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Zaharoff - High Priest Of War (Paperback): Davenport Guiles Zaharoff - High Priest Of War (Paperback)
Davenport Guiles
R854 Discovery Miles 8 540 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

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Life In A Man-Of-War Or Scenes In Old Ironsides During Her Cruise In The Pacific (Paperback): A. Fore-Top-Man Life In A Man-Of-War Or Scenes In Old Ironsides During Her Cruise In The Pacific (Paperback)
A. Fore-Top-Man; Foreword by Elliot Snow
R880 Discovery Miles 8 800 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

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Ritual of the United Spanish War Veterans (Paperback): United Spanish Committee on Publication Ritual of the United Spanish War Veterans (Paperback)
United Spanish Committee on Publication; Contributions by United Spanish War Veterans
R529 Discovery Miles 5 290 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.

Frederick The Great And The Seven Years War - Epochs Of Modern History (Paperback): Frederick William Longman Frederick The Great And The Seven Years War - Epochs Of Modern History (Paperback)
Frederick William Longman
R758 Discovery Miles 7 580 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

This scarce antiquarian book is included in our special Legacy Reprint Series. In the interest of creating a more extensive selection of rare historical book reprints, we have chosen to reproduce this title even though it may possibly have occasional imperfections such as missing and blurred pages, missing text, poor pictures, markings, dark backgrounds and other reproduction issues beyond our control. Because this work is culturally important, we have made it available as a part of our commitment to protecting, preserving and promoting the world's literature.

A Guided Book To Rifle Marksmanship (Paperback): National Rifle Association A Guided Book To Rifle Marksmanship (Paperback)
National Rifle Association
R476 Discovery Miles 4 760 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

Kessinger Publishing is the place to find hundreds of thousands of rare and hard-to-find books with something of interest for everyone!

Letter from the Secretary of War Transmitting Information in Relation to the Superintendency of Indian Affairs in the Territory... Letter from the Secretary of War Transmitting Information in Relation to the Superintendency of Indian Affairs in the Territory of Michigan 1822 (Paperback)
United States. War Department
R580 Discovery Miles 5 800 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

Letter From The Secretary Of War Transmitting (In Obedience To A Resolution Of The House Of Representatives) Information In Relation To The Superintendency Of Indian Affairs In The Territory Of Michigan During The Year 1820 And Part Of The Year 1821.

Notes On The Spanish-American War (Paperback): United States Office Of Naval Intelligen Notes On The Spanish-American War (Paperback)
United States Office Of Naval Intelligen
R1,312 Discovery Miles 13 120 Ships in 18 - 22 working days
How The War Came To America (Paperback): Committee On Public Information The Committee on Public Information, The Committee On... How The War Came To America (Paperback)
Committee On Public Information The Committee on Public Information, The Committee On Public Information
R476 Discovery Miles 4 760 Ships in 18 - 22 working days
A Romance Of Morgan's Civil War Rough Riders (Paperback): The De Vinne Press A Romance Of Morgan's Civil War Rough Riders (Paperback)
The De Vinne Press
R516 Discovery Miles 5 160 Ships in 18 - 22 working days
A Catalogue of Roman Military Equipment in the National Museum of Wales (Paperback): Evan M Chapman A Catalogue of Roman Military Equipment in the National Museum of Wales (Paperback)
Evan M Chapman
R2,749 Discovery Miles 27 490 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

All of the Roman military equipment featured in this catalogue was found in Wales, reflecting the region's domination by both soldiers and forts for approximately 350 years. Many objects are catalogued and illustrated here, followed by a gazetteer which provides background information on the sites where the objects were found. Organised by type, the catalogue features, for example, swords, scabbards, spears, pilae, bows, arrows, bolt-heads, body armour (including large amounts of lorica segmentata), helmet fragments, shields, belt fittings, hose harness, pendants and fasteners. Many of the finds were discovered at Caerleon and Usk. Each section on different object types begins with a brief discussion. The objects are illustrated with back and white photographs.

