Warfare and defence Books

Possibly THE book of the tank during the Great WarThis is a very substantial and important book. Quite simply, anyone interested in the history of tank warfare should read and own it for it is essential. It was written by a British tank commander of the...

The entire campaign from the pen of knowledge and experienceThere have been numerous histories of the Waterloo campaign since those memorable days in June,1815. Others had reported it before Gleig applied himself to the task and his reasons for feeling...

A little covered Napoleonic campaignThe Walcheren Expedition often appears in military memoirs of the British Army during the Napoleonic Wars, though rarely in much detail. The impression that the reader gains is that it was a campaign of appalling...

In this collection, you will encounter adventure and spirituality, wisdom and wit, as well as insights which are both practical and philosophical. Cam Mervyn-Jones was raised in colonial India, served as an RAF Wing Commander in World War II, and lived...

Jacob Fletcher is beset by treachery at every turn of the ship's wheel at sea and with every step on dry land.1797. Fletcher is sent halfway round the world aboard the frigate Euphonides to fight not the French nor the Spanish, but the British East India...

Volume № 10 of the Profile & Scale series covers the famous Yakovlev Yak-3 fighter to an entirely new standard of authenticity. More than 75 Yak-3 examples are faithfully documented in full-colour profile, many appearing for the first time. Many pages of...

Sheldon Webster's recognition of our obligation to our veterans and particularly to Gold Star families who have sacrificed so much inspired Sheldon to create the Burton Place Veterans Chapel and Library. In this book, he not only tells the story of his...

The Peninsula Campaign of 1862: A Military Analysisby Kevin Dougherty with J. Michael MooreA military history of McClellan's ambitious drive on Richmond and the genius and fortune by which Lee foiled it.The largest offensive of the Civil War, involving...

Since September 11, 2001, there have been many accounts of the ways in which the alignment of global power is changing or will be changed by the U.S. "war on terrorism." Most of them take as their starting point the options facing the wealthy and...

South Africa, a country rich in natural resources, had a singular mission with the arrival of the Cold War: Get the world to embrace apartheid.The strategy was remarkable in the sense that it was seeking to preserve a society that almost everyone...

Focusing on three forms of biological threat--bioterrorism, biocrime and biohacking--the author examines the history of biowarfare and terrorism. Groups drawn to biological aggression are discussed, along with the array of viruses, bacteria and toxins...

Charles Rathbone Low's career as a gentleman author, and representative of the past glories of the Indian Navy started in 1868, this History of the Indian Navy was his magnum opus and one which still has no rivals, published in 1877 -...

Lifeboats, Projectiles and Other Means for Saving Life is a book written by Robert Bennet Forbes in 1872. The book is a comprehensive guide to the various methods and technologies used for saving lives in times of emergency. The focus of the book is on...

""Plain Directions to Naval Officers as to the Law of Search, Capture, and Prize: Under the Late Convention, Orders in Council, Prize Act, etc."" is a legal guidebook written by Richard Wildman and published in 1854. The book is intended for naval...

The Nautical Almanac, 1901 (1900) is a comprehensive guidebook for sailors and navigators, originally published by Riggs and Brother in the year 1900. This book contains a wealth of information and data that is essential for marine navigation, including...

Instructions For The Formation Of Volunteer Rifle Corps������� Equipment Clubs: Including Rules For Their Organization And Conduct (1860) is a book written by James Henry James. The book provides a detailed guide on how to form and run volunteer rifle...

Piloting Directions For The Cattegat And Baltic Or East Sea: Also For The Sound And Belts (1846) is a comprehensive guidebook written by John William Norie that provides detailed instructions for navigating the waters of the Cattegat and Baltic Seas, as...

Instructions For Mounted Rifle Volunteers: By Authority Of The Secretary Of State For War (1860) is a book written by Daniel Lysons. It provides a comprehensive guide for mounted rifle volunteers, authorized by the Secretary of State for War in 1860. The...

""Notes On Infantry Attacks And Raids As Organized In The Present War"" is a military strategy book written by the United States Army War College in 1917 during World War I. The book provides detailed insights into the tactics and techniques used by...

Present Development Of Heavy Ordnance In The United States is a historical book written by William Henry Jaques in 1893. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the development of heavy ordnance in the United States during the late 19th century. It...

Regulations Governing The Uniforms For Warrant Officers And Enlisted Persons Of The United States Coast Guard, 1916 is a book written by B. R. Newton. Published in 1916, this book provides a comprehensive guide to the uniforms worn by warrant officers...

Before 1962 Japan belonged to the East while thereafter Japan was considered part of the West in science, industry and international law. After 1992, Japan belonged to the new West. While the world is struggling with climate change and infectious...

A personal diary and history from the parade fields of West Point to the 101st Airborne Division and the 1968 Tet Offensive in Vietnam. This book is not only a very personal story it is also a unit history and a selective history of the Vietnam War from...

