Daring Young Men The Heroism and Triumph of the Berlin Airlift Richard Reeves Simon & Schuster 2010 Hardback
American journalist and author Richard Reeves quotes Abraham Lincoln when he describes the effort of the Berlin Airlift as bringing out 'the better anAmerican journalist and author Richard Reeves quotes Abraham Lincoln when he describes the effort of the Berlin Airlift as bringing out 'the better angels of our nature'. But his account embraces not only Americans, but all the politicians and generals, the airmen who flew the planes and the support staff on the ground - altogether some 60,000 men and women who kept the Berlin airlift going from June 1948 to May 1949, sustaining a city of two million people and forcing Stalin to end the Soviet blockade. Off-mint. Felt-tip mark on lower trimmed egde. American cut pages. ...more
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Swift to Battle No.72 Squadron RAF in Action: Volume 2 1942-1947 Tom Docherty Pen & Sword 2009 Hardback Illustrated
This second volume of Docherty's trilogy continues the history of 72 Fighter Squadron, describing its aircraft, personnel and missions through first-hThis second volume of Docherty's trilogy continues the history of 72 Fighter Squadron, describing its aircraft, personnel and missions through first-hand accounts of pilots and air and ground crew. Having been operational in Europe during the early years of the Second World War, the squadron moved to North Africa in 1942 and was re-equipped with the updated Spitfire IX; then, from bases in Malta and Sicily, it went on to support the Allied 8th Army through Italy to Austria....more
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Nelson's Battles The Triumph of British Seapower Nicholas Tracy Seaforth 2008 Hardback
Nelson was a hero from 1797, when his dramatic initiative won the battle of St Vincent, to his death at Trafalgar, the battle which decimated the enemNelson was a hero from 1797, when his dramatic initiative won the battle of St Vincent, to his death at Trafalgar, the battle which decimated the enemy's naval forces. As well as detailed studies of the battles that played such an important part in Napoleon's defeat, Tracy examines the contemporary development of ship design, weaponry, tactics and seamanship - and Nelson's consummate mastery of those technical elements of naval warfare. Revised edition, with a new foreword by David Brown....more
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Lessons in Imperial Rule Instructions for British Infantrymen on the Indian Frontier Sir Andrew Skeen Frontline 2008 Hardback
Sir Andrew Skeen (1873-1935) was one of Britain's most experienced frontier commanders when he wrote Passing It On (1932), a handbook for troops unfamSir Andrew Skeen (1873-1935) was one of Britain's most experienced frontier commanders when he wrote Passing It On (1932), a handbook for troops unfamiliar with the mountain terrain of the North West Frontier. He addresses such practicalities as hill warfare, foraging, the use of camels and how to deal with local resistance. Such is his wisdom, the guide is still used by today's soldiers. This facsimile reprint includes a new introduction outlining Skeen's career and the background of the Third Afghan War. ...more
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1812 The Navy's War George C Daughan Basic Books 2011 Hardback Illustrated
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Empire of the Seas The Remarkable Story of How the Navy Forged the Modern World Brian Lavery Conway 2012 Paperback Illustrated
In this richly illustrated history, published to accompany the BBC series presented by Dan Snow, Brain Lavery documents the progress of the Royal NavyIn this richly illustrated history, published to accompany the BBC series presented by Dan Snow, Brain Lavery documents the progress of the Royal Navy from late Tudor times to the First World War. He discusses its relationship with the state and the British people; and analyses both the administrative brilliance and inspirational leadership that secured the great victories of Blake and Nelson, and the complacency during the 19th century that lead to the bruising experience of the Battle of Jutland....more
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The Battle for London
Stephen Porter; Simon Marsh Amberley 2011 Paperback Illustrated
On 13 November 1642, Charles I's army marched on London, having already captured and sacked Brentford. Fearing a similar fate, thousands of volunteersOn 13 November 1642, Charles I's army marched on London, having already captured and sacked Brentford. Fearing a similar fate, thousands of volunteers streamed out of the city to join the parliamentarian forces and the most dramatic confrontation in the capital's history began. This book tells the story of the royalist advance on London and the battle at Turnham Green that turned the tide of the Civil War. ...more
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Battle A History of Combat and Culture John A Lynn Westview 2004 Paperback
John A Lynn challenges the belief that technology has been the dominant influence on combat from ancient times to the present day, and argues that ideJohn A Lynn challenges the belief that technology has been the dominant influence on combat from ancient times to the present day, and argues that ideas have been more important in shaping the conduct of warfare. ...more
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The Road to St Helena Napoleon after Waterloo J David Markham Pen & Sword 2008 Hardback
Napoleon's career is generally considered to have ended at Waterloo in June 1815. But between the battle and his final departure to St Helena in AugusNapoleon's career is generally considered to have ended at Waterloo in June 1815. But between the battle and his final departure to St Helena in August lay several tense weeks when his fate hung in the balance, when he might have escaped to the USA - or been shot. Quoting from the diaries and memoirs of the principal actors, this gripping study unravels the web of political intrigue that led the fallen emperor to his final island exile. ...more
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