific conflict was characterised by amazing innovations in amphibious warfare, and horrific battles in the unforgiving jungles. Each chapter in this book focuses on a different aspect of this conflict, from the planning of operations to the experiences of the men who were there. (Published: 2005) (Publisher: Osprey Publishing) (ISBN: 9781846032127) (Pagination: 264pp illustrations) (Condition: Very good in card covers) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: World War II - Pacific) The recollections of W.J. Dunn, CBS radio correspondent. He visited Japan, China, Burma, and the Philippines before the outbreak of war. In WWII he was an eyewitness to the campaigns from the South West Pacific to Japan via Luzon. He visited MacArthur, the Burma Road and took part in bombing missions and amphibious assaults. He was present at the Japanese surrender in Tokyo Bay. (Published: 1988) (Publisher: Texas A&M University Pres) (ISBN: 0890963398) (Pagination: xiv + 399pp, 57 photos, 5 maps, index) (Condition: Unread. Fading on dustjacket. ) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: World War II - Pacific) An examination of the sea and amphibious campaigns in the Pacific, 1941-1945. Covers the use made of intelligence by each of the belligerents and the effect of inter-service rivalry on both sides, and the US alliance policy towards Australia and Britain with a critical study of the vast theatre and battles. (Published: 1992) (Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton) (ISBN: 0340496614) (Pagination: 430pp, 57 photos, 8 maps) (Condition: Good in d/w) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: World War II - Pacific) A used copy with faded spine and darkening on the cover. Good condition. A comprehensive military atlas of The campaigns and battles of the Japanese and the Allies in the Pacific in WWII. (Published: 1995) (Publisher: HM Stationary Office ) (ISBN: 011290548X) (Pagination: 144pp, 75 col maps, 50 b/w photos) (Condition: ) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: Naval & Maritime: Ships, Submarines & Other Vessels - General) The author's recollections of his experiences in the Pacific in World war II. Fahey enlisted in the US Navy in 1942 and after training he joined USS Montpelier, a light cruiser. He served in the Solomons, Saipan, Tinian, Philippines, Borneo and Okinawa. Ship-to-ship actions, fighting shore batteries, enemy submarine attacks and kamikaze attacks are all graphically described (Published: 1992) (Publisher: Houghton Mifflin) (ISBN: 0395640229) (Pagination: Landscape format. 193pp extensively illustrated.) (Condition: Very good in card covers) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: History & Development of Warfare - General) Monograph XV in the Bibliotheca Historica Romaniae series. A selection of twenty essays on Romanian Military History. Includes Army Organization, "Levee En Masse", battle of Calugareni 1595, War of Independence 1877-78, the Romanian Army of WWI. French text. (Published: 1976) (Pagination: 256pp) (Condition: grey cloth, gilt titles, black decoration, Good+) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: Aviation - General) This book chronicles the history of Pan American World Airways, believed by many to be the world's greatest airline. From its modest beginnings in 1927 Pan Am grew to encompass the entire globe, always pioneering new routes, experimenting with the newest and best available aircraft, accumulating valuable experience in long-distance navigation. The author presents the story in sections, each organized around the acquisition of a new aircraft or the expansion of its air routes. The book recreates the step-by-step growth of commercial aviation technology, from the early Fokkers and Ford Tri-Motors to today's giant Boeing, Douglas, and Lockheed turbojets. The book predates the Lockerbie tragedy and Pan Am's subsequent demise in 1991. (Published: 1987) (Publisher: Hamlyn) (ISBN: 0600556719) (Pagination: landscape format, 90pp, c150 b/w & colour illustrations) (Condition: good in d/w) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: Pan/Ballantine & Purnell's History of the Second World War) (Published: 1972) (Publisher: Pan/Ballantine) (ISBN: 0345097564) (Pagination: 160pp, 100 photos, ills, maps) (Condition: good) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: Pan/Ballantine & Purnell's History of the Second World War) (Published: 1973) (Publisher: Pan/Ballantine) (Pagination: 160pp, illustrations, maps.) (Condition: ) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: Pan/Ballantine & Purnell's History of the Second World War) (Published: 1968) (Publisher: Macdonald) (ISBN: 0345097327) (Pagination: 160pp, photos, illustrations, maps.) (Condition: fair) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: Pan/Ballantine & Purnell's History of the Second World War) (Published: 1972) (Publisher: Ballantine Books) (Pagination: 160pp, 100 photos, illustrations, maps) (Condition: good) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: Pan/Ballantine & Purnell's History of the Second World War) (Published: 1973) (Publisher: Pan/Ballantine) (Pagination: 160pp,100 photos, illustrations, maps.) (Condition: ) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: Pan/Ballantine & Purnell's History of the Second World War) (Published: 1969) (Publisher: Pan/Ballantine) (Pagination: 160pp, 100 photos & illustrations.) (Condition: Good in card cover) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: Pan/Ballantine & Purnell's History of the Second World War) (Published: 1971) (Publisher: Pan/Ballantine) (ISBN: 0345097459) (Pagination: 160pp, 100 photos & ills.) (Condition: Good) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: Pan/Ballantine & Purnell's History of the Second World War) (Published: 1970) (Publisher: Pan/Ballantine) (ISBN: 0345097750) (Pagination: 160pp, 100 photos, ills, maps.) (Condition: Good in card covers) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: Land Vehicles & Weapons - General) No date, although owner name on endpaper is dated 1980. The history of the German "Panzer" from WWI to the end of WWII. Chapters include: the Blitzkrieg, Operation Barbarossa, Desert Warfare and the Herman Goering Division. (Publisher: Arthur Barker) (Pagination: 144pp, 200 col & b/w photos, maps.) (Condition: g in torn dw faded spine) UL-XXXXXX