History of the military career of Russian General Suvarov, his full title - Alexander Vasilievich Suvarov, Count Suvarov Rimniksky, Prince Italysky [1729-1800]. Author was a some-time aide and historiographer to the General. 2 Volumes., xxxvi, 218pp, engraved frontis; 366pp, 1 leaf, 15pp supplement, 1pp ad. Full leather bindings with gilt decoration. Title label and volume label missing on Volume II. Interior very clean and bright without foxing. Bindings are tight. 2" splits to leather at foot of spine on front boards. General wear to leather but moderate and not detracting. PLease enquire... View More...
History and description of a small, WWII, German armoured military vehicle based on a motorcycle. Schiffer military history, vol. 38.Translation of: 'Kleines Kettenkraftrad' from the original German. 47 p. : ill. ; 21 x 28 cm. Bright, clean, unmarked copy, about 'as new'. Weight, 181g. View More...
Many Americans, argues Michael C. C. Adams, tend to think of the Civil War as glorious and full of pageantry. Millions of tourists flock to battlefields each year as vacation destinations, their perceptions of the war shaped by reenactors in blue and gray uniforms launching charges and countercharges over idyllic scenery while flags snap in the breeze. Living Hell brings us back to reality with a sober depiction of the cruelty, suffering, and almost unimaginable loss of life and property caused by this merciless war. xi, 292pp. An 'as new' copy - bright, fresh and unmarked in a similar, unclip... View More...
The Book explores the militia system and its role in the development of colonial New England. The author contends that the militia and the military sermon created an atmosphere of Christian soldiery and warfare that exercised a powerful, long-lasting hold upon New Englanders. 'Contributions in American studies, no. 95'. vi, 217 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm. Original First Edition, NOT a print-on-demand. Bright, clean, unmarked interioor, still quite fresh. Binding is tight and square. No wear to the cloth or the bright, gilt titles. Weight, 494g. View More...
Air Ministry Pamphlet 326C, Issue 1. Marked 'Restricted'. Unfolds to 66cm by 41cm. Printed on both sides with 103 silhouettes. Full Identification Key provided. Clean and unmarked except for a small mark to the front panel where a label [?] removed. Ships via inexpensive Canada Post Lettermail within North America, in card sleeve. From $3.00 to $6.50 depending on exact weight and location. Image available. Enquire for rates to Worldwide destinations. View More...
Aircrew memories, Canadians in the Air Force during WWII - both RCAF and RAF. 445 p. : ill., ports. ; 23 cm. Bright, clean interior. Small ink name to tyhe ffep otherwise unmarked. Tight, square binding, no spine creases. Both card wrappers show a little, minor wear. Unpacked weight, 715g. Postage at cost. We use both Canada Post and the USPS. View More...
These letters and diaries of a young ensign in the 3rd Foot Guards during the Peninsular War provide a remarkably vivid first-hand account of one of the great campaigns in British military history. Edited by W.F.K. Thompson. 348 pages : maps ; 24 cm. An 'as new' copy - bright, fresh and unmarked. Tight, square binding, no spine creases. Flawless covers. Unpacked weight, 458g. We use both the Canada Post and the United States Postal Service and offer very competitive postal charges - based on actual costs, no overcharging. Images always available. Shipped well packed. USA postage usually $6.5... View More...
Book features reproductions of photographs of hundreds of Confederate Soldiers from the Civil War. Sequel to 'Confederate Faces'. 233 pages : illustrations (some color), portraits ; 29 cm. OCLC Number: 1842212. Bright, clean interior, unmarked. Tight, square binding. Cloth shows virtually no wear - just a trifle at the tips of the corners. Minor rubbing to surface of cloth. No duistjacket as issued. Weight, 1.1kg. View More...
An analysis of how great generals win battles by unconventianal thinking and stories of some of the most successful commanders of all time. 320pp, illustrated, maps. Bright, clean, unmarked copy with a nearly similar dustjacket. About 'as new'. Reduced price! We use both the Canada Post and the United States Postal Service and offer very competitive postal charges - based on actual costs, no overcharging. This item weighs 520g. Canadian domestic postal rates rise with weight, size and distance, USA rates by weight alone. View More...
Fascinating 'what if' account of the Nazis in WWII. 337pp, photo illustrated, maps. Bright, fresh copy with a sound binding. Almost 'as new'. Weight, 740g. View More...
