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23 produkter
Canadian Army at War
Häftad, 1985
162 kr
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Throughout the twentieth century, Canadian armies participated in the world's major conflicts, from the Boer War at the dawn of the century, to the Korean War in the 1950s. As part of the British empire, Canada supported Britain in South Africa, and came to the aid of the Allies in both world wars. …
British Battle Insignia (1)
1914–18
Häftad, 1986
158 kr
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The British soldiers who marched off to war in 1914 wore only regimental insignia, yet by the time of the armistice in November 1918, insignia in the British Army had undergone a considerable change.Now visible was a bewildering display of coloured devices on uniforms, helmets, vehicles, guns, …
British Battle Insignia (2)
1939–45
Häftad, 1987
158 kr
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By the New Year of 1940 the War Office had agreed in principle to three things.These were (a) the enhancement of officers' badges of rank with cloth in the colour of the arm-of-service; (b) strips of cloth in the same colours to be worn at the top of the sleeves by all ranks; and (c) the wearing of …
British Army in the 1980s
Häftad, 1987
185 kr
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Published in 1987, this illustrated study provides a unique insight into the British Army of the time. Composed entirely of volunteers, its morale sustained by its curious and little-understood attitudes towards tradition, the British Army of the 1980s, with its reputation as one of the best in the …
British Cavalry Equipments 1800–1941
Revised Edition
E-bok, 2013
186 kr
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This revised edition of Mike Chappell''s original Men-at-Arms 138 represents nearly 20 years'' new research. It covers the saddlery, horse furniture, and personal equipment of the British horsed cavalryman from the early stages of the Napoleonic Wars until the final disappearance of the mounted arm …
British Cavalry Equipments 1800–1941
Revised Edition
E-bok, 2013
186 kr
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This revised edition of Mike Chappell''s original Men-at-Arms 138 represents nearly 20 years'' new research. It covers the saddlery, horse furniture, and personal equipment of the British horsed cavalryman from the early stages of the Napoleonic Wars until the final disappearance of the mounted arm …
Tales from the Indianapolis Colts Sideline
A Collection of the Greatest Colts Stories Ever Told
Av Phil Richards, Mike Chappell
E-bok, 2012
173 kr
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With roots that go back to 1913, the Indianapolis Colts are one of the most storied franchises in the NFL. But the real legacy of achievement began in 1984 when the Colts arrived in Indianapolis after a midnight escape from Baltimore. Almost thirty years later, the Colts have forged a new identity …
Game of My Life Indianapolis Colts
Memorable Stories of Colts Football
E-bok, 2016
222 kr
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In 1984, after more than thirty years as the Baltimore Colts, the franchise moved to their present home in Indianapolis, where they began their tenure as one of the most successful NFL teams. In Game of My Life Indianapolis Colts , devoted fans can join their beloved team in the action on the field …
Tales from the Indianapolis Colts Sideline
A Collection of the Greatest Colts Stories Ever Told
Av Phil Richards, Mike Chappell
E-bok, 2017
173 kr
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With roots that go back to 1953, the Indianapolis Colts are one of the most storied franchises in the NFL. But the modern legacy of achievement began in 1984 when the Colts arrived in Indianapolis after a midnight escape from Baltimore. More than thirty years later, the Colts have forged an …
British Army in World War I (1)
The Western Front 1914–16
Häftad, 2003
161 kr
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At the outbreak of World War I in August 1914 the British Army was unique: it was a small force raised entirely by voluntary recruitment.The first campaigns of the British Expeditionary Force brought admiration from the enemy, but by the end of 1914 it had been virtually eliminated. Kitchener’s …
British Army in World War I (2)
The Western Front 1916–18
Häftad, 2005
161 kr
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In 1916, Britain was finally forced to introduce universal conscription to replace the terrible casualties suffered by the pre-war Regulars, the Territorials and the eager but unprepared volunteers of the 'New Armies'.In 1917 and 1918, the vastly expanded British Expeditionary Force became the most …
British Army in World War I (3)
The Eastern Fronts
