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309 produkter
Königgrätz 1866
The Creation of Modern Germany
Häftad, 2026
217 kr
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An in-depth look at one of the biggest set-piece battles and one of the most decisive in European history pre-WWI.Growing friction between the centuries-old Austrian Empire, self-styled guardian of Germany, and the smaller but more dynamic Prussian Empire led to war between the two countries. In …
Lords of the Salt Road
The Norse Earls of Orkney and the Viking World
E-bok, 2026
227 kr
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The story of the Norse Earls of Orkney, whose lands once covered much of Scotland, and whose reach extended as far as Scandinavia, continental Europe and even the Mediterranean.Lords of the Salt Road reveals the dramatic history of the Norse earls of Orkney, who owed their allegiance to the Kings …
Salerno 1943
The Allies invade southern Italy
Häftad, 2013
209 kr
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A meticulous illustrated examination of Operation Avalanche, the highly contested British and US invasion of the Italian mainland.In mid-September 1943, as the opening move of the Allied campaign to liberate the mainland of Italy, an Anglo-American invasion force landed on the beaches of the Gulf …
Lords of the Salt Road
The Norse Earls of Orkney and the Viking World
Inbunden, 2026
266 kr
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The story of the Norse Earls of Orkney, whose lands once covered much of Scotland, and whose reach extended as far as Scandinavia, continental Europe and even the Mediterranean.Lords of the Salt Road reveals the dramatic history of the Norse earls of Orkney, who owed their allegiance to the Kings …
British Light Cruisers 1939–45
Häftad, 2012
161 kr
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The light cruiser was a natural development of the sailing frigate – a fast multi-purpose warship that could patrol the sea lanes, protect convoys and scout for enemy battle fleets.By the inter-war period the need for this type of ship was even more important, given the increasing need for …
British Heavy Cruisers 1939–45
Häftad, 2012
3,0 utav 5 stjärnor. Totalt antal röster: (1)
161 kr
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The idea of a heavy cruiser emerged in the aftermath of World War I, and was closely linked to the limits set by the inter-war Washington Naval Treaty.The pre-World War I concept of armoured cruisers had been abandoned, but in their stead the Admiralty saw a place for powerful cruisers, able to …
100 Greatest Battles
Inbunden, 2023
180 kr
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A highly illustrated introduction to some of the greatest battles in world history, from the iconic encounters of the Ancient World such as Thermopylae and Cannae, through to the major clashes of the 20th century epitomized by Stalingrad and Khe Sanh.This concise study by renowned military …
Pirate Menace
Uncovering the Golden Age of Piracy
Inbunden, 2024
296 kr
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This new account explores the most notorious pirates in history and how their rise and fall can be traced back to a single pirate haven, Nassau. Angus Konstam, one of the world's leading pirate experts, has brought his 30 years of research to create the definitive book on the Golden Age of Piracy. …
ABDA Striking Force 1942
The joint Allied command lost at Java Sea
Häftad, 2026
195 kr
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As Japan attacked in 1942, the reeling Allies formed a joint command, the first of the war, which fought until defeat at Java Sea. Fully illustrated, this explores this pioneering fleet.The Japanese strike on Pearl Harbor and the near-simultaneous invasions of the Philippines and Malaya were soon …
Spanish Galleon 1530–1690
Häftad, 2004
161 kr
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During the middle decade of the 16th century a new type of sailing vessel emerged, designed to carry the wealth of the Americas to Spain.This was the galleon, and over the next century these vessels would serve Spain well as treasure ships and warships, becoming a symbol of Spanish power and wealth …
Operation Pedestal 1942
The Battle for Malta’s Lifeline
Häftad, 2023
224 kr
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A fascinating story of a key turning point in the War in the Mediterranean, as the island of Malta was thrown a vital lifeline. Since 1940, the island of Malta had been a thorn in the Axis' side. It sat astride the direct sea route between Italy and its North African colonies, and from 1941 the …
Second Sirte 1942
The Desperate Battle to Relieve Malta
Häftad, 2025
207 kr
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The Second Battle of Sirte was a key naval clash in the Mediterranean, and a vital moment in the struggle for Malta's survival.Malta was the key to the hard-fought naval campaign being waged in the Mediterranean, a link in the vital Axis supply lines between Italy and North Africa. Struggling under …
Warships at Dunkirk 1940
Häftad, 2026
160 kr
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Illustrated throughout, this uncovers the hundreds of British and French warships in the Dunkirk evacuation, whose actions have been overshadowed by the fame of the ‘Little Ships’.In this book, naval historian Angus Konstam examines the backbone of the Dunkirk evacuation fleet: the warships of the …
Sink the Tirpitz 1942–44
The RAF and Fleet Air Arm duel with Germany's mighty battleship
