Search Results: Authors starting with S from Military History Books

(Subject: World War I - Western Front) Signed by the author. The contribution of the Hull Pals of the East Yorkshire Regiment in World War I, two of whom won the Victoria Cross. The "Hull Pals" battalions made up the 92 Brigade of the 31st Division (New Army). Serving in Egypt 1915-16. They were on the Western Front 1916-1918, fighting in the Somme, Arras, the Great Retreat of 1918, as well as the final battles to defeat Germany in the Autumn of 1918. This is a 2008 reissue of the original 1990 hardcover edition. (Published: 2008) (Publisher: Sentinel Press) (ISBN: 9781872955001) (Pagination: 172pp, 66 photos, maps) (Condition: New in card cover) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: World War I - Western Front) The contribution of the Hull Pals of the East Yorkshire Regiment in World War I, two of whom won the Victoria Cross. The "Hull Pals" battalions made up the 92 Brigade of the 31st Division (New Army). They served on the Western Front 1916-1918, fighting in the Somme, Arras, the Great Retreat of 1918, as well as the final battles to the defeat Germany in the Autumn of 1918. (Published: 1990) (Publisher: Richard Netherwood) (ISBN: 1872955002) (Pagination: 172pp, 66 photos, maps) (Condition: As new in dw) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: European Conflicts & The Napoleonic Wars) An account of the Peninsular Wars through the eyes of a soldier in the Ninety Fifth Foot. Cut off from his regiment by enemy forces pursuing his British comrades in retreat, Rifleman Matthew Dodd commits himself to fighting his way back to friendly lines. Dodd's simple, unyielding devotion to his duties as a soldier exemplifies core values - honor, courage and commitment which all Marines are expected to demonstrate. (Published: 1989) (Publisher: Nautical & Aviation Coy,) (ISBN: 0933852762) (Pagination: 151pp) (Condition: Good in scratched d/w) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: European Conflicts & The Napoleonic Wars) Green boards, no d/w. Fading on spine and front board. Previous owner name and date on endpaper. A biography of Napoleon's first Empress Josephine, born in Martinique of a poor but titled family. She was initially married to Alexandre de Beauharnais, becoming a prominent socialite. Her husband was guillotined during the reign of Terror. She later married Napoleon Bonaparte in a civil ceremony in 1796. There were no children from a very stormy marriage and Napoleon eventually arranged an annulment, Joséphine retreating to her private residence at Malmaison. She died there on May 29, 1814. (Published: 1925) (Publisher: Methuen) (ISBN: No ISBN) (Pagination: 246pp illustrations) (Condition: ) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: World War I - General) The author offers glimpses of a nation under stress and conscription during The Great War. He tells of the blind being recruited to listen for Zeppelins, the propaganda, shop stewards causing trouble in the arms factories, the deportation of Clyde troublemakers, the problem of alcohol, and 'slackers'. (Published: 1980) (Publisher: Michael Joseph) (ISBN: 0718118790) (Pagination: 288pp ills) (Condition: spine faded ow vg in dw) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: Other Topics - Diverse Subjects…) A useful dictionary of it's time. From the obvious 'Bomb- bomba-bombe' to the rather more technical such as 'aiming post - asta di mira-jalon de pointage' and 'Elevating sleeve -chiocciola del congegno di punteria - de pointage en hauteur' among hundreds of other words and expressions. (Published: 1918) (Publisher: Charles Griffin & Co) (Pagination: 108pp) (Condition: Very small pocket book. very good in blue boards with white titles) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: Other Topics - Diverse Subjects…) A useful dictionary of specialist terms, from the obvious 'Bomb-bomba-bombe' to the technical such as 'Clutch plate-verrou circulaire-piastra di serramento' amongst many hundreds of other words and expressions. (Published: 1918) (Publisher: Charles Griffin & Co) (Pagination: 92pp) (Condition: very small pocket book. Very good in red boards with white titles.) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: The Third Reich - General) A rare paperback detailing the career of Heinrich Himmler and the SS organisation he commanded. From the components of Adolf Hitler's bodyguard he created the Reich Security Service with Heydrich as its Chief. They ran the Concentration and Extermination Camps charged with providing the "Final Solution". He raised the Waffen SS to a vast army which controlled large areas of the Third Reich and its economy (Published: 1980) (Publisher: Diamond Books) (ISBN: 0261664344) (Pagination: x + 244pp) (Condition: New paperback) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: The Third Reich - Military Structure) Fading on dust wrapper, some light foxing on top edge. The career of Heinrich Himmler and the SS organisation he commanded. From the components of Adolf Hitler's bodyguard he created the Reich Security Service with Heydrich as its Chief. They ran the Concentration and Extermination Camps charged with providing the "Final Solution". He raised the Waffen SS to a vast army which controlled large areas of the Third Reich and its economy. Hardcover edition - also available in softcover. (Published: 1978) (Publisher: Robert Hale Ltd) (ISBN: 0709169175) (Pagination: 228pp, photos) (Condition: good in dw) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: World War II - Eastern Front) General Schtemenko was on the Soviet Operations Staff and in 1943 Chief, of the General Staff. His group was at the heart of the operations of the Red Army during the Russo-German War 1941-1945. German text. (Published: 1971) (Publisher: Deutscher