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  • Tank Battles of the Cold War, 1948–1991

    by Anthony Tucker-Jones ...
    As Anthony Tucker-Jones shows in this highly illustrated, wide-ranging history, for most of the Cold War the tank retained its pre-eminence on the battlefield. The Arab-Israeli wars witnessed some of the biggest tank battles of all time, and tanks played key roles in conflicts in Korea, Vietnam and Afghanistan as well as in the Iran-Iraq War and the wars fought between India and Pakistan. But then ... Read more

    6,46 € or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Shadow World

    Inside the Global Arms Trade

    by Andrew Feinstein ...
    **A gripping and urgent investigation into the secretive world of the global arms trade - from a former member of the African National CongressRevealing the corruption and the cover-ups at the heart of ex-President Jacob Zuma's South Africa**Andrew Feinstein delves behind BAE's controversial transactions in South Africa, Tanzania and eastern Europe and the revolving-door relationships that ... Read more

    9,49 €

  • American Sniper

    Memorial Edition

    by Chris Kyle, Scott McEwen, Jim DeFelice ...
    The #1 New York Times bestselling memoir of U.S. Navy Seal Chris Kyle, and the source for Clint Eastwood’s blockbuster, Academy-Award nominated movie."An amazingly detailed account of fighting in Iraq—a humanizing, brave story that’s extremely readable." — PATRICIA CORNWELL, New York Times Book Review**"Jaw-dropping...Undeniably riveting." *—***RICHARD ROEPER, Chicago Sun-Times... ... Read more

    7,62 €

  • Tracer

    A gripping thriller full of intrigue and suspense

    by Jason Dean ...
    Series Book 1 - Korso Thrillers
    'Unique and engaging characters woven into the fabric of a fantastic plot. Jason Dean is one to watch' Marc Cameron, New York Times bestselling author of Tom Clancy Code of HonorWhat is a death sentence to a dead man?He was a man with many names. Moving from country to country, changing his face constantly so as to remain in the shadows, he was nothing more than a ghost. For now, he is known ... Read more

    4,49 €

  • The Military Institutions of the Romans

    by Flavius Vegetius Renatus ...
    The Military Institutions of the Romans is a classic treatise about Roman warfare and military principles. Its author emphasizes things such as training of soldiers as a disciplined force, orderly strategy, maintenance of supply lines and logistics, quality leadership and use of tactics and even deceit to ensure an advantage over the opposition. ... Read more

    0,99 € or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Glock

    The Rise of America's Gun

    by Paul M. Barrett ...
    Based on fifteen years of research, Glock is the riveting story of the weapon that has become known as American’s gun. Today the Glock pistol has been embraced by two-thirds of all U.S. police departments, glamorized in countless Hollywood movies, and featured as a ubiquitous presence on prime-time TV. It has been rhapsodized by hip-hop artists, and coveted by cops and crooks alike.Created in 1982 ... Read more

    7,83 €

  • What the Citizen Should Know About Our Arms and Weapons

    A Guide to Weapons from the 1940s

    by James E. Hicks ...
    Originally published in 1941, this book of military ordnance was written in order to bring information to the non-military public during the time of uncertainty that marked the beginnings of the United States’ involvement in World War II. This volume was originally meant to bring comfort and understanding to the average citizen. Thorough in its scope, What the Citizen Should Know About Our Arms ... Read more

    12,60 €

  • Beneath the Waves

    A History of HM Submarine Losses, 1904–1971

    by A.S. Evans ...
    Since the beginning of the Royal Navy Submarine Service in 1901, 173 submarines have been lost and in many circumstances with their entire crew. War inevitably takes a heavy toll: in World War Two alone 341 officer and 2,801 ratings failed to return to harbour. The loss of personnel was roughly equivalent to the strength of the Submarine Arm at the outbreak of war.Between the first loss, A1 in ... Read more

