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Military History - Other Topics - Diverse Subjects
History & Development of Warfare - General Section
Covers the development of warfare, battlefield tactics, systems & military campaigns through the ages

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EXPLORATION OF SPACE BY RADIO
by R Hanbury Brown

Ex Westminster school library. With two stamps including one on front corner, no date labels etc. Blue boards, no d/w. Grazing across spine to front board where possibly label removed. The author describes some of the results and possibilities from the investigation of the universe by radio methods. Chapters include Astronomical Background; Techniques of Radio Astronomy; Solar radio waves; the Hydrogen line, Meteors and Galactic and Extragalactic radio emissions.

1957, Chapman & Hall, , ,< R-01>,207pp illustrations, tables, , ,
Subject...History & Development of Warfare - General
Web No. 7140-01..............................£10.00 

THE SILENT REVOLUTION: DEVELOPMENT OF CONVENTIONAL WEAPONS 1945-85
by Guy Hartcup

Topics include: The impact of the weaponry 1944-5, The "new" electronic warfare, the perceived threat, chemical warfare, the changing roles for navies and air forces, and the developments and counter-developments in land warfare.

1992, Brassey's, , 008036702X,< R-01>,276pp, 50 photos, 10 diags., vg in dw, ,
Subject...History & Development of Warfare - General
Web No. 8656-01..............................£10.00 

GLOBAL DISORDER
by Robert Harvey

The author examines the precarious state of world affairs in the aftermath of 9/11 and offers far-reaching proposals for the reform of global security. In light of the emergence of the United States as the world's first megapower, Harvey explores the sources of international tension that have increasingly commanded the attention of the West, and lays out the perils inherent in the globalization of capitalism without political or economic control. He presents constructive measures that the West must undertake to restore stability around the world and ensure international security

2003, Constable, , 1841196290,< R-01>,476pp, New in dw, ,
Subject...History & Development of Warfare - General
Web No. 33706-01..............................£9.00 

STRIKE FORCE: US MARINE CORPS SPECIAL OPERATIONS
by Agostino Von Hassell

Marine Expeditionary Units - The "Special Operations Capable" formations that can be deployed for clandestine or low-intensity operations or, alternatively for full scale warfare. They are highly trained, and equipped with the latest military technology.

1991, Airlife Publishing, , 1853103993,< R-01>,144pp, 156 col & 25 b/w photos and ills, Large format, edgeworn card covers, , CARD
Subject...History & Development of Warfare - General
Web No. 9610-01..............................£6.00 

CITIZEN ARMIES
by Jock Haswell

The story of volunteer Citizen Armies from 1799 to 1939. Amongst those conflicts featured are the American and French Revolutions, uprisings in South America, the First World War, the Spanish Civil War, Mao Tse Tung's Red Army and the various Irish conflicts. The book examines the true significance of the Citizen Army when political problems are not susceptible to a normal military solution

1973, Peter Davies, , 0432066705,< R-01>,255pp 23 b/w plates 9 maps, Very good in d/w, ,
Subject...History & Development of Warfare - General
Web No. 5200-02..............................£6.00 

THE BRITISH ARMY
by Jock Haswell

A comprehensive history of the British Army. Major Haswell sketches its medieval background, but mainly concentrates on the three hundred years of the regular army up to the 1970s. He looks at the struggle against continental domination, the battle for empire and remarkable characters like Marlborough, Wellington and Montgomery

1975, Book Club Associates, , ,< R-01>,192pp, 176 illustrations, index, vg in dw, ,
Subject...History & Development of Warfare - General
Web No. 10626-01..............................£6.00 

THE BRITISH ARMY
by Jock Haswell

In this comprehensive history of the British Army, Major Haswell sketches its medieval background, but mainly concentrates on the three hundred years of the regular army up to the 1970s. He looks at the struggle against continental domination, the battle for empire and remarkable characters like Marlborough, Wellington and Montgomery

1975, Thames & Hudson Ltd, , 0500011281,< R-01>,192pp illustrations, Good in d/w, ,
Subject...History & Development of Warfare - General
Web No. 10626-02..............................£6.00 

THE WILD GEESE
by Maurice N Hennessy

The story of Irish soldiers and their women who served throughout the world in such conflicts as the War of the Austrian Succession, The American Revolution, The American Civil War, and The Boer War. This fascinating book tells of the triumphs and tragedies of the army that left Ireland in the 17th century and of its descendants.

1973, Sidgwick and Jackson, , 0283979534,< R-01>,227pp, 23 b/w ills, index, Good in d/w. , ,
Subject...History & Development of Warfare - General
Web No. 5018-01..............................£9.00 

THE STORY OF THE US CAVALRY 1775-1942
by John K Herr and Edward S Wallace

The campaigns of the American Army's Cavalry from the Revolution to early WWII when the military became fully mechanised.

1984, Bonanza, re-issue, 0517455293,< R-01>,x + 274pp, 102 ills, bibliography, vg in edge-worn dw, ,
Subject...History & Development of Warfare - General
Web No. 6523-01..............................£10.00 

THE ARMED FORCES OF THE UNITED KINGDOM 1996-1997
by Charles Heyman

Comprehensive overview of military organisations, services and equipment for the Armed Forces of the United Kingdom in 1996.

1996, Leo Cooper, , 0850524792,< R-01>,224pp, illustrations, diagrams, Good in card covers, , CARD
Subject...History & Development of Warfare - General
Web No. 22544-01..............................£5.00 

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THE END OF THE RUSSIAN IMPERIAL ARMY: VOLUME II

by Alan K. Wildman


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