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 | Early Gunpowder Artillary c.1300 - 1600
Author:John Norris
Illustrated with contemporary images and modern photographs of surviving and recreated weapons, the book sheds light on these earliest ancestors of the modern cannon and field gun. Looking not only at the weapons themselves, but also at the men who made and used them, and the tactics with which they were deployed, this is the ideal introduction to the subject for anyone interested in medieval warfare. Hadback/Illus
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 | Memoirs of Napoleon's Egyptian Expedition 1798 - 1801
Author:Captain Joseph-Marie Moiret
This is the first English publication of this dramatic memoir of Napoleon in Egypt. It covers the Expedition in its entirety, with full transcription of Bonaparte's speeches. Includes historical overview of the campaign, plus biographies on key participants. Hardback/Illus
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 | With Napoleon in Russia- The Illustrated Memoirs of Major Faber du Faur, 1812
Author:Faber du Faur
This handsome book is a unique record of Napoleon's invasion of Russia by Faber du Faur, a talented artist and front-line soldier. It combines his accurate and compelling illustrations of scenes, recorded as they actually happened, with his gripping memoirs of the campaign.
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 | The Definitive Guide to Shooting Muzzle-Loading Pistols
Author:Derek Fuller
This fully illustrated guide includes an account of the various disciplines shot in competitions world-wide, an explanation of the different targets used in these events, and an in-depth guide to the fundamentals of the pistols, with information on tuning for best performance. Further information is provided on loading and firing a range of pistols (with the emphasis of safety). Hardback/Illus
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 | The Sword and the Centuries
Author:Alfred Hutton
This colourful and vividly descriptive book traces the sword and its use throughout the Golden Age of swordmanship. The author examines the development of the 'sword and its manipulation' from the Age of Chivalry to the 19th Century when pistol duelling put an end to the days of single combat with cold steel. Hardback//Illus
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 | The Civil Wars
Author:Edited by John Kenyon and Jane Ohlmeyer
The book offers a powerful new assessment of the conflict that engulfed the kingdoms ruled by Charles I after 1638. Written by an international team of nine distinguished historians, it focuses on the Wars not simply as an English conflict, but as a related series of civil wars fought between England, Wales, Ireland, and Scotland during the 1640s. Hardback/Illus
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 | The English Civil Wars
Author:Bob Carruthers
The history of the English Civil Wars is illustrated throughout with contemporary pictures of events and authentic reconstructions, this book has been written by an expert historian of the period for the non-specialist reader. It narrates the course of the Civil War through the campaigns and battles along with political and social background.
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 | English and Welsh Infantry Regiments - An Illustrated Record of Service 1662-1994
Author:Ray Westlake
The excellent illustrations have been carefully selected to provide a broad representation of campaign and garrison service, uniforms, badges, colours and musicians. A useful reference work for anyone interested in tracing the service of the English and Welsh infantry regiments of the line. Paperback/Illus
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 | Uniforms of Napoleon's Army
Author:Carle Vernet
Carle Vernet, a leading military artist was commissioned to paint the regulations for the uniforms for Napoleon's army, so they could be published and circulated to military tailors. Published for the first time in accessible formet these brilliant images offer a unique insight into the art of the military tailor during the Napoleonic period. Paperback/Illus
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 | Firearms in the American West 1700 - 1900
Author:Martin Pelger
Using a wealth of contemporary accounts, this book puts into context how the specific demands created by the struggle for survival in such a hostile environment helped create the often unique types of firearms used in the West ie. muskets, rifles, shotguns and pistols. The history of some of America's more famous manufacturers and other equally deserving but now largely forgotten makes are traced. Hardback/Illus
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 | Wellington's Army - The Uniforms of the British Soldier 1812 - 1815
Author:Philip J. Haythornthwaite
The book contains full-colour evocation of British Military uniforms during the Peninsular War and Waterloo.. It also shows authentic plates with detailed commentary by Wellington expert Philip J. Haythornthwaite. Hardback/Illus
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 | The Art of Warfare in the Age of Marlborough
Author:David Chandler
Dr Chandler explains how the regimental officer and soldier fought and manoeuvred, wether in the line of battle or in the siege trenches, and of the equipment, doctrine and training which enabled them to do their duty. He has provided a work of reference which will help the serious reader to appreciate the complexities of 18th Century warfare. Hardback//Illus
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 | A Dorset Soldier
Author:Sgt. William Lawrence 1790-1869
Involved in the Napoleonic Wars: the South America Expedition 1806-1807, the Peninsula War 1808-1814, the aftermath of the Battle of Orleans, and the Battle of Waterloo this is the story of a boy who ran away and enlisted in the 40th Regiment. Although illiterate he dictated his memoirs, which were first published in 1886. Paperback
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 | Wellington
Author:Elizabeth Longford
The book uncovers the sensitive child of Irish aristocrats pushed into the army, making his name in India before returning to lead the Allied Armies against Napoleon in the Peninsular War and at Waterloo. Wellington then became a Tory Prime Minister of a country demanding every variety of reform. Paperback/Illus.