Makers of History - A Story of the Development of the History of Our Country and the Part Played in it by the Colt (Paperback):... Makers of History - A Story of the Development of the History of Our Country and the Part Played in it by the Colt (Paperback)
F Romer
R436 Discovery Miles 4 360 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

1926. A story of the development of the history of our country and the part played in it by the Colt (the gun). From The Tale of the Colt: To the broad lands of Texas, to Nome in the North, and as far as you like, heading West, Whenever the call to adventure went forth, The pioneers carried the best; From the old cap-and-ball to the big forty-five, That packed a most wonderful jolt, The gun that they banked on to keep 'em alive, Was-no matter what model-the Colt.

The Art of Duelling (Paperback): "A Traveller" The Art of Duelling (Paperback)
"A Traveller"
R564 Discovery Miles 5 640 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

THE ART OF DUELLING By "A Traveller." AN OBSCURE PRESS CLASSIC REPRINT. This rare little book was first published in 1836. Only a handful of the original editions remain, and are now extremely costly. OBSCURE PRESS has republished this classic work in a high quality, modern edition, using the original text and artwork. The author remains unknown, but from his manner of writing and expert knowledge of his subject was obviously a man of means well known to the nobility of the day. His book, which "contains much information useful to young continental tourists," deals with every aspect of the duel. Settling a dispute by single combat was then countenanced by law in the northern nations of Europe, among whom it was customary to decide many controversies by arms. The book consists of eighty pages and contains chapters on: History of the Origins of Duelling. - The Pistol. - Charging the Pistol. - Position of Firing. - Method of Practice. - The Chances. - The Challenge. - Selection of a Second, and his Duties. - Precautions to be Observed. - Some Accounts of Duels with Sword and Pistol. This is a fascinating read for any historian of the subject or for enthusiasts of pistol shooting and its varieties.

South Africa's Weapons of Mass Destruction (Paperback): Helen E. Purkitt, Stephen F. Burgess South Africa's Weapons of Mass Destruction (Paperback)
Helen E. Purkitt, Stephen F. Burgess
R874 Discovery Miles 8 740 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

"South Africa's Weapons of Mass Destruction" offers an in-depth view of the secret development and voluntary disarmament of South Africa's nuclear, biological, and chemical weapons program, Project Coast. Helen E. Purkitt and Stephen F. Burgess explore how systems used for nuclear, biological, and chemical weapons in South Africa were acquired and established beyond the gaze of international and domestic political actors. On the basis of archival evidence from Project Coast and their own extensive interviews with military and political officials, Purkitt and Burgess consider what motivates countries to acquire and build such powerful weaponry and examine when and how decisions are made to dismantle a military arsenal voluntarily. Questions such as how to destroy weapons safely and keep them from reappearing on international markets are considered along with comparative strategies for successful disarmament in other nation-states.Helen E. Purkitt is Professor of Political Science at the U.S. Naval Academy. Stephen F. Burgess is Assistant Professor in the Department of Strategy and International Security at the U.S. Air War College and an Associate of the U.S.; Air Force Counterprolif

US Anti-tank Artillery 1941-45 (Paperback): Steven J. Zaloga US Anti-tank Artillery 1941-45 (Paperback)
Steven J. Zaloga; Illustrated by Brian Delf
R433 R399 Discovery Miles 3 990 Save R34 (8%) Ships in 18 - 22 working days

The US Army's development of the 37mm anti-tank gun began in response to needs identified during the Spanish Civil War. By the time it entered service in Tunisia in 1943, the gun was already obsolete, and the US began the licensed manufacture of the British 6-pdr in the hope of finding a quick solution to their artillery requirements. This in tum proved unequal to the demands of warfare in France, 1944, and further anti-tank measures were developed - rocket propelled grenades for infantry use, and weapons designed specifically for use by the Tank Destroyer Force. The development of America's anti-tank weapons is detailed here, and the organisation and operation of Tank Destroyer Battalions is discussed.