Il libro ""Memorie Storiche Della Repubblica Di S. Marino V1-3 (1865)"" di Melchiorre Delfico ����� una raccolta di documenti e testimonianze sulla storia della Repubblica di San Marino. Il volume ����� composto da tre parti e copre un periodo che va dal...

""Memoria Das Medalhas E Condecoracoes Portuguezas E Das Estrangeiras Com Relacao A Portugal"" es un libro escrito por Manuel Bernardo Lopes Fernandesoa en 1861. Este libro es una recopilaci������n de todas las medallas y condecoraciones portuguesas y...

L'Histoire Du Mexique (1895) de Gaston Routier est un livre qui retrace l'histoire du Mexique depuis les civilisations pr�����colombiennes jusqu'������ l'�����poque contemporaine. L'auteur y d�����crit les principales �����tapes de l'histoire mexicaine,...

Le livre ""L'Expedition Du Mexique: Rehabilitee Au Triple Point De Vue Religieux, Politique Et Commercial (1864)"" de De Valori est une exploration compl�����te de l'exp�����dition fran�����aise au Mexique en 1862. L'auteur examine l'exp�����dition sous...

Le livre ""Lettres In�����dites Adress�����es Par Le Po�����te Robbe De Beauveset: Au Dessinateur Desfriches Aignan Desfriches Pendant Le Proc�����s De Rob. Fr. Damiens (1875)"" de Pierre-Honor����� Robbe De Beauveset est un recueil de lettres...

Le livre ""Lettres D'Un Veteran Russe De L'Annee 1812 Sur La Question D'Orient (1855)"" de D'Ostafievo, P. est une collection de lettres �����crites par un v�����t�����ran russe de la guerre de 1812. Ces lettres abordent la question de l'Orient, en...

La Lettre de l'Empereur Napol�����on ������ l'Empereur de Russie et les Documents Fran�����ais Relatifs aux Affaires d'Orient (1854) est un livre qui contient une correspondance historique importante entre deux grands dirigeants du XIXe si�����cle. Dans...

""Kriegslehren In Kriegsgeschichtlichen Beispielen Der Neuzeit, Buch 2: Betrachtungen �����ber Die Schlacht Von Vionville-Mars La Tour (1894)"" von Wilhelm von Scherff ist ein historisches Buch, das sich mit der Schlacht von Vionville-Mars La Tour...

""Drei Berichte des General-Kapit�����ns von Neu-Spanien Don Fernando Cortes an Kaiser Karl V"" ist ein Buch von Carl Wilhelm Koppe aus dem Jahr 1834. Es enth�����lt drei Berichte von Fernando Cortes, dem Eroberer des Aztekenreiches, an seinen K������nig...

Das Buch ""Codex Diplomaticus Nassoicus"" wurde im Jahr 1885 von Karl Menzel ver������ffentlicht. Es handelt sich um eine Sammlung von Urkunden aus der Stadt Nassau und ihrer Umgebung, die von der Fr�����hzeit bis ins 16. Jahrhundert reichen. Der Codex...

This book is a collection of articles and essays by Professor Herbert C. Kelman, a leading figure in the conflict resolution community and one of the most influential peace researchers.Professor Kelman, a social psychologist, has been a pioneer of...

The UN Security Council formally acknowledged an obligation to promote justice and the rule of law in 2003. This volume examines the extent to which the Council has honoured this commitment when exercising its powers under the UN Charter to maintain...

This book investigates, and explains, the extent to which different liberal democracies have resorted to the use of force since the 9/11 terrorist attacks.The responses of democratic states throughout the world to the September 2001 terrorist attacks...

The Army of the Potomac from 1861 to 1863 is a historical account of the Union Army's Eastern Theater during the first two years of the American Civil War. Written by Samuel Livingston French and published in 1906, the book provides a detailed narrative...

""The Amusements of Old London V2"" is a comprehensive survey of the various sports, pastimes, tea gardens, parks, and playhouses that were popular in London during the 18th and 19th centuries. Written by William Biggs Boulton and originally published in...

The Textbook on Wireless Telegraphy V2: Valves and Valve Apparatus (1919) is a comprehensive guide to the use of valves and valve apparatus in wireless telegraphy. Written by Rupert Stanley, this book provides a detailed overview of the technology and...

""Suggestions To Military Riflemen"" is a book written by Townsend Whelen and published in 1909. The book is a comprehensive guide for military riflemen, providing tips, techniques, and advice on how to improve their shooting skills. The author, a...

Self-Surrender: Or The Cruise Of The Yacht Ayacanora (1876) is a novel written by Euphemia E. G. Bussell. The story follows the journey of a group of friends who embark on a sailing trip on the yacht Ayacanora. The main character, Helen, is a young woman...

Seaborne Trade V1: The Cruiser Period (1920) is a book written by Charles Ernest Fayle. The book is a detailed account of the history of seaborne trade during the Cruiser Period, which was a period of naval arms race and competition between the major...

Scientific Wanderings: Or Results Of Observation And Experiment, Being An Attempt To Illustrate The Elements Of Physics (1843) is a book written by R. Fraser. The book is a collection of observations and experiments that the author has conducted to...