Warfare and defence Books

A Treatise On The Structure Of Watches: With Directions For Their Management And Regulation is a book that was first published in 1858 by Palmers and Bachelders. The book is a comprehensive guide to the structure of watches, providing readers with...

""A Survey of German Tactics, 1918"" is a historical book written by the United States Army in 1918. The book provides a comprehensive analysis of the tactics used by the German army during the First World War. It covers a range of topics such as the...

""A Runaway Brig: Or An Accidental Cruise"" is a novel written by James Otis and published in 1888. The story follows the adventures of two boys, Jack and Joe, who accidentally find themselves aboard a runaway brig that is headed for the open sea. The...

""A Narrative of the Loss of the Winterton, on Her Passage to India: The 20th of August, 1792, on a Reef of Rocks off the Island of Madagascar"" is a historical account written by John Dale, originally published in 1794. The book tells the story of the...

""A Narrative Of The Loss Of His Majesty�������s Packet: The Lady Hobart, On An Island Of Ice In The Atlantic Ocean"" is a book written by William Dorset Fellowes and published in 1803. The book is a first-hand account of the tragic loss of the Lady...

A Monograph of the Silver Dollar: Good and Bad is a book written by John Leonard Riddell in 1845. The book is a detailed study of the silver dollar, which was a widely used currency in the United States during the 19th century. The author provides a...

""A List Of Atlases And Maps Applicable To The World War"" is a reference book written by Philip Lee Phillips in 1918. The book provides a comprehensive list of atlases and maps that were relevant to the World War at the time. The author, who was the...

""A History of the Siege of Londonderry, and Defense of Enniskillen, in 1688 and 1689"" is a book written by John Graham and published in 1844. The book focuses on the events that took place during the Williamite War in Ireland, specifically the Siege of...

A Handbook On Gold And Silver, written by R. H. Hollingbery and originally published in 1878, is a comprehensive guide to the mining, refining, and valuation of gold and silver. The book covers topics such as the geological formation of precious metals,...

""A Description of the Theory and Properties of Inclined Plane Wheels"" is a book written by Timothy Sheldrake in 1811. The book provides a detailed explanation of the theory behind inclined plane wheels and how they can increase power and velocity while...

""A Collection of Papers Relating to the Expedition to the Scheldt: Presented to Parliament in 1810 (1811)"" is a historical document that contains a collection of papers and reports related to the British military expedition to the Scheldt River in 1809...

""M�����moires pour l'Attaque et la D�����fense d'une Place"" est un livre �����crit par Charles Goulon en 1706. Il s'agit d'un ouvrage historique qui relate les �����v�����nements de la guerre et de la d�����fense d'une place forte. L'auteur y...

Le Grand Cathayo: Ou Royavmes De Tibet est un livre �����crit par Antoine D'Andrade en 1627. Ce livre d�����crit les voyages de l'auteur en Asie centrale et son exploration du Tibet. Il donne une description d�����taill�����e de la g�����ographie, de la...

The Navy As I Have Known It, 1849-1899 is a memoir written by Edmund Robert Fremantle and published in 1904. The book provides a detailed account of Fremantle's experiences in the British Navy during the mid-to-late 19th century. Fremantle covers a wide...

The book titled ""The Quarterly of the Texas State Historical Association V10: July, 1906 to April, 1907"" is a collection of historical articles and documents related to the state of Texas. The book was published in 1907 and edited by George P. Garrison...

""Systematischer Grundriss der Allgemeinen Experimentalchemie"" ist ein Buch von Sigismund Friedrich Hermbstaedt, das im Jahr 1791 ver������ffentlicht wurde. Es ist ein umfassendes Werk �����ber die experimentelle Chemie, das die Grundlagen und...

Tableau General De L�������Empire Othoman V4, Partie 1 (1791) is a book written by Ignatius Mouradgea D'Ohsson. The book is a detailed account of the Ottoman Empire during the late 18th century, covering its history, culture, and political system. The...

Reminiscences Of A Naval Officer, During The Late War V2: With Sketches And Anecdotes Of Distinguished Commanders (1851) is a historical memoir written by Abraham Crawford, a naval officer who served during the late war. The book provides a firsthand...

""Ordenanzas Generales De La Armada Naval V2, Parte 1: Sobre La Gobernaci������n Militar Y Marinera De La Armada En General (1793)"" es un libro que recopila las normas y reglamentos que rigen la organizaci������n y funcionamiento de la Armada Naval de...

The book ""Narrative Of The Second Sikh War, In 1848-1849: With A Detailed Account Of The Battles Of Ramnugger (1851)"" is written by Edward Joseph Thackwell. It is a historical account of the Second Anglo-Sikh War that took place between the British...

To be honest, unfortunately, this book may not be very riveting, but it is in an accurate depiction of what one nurse observed really going on behind closed doors at just one local VA healthcare facility.

The Indian journey to become a missile power was enabled by a team of dare devils at the Defence Research and Development Laboratory (DRDL). The book traces the origin and development of India's missile related infrastructure and missiles till 1982 until...

The Spanish Civil War that began 17 July 1936 with Franco’s military coup, didnot end with the defeat of the supporters of the legal government 1 April 1939.From the moment the first shot was fired, the military insurgents embarked on awave of...

The definitive technical guide to the submarines of World War II, "The Fleet Type Submarine" was originally published in 1946. Originally classified secret, this legendary book has never been available to the public until now. The Fleet Type...

This is the English translation of the memorial book of the destroyed Jewish Community of Turobin, Poland.This book contains first-hand descriptions of the rich life of the Jewish community of Turobin before the Shoah and eye- witness accounts of...

Jews of Kaiserstrasse vividly details the fate of the Jewish residents of single street in Mainz, Germany from 1939-45. This book is the culmination of Michael Phillips' meticulous research into the lives of approximately 300 individuals that at one...

"Semper Parents is the best guide I have ever seen for any family member or friend who seeks a deeper understanding of Marine Corps life in order to provide greater support ... for their Marine."-Michael McNamara, president, All Marine Radio"... this...

From Volyn To Kherson, tells the stories of hardship and suffering and bewilderment experienced by the people of Ukraine in the early weeks of the 2022 Russian invasion and war.The collection draws on news reports and social media postings during the...

An invaluable record of the early days of American sailing shipsCoggeshall, the author of this work, is both well known and highly regarded by those interested in chronicles of the great days of sail during the early nineteenth century. Coggeshall's two...

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...

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...