    6,14 € or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The M14 Battle Rifle

    by Leroy Thompson ...
    Series Book 37 - Weapon
    The M14 may have only been the primary US service rifle for a little over a decade before being replaced by the M16, but it is still considered by many experts to be the best rifle to ever see US service.Primarily designed for a war in Europe, where it would take its place alongside the other battle rifles like the FN FAL, the M14 saw most of its combat use in the early days of the Vietnam War. ... Read more

    14,41 €

  • The Texan Army 1835–46

    by Stuart Reid ...
    Series series Men-at-Arms
    The volunteer army that fought the Mexican dictator Santa Anna from 1835 to 1836 was immortalized in the epic battle of the Alamo.Taking arms initially to fight for the restoration of the liberal Mexican constitution of 1824, the volunteers were eventually fighting for outright Texan independence. This book describes and illustrates the group of men who, despite the diversity of their origins, ... Read more

    11,33 €

  • The Belgian Army in World War I

    by Ronald Pawly, Pierre Lierneux ...
    Series Book 452 - Men-at-Arms
    While small in numbers, the Belgian Army played a vital role in World War 1 that is often overlooked.Germany's invasion of neutral Belgium, which led Britain to declare war in August 1914, should have been swift and fierce. Yet, the unexpected heroic defence, against great odds, of Belgian fortresses, frustrated the German Schlieffen Plan for a thrust to Paris and a lightning victory.The plucky ... Read more

    12,18 €

  • US Armed Forces in China 1856–1941

    by John Langellier ...
    Series Book 455 - Men-at-Arms
    This volume reveals the little-known story of the 90-year presence of American forces in China until the fall of Peking in 1941.Included is coverage of the first operations on the Pearl River in 1856 as well as US involvement in the Boxer Rebellion of 1900. As China entered a chaotic period in her history, known as the years of the “Warlords”, American marines also participated in numerous small ... Read more

    12,18 €

  • The Gatling Gun

    by Peter Smithurst ...
    Series Book 40 - Weapon
    A unique chapter in the history of firearms, the multibarrel, hand-cranked Gatling gun was one of the first practical rapid-fire weapons ever to be used in battle.It changed warfare by introducing the capability to project deadly, high-intensity fire on the battlefield, and portended the devastation that automatic weapons would wreak in World War I. During its 50-year career, it saw widespread ... Read more

    14,41 €

  • Histoire des armes et de la technologie militaire depuis sa création

    by Peter Skalfist, Daniel Mikelsten, Vasil Teigens ...
    L'utilisation d'objets comme armes a été observée chez les chimpanzés, ce qui a conduit à la spéculation selon laquelle les premiers hominidés utilisaient des armes dès il y a cinq millions d'années. Cependant, cela ne peut pas être confirmé à l'aide de preuves physiques, car des clubs en bois, des lances et des pierres non façonnées auraient laissé un bilan ambigu. Les premières armes non ... Read more

    2,99 €

  • The Flamethrower

    by Chris McNab ...
    Series Book 41 - Weapon
    The focus of this book is a weapon that has literally placed the power of fire in human hands – the man-portable flamethrower. This formidable weapon first saw battlefield use in the hands of German troops during World War I, and went on to arm the forces of many countries in World War II and beyond. Capable of inflicting horrific injuries – or of using up the oxygen supply inside a building, ... Read more

    13,45 €

  • The Survivalist's Handbook

    How to Thrive When Things Fall Apart

    by Rainer Stahlberg ...
    Let Rainer Stahlberg and The Survivalist’s Handbook prepare you for any crisis. Here are step-by-step plans for surviving a range of disasters—both natural and manmade. This sit he ultimate handbook of disaster scenarios and survival techniques. With this one-of-a-kind guide, you can be ready for:Nuclear, chemical, and biological attacksGlobal energy crisesWorldwide economic collapseNatural ... Read more