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 | On Wellington -The Duke and his Art of War
Author:Jac Weller
This collection of articles by a foremost authority on Wellington incorporates valuable insights from walking Wellington's battlefields over many years, and covers the key elements of the Duke's military achievements and generalship. The author examines Wellington's mastery of logistics, his use of guerrillas in the Peninsular War, his system of intelligence and much more. Hardback/Illus
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 | A Soldier for Napoleon
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These previously unpublished letters and diaries are an unique account of the campaigns of Lieutenant Franz Joseph Hausmann an officer in the Napoleonic army. The letters and diaries, are here placed in the context of the military events of the period by John Gill. Hardback/Illus
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 | Napoleon's Campaign in Poland 1806-1807
Author:F.Loraine Petre
This is a comprehensive study of Napoleon's campaign in Poland. It describes such key battles as Eylau, Heilsberg and Friedland. The book provides a remarkable insight into Napoleon's genius for war. Hardback/Illus
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 | Napoleon and Iberia
Author:Donald D. Howard
Based on original correspondence in the private archives of the Massena family and various archive collections in France, Portugal, Spain and England. This book is an outstanding account of the sieges of Ciudad Rodrigo and Almeida and the attendant military operations. The author provides an analysis of seige warfare and a detailed narrative of the two seiges with all their accompanying logistical problems. Hardback/Illus
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 | Adventures in the Rifle Brigade
Author:Captain Kincaid
The author served in the 95th Rifles, the most famous of Wellington's regiments. He fought in most of the great campaigns in the Peninsula between 1809 - 1814 and at Waterloo. This facsimile of his 1835 edition provides a vivid portrayal of life on campaign. Hardback
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 | The Private Journal of Judge-Advocate Larpent
Author:Francis Seymour Larpent
Originally published in 1853, this is a facsimile of a journal written by a man responsible for reforming and simplifying the disciplinary machinery of courts-martial throughout Wellington's army in the Peninsula. This book is a 'must' for all students of the Peninsula War in general and the Duke of Wellington in particular. Hardback
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 | British Sieges of the Peninsula War
Author:Frederick Myatt
The Peninsular War is a subject of perennial interest, this book covers the various sieges conducted by the British and their allies in the period 1811-1813. Hardback/Illus
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 | Recollections of the Eventful Life of a Soldier
Author:Joseph Donaldson
Reproduced for the first time since 1852, these are the graphic and gripping accounts of Donaldson's experiences as a soldier in the ranks of the 'Fighting' 3rd Division, the toughest division in Wellington's army. The book includes his adventures in the Peninsular War (1808 - 1814) and his work 'Scenes and Sketches in Ireland'. Hardback
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 | Recollections of an Old 52nd Man
Author:Captain John Dobbs
Dobbs saw service in Sweden, with Sir John Moore; took part in the ill-fated Walcheren campaign of 1809 and went onto the Peninsula War where he can also claim to be the last British officer casualty of the war. This is considered to be one of the rarest books on the Peninsula War. Hardback
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 | Annals of a Fortress
Author:E. Viollet-Le-Duc
This brilliant and evocative book is one of the greatest and most unusual books ever written on siege warfare. It charts the evolution of fortifications and siege tactics in a fictional French fortress over 22 centuries from Gallic tribes to the Franco - Prussian War. Written by a noted military engineer, serving in the Franco-Prussian War, and architectural historian. Hardback/Illus
