Search Results: Titles starting with K from Military History Books

(Subject: World War I - Western Front) Creased spine, text clean. 21st March 1918, the first day of the German spring offensive - the series of attacks that were planned to break the deadlock on the Western Front & bring victory to Germany . The turning point of WWI, & probably involving the greatest number of men. (Published: 1983) (Publisher: Penguin Books) (ISBN: 014005278X) (Pagination: 431pp ills) (Condition: mass market paperback ) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: Aviation - General) The reasons why the Japanese Armed forces resorted to the Kamikaze tactics, when and how the recruits were located, enlisted and trained, why the trainers of these men were not allowed to take part in the operations, their successes and failures, how they were viewed by the Japanese people, and by the Allied fighting men facing them. (Published: 2000) (Publisher: Cassell) (ISBN: 9780304352005) (Pagination: 192pp illustrations) (Condition: Small bump at the top of the spine. Very good in card covers) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: Aviation - World War II ) The story of the Japanese suicide pilots from early 1944 to the Japanese surrender. They inflicted more losses and damage to US vessels, and caused more casualties than any single Pacific land battle of WWII. They were raised and inspired by Admiral Ohnishi, the former Chief of Staff to Admiral Yamamoto. (Published: 1985) (Publisher: Guild Publishing) (Pagination: 333pp, 12 illustrations) (Condition: Very good in slightly chipped dw) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: Aviation - General) The story of the Japanese suicide pilots from early 1944 to the Japanese surrender. They inflicted more losses and damage to US vessels, and caused more casualties than any single Pacific land battle of WWII. They were raised and inspired by Admiral Ohnishi, the former Chief of Staff to Admiral Yamamoto. (Published: 1985) (Publisher: Guild Publishing) (Pagination: 333pp, 12 illustrations) (Condition: Fair in torn dust wrapper) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: Aviation - General) The Kamikazes - from early 1944 to the Japanese surrender. They inflicted more losses and damage to US vessels and caused more casualties than any single Pacific land battle of WWII. Inspired by Admiral Ohnishi - former Chief of Staff to Yamamoto. (Published: 1985) (Publisher: Panther Books) (ISBN: 0586066837) (Pagination: 352pp ills) (Condition: mass market paperback.vg+) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: The Third Reich - Military Structure) French text with English photograph captions. An extensively illustrated history of the Anti Partizan operations of the Karstwehr-Batallion, SS-24.Waffen-Gebirgs-Division. The Karstjager mountain division was composed mainly of Austrian, Italian and Spanish soldiers. The book covers their engagements in Slovenia and Northern Italy and features more than 1,000 photos plus eyewitness accounts from veterans, organization charts and profiles. (Published: 2009) (Publisher: Editions Heimdal) (ISBN: 9782840482567) (Pagination: Large format, 399pp, c1000 b/w & colour photos, illustrations & maps) (Condition: New in illustrated boards) 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: World War II - Home Front) Creased card covers, well used, but good study of contemporary popular culture. The Home Front 1939-45. A very well illustrated account with contemporary photographs, cartoons and advertisements, all relating the attitudes and recollections of the British Home Front in WWII. Includes The War Effort; the Allies; the Restrictions. Some of the colour plates are reproductions of paintings by official war artists Stanley Spencer, Laura Knight, Edward Ardizzione and Michael Ford. (Published: 1976) (Publisher: Fontana) (ISBN: 0006343171) (Pagination: 256pp, colour & b/w photos & illustrations) (Condition: ) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: Aviation - General) Writing in World War Two's penultimate year, the author shows in detail the ingenuity and rapidity with which Germany prepared for re-armament after 1918. He goes on to describe methods for the preservation of the future peace by the vigilant supervision and, where necessary, the intervention of Allied air forces. (Published: 1944) (Publisher: Allen & Unwin) (Pagination: 172pp b/w photos. Bibliography.) (Condition: Small piece of d/w missing top right, very slight foxing on endpapers, o/w good) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: Naval & Maritime: Ships, Submarines & Other Vessels - General) Mass market paperback. Covers creased, pages browning. good. The short and dramatic life of HMS Kelly 1939-41. the destroyer commanded by Earl Mountbatten (Published: 1974) (Publisher: New English Library) (ISBN: 0450017346) (Pagination: 220pp) (Condition: ) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: Political & Biographies - General) Mustafa Kemal Atatürk was the founder and the first President of the Republic of Turkey. He established himself as a brilliant military commander in the Battle of Gallipoli. Following the defeat of the Ottoman Empire by the Allies Mustafa Kemal led the Turkish national