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PaperbackEngels9781855321632
30-1-1991
This volume in the "Elite" series details the organization and equipment of the forces of ancient Assyria, the world's first professional army and the scourge of the biblical Middle East. Meer
PaperbackEngels9781855322516
26-11-1992
The US Marine Corps were the first US combat troops ashore in the Vietnam War, and for eight years they were involved in the bloodiest and hardest fought engagements of the whole conflict. Meer
PaperbackEngels9781855321557
26-9-1991
Describes the development of the Texas Rangers, from their beginnings in the early 1820s as an irregular force designed to combat raids on settlers in Mexican-governed Texas. Meer
PaperbackEngels9781855321625
30-1-1992
This volume in the "Elite" series details the forces which fought for Vietnamese independence from the early post-war battles against the French to the modern conflicts against China and in Cambodia. Meer
PaperbackEngels9781855322097
28-5-1992
Both India and Pakistan inherited a core of professional, highly trained armed forces after independence in 1947. This volume details the arms, equipment, organization and uniforms of these elite troops of the sub-continent. Meer
PaperbackEngels9781855323391
27-1-1994
A detailed volume on the ground units of the US Army Air Forces in World War II, backed by contemporary photographs and full-page colour plates Meer
PaperbackEngels9781855325456
16-10-1995
Gordon Williamson provides a fascinating overview of the achievements of the U-Boat Waffe in both wars, together with a study of the uniforms and insignia worn by U-Boat crews. Meer
PaperbackEngels9781855326590
11-11-1998
Sparta was a city in the ancient Greek state of Lakedaimon, the only state in Greece to have a full-time army. Nick Sekunda examines this ancient military machine, describing the organizational system of the Spartan army, the battles they fought and the society that produced them. Meer
PaperbackEngels9781855323612
27-1-1994
This book details the organization, dress and history of the Praetorian Guard from the time of the late Republic to the Guard's effective destruction at the battle of Milvian Bridge in AD 312. Meer
PaperbackEngels9781855323919
12-9-1994
Describes and analyzes the history, uniforms, weaponry and military practices of the Marine reconnaissance units, first used during World War II. They consisted of highly-skilled soldiers with the job of reconnoitring proposed targets for amphibious assaults. Meer
PaperbackEngels9781855321564
28-11-1991
The US invasion of Panama, Operation "Just Cause", in December 1989 was the most complex US military operation since Vietnam. This book details the forces involved in toppling General Noriega, widely considered Central America's most notorious hard-man and drug baron. Meer
PaperbackEngels9781855327061
30-10-1998
This volume portrays an accurate picture of the pirates who sailed of the Caribbean and American coastlines during the "golden age" of piracy between 1660 and 1730. Meer
PaperbackEngels9781855322776
27-5-1993
A detailed account of the structure, equipment, effectiveness, and employment of the 680,000 coalition troops which fought in the Gulf War, covering not only the US forces, but also those of Britain, France, the Arab League and Iraq. Meer
PaperbackEngels9781855322783
28-1-1993
A modern military specialist profiles the operations, tactics, uniforms and equipment of the British and Irish Security Forces and the main terrorist groups involved in 'the Troubles' from 1969-92. Meer
PaperbackEngels9781855322943
27-5-1993
This volume details the uniforms and organization of South Africa's special forces which have been fighting an almost continuous war against external and internal enemies since the 1960s. Meer
PaperbackEngels9781855322950
24-4-1993
The first of a two-volume set detailing the flying clothing, equipment and insignia of the US army air force during World War II in every theatre of the war. Meer
PaperbackEngels9781855323346
30-9-1993
Details the uniforms of one of the most skilled and professional navies in the world, the men who swept the seas clean of Britain's enemies. This book covers many of the most famous battles and personalities of that period, as well as the ships, combat and crews. Meer
PaperbackEngels9781841766140
26-9-2003
This is the second of two volumes looking at the stories of the recipients of the US Medal of Honor during World War II. It covers the Army and Air Corps winners (who received a total of 301 awards) in all theatres of war, and includes a history of the Medal of Honor. Meer
PaperbackEngels9781849081733
10-10-2010
Used in a variety of roles, from coastal patrolling through to the combined actions of convey-hunting 'wolf packs', the tactics used by U-Boats were diverse. Meer