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 | The Cossacks
Author:John Ure
The story of the Cossacks from the time of Ivan the Terrible, through to the Yeltsin-era activities of the resuscitated Cossacks in Chechina, Bosnia and elsewhere. The Cossacks emerge as consistently brave, frequently unpredictable, often cruel but never boring. Paperback/Illus
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 | The Anatomy of the Zulu Army
Author:Ian Knight
The book covers the period from Shaka to Cetshwayo 1818-1879. It is an incisive analysis of Zulu military forces and includes eyewitness accounts by the Zulus and their enemies. This is an authoritative study by the leading expert in the field. Hardback/Illus
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 | With the GORDON HIGHLANDERS to The Boer War and Beyond
Author:Lachlan Gordon-Duff
This book tells the story through the letters of Lachlan Gordon-Duff of the Gordon Highlanders during the Boer War. The author has written an excellent commentary on the course of the Boer War and also gives details of the family background. Written by the author in his father's memory, this book is also a tribute to a fine regiment that no longer exists. Hardback/Illus
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 | Crimea
Author:Trevor Royle
Based on the diplomatic and military dispatches of the period, many of them previously unseen, Trevor Royle's fascinating book is the first complete account of a war, which helped to shape the modern world. Hardback/Illus
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 | The Rise and Fall of the British Empire
Author:Lawrence James
Spanning four centuries and six continents, James' magnificent survey examines the imperial experience and its legacy with tremendous verve. Informed, comprehensive and perceptive, it is the essential summary of the era. Hardback/Illus
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 | The Last Charge - The 21st Lancers & the Battle of Omdurman
Author:Terry Brighton
This is a vivid and extraordinary detailed account of the charge and the bloody melee which followed. This central episode is set in its context against the story of a regiment of British light horse from it beginning to its amalgamation.It is supported by a complete role of the officers and men who rode in the charge; by detailed maps; approx.100 photographs and drawings; and paintings by the respected military artist Douglas N. Anderson. Hardback/Illus
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 | How We Kept The Flag Flying
Author:Donald MacDonald
The story of the siege of Ladysmith written by a man who actually witnessed the battles. Although first published a century ago, the book is written with gripping immediacy and incisive insight. Hardback
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 | In the Ranks of the C.I.V.
Author:Erskine Childers
This is the personal diary of a man who served in the Anglo-Boer War with the CIV artillery battery. It is a facsimile of his account of service in the Orange Free State and Transvaal at the beginning of guerrilla operations. Hardback
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 | Epic Actions of the First World War
Author:R.W. Gould MBE
Twenty-eight chapters of selected infantry actions which describe super-human fortitude and thrilling endeavour from the battlefields of the Western Front and Gallipoli during WWI, plus additional cameos of personal bravery and self-sacrifice. Each action is fully described, with illustrations and maps. Hardback/Illus
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 | The Evolution of Victory
Author:Andy Simpson
The author takes each of the main battles, or phases of operations, in France and Flanders 1914-1918 and explains why they came about, how they were planned and executed, what lessons they taught the commanders and the evolution of the tactics and technology which led to eventual allied victory. Hardback/Illus
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 | Retreat, Hell! We Just Got Here!