movement in what would become the Turkish War of Independence. As the Republic's first president he introduced a range of far reaching reforms to create a modern, democratic and secular state. (Published: 1937) (Publisher: Jarrolds) (Pagination: 256pp, 20 ills, index) (Condition: grey cloth, spine darkened & rubbed, text g) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: Aviation - World War II ) An account of the long, hot Summer of 1940. Kent was at the centre of the storm as Goering's mighty Luftwaffe was met by the steely tenacity of the RAF's Hurricanes and Spitfires. The courage of the brave young fighter pilots is well known. But supporting them on the ground were countless ordinary men and women. They maintained the airfields, they fought the fires, they restored essential services, tended the wounded and cared for the homeless. This book recalls the days of anxiously watching the vapour trails of dogfights in blue skies above Kent's towns and villages. (Published: 2013) (Publisher: Countryside Books) (ISBN: 9781846741654) (Pagination: 176pp, c80 b/w photos) (Condition: New in card cover) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: Political & Biographies - General) Appointed in 1933, Albert Kesselring commanded Luftwaffe Air Fleets in the Polish, French, Battle of Britain and Russian Campaigns. As Commander-in-Chief South he supported Rommel's campaign in North Africa, and later commanded the German forces in the Italian Campaign 1943-45. He was the last Commander-in-Chief West in March 1945. (Published: 1978) (Publisher: Batsford) (ISBN: 0713408626) (Pagination: 262pp maps illustrations) (Condition: Good in d/w) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: Uniforms, Dress & Insignia - General) An extensively illustrated guide to the Uniforms, dress and equipment of US Infantrymen in the WWII European theatre. (Published: 1974) (Publisher: Arms & Armour Press) (ISBN: 0853680981) (Pagination: 33pp, 2 col plates, 50 b&w illustrations.) (Condition: Good. Crease on back cover. ) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: The Bargain Basement) Card covers creased and paint splashed. Page edges browning.An extensively illustrated guide to the uniforms and equipment of the Fallschirmjager - the German parachute forces of WWII. (Published: 1974) (Publisher: Arms & Armour Press) (ISBN: 0853680965) (Pagination: 32pp, 2 col plates, 69 b/w ills) (Condition: Poor. card covers creased. Page edges browning.) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: Uniforms, Dress & Insignia - General) Contains full details and illustrations of the uniforms, dress and equipment of Luftwaffe Air Crew during the Battle of Britain. Arco, NY US edition (Published: 1974) (Publisher: Arco Publishing ) (ISBN: 0668033649) (Pagination: 33pp, 12 col ills, 49 b/w photos) (Condition: Good in card covers) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: Political & Biographies - General) The autobiography of Field Marshal Lord Birdwood with a foreword by The Rt. Hon Winston Churchill. Lord Birdwood served in the Indian Army, The Boer War and WWI. He commanded the ANZAC Corps at Gallipoli, the Australian Corps in France and, later, the 5th Army. In 1925 he was appointed C-in-C,India and in 1930 he became Governor General of Australia. This copy has a tipped in letter from the Field Marshall to a previous owner, bearing the inscription "Sincerely, Birdwood of ANZAC" (Published: 1941) (Publisher: Ward Lock Ltd.) (Pagination: 456pp, numerous b&w photos, 4 fold out full color maps) (Condition: Good in blue cloth, slightly rubbed & knocked, no d/w) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: The Third Reich - General) The only successful assassination of a leader of the Third Reich during WWII. Heydrich was the organizer of the SD, head of the RHSA, planner of the Final Solution and Reichsprotektor of Bohmia-Moravia. Heydrich was fatally wounded in Prague on 27 May 1942 when he was ambushed by a team of Czech and Slovak soldiers who had been sent by the Czechoslovak government-in-exile to kill the Reich-Protector. This book examines his career, the reasons for the assassination, the operation and aftermath. (Published: 1989) (Publisher: Macmillan) (ISBN: 0029195616) (Pagination: viii + 239pp, 33 photos,) (Condition: Good in d/w, pages browning) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: Political & Biographies - General) Antonia Fraser's unparalleled biography of one of history's most daring and charismatic monarchs. This brand new two volume, paperback set published by Phoenix in 2002 normally retails at GBP13.98. Part One ISBN9781407215280. Part Two ISBN9781407215297. (Published: 2002) (Publisher: Phoenix) (Pagination: Part I 418pp, Part II 258pp) (Condition: New in card covers) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: Aviation - General) Second impression of 1978 edition. From the first purpose built combat aircraft of 1916 to the 1970s. Profusely illustrated with Air Force insignia, glossary, fighter aircraft, attack aircraft and multi role combat aircraft with drawings and photographs. (Published: 1981) (Publisher: Kingfisher Books) (ISBN: 0706354494) (Pagination: 125pp illustrations) (Condition: Good in illustrated boards) UL-XXXXXX