Search Results: Titles starting with V from Military History Books

(Subject: World War II - General) A collection of fictional stories in the style of a famous WWI character who served in the Austro-Hungarian Army, worked around a soldier in the WWII British Army - as read on BBC Radio 4. Card cover edition (Published: 1996) (Publisher: Warner Books) (ISBN: 075151621X) (Pagination: 225pp) (Condition: vg in card covers) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: Aviation - World War II ) With only five minutes from launch to impact, seldom enough time to give an air raid alert, the damage inflicted upon London by Hitler's terror weapons was considerable. V-2 rockets were launched in addition to the V-1 Flying bombs in retaliation for Allied Bomb damage on German cities. The author focuses on London as he examines the effect of the V-Weapons on a capital still scarred from the 1940-41 Blitz, and investigates the reaction of those on the receiving end. (Published: 1981) (Publisher: William Kimber) (ISBN: 0718301889) (Pagination: 203pp illustrations) (Condition: good in edgecreased d/w) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: Aviation - General) Designed for young people, this attractively illustrated book contains more than 100 colour images of aircraft from the earliest balloons and flying machines, to the Concorde, Boeing 747, General Dynamics F-111 and many more. Interesting and collectible. (Published: 1968) (Publisher: IPC Magazines) (ISBN: No ISBN) (Pagination: 70pp, c120 colour illustrations) (Condition: large format, good in rubbed illustrated boards ) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: Colonial & Other Wars - The American Civil War) The coming of the American Civil War in Lincoln's Midwest. An account, first published in 1909, recalling scenes and episodes from the author's early life in Illinois and Missouri. (Published: 1966) (Publisher: Harper Torchbooks) (Pagination: 278pp ,) (Condition: covers rubbed and creased. Fair) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: World War II - General) Published to commemorate the 50th Anniversary, this is a pictorial volume on the last months of the war from August 1944 and the Breakout from Normandy, to May 1945 and the signing of the surrender. Includes the street parties and homecoming of the troops. (Published: 1995) (Publisher: Limited Editions) (ISBN: 0091804558) (Pagination: 144pp photos) (Condition: vg in dw) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: World War II - Western Europe) No dustjacket. Red boards. An extensively illustrated portrayal of the major events of May 1945, the end of the war in Europe. Features the German surrender, the victory celebrations during the last few days of the war plus the aftermath of destruction in Germany, the mass of refugees and the apprehension and trial of Nazi war criminals. (Published: 1985) (Publisher: Sidgwick and Jackson) (ISBN: 0283992204) (Pagination: 223pp, colour and b/w photographs) (Condition: No dw ow good) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: World War II - General) An extensively illustrated portrayal of the major events of May 1945, the end of the war in Europe. Features the German surrender, the victory celebrations during the last few days of the war plus the aftermath of destruction in Germany, the mass of refugees and the apprehension and trial of Nazi war criminals. (Published: 1985) (Publisher: Sidgwick and Jackson) (ISBN: 0283992204) (Pagination: 223pp, 70 col and 178 b/w photos and illustrations) (Condition: Very good in d/w) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: World War II - Western Europe) An extensively illustrated portrayal of the major events of May 1945, at the end of the war in Europe. The book features the German surrender, the victory celebrations during the last few days of the war plus the aftermath of destruction in Germany, the mass of refugees and the apprehension and trial of Nazi war criminals. Book Club edition. (Published: 1985) (Publisher: Book Club Associates) (Pagination: 223pp, 70 colour & 178 b/w photos & illustrations) (Condition: very good in d/w) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: World War II - Western Europe) The end of WWII in the European Theatre. A commentary with a varied collection of memorable black and white and colour photographs on the momentous months leading up to the conclusion of the war in Europe. Features the final battles, the refugees, surrender, the aftermath, and much more. (Published: 1994) (Publisher: Magna Books) (ISBN: 1854225332)) (Pagination: 112pp, numerous ills, index, large format) (Condition: vg in dw) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: World War I - Western Front) A collection of 73 black and white photographs of World War I, with narrative and captions in French, German and English. (Published: 1992) (Publisher: Editions Mage) (ISBN: 8559966232) (Pagination: 63pp illustrations.) (Condition: Good in card covers) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: Medals, Decorations (incl. Recipients) & Rolls of Honour) A illustrated collection of facsimile award documents of the Third Reich. Includes those for Knights' Cross, German Cross, Iron