Author:Martin Marix Evans
The story of the American Expeditionary Force 1917-1918. This book expresses exactly the fighting spirit they gave the allies worn down by three long years of a conflict more terrible than any had previously experienced. Hardback/Illus
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 | Medals and Decorations of Hitler's Germany
Author:Robin Lumsden
This is the first book to cover the subject of Nazi awards comprehensively and chronologically in a single volume. Wherever it has been possible originally examples of the decorations concerned have been photographed. Otherwise line drawings or surviving plates from official wartime archives have been employed to illustrate the various designs. Hardback/Illus
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 | Stormtrooper
Author:Stephen Bull
Spanning both WWI and WWII, the German Stormtrooper symbolised a new form of dynamic warfare. This book by Military Illustrated reveals the origin of this new type of assault soldier, the weapons and equipment he used, the tactics he perfected and his battlefield performance in two World Wars. Hardback/Illus
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 | Edged Weapons of Hitler's Germany
Author:Robin Lumsden
This book is invaluable in assisting those in possession of Nazi edged weapons to identify and value them. Included are detailed photographs illustrating the various patterns of weapons plus pictures of contempoarary Nazi manufacturers' sales catalogues and photos of edged weapons in wear during the Third Reich. Also there are sections on: makers' marks, minature weapons, a chronology of Nazi edged weapons, where to buy them today, a price guide, how to spot post 1945 reproductions and a bibliography. Hardback/Illus
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 | Elite of the Third Reich The Recipients of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross 1939-45: A Reference
Author:Walter-Peer Fellgiebel
The text lists all know recipients [over 7,000 of them, giving name, rank, unit, and date of award for each. Recipients of the higher classes of this decoration, such as the knight's Cross with Oak Leaves are also included. Additional information relating to the recipient, such as date, place and cause of death, posthumous promotion etc are included where appropriate. Detailed appendices are also included.
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 | Battle Stations
Author:Taylor Downing & Andrew Johnston
The Spitfire, DC-3 Dakota, Sherman Tank, DUkW were exceptional fighting machines of WWII. The story of each is told from the design stage, throughout production to their war-winning use in particular theatre and phase of WWII. By demonatrating the technical achievements, scale of production and the courage and ingenuity of the soldiers, sailors and airman who fought with these weapons, their dramatic achievements are bought vividly to life. Hardback/Illus.
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 | Rommel in North Africa
Author:D.A. Lande
The book tells the story of his years in the desert, building the Afrika Korps from scratch, rallying the soldiers of Fascist Italy, leading men into victory against the British, and then succumbing to defeat as supplies dried up and overwhelming numbers of the Allied onslaught overcome all. Paperback/Illus
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 | Stalingrad 1942 - 1943
Author:Stephen Walsh
Comprehensive coverage of the defining battle of WWII that saw the destruction of the entire German Sixth Army and the war turn against Hitler. Includes some never-before-seen photographs from former Soviet archives. Accompanied by an authorative text by Stephen Walsh. Hardback/Illus.
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 | Hitler's Gladiator
Author:Charles Messenger
This is the story of the life of German general Josef "Sepp" Dietrich, who rose from private soldier in the Kaiser's army to command of an SS panzer army in the closing stages of WW11. A notorious but intriguing character of the Nazi era, it is impossible to disassociate him from the excesses of the Hilter regime. He was twice convicted as a war crimminal but he was also an effective military commander and devoted to his men. Paperback/Illus.
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 | Ghosts of the ETO American Tactical Deception Units in the European Theatre 1944-1945
Author:Jonathon Gawne
Throughout most of 1944 and 1945, the men of the 23rd Special Troops posed as one division or regiment after another , mimicking them in every detail - trying to buy time for the real units to manoeuvre into positions out of the watchful eye of German reconnaissance. This book details their stories and the methods they employed to decieve the enemy. Hardback/Illus
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 | Allied Armour of World War Two
Author:Ian V. Hogg
The book tells the story of the development of the tank through its most intense period. It covers Britain, France, Russia and the United States. Includes details of tanks, self-propelled guns, armoured cars and specialized weapons. It is a book which will appeal to historians and modellers alike. Hardback/Illus
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 | Garbo The Spy Who Saved D-Day
Author:Intro: Mark Seaman
Secret History Files is an exciting series from the Public Record Office which puts covert history in readers' hands. Garbo - tells the story of the greatest double-agent of WWII. It contains all the hallmarks of a classic spy adventure. Mark Seaman's introduction and notes help explain and illustrate the M.I.5 document's historical importance. Hardback/Illus
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