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45 produkter
Centurion Universal Tank 1943–2003
Häftad, 2003
172 kr
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From 1943 the British began the design of a tank that bore distinct similarities to the German Panther tank.Designed as a Universal Tank, the design emerged in mid-1945 as the Centurion, used in action by the British Army in 1991 during the Gulf War. It has also seen action with the Israeli Defence …
Centurion Main Battle Tank Manual
1946 to present
Inbunden, 2017
5,0 utav 5 stjärnor. Totalt antal röster: (2)
311 kr
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An insight into the design, construction, operation and maintenance of the British Army's most successfull post-war tank, The Centurion is significant in the history of British armoured fighting vehicles as well as being one of the most important post-war Western tanks. Introduced into British Army …
South African Armour of the Border War 1975–89
Häftad, 2017
158 kr
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The Border War saw the biggest armoured battles in Africa since World War II.Starting as a counter-insurgency operation by the South African Defence Force (SADF) against the South West Africa People’s Organisation, South Africa became embroiled in the complex Angolan Civil War, where they came up …
Scorpion CVR(T)
Scorpion FV101 Combat Vehicle Reconnaissance (Tracked) in British service 1972-2020
Inbunden, 2021
5,0 utav 5 stjärnor. Totalt antal röster: (1)
266 kr
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Scorpion FV101 Combat Vehicle Reconnaissance (Tracked) in British service 1972-2020, The CVRT (Combat Vehicle Reconnaissance Tracked) family of reconnaissance vehicles has been highly successful since its introduction by the British Army in 1972 and it has seen extensive combat from the Falklands …
Six Day War 1967
Jordan and Syria
Häftad, 2009
5,0 utav 5 stjärnor. Totalt antal röster: (1)
210 kr
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A concise explanation of the campaigns in which Israel took over the West Bank and the Golan Heights.Following the lightening destruction of the Egyptian forces at the outbreak of the Six Day War, Israel turned to the forces of Jordan and Syria, with whom Egypt had signed a mutual-defence pact, and …
Flak Jackets
20th-century military body armour
Häftad, 1984
158 kr
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Beginning in World War I with the introduction of the steel helmet, this book charts the development of protective equipment for soldiers and security forces.Initially body armour was seen as a military luxury that could be ill-afforded. However, the success of ‘flak suits’ as worn by some bomber …
Six Day War 1967
Jordan and Syria
E-bok, 2013
243 kr
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A concise explanation of the campaigns in which Israel took over the West Bank and the Golan Heights. Following the lightening destruction of the Egyptian forces at the outbreak of the Six Day War, Israel turned to the forces of Jordan and Syria, with whom Egypt had signed a mutual-defence pact, …
Yom Kippur War 1973 (1)
The Golan Heights
E-bok, 2013
243 kr
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A compact, illustrated account of the first phase of the Yom Kippur, or Ramadan, War. At 1345hrs on 6 October 1973, Israeli spotters in the observation post atop Mount Hermon saw Syrian gunners below them removing the camouflage nets from their guns. Ten minutes later shells began to rain down on …
South African Armour of the Border War 1975–89
E-bok, 2017
182 kr
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The Border War saw the biggest armoured battles in Africa since World War II. Starting as a counter-insurgency operation by the South African Defence Force (SADF) against the South West Africa People''s Organisation, South Africa became embroiled in the complex Angolan Civil War, where they came up …
South African Armour of the Border War 1975–89
E-bok, 2017
186 kr
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The Border War saw the biggest armoured battles in Africa since World War II. Starting as a counter-insurgency operation by the South African Defence Force (SADF) against the South West Africa People''s Organisation, South Africa became embroiled in the complex Angolan Civil War, where they came up …
French Armour in Vietnam 1945–54
Häftad, 2019
162 kr
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French experience with armour in Indo-China dated back to 1919, when it sent FT-17s to the colony, followed by a variety of armoured cars.After World War II, French troops were equipped with a motley collection of American and cast-off British equipment until the outbreak of war in Korea saw an …
French Armour in Vietnam 1945–54
E-bok, 2019
186 kr
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French experience with armour in Indo-China dated back to 1919, when it sent FT-17s to the colony, followed by a variety of armoured cars. After World War II, French troops were equipped with a motley collection of American and cast-off British equipment until the outbreak of war in Korea saw an …
French Armour in Vietnam 1945–54
E-bok, 2019
186 kr
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French experience with armour in Indo-China dated back to 1919, when it sent FT-17s to the colony, followed by a variety of armoured cars. After World War II, French troops were equipped with a motley collection of American and cast-off British equipment until the outbreak of war in Korea saw an …
British Battle Tanks
Post-War Tanks 1946–2016
E-bok, 2020
386 kr
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This lavishly illustrated volume details the design, development and operational history of British tanks from the end of World War II through to the present day. This book, the last in a four-part series on British Battle Tanks covering the whole history of British armoured warfare, concentrates …
British Battle Tanks
Post-War Tanks 1946–2016
E-bok, 2020
374 kr
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This lavishly illustrated volume details the design, development and operational history of British tanks from the end of World War II through to the present day. This book, the last in a four-part series on British Battle Tanks covering the whole history of British armoured warfare, concentrates …