Accles Machine Gun, Carriages and Mounts (1892) (Paperback, New edition): J Accles Accles Machine Gun, Carriages and Mounts (1892) (Paperback, New edition)
J Accles
R464 Discovery Miles 4 640 Ships in 9 - 17 working days
Textbook for Small Arms 1929 (Paperback, New edition): Office 1929 War Office 1929, War Office 1929 Textbook for Small Arms 1929 (Paperback, New edition)
Office 1929 War Office 1929, War Office 1929
R1,038 Discovery Miles 10 380 Ships in 18 - 22 working days
Arms and Equipment of the Civil War (Paperback, Dover ed): Jack Coggins Arms and Equipment of the Civil War (Paperback, Dover ed)
Jack Coggins
R368 Discovery Miles 3 680 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

The first conflict to use iron-clad gunboats, metallic cartridges, and submarines, the Civil War also introduced such inventions as the telegraph and military balloons, utilized by the Signal Corps. This comprehensive reference describes these and many other forms of arms and military equipment employed during the war, including pontoon bridges, percussion grenades, "freak guns," siege artillery, mines, and torpedoes. Profusely illustrated with the author's own drawings, the text provides a fresh perspective on how military resources decided the outcome of not only battle - but the war as well.

U.S. Armed Forces Arsenal - A Guide To Modern Combat Hardware (Paperback, 1st Da Capo Press ed): Samuel Southworth U.S. Armed Forces Arsenal - A Guide To Modern Combat Hardware (Paperback, 1st Da Capo Press ed)
Samuel Southworth
R572 Discovery Miles 5 720 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

Today's arsenal of war contains some of the most sophisticated weapons ever seen on the battlefield. The technological revolution has drastically altered how war is fought and brought about the invention of some highly unusual (and effective) weapons. In the recent war with Iraq, we caught a glimpse of the new high-tech weapons in America's arsenal and the wide-ranging array of modern equipment and transportation used by our armed forces. America's modern military hardware is the envy -and fear-of the world.In U.S. Armed Forces Arsenal, noted military historian Samuel A. Southworth takes the reader on an informal and informative guided tour of this new arsenal of weaponry. He explains in clear and concise prose the new generation of military hardware, from rifles to mortars, jeeps to tanks, robotic drones to night vision sensors, and all manner of bombs, missiles and rockets-the arms and armaments that have reshaped the way the U.S. goes to war, on land and sea and in the air.

Native North American Armor, Shields, and Fortifications (Paperback): David E. Jones Native North American Armor, Shields, and Fortifications (Paperback)
David E. Jones
R643 Discovery Miles 6 430 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

"This book provides the first and only comprehensive survey of armor, shields, and fortifications [of American Indians]. . . . It has left me with a new appreciation for the sheer diversity of warfare, armor, and fortifications used by Native Americans, and it shatters stereotypes about the nature of aboriginal warfare." -- Wayne Van Horne, Associate Professor of Anthropology, Kennesaw State University

From the Chickasaw fighting the Choctaw in the Southeast to the Sioux battling the Cheyenne on the Great Plains, warfare was endemic among the North American Indians when Europeans first arrived on this continent. An impressive array of offensive weaponry and battle tactics gave rise to an equally impressive range of defensive technology. Native Americans constructed very effective armor and shields using wood, bone, and leather. Their fortifications ranged from simple refuges to walled and moated stockades to multiple stockades linked in strategic defensive networks.

In this book, David E. Jones offers the first systematic comparative study of the defensive armor and fortifications of aboriginal Native Americans. Drawing data from ethnohistorical accounts and archaeological evidence, he surveys the use of armor, shields, and fortifications both before European contact and during the historic period by American Indians from the Southeast to the Northwest Coast, from the Northeast Woodlands to the desert Southwest, and from the Sub-Arctic to the Great Plains. Jones also demonstrates the sociocultural factors that affected warfare and shaped the development of different types of armor and fortifications. Extensive eyewitness descriptions of warfare, armor, and fortifications, aswell as photos and sketches of Indian armor from museum collections, add a visual dimension to the text.

Handbook of Artillery Instruments 1914 (Paperback): 1914 Hmso Handbook of Artillery Instruments 1914 (Paperback)
1914 Hmso
R536 Discovery Miles 5 360 Ships in 18 - 22 working days
Storm of Steel - The Development of Armor Doctrine in Germany and the Soviet Union, 1919-1939 (Hardcover): Mary R. Habeck Storm of Steel - The Development of Armor Doctrine in Germany and the Soviet Union, 1919-1939 (Hardcover)
Mary R. Habeck
R1,849 Discovery Miles 18 490 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

In this fascinating account of the battle tanks that saw combat in the European Theater of World War II, Mary R. Habeck traces the strategies developed between the wars for the use of armored vehicles in battle. Only in Germany and the Soviet Union were truly original armor doctrines (generally known as "blitzkreig" and "deep battle") fully implemented. Storm of Steel relates how the German and Soviet armies formulated and chose to put into practice doctrines that were innovative for the time, yet in many respects identical to one another.

