ARCHI-MED PILOT ACTION

Venetians and Knights Hospitallers (Military Architecture Networks) Military Architecture Networks

Athens: Hellenic Ministry of Culture, 2002. First Edition. Original Wrappers. ISBN: 9602145358. With illustrations. Crease to front cover. Slight soiling to back cover. Some wear to spine, covers and corners. ; 28.2 x 24.3 x 2.5cms; 270 pages. Very Good- with no dust jacket .

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Book number: LCB60111

Catalogue: Military History

Keywords: 9602145358

D'ANGELO, JAMES M.

Pearl Harbor Declassified. The Evidence of American Foreknowledge of the Attack

Jefferson, North Carolina: McFarland, 2021. First Edition. Original decorated wrappers. ISBN: 1476684383. With illustrations. Light shelfwear. ; Octavo; 226 pages. New .

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Book number: LCH46400

Catalogue: Military History

Keywords: 1476684383 Second World War

ASHTON, JOHN DOUGLAS

William Barksdale, Csa. A Biography of the United States Congressman and Confederate Brigadier General

Jefferson, North Carolina: McFarland, 2020. First Edition. Original decorated wrappers. ISBN: 1476683743. With illustrations. Light shelfwear. ; Octavo; x, 297 pages. New .

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Book number: LCH46469

Catalogue: Military History

Keywords: 1476683743 American CIVIL War Biographies Autobiographies & Memoirs

AUSTIN, PAUL BRITTEN

1815 the Return of Napoleon, Bonaparte's March Back to Power (the Napoleonic Library)

Barnsley, South Yorkshire: Frontline Books, 2015. Original boards. ISBN: 1848328346. With maps & plates. Light shelfwear. ; 6 X 1.25 X 9.25 inches; 336 pages. New in New dustjacket .

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Book number: LCH47100

Catalogue: Military History

Keywords: 1848328346 Wars 1815 Empire Boneparte

VARIOUS AUTHORS

Polikarpov I-16. The History of a Revolutionary Aircraft.

Prague. First English Edition. Original decorated boards. Pages unblemished but warped by moisture to bottom right corners. Slight wear to spine, covers & corners. ; With illustrations. Pages unblemished but warped by moisture to bottom right corners. Slight wear to spine, covers & corners. ; 30.5 x 21.5 x 1.6 cms; 192 pages; Polikarpov I-16: The History of a Revolutionary Aircraft offers an in-depth exploration of the Soviet Union's groundbreaking fighter aircraft, the Polikarpov I-16. This monograph delves into the aircraft's innovative design, development, and operational history, highlighting its status as the world's first low-wing monoplane fighter with retractable landing gear. The book provides detailed analyses of the I-16's performance in various conflicts, including the Spanish Civil War and early World War II engagements, illustrating its impact on aerial combat tactics and its role within the Soviet Air Force. Additionally, it examines the broader political and economic context of the Soviet Union during the 1920s and 1930s, offering readers a comprehensive understanding of the factors influencing the I-16's development and deployment. Through meticulous research and rich historical context, the book serves as a valuable resource for aviation enthusiasts and historians interested in early 20th-century military aviation advancements.. Good+ with no dust jacket .

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Book number: 63074

Catalogue: Military Aviation

Keywords: Illustrated

BANCROFT, JAMES W.

Some of the Six Hundred

Eccles: J W B, 2007. First Edition. Original decorated wrappers. ISBN: 0955598311. With illustrations. Light shelfwear. ; Quarto; 52 pages. Fine .

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Book number: LCH47933

Catalogue: Military History

Keywords: 0955598311 Balaclava Charge Brigade Crimean War

BASTIN, JEREMY

Norfolk Yeomanry in Peace and War

Fakenham: The Iceni Press, 1986. First Edition. Original Blue Cloth. ISBN: 0951166409. With coloured plate & (folding) maps. Slight wear to spine, covers, corners & dustjacket. Some loosely inserted newspaper articles on Norfolk yeomanry. ; 23 x 16.5 cms; 309 pages. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket .

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Book number: LCB83806

Catalogue: Military History

Keywords: 0951166409 Territorial Army Regimental Histories

BEAU, FRANCIS

Renseignement Et Société de L'Information. Préface de L'Amiral Pierre Lacoste (Collection Perspectives Stratégiques)

Paris: Fondation Pour Les Études De Defense, 1996. First Edition; First Edition. Original Wrappers. 141 pages. Minor shelfwear. ; "Renseignement et Société de l'Information," with a preface by Admiral Pierre Lacoste, examines the intricate relationships between intelligence services and the information society. The book delves into how intelligence agencies gather, analyze, and leverage information in the age of digital technology. It discusses the ethical, legal, and societal implications of surveillance and data collection in a world where information flows freely and is ubiquitously accessible. The authors explore the challenges that democratic societies face in balancing national security with individual privacy rights. Highlighting recent advancements in technology, such as artificial intelligence and big data analytics, the book evaluates their impact on the methods and effectiveness of intelligence operations. Furthermore, it addresses the public's perception of intelligence activities, the transparency of these operations, and the trust issues that emerge between the state and its citizens. This comprehensive analysis offers valuable insights into the evolving dynamics of intelligence in modern society, underscoring the need for responsible governance of state surveillance powers. ; Paperback; Octavo (standard book size); RENSEIGNEMENT ET SOCIâTâ DE L+INFORMATION de Francis Beau PrÄface de l+Amiral Pierre LacosteEn quoi l'Ävolution politique des nouveaux enjeux militaires influe- t-elle sur la nature de l'information utile? Quelles sont les rÄpercussions dues ê la facilitÄ d'acquisition de l'information en temps rÄel et quel est l'impact d'Internet accessible ê tous? Cette dÄmocratisation de la connaissance entraöne-t-elle une perte de pouvoir pour le dÄcideur? Comment choisir et traiter cette information pour la rendre pertinente en vue de la dÄcision ê prendre? L'analyse de ce qu'est le renseignement et des besoins exprimÄs par le dÄcideur essaie de rÄpondre ê ces questions. Elle complÅte la description des cycles et des grandes fonctions du renseignement, de son exploitation et des mÄthodes de travail que l'Ävolution des technologies a complÅtement propulsÄes dans le XXIÅme siÅcle: banque de connaissances et traitement automatique des informations qui permettent une veille sur des sujets dÄfinis ê l'avance et dans la durÄe. Ce livre est une aide ê la comprÄhension des principes et des mÄthodes du renseignement en France.. Fine .