British Battle Tanks
Post-war Tanks 1946–2016
Inbunden, 2020
388 kr
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This lavishly illustrated volume details the design, development and operational history of British tanks from the end of World War II through to the present day.This book, the last in a four-part series on British Battle Tanks covering the whole history of British armoured warfare, concentrates on …
Challenger Main Battle Tank 1982–97
E-bok, 2022
180 kr
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The successor to the Chieftain from the 1960''s, work began in 1976 on development of a new MBT specifically for the Iranian army, who needed a more capable tank than the Chieftain to suit their climatic and geographical conditions. However, once the revolution occurred in 1979 the British army was …
Challenger Main Battle Tank 1982–97
E-bok, 2022
176 kr
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The successor to the Chieftain from the 1960''s, work began in 1976 on development of a new MBT specifically for the Iranian army, who needed a more capable tank than the Chieftain to suit their climatic and geographical conditions. However, once the revolution occurred in 1979 the British army was …
Centurion vs T-55
Yom Kippur War 1973
E-bok, 2022
222 kr
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A tightly focused illustrated study comparing the design, development, and combat performance of two of the Cold War''s first main battle tanks. Conceived at the height of World War II, the British Centurion and the Soviet T-55 were initially expected to counter the formidable Panther and Tiger …
Centurion vs T-55
Yom Kippur War 1973
E-bok, 2022
222 kr
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A tightly focused illustrated study comparing the design, development, and combat performance of two of the Cold War''s first main battle tanks. Conceived at the height of World War II, the British Centurion and the Soviet T-55 were initially expected to counter the formidable Panther and Tiger …
Israel’s Lightning Strike
The Raid on Entebbe 1976
E-bok, 2012
224 kr
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The Israeli Special Forces'' operation at Entebbe goes down in history as one of the most audacious counter-terrorist assaults ever conducted. On 27 June 1976, four terrorists – two of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine and two of the German Baader-Meinhof terrorist group – …
Six Day War 1967
Sinai
E-bok, 2012
243 kr
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A fully illustrated account of Israel''s campaign against Egypt that began the Six Day War. In May 1967, Egypt expelled the United Nations peacekeeping forces stationed in the Sinai desert and deployed its army along its border with Israel, its moves coordinated with those of Jordan and Syria. By …
Six Day War 1967
Sinai
E-bok, 2012
243 kr
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A fully illustrated account of Israel''s campaign against Egypt that began the Six Day War. In May 1967, Egypt expelled the United Nations peacekeeping forces stationed in the Sinai desert and deployed its army along its border with Israel, its moves coordinated with those of Jordan and Syria. By …
Israeli Fortifications of the October War 1973
E-bok, 2012
214 kr
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Following the Israel Defence Forces'' success in the Six Day War of 1967, the IDF Chief of Staff, General Haim Bar-Lev, ordered the construction of a series of fortified positions named the Bar Lev Line. Each position was surrounded by barbed wire and minefields and virtually immune to strikes by …
Chieftain Main Battle Tank 1965–2003
E-bok, 2012
186 kr
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The concept of the Main Battle Tank emerged from the Centurion Universal tank that was developed at the end of World War II. Development of its successor began as early as 1951. The Chieftain incorporated significant innovations including a reclining driver position and two-piece ammunition for …
Chieftain Main Battle Tank 1965–2003
E-bok, 2012
182 kr
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The concept of the Main Battle Tank emerged from the Centurion Universal tank that was developed at the end of World War II. Development of its successor began as early as 1951. The Chieftain incorporated significant innovations including a reclining driver position and two-piece ammunition for …
Yom Kippur War 1973 (2)
The Sinai
E-bok, 2012
238 kr
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The second instalment of Simon Dunstan''s Yom Kippur War 1973, this book charts how Israel''s victory in the 1967 ''Six Day War'' sowed the seeds of the 1973 Yom Kippur War. At 1400hrs on 6 October 1973 the Egyptian army launched an assault crossing of the Suez Canal. The carefully co-ordinated …
Fort Eben Emael
The Key to Hitler’s Victory in the West
E-bok, 2012
214 kr
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At the outbreak of World War II, Fort Eben Emael in Belgium was the strongest fortress in the world, and it lay exactly across the German invasion route of Belgium and France. The fort''s elimination was essential for the success of Hitler''s invasion of the West. Deemed impregnable to conventional …
Yom Kippur War 1973 (1)
The Golan Heights
Häftad, 2003
210 kr
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A compact, illustrated account of the first phase of the Yom Kippur, or Ramadan, War.At 1345hrs on 6 October 1973, Israeli spotters in the observation post atop Mount Hermon saw Syrian gunners below them removing the camouflage nets from their guns. Ten minutes later shells began to rain down on …
Yom Kippur War 1973 (2)
The Sinai
Häftad, 2003
210 kr
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The second instalment of Simon Dunstan's Yom Kippur War 1973, this book charts how Israel’s victory in the 1967 ‘Six Day War’ sowed the seeds of the 1973 Yom Kippur War.At 1400hrs on 6 October 1973 the Egyptian army launched an assault crossing of the Suez Canal. The carefully co-ordinated attack …