As part of her extensive archival research in Russia, Germany, and Britain, Habeck had access to a large number of formerly secret and top-secret documents from several post-Soviet archives. This research informs her comparative approach as she looks at the roles of technology, shared influences, and assumptions about war in the formation of doctrine. She also explores relations between the Germans and the Soviets to determine whether collaboration influenced the convergence of their armor doctrines.

Castles in the Air (Paperback, Rev. and updated ed. /): M. Bowman Castles in the Air (Paperback, Rev. and updated ed. /)
M. Bowman
R684 R623 Discovery Miles 6 230 Save R61 (9%) Ships in 18 - 22 working days

Castles in the Air is a re-issue of one of the classic titles of military literature. It recounts the story of the B-17 Flying Fortress crews of the US 8th Air Force—the men and the planes that provided the main punch in the daylight strategic bombing offensive against Nazi Germany from 1942–45. This revealing book recreates, in the words of surviving aircrew members, the tension and terror of their sorties deep into enemy air space. There is a wealth of personal narrative and first-hand information. This new edition has been re-written and updated by the author, Martin W. Bowman. Many new and previously unpublished photographs accompany the text. Martin W. Bowman has written fifty-six books on the US and UK military aviation. He lives in Norwich, England, and has traveled around the world compiling the painstaking research for which his books are noted.

Panzerkampfwagen Tiger Ausf.B - Construction and Development (Hardcover): Alexander Volgin Panzerkampfwagen Tiger Ausf.B - Construction and Development (Hardcover)
Alexander Volgin
R894 R766 Discovery Miles 7 660 Save R128 (14%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days
The House of Krupp - The Steel Dynasty that Armed the Nazis (Paperback, Updated Edition): Peter Batty The House of Krupp - The Steel Dynasty that Armed the Nazis (Paperback, Updated Edition)
Peter Batty
R468 Discovery Miles 4 680 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

The Krupp industrial empire was one of Germany's wealthiest and most powerful corporations, and it contributed to the armaments used in several of its country's wars. British journalist Peter Batty tells the story of the Krupp family and the company they started during the industrial revolution, and how subsequent Krupps produced cannons used in the Franco-Prussian War, U-boats and shells for World War I, and the countless weapons and vehicles, including the biggest cannon ever made, for Hitler's army. The House of Krupp recounts the trial at Nuremberg of magnate Alfried Krupp, and the rebirth and astounding success of his company in the years after the war years that saw Alfried become one of the richest men in the world."

Battles of the Thirty Years War - From White Mountain to Nordlingen, 1618-1635 (Hardcover, New): William P. Guthrie Battles of the Thirty Years War - From White Mountain to Nordlingen, 1618-1635 (Hardcover, New)
William P. Guthrie
R4,011 R3,454 Discovery Miles 34 540 Save R557 (14%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This is the first complete detailed study of the military aspects of the first half of this important conflict (1618-1635). Each chapter deals with a particular battle, but Guthrie also examines wider questions of strategy, leadership, armaments, organization, logistics, and war finances. The main emphasis is on the unique character and aspects of the Thirty Years War, with attention to the evolution of warfare and weapons, the impact of this evolution on actual operations, and the replacement of the previously dominant "tercio" style of warfare by the nascent linear system. The Thirty Years War is considered within its own context, rather than merely as a poor relation to the linear or Napoleonic periods. The campaigns covered in this volume include the defeat of the Bohemian and German Protestants (1618-1623), the Danish War (1625-1629), the victories of the Swedes under Gustavus Adolphus (1630-1632), and the final defeat of the Swedes at Nordlingen in 1634. Guthrie also pays particular notice to the important battle of Breitenfeld. With the inclusion of many secondary theaters and minor actions, the whole of this work constitutes a complete military history of the German War.

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