Originally published: A fellowship of valor. New York : HarperCollins, 1997. "A Lou Reda book." "The History Channel." Foreword by Edwin H. Simmons. xv, 414 p. : ill., maps, plans ; 28 cm. An 'as new' copy - bright, clean and unmarked, quite fresh. Similar, unclipped dustjacket. Heavy book weighing 1.233kg. View More...
Including a rapid sketch of the history of Sudan, a narrative of the Dongola expedition of 1896, and a full account of the Nile expedition of 1897-1898. xiv. 336 pages, portraits, numerous illustrations, 11 maps, and records of the service of the Officers ]1896-8, etc ; 8vo. OCLC Number / Unique Identifier: 557418309. Interior is clean and unmarked, all contents checked and present, Tissue guard to the frontis illustration is lacking. Ink name to the htp. Binding is tight, hinges sound. Rear boards shows surface rubbing scratches and mild edge wear. Spine with gilt titles is a little dull a... View More...
Foreword W.C. Westmoreland. 144 pages : illustrations ; 31 cm. Includes index. Bright, clean, unmarked interior. Tight, square binding. Minor shelf wear to the bottom edge. Unclipped dustjacket shows nio wear except for slight wear to the top edge. Weight, 1.05kg. View More...
Details the battle for the Rhineland in 1945 by British, American and Canadian troops. xiv, 320 pages, [8] leaves of plates : illustrations ; 22 cm. Book is bright and clean showing no wear. The dustjacket shows signs of minor wear. We ship Worldwide, use both Canada Post and the United States Postal Service, and offer postal charges based on our actual costs, without overcharging. This item weighs 509g unpacked. Canadian domestic postal rates rise with weight, size and distance; Rates to the USA calculated by weight alone as per the USPS. World rates are based on specific destination and w... View More...
"The Celtic warrior of the late iron Age was the archtypal barbarian: savage, undisciplined and bloodthirsty beyond belief. In a clash of cultures that lasted almost 500 years, the vibrant society in which he lived, fought and did was virtually destroyed, becoming a myth and legend...". Covering the period from the first mention of the Celts by ancient Greek writers to the Roman conquest of Britain, this book examines the Celtic warrior, his society and his place within it, and the conflicts that would eventually destroy his world. It is illustrated with examples of Celtic art and craftsmanshi... View More...
Issue 45 of the Lincolnshire Lancaster Association commemorating the part played in WWII by the Lancaster Bomber and the men who flew them. 30pp, photo illustrated. Attractive glossy production. This copy belonged to a veteran of the RAF and RCAF who participated in WWII. His name, however, to the top edge of p1 has been inked-out but noted in pencil. Weight, 111g. Lettermailable where applicable. View More...
Issue 45 of the Lincolnshire Lancaster Association commemorating the part played in WWII by the Lancaster Bomber and the men who flew them. Lartge issue, 51pp, photo illustrated. Attractive glossy production. This copy belonged to a veteran of the RAF and RCAF who's name we have noted inside in pencil. Weight, 221g. Lettermailable where applicable. View More...
An account of the career of Germany's most successful U Boat commander during the Second World War. German language text. 288pp, photo illustrated. Bright, clean, unmarked copy with a sound binding and a similar dustjacket. Weight, 590g.. View More...
Detailed view of Operation Market Garden in September of 1944. Bilingual text - English and Dutch. 116 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm. Bright and clean, inside and outside. Tight binding. Unmarked except for a small presentation inscriptio to the title page. Unpacked weight, 395g. We use both the Canada Post and the United States Postal Service and offer very competitive postal charges - based on actual costs, no overcharging. Images always available. Shipped well packed. USA postage usually $6.50 or less. Canadian postage varies considerably depending on weight and destination. Maximum post... View More...
Fifteen essays spanning the remarkable 30 year career of America's foremost historian, focussing on the heart of America's wars and the soldiers who fought them. 252pp. Mint copy, near new! We use both the Canada Post and the United States Postal Service and offer very competitive postal charges - based on actual costs, no overcharging. Images always available. Shipped well packed. USA postage usually $6.50 or less. Canadian postage varies considerably depending on weight and destination. Postage to anywhere within Canada, can now be approx US$15.00 for weights up to 5kg total weight, boxed... View More...