Häftad, 2018
5,0 utav 5 stjärnor. Totalt antal röster: (1)
209 kr
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This is the story of an air campaign in which each bomb could dramatically influence the course of the war.In January 1942, the powerful German battleship Tirpitz sailed into her new base in a Norwegian fjord, within easy reach of the Arctic Convoys. Her destruction suddenly became a top Allied …
Scapa Flow
The Defences of Britain’s Great Fleet Anchorage 1914–45
E-bok, 2013
208 kr
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A compact history charting the development of this natural harbor in the Orkney Islands, Britain''s most important naval base during World Wars I and II. In 1914 and again in 1939, the British began building a comprehensive defensive network by fortifying the entrances to Scapa Flow, and then …
British Forts in the Age of Arthur
Häftad, 2008
185 kr
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When the Romans left Britain around AD 410, the unconquered native peoples of modern Scotland, Ireland and Wales were presented with the opportunity to pillage what remained of Roman Britain.The Post-Roman Britons did their best to defend themselves by using fortifications. While some Roman forts …
American Civil War Fortifications (1)
Coastal Brick and Stone Forts
E-bok, 2013
207 kr
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The 50 years before the American Civil War saw a boom in the construction of coastal forts in the United States of America. These stone and brick forts stretched from New England to the Florida Keys, and as far as the Mississippi River. At the start of the war some were located in the secessionist …
Barbary Pirates 15th-17th Centuries
Häftad, 2016
185 kr
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For the best part of three centuries the 'corsairs' or pirates from the 'Barbary' coasts of North Africa dominated the Western and Central Mediterranean.They made forays far into the Atlantic, preying on the shipping and coastal settlements across Christian Europe, ranging from Greece to West …
Pavia 1525
The Climax of the Italian Wars
Häftad, 1996
209 kr
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A detailed, illustrated look at arguably the first modern battle, marking the rise of hand held weapons as a tool of warfare.In this titanic clash the most decisive of the Italian Wars, caused by French territorial ambitions in first the Kingdom of Naples and then the Duchy of Milan the French …
Convoy
HG-76: Taking the Fight to Hitler's U-boats
Inbunden, 2023
301 kr
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A fresh approach to the Battle of the Atlantic, told through the spectacular story of HG-76, a major turning point in the naval war.When HG-76 sailed from Gibraltar to Britain in December 1941, it was specially targeted by the Germans. A wolfpack of U-boats was sent against it, the Luftwaffe was …
Sovereigns of the Sea
The Quest to Build the Perfect Renaissance Battleship
Inbunden, 2008
339 kr
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British Sailor of the Second World War
Häftad, 2013
102 kr
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The dramatic story of how the Royal Navy transformed ordinary citizens into first-rate sailors and navy personnel during the Second World War.This concise introduction, illustrated in the classic Shire Library style, contains:- how naval forces were recruited and trained- how they endured life at …
British Sailor of the Second World War
E-bok, 2013
101 kr
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This book tells the dramatic story of how the Royal Navy transformed ordinary citizens into first-rate sailors and navy personnel during the Second World War. It covers how they were recruited and trained and how they endured life at sea in hostile waters, protecting convoys in the Mediterranean, …
British Sailor of the Second World War
E-bok, 2013
101 kr
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This book tells the dramatic story of how the Royal Navy transformed ordinary citizens into first-rate sailors and navy personnel during the Second World War. It covers how they were recruited and trained and how they endured life at sea in hostile waters, protecting convoys in the Mediterranean, …
There Was a Soldier
E-bok, 2016
45 kr
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For hundreds of years, the Scottish soldier has been recording his experiences. From the War of the Spanish Succession until the deployment of regiments in Iraq, Scottish soldiers have written home with tales of their exploits, or had details of their experiences published in newspapers, regimental …
Mississippi River Gunboats of the American Civil War 1861–65
E-bok, 2013
186 kr
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At the start of the American Civil War, neither side had warships on the Mississippi River and in the first few months both sides scrambled to gather a flotilla, converting existing riverboats for naval use. These ships were transformed into powerful naval weapons despite a lack of resources, …
Mississippi River Gunboats of the American Civil War 1861–65
E-bok, 2013
186 kr
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At the start of the American Civil War, neither side had warships on the Mississippi River and in the first few months both sides scrambled to gather a flotilla, converting existing riverboats for naval use. These ships were transformed into powerful naval weapons despite a lack of resources, …
