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The Battle of the Ruhr Pocket- April 1945
by Leo Kessler
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- Used - Very Good
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- Very Good
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- 1st Edition
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- 1989
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- Hardcover
- ISBN
- 9780850528862
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€23.53
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London .UK: Leo Cooper, 1989. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. 1st Edition. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. In this book leo Kessler retells the story of this last battle, in all its tragedy and horror, the fear, the gallows humour, the moments of supreme courage or final desperation, the errors of judgment that led to so many deaths There… Read more about this item Item Price
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History of the Peninsular war - Volumes 1 - VI
by Charles Oman MA
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- Used - Good
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- No Jacket
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- 1st Edition
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- 1902
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- Hardcover
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€294.10
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Oxford. UK: Clarendon Press, 1902. Book. Good. Hardcover. 1st Edition. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. A Six Volume Set of the History of the Peninsular War. dated 1902 - 1922 by Charles Oman M.A. All volumes are in red boards with gilt decoration and lettering ,the boards are slightly grubby and have minor fading to the spine, there… Read more about this item Item Price
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The Art of Warfare in the Age of Marlborough
by David Chandler
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- Used - Very Good
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- Very Good
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Published
- 1976
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- Hardcover
- ISBN
- 9780713430851
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€25.88
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London .UK: B.T. Batsford Ltd, 1976. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. 1st Edition. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. In this book, titled," The Age of Warfare in the Age of Marlborough " David Chandler explains how the regimental officer and soldier fought and manoeuvred, whether in the line of battle or in siege trenches, and the equipment, doctrine and… Read more about this item Item Price
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The Battle for Singapore; The True Story of Britain's Greatest Military Disaster
by Peter Thompson
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- Used - Very Good
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- Very Good
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- 1st Edition
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- 2005
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- Hardcover
- ISBN
- 9780749950682
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London .UK: Portrait, 2005. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. 1st Edition. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. In this book, titled," The Battle for Singapore " Peter Thompson uncovers the controversial truths which have been hidden behind self-serving lies and distortions for many years. Through eye-witness accounts he vividly portrays the carefree atmosphere of life in Singapore right up to… Read more about this item Item Price
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Somerset at War 1939 - 1945
by Mac Hawkins
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- Used - Very Good
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- Very Good
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- 1st Edition
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- 1998
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- Hardcover
- ISBN
- 9780946159543
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€21.18
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Wimborne. UK: The Dovecote Press Ltd., 1998. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. 1st Edition. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. In this book, titled," Somerset at War 1939 - 1945 " the boards and text block and dust jacket are square and tight . Illustrated This book is photographed in the box its packed in as proof against in-transit damage.… Read more about this item Item Price
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Battle of Britain Dorset.
by Rodney Legg
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- Used - Very Good
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- Very Good
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Published
- 1995
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- Hardcover
- ISBN
- 9780948699436
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Wincanton. Som. UK : Dorset Publishing Company., 1995. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. 1st Edition. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. In this book, titled," Battle of Britain-Dorset " the boards are square and tight, the text block has light spotting to the top, the dust jacket has a very small nick to the head of the spine, and minor… Read more about this item Item Price
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Dorset at War - Diary of WW2 A Day-by-Day chronicle of the Second World War.
by Rodney Legg.
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- Used - Very Good
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- Very Good
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
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- 1990
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- Hardcover
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- 9780948699160
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Wincanton. Som. UK : Dorset Publishing Company., 1990. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. 2nd Edition. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. In this book, titled," Dorset at War - Diary of WW2 " the boards, text block and dust jacket are square and tight It is also priced-clipped. Illustrated. The corners of the boards are bumped and lightly worn and… Read more about this item Item Price
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L'Eau A La Source De La Victoire 1944
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- Used - Good
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- No Jacket
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- 1st Edition
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- Paperback
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France: SAECNO Book. Good. Soft cover. 1st Edition. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. In this book, titled," l'Eau A Le Source De La Victoire 1944 " the boards, text block are square and tight . there is no dust jacket. The boards are lightly worn Illustrated. This book is photographed in the box its packed in as proof… Read more about this item Item Price
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The Fighting Wessex Wyverns - From Normandy to Bremerhaven with the 43 RD Wessex Division
by Patrick Delaforce
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- Used - Very Good
- Jacket Condition
- Very Good
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Published
- 1994
- Binding
- Hardcover
- ISBN
- 9780750907729
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Thrupp. Glos.: Alan Sutton Publishing Ltd, 1994. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. 1st Edition. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. In this book, titled," The Fighting Wessex Wyverns - from Normandy to Bremerhaven with the 43Rd Wessex Division. " the boards, text block are square and tight . the dust jacket is also good. The corners of the boards are… Read more about this item Item Price
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The Imperial War Museum; War Behind Enemy Lines.
by Julian Thompson
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- Used - Good
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- No Jacket
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- 1st UK Paperback Edition
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- 1999
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- Paperback
- ISBN
- 9780330367615
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€11.76
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London .UK: Pan Books, 1999. Book. Good. Soft cover. 1st UK Paperback Edition. 12mo - over 6¾ - 7¾" tall. This volume entitled "War behind Enemy Lines". has minor edge wear to the covers and spine and the text block is tanned otherwise all are square, tight and clean. This book is checked and photographed in the box as… Read more about this item Item Price
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Out of Nowhere; A history of the military sniper, from the sharpshooter to Afghanistan.
by Martin Pegler.