Militarverlag) (Pagination: 425pp, maps) (Condition: covers stained, pages browning, text g, ragged dw) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: Naval & Maritime: Ships, Submarines & Other Vessels - General) An account of Drake's great circumnavigation of the globe. Includes the break with his partner, Doughty, in Patagonia, and Doughty's trial by a jury. This established the principle that the commander of a ship at sea has almost absolute power. Also covers the plundering of the the west coast of South America and the taking of the Caca Fuego. (Published: 1994) (Publisher: Manchester Press) (ISBN: 1884150101) (Pagination: ix + 474pp, ills, ep maps) (Condition: vg in edge-worn dw) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: Colonial & Other Wars - The American Civil War) A practical chronology and statistical record of the American Civil War. With details of weapons, a biographical dictionary, and an introduction by Henry Steele Commager. This is the Large Print edition. (Published: 1992) (Publisher: Bison Books) (ISBN: 0861245695) (Pagination: 707pp, illustrations, maps, index, large format) (Condition: Large print. near fine in dw.) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: World War II - Italy) An account of the coup against Mussolini, July-September 1943, and the resultant chaos. Looks at the treachery, double-dealing and vindictiveness which characterised the situation until the occupation of Rome by German troops in September. (Published: 1972) (Publisher: Allen & Unwin) (ISBN: 0049450123) (Pagination: xiv + 560pp, 16 ills, diagrams, sources, index) (Condition: Good in dw) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: Colonial & Other Wars - The American Civil War) Benjamin F. Butler was an American lawyer and politician who represented Massachusetts and later served as governor. During the American Civil War his administration of occupied New Orleans, his policies regarding slaves as "contrabands", his ineffectual leadership in the Bermuda Hundred Campaign, and the fiasco of Fort Fisher rank him as one of the most controversial "political generals" of the war. He was widely reviled for years after the war by Southern whites, who gave him the nickname "Beast Butler". (Published: 1961) (Publisher: Collier Books) (Pagination: 280pp) (Condition: Mass market paperback. Covers rubbed ow good, unread) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: The Third Reich - General) The myths, illusions and political mystification that lay behind the face of Nazism. Based around the unique colour footage of the German Day of Art held in July 1939 that evoked the images of the Nazi ideal (Published: 1995) (Publisher: Pavilion Books) (ISBN: 1857933184) (Pagination: 176pp, 100 col & 50 b/w photos) (Condition: Very good in d/w) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: Political & Biographies - General) A scarce study of the life of the enigmatic General who won back the Sudan for Britain in 1898 (for which action he was Knighted). As Lord Kitchener he led Britain’s Military as Secretary of War in WWI. He was held responsible for the disaster at Gallipoli, and perished in 1916 when HMS Hampshire on which he was traveling to Russia, struck a mine off the Orkneys. (Published: 1935) (Publisher: Religious Tracts Society) (Pagination: 156pp, 4 photos) (Condition: red cloth, spine faded, light foxing at eps, g) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: Naval & Maritime: Ships, Submarines & Other Vessels - General) The history and development of British sailing ships built from the Middle Ages onwards with 24 full-page colour plates, and accompanying text of the most important individual vessels by the noted marine artist W. S. Hill. Includes ships such as Ark Royal, Mayflower, Cutty Sark, SS Great Britain and Discovery, along with many other famous names. (Published: 1975) (Publisher: Jupiter Books) (ISBN: 0904041190) (Pagination: Large format, 23pp + 24 full page colour plates and descriptive text) (Condition: vg in dw) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: History & Development of Warfare - General) This book explores the history of modern fortifications from the 1870s, showing how designs changed radically to meet new threats particularly in the form of artillery. It shows how some of the major forts fared in battle and provides a detailed travel guide for anyone wishing to explore the fortifications of Netherlands, Belgium, France and Germany, including the West Wall, the Maginot Line, and the Atlantic Wall. (Published: 1988) (Publisher: Airlife Publishing) (ISBN: 1853100323) (Pagination: 166pp, photos maps.) (Condition: Good in card covers. Slight rubbing on top edge. ) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: History & Development of Warfare - General) One of the Biblioteka Polskiej Mysli Wojskowej series, this is a scarce Polish language study on the use of Air Cavalry in military campaigns. Looks at the fixed and rotary wing aircraft used plus the weapons, structure and organisation of air mobile formations. (Published: 1963) (Publisher: Ministerstwa Obrony Narod) (Pagination: 304pp, numerous b/w illustrations and tables) (Condition: vg in card cover with card d/w, page edges browning slightly) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: Osprey Aviation) Little has been published on Japanese aces. No less than 150 men achieved this status during 8 years of war. From Mongolia to New Guinea to the the defence of Tokyo JAAF aces were more than a match for their oponents. Elite fighter pilots of the various Sentais are listed together with lavish, colour illustrations of their aircraft. (Published: 1997) (Publisher: Osprey Publishing) (ISBN: 1855325292) (Pagination: A4 format, 96pp, 103 b/w photos, 12 colour plates, diagrams) (Condition: New in card cover) UL-XXXXXX