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Book number: 19643

Catalogue: Military History

Keywords: Science Political French

BERGEN, DORIS L. (EDITOR)

The Sword of the Lord. Military Chaplains from the First to the Twenty-First Century (Critical Problems in History)

Notre Dame, Indiana: University of Notre Dame Press, 2004. First Edition. Original decorated wrappers. ISBN: 0268021767. With illustrations. Former owner's label on verso front cover. Covers somewhat rippled. Spine, covers & corners somewhat worn. ; Octavo; xiv, 298 pages. Good+ .

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Book number: LCB62905

Catalogue: Military History

Keywords: 0268021767 Religion Social & Cultural Christianity

BESCH, EDWIN W.

U.S. Colored Troops Defeat Confederate Cavalry. Action at Wilson's Wharf, Virginia, 24 May 1864

Jefferson, North Carolina: McFarland and Company, 2017. First Edition. Original decorated wrappers. ISBN: 1476666636. Octavo; viii, 282 pages. New .

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Book number: LCH46452

Catalogue: Military History

Keywords: 1476666636 CIVIL War American Usa Wilson 1800's America

BISHOP, M. C. & J. C. COULSTON

Roman Military Equipment. From the Punic Wars to the Fall of Rome

London: B. T. Batsford, 1993. First Edition. Original Boards. ISBN: 0713466375. With b/w & coloured frontispiece, plates & illustrations. Slight wear to spine, covers, corners & dustjacket. ; Quarto; 256 pages. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket .

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Book number: LCB60083

Catalogue: Military History

Keywords: 0713466375 Republic Empire Legionaries Ancient

BROMLEY, DAVID & JANET

Wellington's Men Remembered (Vol 1: A-L and 2: M-Z - Incl. Dvd's)

Croydon, England: The Praetorean Press, 2012 & 2015. First Edition; First Impression. Hardcover. ISBN: 1848846754. Shelfwear only. ; Shelfwear only. This detailed, comprehensive 2 volume set includes photographic plates (colour & b&w). two-volume reference work compiled by Janet and David Bromley on behalf of the Association of Friends of the Waterloo Committee. Volume 1 (A–L) and Volume 2 (M–Z) collectively document over 3,000 memorials dedicated to soldiers who served in the Peninsular War and at the Battle of Waterloo between 1808 and 1815. Each entry provides biographical summaries, including rank, regiment, service records, honours, and family connections. The volumes also feature regimental and place indexes for ease of reference. Accompanying each book is a CD-ROM containing photographs of the memorials, offering a comprehensive visual and textual tribute to these historical figures. ; 25 x 19.5 x 5.5 cm each; xiv, 610 + xiv, 661 pages. As New in Near Fine dust jacket .

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Book number: LCB62516

Catalogue: Military

Keywords: 1848846754 Wellington Histories Battlefield History

CHAPPELL, MIKE

Somme, 1916: Crucible of a British Army [de Luxe Edition in Slipcase]

London: Windrow & Greene, 1998. First Edition; First Edition. Hardcover. 128 pages. With b/w & coloured plates, maps & illustrations. In original slipcase. Lovely gilt page edging; Book; Folio; This study covers the six-month Battle of the Somme, and includes much information that will be new to readers, and argues a new final judgement of the battle. An historian and illustrator for the Army with more than 20 years' experience in the ranks of the infantry, Mike Chappell presents its analysis on the 80th anniversary of the battle. The text is illustrated with many rare photographs and eight colour plates by the author.. Fine with no dust jacket .

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Book number: 213

Catalogue: Military History

Keywords: World War

DAUGHERTY III, LEO J.

Counterinsurgency and the United States Marine Corps. Volume 1, the First Counterinsurgency Era, 1899-1945

Jefferson, North Carolina: McFarland & Co, 2015. First Edition. Original decorated wrappers. ISBN: 0786496983. With illustrations. Light shelfwear. ; Octavo; x, 400 pages. New .

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Book number: LCH46399

Catalogue: Military History

Keywords: 0786496983 Marines

GREEN, WILLIAM

Bombers and Reconnaissance Aircraft. War Planes of the Second World War.

London: MacDonald & Co, 1967. First Edition; First Impression. Original boards. Slight browning to text block & light soiling to edges. Dustjacket: slightly faded & somewhat worn. Chipping to top margins & transparent top layer peeling away from all margins. Spine faded. ; With illustrations & diagrams. ; 12.6 x 13.9 x 1.6 cms; 191 pages. Very Good- in Fair dust jacket .

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Book number: 63403

Catalogue: Military

Keywords: Aviation 2 II Guides Illustrated