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- Used - Very Good
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- No Jacket
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- 1st UK Paperback Edition
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- 2011
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- Paperback
- ISBN
- 9781849086455
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Botley. Oxfordshire. UK: Osprey Publishing, 2011. Book. Very Good. Soft cover. 1st UK Paperback Edition. 12mo - over 6¾ - 7¾" tall. This volume is entitled "Out of Nowhere A history of the military sniper". the covers and text block are square, tight and clean. This book is checked and photographed in the box as proof against in-transit… Read more about this item Item Price
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A Higher Call; The incredible true story of heroism and chivalry during the Second World War
by Adam Makos with Larry Alexander.
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- Used - Very Good
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- No Jacket
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- 1st UK Paperback Edition
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- 2014
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- Paperback
- ISBN
- 9781782392569
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London .UK: Atlantic Books., 2014. Book. Very Good. Soft cover. 1st UK Paperback Edition. 12mo - over 6¾ - 7¾" tall. This volume entitled "A Higher Call; The incredible true story of heroism and chivalry during the Second World War". covers, and text block are all square, tight and clean. This book is checked and photographed in the… Read more about this item Item Price
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Images of War. Naval Aviation in the Second World War; rare photographs from wartime archives
by Philip Kaplan
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- Used - Very Good
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- No Jacket
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- 1st Edition
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- 2013
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- Paperback
- ISBN
- 9781781593691
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Barnsley. UK: Pen & Sword Aviation., 2013. Book. Very Good. Soft cover. 1st Edition. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. In this book entitled " Naval Aviation in the Second World War.". the covers and text block are square, tight and clean. it is illustrated throughout. there is a small mark at the base of page 3.… Read more about this item Item Price
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Commandos; The inside story of Britain's most elite fighting force.
by Parker. John.
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- Used - Very Good
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- Very Good
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- 1st Edition
- Published
- 2000
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- Hardcover
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- 9780747270089
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€18.82
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UK: Headline, 2000. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. 1st Edition. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. This is the latest of John Parker's acclaimed series on British Military Activity: bloody, fearful and controversial accounts, carefully reconstructed and dramatically recalled in their own words, by men who were there. There is a gift dedication on the front endpaper, and the… Read more about this item Item Price
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Home For Christmas
by Archer, Jeremy
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- Used - Very Good
- Jacket Condition
- Very Good
- Edition
- 3rd Edition
- Published
- 2007
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- Hardcover
- ISBN
- 9781846051708
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UK: Century, 2007. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. 3rd Edition. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Using extracts from letters, diaries, cards, poems, autobiographies, histories and other original sources, this book explores very different wartime Christmas experiences from the American War of Independence to the present day. A good… Read more about this item Item Price
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Teenage Tommy
by Van Emden, Richard
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- Used - Very Good
- Jacket Condition
- Very Good
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
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- 2013
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- Hardcover
- ISBN
- 9781783032877
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UK: Pen and Sword Military, 2013. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. 2nd Edition. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Benjamin Clouting was just sixteen years old when he embarked with the British Expeditionary Force for France in August 1914. Ben's lively sense of humour and healthy disrespect for petty restrictions make this an entertaining as well as a moving story… Read more about this item Item Price
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Alamein; Recollectios of the Heroes
by Warner, Philip
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- Used - Very Good
- Jacket Condition
- Very Good
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Published
- 2007
- Binding
- Hardcover
- ISBN
- 9781844156399
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UK: Pen & Sword , 2007. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. 2nd Edition. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Philip Warner reveals the loyalty and chivalry, courage and hardship, humour and compassion which were integral part of this remarkable series of battles. These accounts are preceded by a comprehensive introduction and the text is extensively illustrated with maps and photographs.… Read more about this item Item Price
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Game on the Farm - Booklet 20
by Eley Game Advisory Station
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- Used - Good
- Jacket Condition
- Fair
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Published
- 1968
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- Paperback
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€17.65
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UK: Eley Game Advisory Station, 1968. Book. Good. Soft cover. 1st Edition. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. This booklet is a digest of all of Eley Game Advisory Station's game publication. The full series is listed on the inside of the back cover. The text is accompanied with black and white photographs. There are marks on some of… Read more about this item Item Price
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A Brilliant Little Operation: The Cockleshell Heroes and the Most Courageous Raid of World War 2
by Paddy Ashdown
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- Used - Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Near Fine
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Published
- 2012
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- Hardcover
- ISBN
- 9781845137014
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- 1
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UK: Aurum Press Ltd, 2012. Book. Fine. Hardcover. 1st Edition. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. Paddy Ashdown has tracked down surviving witnesses and consulted previously unseen archives in Britain, France and Germany to produce a truly gripping narrative of this daring mission. There is light wear to the front of the D/W. A good , clean and tight… Read more about this item Item Price
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Snatching Defeat from the Jaws of Victory.
by David Wragg
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- Used - Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Near Fine
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Published
- 2000
- Binding
- Hardcover
- ISBN
- 9780750924740
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- 1
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UK: Sutton Publishing, 2000. Book. Fine. Hardcover. 1st Edition. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Illustrated with a selection of archive photographs, this book gives a fascinating overview of some of the most notorious- and some not-so-famous - military blunders of the twentieth century, providing us with some valuable lessons in hindsight. There is a gift dedication on the… Read more about this item Item Price
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