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PaperbackEngels9781846034527
10-8-2009
The American Civil War was the world's first full-blown 'railroad war'. This work presents the thrilling chases and pitched battles that made the railroad so dangerous and resulted in a high casualty rate. Meer
PaperbackEngels9781846033575
4-11-2008
Offers an analysis to the Special Operations Forces (SOF) of the US and Coalition allies serving in Iraq since 2003. This book offers a look at the largest mobilisation of Special Forces in history. Meer
PaperbackEngels9781846033827
10-2-2010
By 390 BC, the Roman army was in need of change, as Greek-style tactics of fighting with a heavy infantry phalanx were proving increasingly outdated. Yet by the end of the 3rd century BC, Rome's prestige was shattered by the genius of Hannibal of Carthage. Meer
PaperbackEngels9781855324695
16-1-1994
The history, uniforms, weaponry and military practices of the Scottish divisions that fought in the World Wars are described and analyzed in this book. Meer
PaperbackEngels9781846030697
8-2-2007
Providing an analysis of tactical warfare, this book explains the early successes of the Japanese and highlights how the Allies overcame many physical and psychological impairments, to master the art of jungle warfare and finally conquer the strange and claustrophobic jungle environment. Meer
PaperbackEngels9781846031236
6-6-2007
Australian divisions made a large and distinctive contribution to victory both in the deserts of the Middle East and the jungles of the South-West Pacific. Meer
PaperbackEngels9781846031366
8-3-2007
With its first major use in battle during the Vietnam War, the helicopter ushered in a radically different way of fighting. This book presents the history of the first ever major use of helicopters in battle. Meer
PaperbackEngels9781846032783
6-11-2007
Provides an analysis of the preparation of the French troops from manual regulations to the training ground, as well as a study of the changing quality of command and control within the army. Meer
PaperbackEngels9781841760155
25-9-2000
The swashbuckling English sea captains of the Elizabethan era were a particular breed of adventurer, combining maritime and military skill with a seemingly insatiable appetite for Spanish treasure. Meer
PaperbackEngels9781841760162
25-5-2001
Details the privateer captains of the golden age of "state-sponsored piracy" - men such as John Paul Jones, Jean Lafitte, and Benito de Soto. It includes episodes such as Bonhomme Richard's epic battle with HMS Serapis. Meer
PaperbackEngels9781841760544
25-9-2000
Michael Barthorp's study of the key commanders that served Victoria. Meer
PaperbackEngels9781841760551
25-4-2001
This title details Napoleon's commanders. The commanders featured include Augereau, Bernadotte, Berthier, Carnot, Davout, Desaix, Junot, Kellerman, Kleber, Lannes, Lasalle, MacDonald, Massena, Moreau, Murat, Oudinot, Rapp, Serurier, Soult and Reynier. Meer
PaperbackEngels9781841767109
19-3-2004
German daylight raids on Britain began in the summer of 1940. This book shows how Britain prepared for air raids in the run up to the war and details all the tactics that were developed during the war to counter the many aerial attacks. Meer
PaperbackEngels9781849085953
20-11-2011
"Italian Army Elite Units and Special Forces 1940-43". Meer
PaperbackEngels9781849087124
20-4-2013
From the siege of Leningrad to the Battle of the Bulge, many of the most famous and brutal battles of World War II were fought in winter conditions. This book describes and illustrates the tactics used by the men who fought one another in this uniquely demanding environment. Meer
PaperbackEngels9781849087391
20-8-2012
With the development in the 13th century of co-operative tactics using crossbowmen and heavy spearmen, circumstance began to arise in which the charge by Muslim horse-archers, and then by European armoured knights, could be defied. Meer
PaperbackEngels9781849087995
20-9-2012
The US Marine Corps has been a key part of the US presence in a host of combat zones. This title explores the USMC's key contribution to the development of the combat infantry soldier's clothing and personal equipment in the 21st century. Meer
PaperbackEngels9781849088572
20-1-2013
An examination of WWII Italy's navy and air force special forces, in a host of different roles and environments - from manned torpedoes in the Mediterranean to commando-style forces in North Africa. Meer
PaperbackEngels9781849081757
20-11-2010
Following Churchill's directive to 'set occupied Europe ablaze', the SOE and later its American sister organization, the OSS, were deployed across the continent. Meer
PaperbackEngels9781849087971
20-7-2012
An introduction to the US Cavalry units equipped with light armor and their role in the European Theater during World War II. Meer