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A simplistic and informative guide to British Cavalry Swords that does not claim to be an academic treatise. The essential features are demonstrated by photographs and descriptions of swords from th……続きを見る

During WWII, various U.S. military agencies produced catalogues of equipment to fill the gaps left by the official War Department manuals, which led to inconsistent data appearing in different sourc……続きを見る

During World War I, the picture postcard was the most important means of communication for the soldiers in the field and their loved ones at home, with an estimated 30 billion of them sent between 1……続きを見る

An “entertaining and passionate” connoisseur tours the vineyards of Europe and California, arguing for an old-fashioned appreciation of authenticity (The New York Times). The drastic effects that in……続きを見る

A revised and updated collector’s reference guide to British Army metal shoulder titles from all the various units. Newly revised and updated, Collecting Metal Shoulder Titles records the titles wor……続きを見る

"In this companion volume to his photographic history of Soviet tanks and armoured vehicles, Anthony Tucker-Jones provides a visual guide to the vast array of aircraft, warships and missiles the Sov……続きを見る

This is the complete wartime translation by the U.S. Navy of the 1943 edition of the official handbook given to all U-boat commanders. The original handbook was compiled from combat reports and was ……続きを見る

A journey through the world and culture of these elite Japanese warriors, filled with facts and photos. From lowly attendants (samurai literally means “those who serve”) to members one of the world’……続きを見る

Failure to exploit the potential of an original idea is a recurring phenomenon in our national history. Few failures, however, can have been so costly in human life as that of our military commander……続きを見る

“A ‘must have’ book for anyone who has an interest in edged weapons . . . Loades holds the reader’s full attention with each sword’s story that he tells.” ーThe Lone Star Book Review This magnificen……続きを見る

“Insightful commentary on the tangible relics of the Third Reich . . . Tells the history of the Nazi regime from a fascinating new perspective” (Military History Monthly). Hitler’s Third Reich is co……続きを見る

When tanks, the newly invented British weapon, were used for the first time in a mass attack on November 20 1917, they not only achieved one of the most remarkable successes of the First World War b……続きを見る

A firearms expert “traces the history of the ‘one hand gun’ from its 14th century origins . . . surveying changing technology, techniques, and design” (Midwest Book Review). Ideally suited for both ……続きを見る

The British Army Pocket Guide 2008–2009 is a comprehensive guide to the organization, equipment and tactics of today's British Army. This latest edition incorporates details of all army reorganizati……続きを見る

A visual history of this forgotten WWI bombing campaign: “A fantastic book. Remnants of stained glass windows, grocery shop scales . . . and so much more.” ーWar History Online The First World War u……続きを見る

NUCKED! Misadventures with the IDORA PARK EXPERIENCE NINJAS is amemoir... sort of. Hang on tight as you join the Ameys and their trusty sidekick, Nuck, a havoc causing 3'3" tall knucklehead ninja, o……続きを見る

Military histories of the struggle against the French armies of the Revolution and Napoleon often focus on the exploits of elite units and famous individuals, ignoring the essential contribution mad……続きを見る

As seen on ABC’s The Con, an “engrossing account of wine fraud and forgery” that duped some of the biggest names in the elite world of wine collecting (Wall Street Journal) In 2002, Rudy Kurniawan, ……続きを見る

“Takes a look at the life of Napoleon Bonaparte through using 100 objects . . . an entertaining method of presenting a biography.” ーBattles and Book Reviews For almost two decades, Napoleon Bonapar……続きを見る

Badges of the Regular Infantry, 1914-1918 is based on over thirty years research in museums, archives and collections. It is an exhaustive study of the development of the battalion, brigade and divi……続きを見る

A guide for collectors and modelersーpacked with photos, technical information, practical advice, and history. The origins of 1/1250 and 1/1200 scale models can be traced back to the first years of ……続きを見る

A delightfully informative guide to two of the world’s most rewarding pleasuresーfine wine and great literatureーthat make for an irresistible pairing. Nothing in the world is more satisfying to the……続きを見る

Churchill e a Ciência Por Trás dos Discursos: Como Palavras se Transformam em Armas é um trabalho fundamental para quem pretende conhecer melhor a força das palavras que foram capazes de paralisar o……続きを見る

Are you passionate about abstract art but think it's beyond your budget? Think again! In Collecting Abstract Art on a Budget, discover the secrets to building an impressive collection of abstract ar……続きを見る

A delightfully illustrated history of makeup and the beauty business. Cosmetics go all the way back to ancient times. In this book, an expert in vintage accessories tells the story of beauty product……続きを見る

Throughout the relatively short yet highly distinguished history of the Royal Air Force there has been a tendency for the men and women of the Service to be overshadowed by the glamour of the aircra……続きを見る

Using original Victorian prints, by collectable artist George Sowerby, marine biologist and author Paul Chambers has produced the first comprehensive guide to shells for over a century. The original……続きを見る

As early as 1940 political leaders and military commanders responsible for the conduct of the Allied operations relalised that, after a string of disastrous setbacks, national morale could only be r……続きを見る

Eine Beweisführung der Verbotsgeschichte. Die Hanfverbote sind ein Erbe rassistischer Zeiten. Die Geschichte dahinter anzuerkennen und die Konsequenzen daraus zu ziehen, ist notwendig. Denn dieses G……続きを見る

This is an EXACT reproduction of a book published before 1923. This IS NOT an OCR'd book with strange characters, introduced typographical errors, and jumbled words. This book may have occasional im……続きを見る