Cross, and many more. German text (Published: 1985) (Publisher: Infora Research Est) (Pagination: 120pp, 120 illustrations.) (Condition: covers rubbed, otherwise very good) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: Naval & Maritime: Ships, Submarines & Other Vessels - General) The United States has a rich naval heritage. In 1974 the National Archives brought together a diverse group of scholars and historians to highlight new avenues of research in naval history. Published in article and commentary form here is a far reaching treatment of naval history with sources and methods garnered from places other than the traditional resources with many previously unused resources suggested. (Published: 1979) (Publisher: Hoard University Press) (ISBN: 0882580787) (Pagination: 295pp illustrations) (Condition: Good in d/w) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: Political & Biographies - General) The life of General Sir Robert Wilson, 1777-1849. He served in Flanders, Holland, South Africa, Egypt, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Russia and Germany, commanded the Lusitanian Legion, and saw Moscow burning. He was dismissed from the army as a Major-General for inciting the Household Cavalry to mutiny at the funeral of Queen Caroline, but later re-instated. He was decorated by numerous nations. (Published: 1978) (Publisher: Oxford University Press) (ISBN: 0192117459) (Pagination: xvi + 224pp, 9 ills, 2 maps, bibliography, index) (Condition: Good in dw, marks on top edge. faded spine) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: Naval & Maritime: Ships, Submarines & Other Vessels - General) No date but thought to be 1964. The last 50 years of the sailing warships of the Royal Navy describing briefly the varied types in service or built since 1800. Each brief decsription includes details of tonnage, armaments, career and break-up date and location. (Publisher: Ian Allan) (Pagination: 64pp illustrations) (Condition: Very good in illustrated boards) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: Aviation - General) c.1963. A collection of preserved British aircraft including Avro, Westland Lysander, Short Sunderland and De Havilland Mosquito, Each photograph is accompanied by a narrative history. (Publisher: Ian Allan) (Pagination: 64pp illustrations) (Condition: Good in illustrated boards) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: Colonial & Other Wars - The American Civil War) The Siege was the final significant battle in the Vicksburg Campaign of the American Civil War. In a series of skilled manoeuvres, Ulysses S. Grant and his Army of the Tennessee crossed the Mississippi River and drove the Confederate army of Lt. Gen. John C. Pemberton into defensive lines surrounding the fortress city. Grant besieged the city from May to July, 1863, until it surrendered. (Published: 1991) (Publisher: FairFax Press) (ISBN: 0517060086) (Pagination: 316pp, maps, bibliography, glossary) (Condition: vg in d/w) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: Post World War II - Gulf, Middle East, Afghanistan) The story of the 30 man SAS mission to destroy targets code-named Victor Two, in the first Gulf War. The author tells of their operations behind enemy lines, cutting communication lines, destroying Scud missile launchers, and engaging in firefights with the Iraqis. (Published: 1996) (Publisher: Book Club Associates) (Pagination: 179pp illustrations) (Condition: page edges browning slightly ow vg in dw) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: Naval & Maritime: Ships, Submarines & Other Vessels - General) Covering the period 1830-1870, the author looks at the technological developments, the new type of professional sailor, the Royal Family's interest and activities in Navy matters and finally an account of sea power in action at that time. The book is profusely illustrated by prints and photographs from the Royal Naval Museum, many of them never previously published. (Published: 1981) (Publisher: Private Publication) (ISBN: 0859372243) (Pagination: 160pp. illustrations.) (Condition: Landscape format. Good in d/w) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: Political & Biographies - General) Edward Fairly Stuart Graham Cloete was a South African novelist, essayist, biographer and short story writer. This is his acclaimed account of his early life. He recounts the Paris of La Belle Epoque, school in England, and WWI service with the Yorkshire Light Infantry and the Coldstream Guards on the Western Front, where he was twice wounded. (Published: 1972) (Publisher: Collins) (ISBN: 0002110415) (Pagination: 319pp, portrait) (Condition: the faintest of spots at page edges, Good in wn dw) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: Colonial & Other Wars ) An account of seven Battles fought by the British Army between 1849 and 1884. These are Goojrat, Alma, Taku, Magdala, Ulundi, Tel-El-Kebir and, finally, Tamaii, one of the last occasions on which the British square was employed. With a Foreword by David Chandler. (Published: 1987) (Publisher: Spellmount) (ISBN: 0946771170) (Pagination: 200pp, 10 col and100 b/w illustrations , maps, bibliography,index) (Condition: near fine in dw) UL-XXXXXX