Military History from Birkitt's Books

Osprey, 1983, 1983-01-01. Paperback. Good. 9x7x0. Light creasing and age-toning to covers, binding tight, pages clean and unmarked. The uniform of the British Army underwent many changes between 1965 and 1980. This book catalogues these changes and outlines in detail the many regimental distinctions which exist throughout this old and prestigious army. Among the formations examined are the… Read more about this item

US Army War College, 1981, 1981-01-01. Hardcover. Very Good. 9x6x1. No dust jacket as issued, binding sound, internally clean. "This important book is one man's critical analysis of American strategy in the Vietnam war. That man, Harry Summers, is an active Army officer who began professional life as an enlisted soldier, knows personally the bayonet-point reality of war,… Read more about this item

History and Museums Division, Headquarters, U.S. Marine Corps : for sale by the Supt. of Docs., U.S. Govt. Print. Off, 1989-01-01. Paperback. Very Good. 0x0x0. Minor shelf wear, front cover has 2 sticker remnants, binding tight, pages clean and unmarked. The largest Marine Corps base in history, the Marine Air Ground Task Force Training Center at Twentynine Palms… Read more about this item

Didde Publishers/Tonne Books, 2013-06-09. paperback. Very Good. 88x9x136. Minor shelf wear, creasing, binding tight, pages clean and unmarked. Daring and devoted, Father Kapaun (pronounced Cape'n) gave his all for the men who were imprisoned with him in North Korea. "He saved my life," was the statement of hundreds who were dragged from the battlefield by him, who were… Read more about this item

Verlinden Publications, 1992-01-01. Paperback. Very Good. 9x8x0. Minor shelf wear, stapled binding, pages clean and unmarked. This fifteenth edition of the popular LOCK ON series focuses on the details of the McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 A/C and CF-18C Hornet. Stunning full color photography captures the graceful lines and sophisticated details of this highly capable combat aircraft. Details highlighted… Read more about this item

Oxford University Press, 2001-01-17. hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. 6x1x9. Jacket has light wear, binding sound, internally clean. The Pakistan Air Force has a long history of professional excellence. This volume recounts the story of the Pakistan Air Force between 1988 and 1998. Topics covered include the PAF involvement in the Afghan war and the impact of the Pressler… Read more about this item

Washington, DC: Sold by the Supt. of Docs., U.S. G.P.O, 1991. paperback. Good. 0x0x0. Front cover has a 1.5" tear at the spine, binding sound, internally clean.

Appomattox, VA: H.E. Howard, 1999. First Edition. hardcover. Very Good. 9x6x0. Signed by Author. Signed Limited First edition, this being 920 of 1000. No dust jacket as issued, blue cloth boards have minor wear, gilt titles are bright, rear bottom corner is bumped, binding tight, internally clean.

A. Gerard, 1998-01-01. Paperback. Very Good. 0x0x0. Minor shelf wear, binding tight, pages clean and unmarked. Memoirs of WWII and Vietnam.

Thomas Pubns, 1997-10-01. Hardcover. Very Good. 11x8x1. No jacket as issued, minor shelf wear, binding tight, pages clean and unmarked.

Editions G. L. D, 1978-01-01. Hardcover. Good/Good. 0x0x0. Has slight "old book" smell. Jacket is tattered and torn, book edges have chipping in places, binding sound, internally clean. 190 pages, illustrated in black and white. A history of this French calvary school. From Wikipedia: "In 1763, Louis XV (via the Duc de Choiseul) reorganised the French… Read more about this item

iUniverse, 2005-09-07. hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. 6x1x9. Jacket has minor shelf wear, jacket flap is creased, binding tight, pages clean and unmarked.

Pictorial Histories Publishing Co, 1982-05-02. paperback. Very Good. 8x0x11. Minor shelf wear, binding tight, pages clean and unmarked.

Wilmington, NC: USS North Carolina Battleship Commission, 1972. Paperback. Very Good. 11x9x0. Contains a history of the plane, the restoration, and an example of how Kingfishers were used in WWII. Unknown date of publication, probable date in the 1970s.

Savas Beatie, 2016-05-26. hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. 6x1x9. Jacket has minor shelf wear, binding tight, pages clean and unmarked. "The Second Battle of Winchester uniformly receives scant mention when historians dis'cuss the Gettysburg Campaign, but its significance should not be so quickly dismissed. Authors Wittenberg and Mingus—whose demonstrated expertise is evident by their numerous books and awards on… Read more about this item

PAPERBACK LIBRARY, 1972-01-01. Third Printing. Paperback. Very Good. 10x8x0. Wraps have minor wear, stapled binding, internally clean. 32 pages, illustrated in black and white and color.

Canada: The Macmillan Company of Canada Ltd, 1954. hardcover. Good/Acceptable. 8x5x1. Poor jacket is soiled, torn and tattered, a 2x2" piece of jacket is missing from the top of the spine area, the front panel is detached, boards are edge-worn, binding is in good condition, gift inscription on the front endpage. The Military History of an Un-military People… Read more about this item

Darlington Productions, 1995, 1995-01-01. Perfect Paperback. Very Good. 8x5x0. Minor shelf wear, stapled binding, pages clean and unmarked. 23 pages, profusely illustrated in black and white.

Dassult Aviation, 2002-01-01. Pamphlet. Very Good. 0x0x0. Slight creasing to top. Glossy pamphelt commemorating the 100th anniversary of Dassault Aviation. Includes B&W and color photos of "firsts", as well as a graphic depiction of the company's historical markers.

Squadron/Signal Publications, 1992-06-01. Paperback. Very Good. 11x0x8. Minor shelf wear, binding tight, pages clean and unmarked. Built and operated in large numbers by the British Royal Flying Corps during WWI. Used as fighters, reconnaissance aircraft, artillery spotters & bombers. Over 100 photos, 40 detail drawings, 2 pages of scale drawings, 13 full-color paintings. 50 pages.