    12,60 €

  • The War in Laos 1960–75

    by Kenneth Conboy ...
    Series Book 217 - Men-at-Arms
    As World War II drew to a close, the Imperial Japanese military seized control of Laos, a French protectorate, and encouraged nationalist movements to forestall the revival of French power in the region.Despite these efforts the French re-entered Indochina and methodically retook the protectorate. By 1957, the government of Laos and the core of the Communist Laotian forces, known as the Pathet Lao ... Read more

    11,33 €

  • Panzer Divisions 1944–45

    by Pier Paolo Battistelli ...
    Series Book 38 - Battle Orders
    Completing Osprey's mini-series on the German Panzer division, a detailed look at their organizational structure from the collapse of the Eastern front until the fall of Berlin.This volume provides a comprehensive examination on the late-war changes to the German Army Panzer forces and the formation of new units, from the collapse on the Eastern Front, through operations on the Western Front in ... Read more

    14,41 €

  • The History of Guns

    by Michelle Brachet ...
    Weapons have been used since the beginning of civilisation. Primitive designs used for hunting animals led to weapons that were used for defence and warfare. Before guns came bows, spears, crossbows, hand axes, clubs, swords, daggers and many other implements, designed with the sole purpose of inflicting terminal injury on the unfortunate recipient.The history of the development of guns throughout ... Read more

    2,29 €

  • The Nuclear Confrontation in Europe

    Edited by Jeffrey H. Boutwell, Paul Doty, Gregory F. Treverton ...
    Series series Routledge Library Editions: Nuclear Security
    Originally published in 1985, this book explores the nuclear confrontation between East and West in Europe: where we stand, how we got there and what the future may hold. Its concluding chapter outlines the prospects for nuclear arms control in Europe, and it frames the debate over NATO strategy and the role of nuclear weapons in the years ahead. Can NATO reduce its reliance on nuclear weapons? ... Read more

    42,61 €

  • The Easter Offensive: Vietnam 1972

    Volume 2 - Tanks in the Streets

    by Albert Grandolini ...
    Series Book 3 - Asia@War
    On 30 March 1972, while peace negotiations had been dragging on for four years in Paris, the North Vietnamese launched a wide scale offensive in order to break the stalemate. At that date, practically no American ground forces remained in South Vietnam where a limited offensive was expected in the Central Highlands area. But nobody imagined the magnitude of the multidivisional, armor led onslaught ... Read more

    10,70 € or Free with Kobo Plus

  • 海上巨舰

    by 刘青山、 杨宇 ...
    本书介绍了近百种世界著名大型军舰，从其性能与研发历史、技术参数等方面进行了系统、全方位的介绍，让广大读者对军舰有一个整体的了解。同时，本书还配备了大量的实物图片，能让读者朋友们更全面、直观地去认识各种世界著名的大型军舰。本书内容丰富，图例清晰，非常适合军事爱好者阅读，同时也可用作游戏、模型设计相关行业人员的参考书。 ... Read more

    10,95 €

  • M60 Main Battle Tank 1960–91

    by Richard Lathrop, John McDonald ...
    Series Book 85 - New Vanguard
    Entering service in the early 1960s, the M60 tank was in production for 23 years and formed the backbone of US Army and Marine armoured units during the Cold War.Over 15,000 were built in four basic models: the M60, M60A1, M60A2, and the M60A3. Although the M60 had been phased out of US Army service by the time Iraq invaded Kuwait in 1990, M60s were amongst the first Allied tanks to enter Kuwait ... Read more

    11,33 €

  • US Marine Corps in World War I 1917–18

    by Mark Henry ...
    Series series Men-at-Arms
    This book describes the organization of this formidable force from 1917-18 and details their uniforms, insignia and decorations, weapons and equipment.Though the US Marines initially struggled to maintain their distinctive identity within the huge American Expeditionary Force in France, their unforgettable performance at Belleau Wood, Soissons, St Mihiel, Blanc Mont and the Meuse-Argonne ... Read more

    11,33 €