Häftad, 2005
161 kr
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Although Britain's greatest commitment of land forces was on the Western Front, British, Empire and Dominion troops also fought in other theatres of operations – and in some cases continued to fight there after the Armistice had ended hostilities in the West.This last of our series of three titles …
Wellington's Peninsula Regiments (1)
The Irish
Häftad, 2003
161 kr
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The forces which Wellington led in Portugal and Spain and up into southern France between 1808 and 1814 achieved a consistent record of victory perhaps unmatched in the history of the British Army.Some 40 per cent of this volunteer army were Irishmen – a remarkable figure, given the recent unrest …
Wellington's Peninsula Regiments (2)
The Light Infantry
Häftad, 2004
161 kr
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The forces which Wellington led in Portugal and Spain and up into southern France between 1808 and 1814 achieved a record of victory perhaps unmatched in the history of the British Army.Among his infantry the regiments of the Light Division were self-consciously an élite, trained to fight with …
British Cavalry Equipments 1800–1941
revised edition
Häftad, 2002
161 kr
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This revised edition of Mike Chappell's original Men-at-Arms 138 represents nearly 20 years' new research.It covers the saddlery, horse furniture, and personal equipment of the British horsed cavalryman from the early stages of the Napoleonic Wars until the final disappearance of the mounted arm …
Gurkhas
Häftad, 1993
186 kr
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The origins of the Gurkhas date back to 1815, when one of the most skilled and determined opponents that the British soldier had to overcome in battle was the Nepalese warrior.The British were so impressed with the military skills of these fighters that they began recruiting units exclusively from …
Scottish Divisions in the World Wars
Häftad, 1994
186 kr
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Over the centuries of their existence the Scottish regiments of the British Army have gained a reputation in war that is the envy of all and which can be matched, or surpassed, by very few.The very description 'Scottish soldier' conjures up images ranging from the 'thin red streak tipped with a …
Guards Divisions 1914–45
Häftad, 1995
180 kr
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The best example, and perhaps the only body of elite troops who have maintained their role as guardians of a royal household for over three centuries while building a reputation in war that is the envy of all, is Britain's household troops, the Guards.Over the years they have maintained the highest …
Army Commandos 1940–45
Häftad, 1996
180 kr
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The period from early 1940 to the end of 1942 was a time of gloom and uncertainty for the British, who stood alone against the assembled might of the Axis powers.They badly needed a champion, and were to find this in a small force of soldiers who inspired them with a series of daring raids against …
British Infantry Equipments (1)
1808–1908
Häftad, 1999
162 kr
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An in-depth study of British infantry equipments from 1808-1908. The period covered by this book begins with the British infantryman entering the Peninsular War wearing the lethal knapsack equipment of the day, and ends with the introduction of the first equipment set made entirely of woven cotton …
British Infantry Equipments (2)
1908–2000
Häftad, 2000
157 kr
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The conflict in South Africa from 1899 to 1902 gave the British military establishment reason to effect swift reforms in the period which followed the end of the hostilities.The humiliating defeats suffered at the hands of a comparatively small number of Boer citizen-soldiers in the opening months …
King's German Legion (1)
1803–12
Häftad, 2000
162 kr
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The formation of the King's German Legion resulted from the occupation of Hanover, their homeland, by the French in 1803.After assorted expeditions including Copenhagen in 1807 and Moore's retreat to Corunna, the Legion joined Sir Arthur Wellesley in the Peninsula. It was here that they were to …
King's German Legion (2)
1812–16
Häftad, 2000
162 kr
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The completion of a two-part study of the King's German Legion – the largest and most respected of the foreign corps which fought as integrated elements of the British Army during the Napoleonic Wars.The light and heavy cavalry, light and line infantry, and horse and foot artillery of the KGL made …
