Search Results: Titles starting with V from Viceroy Books

Osprey Pub Co, 2012. New book, 96 pages, COM95. The RAF’s first Cold War strategic bomber, the Vickers Valiant, was procured as an insurance measure in case either the Vulcan or Victor was found to have a serious flaw. The Valiant was the equivalent of the US B-47 Stratojet, and it blazed the trail for the British airborne nuclear deterrent as the aircraft enjoyed a far more active service career than later V-bombers. It was the launch platform for all British free fall nuclear weapons tests both in the Pacific and in central Australia, it took part in the Suez campaign in 1956 and it was the only V-bomber to drop (conventional) weapons in anger until the Falklands operation in 1982. The Valiant was modified to serve in the electronic warfare, strategic reconnaissance and airborne tanker role, but it had to be grounded in early 1965 when the aircraft succumbed to metal fatigue. . Soft Cover. As New. Illus. by Davey, Chris. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Osprey Pub Co, 2009. New book, 320 pages. Throughout time, violent battles and bloody clashes have changed the course of history and shaped nations or empires. Battles of annihilation are rare, but ever since antiquity a stunning victory on the battlefield, even if it has failed to win the war, has captured the imagination. In this book Mir Bahmanyar examines battles of annihilation throughout history, some well known, others less so, but all equally extraordinary, to discover what sets these engagements apart, whether they achieve a decisive strategic advantage in war, and why there are fewer battles of annihilation in modern times. Contents: Introduction, Cannae, 216 BC, Zama, 202 BC, The Teutoburger Forest, 9 AD, Adrianople, 378, Pliska, 811, Hattin, 1187, Nordlingen, 1634, Jena-Auerstedt, 1806, The Alamo, 1836, Jugdulluck, 1842, Camerone, 1863, Little Big Horn, 1876, Isandlwana, 1879, Operation Dingo, 1976, Grozny, 1994, Qala-i-Jangi, 2001, Conclusion, Bibliography, Index.. Hard Cover. As New/As… Read More

Osprey Pub Co, 2010. New book, 48 pages, MAA459. The Varangian Guards were Viking mercenaries who operated far beyond their native shores as an elite force within the Byzantine Armies. Descendants from a legendary line of warriors, the Varangian Guard was formed after a group of Viking mercenaries made a major contribution to the Byzantine Emperor Basil II’s victory over rebel forces in 988 AD. These 5,000 men were then retained as Basil’s personal guard and would provide loyal service to many successive occupants of the imperial throne. Commonly referred to as ‘foreigners’ (Etaireia), they were nonetheless absorbed into a new Palatine regiment under command of an officer termed the Akolouthos, who was either a Norsemen or a Rus (Norsemen colonisers of Russia). The Varangians wore mixtures of their native clothing and armour together with a splendid formal Byzantine uniform. But most famously, they always wielded their own traditional battle-axes and in fact this became a sign that… Read More

University Park, Illinois, U.S.A.: Osprey Pub Co, 1989. New book, 48 pages, MAA210. The story of Venice is, to some extent, separate from that of the rest of Europe. The same could be said of the city's military history and organisation. Early in the 9th century the Venetians defeated Pepin the Frank's attempts to overawe them, and they remained, at least in theory, subject to Byzantium. Gradually, however, Venice drifted into independence; and subsequently carved out its own empire at the expense of its former Byzantine masters. The Venetians were soon famous for their roving and warlike spirit, keen business acumen and pride. This book explores the remarkable history of the city and its army from 1200 up until 1670. Contents: A State Apart, The Age of Expansion 1203-1509, Venice on the Defensive, Arms and Armour, The Plates.. Soft Cover. As New. Illus. by Rothero, Christopher. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Prague: 4+ Publishing, 2006. New book, 28 pages, 1/72 scale decals. Two final versions of Supermarine's Type 356 - the Mk.22 and 24s - stand at the pinnacle of the propeller driven fighter development initialized in the early 1930s by the ingenious Reginald J. Mitchell. These late Mark aeroplanes, with excellent manoeuvrability, and with speed, climb and ceiling far superior to earlier marks, truly perpetuate the whole Spitfire family. Too late to take part in any World War II action the ultimate Spitfire variants equipped only a limited number of operational, reserve and auxiliary units of the Royal Air Force. However, many found their way to overseas air forces - Hong Kong, Egypt, Singapore, Syria and what was then Southern Rhodesia. Some of these aeroplanes were still in service as late as the mid-1950s, by which time their fighter role had been taken over by other jet-powered types. Contains 25 colour photos, 75 b/w photos, short type history and technical data, 4 pages of camouflage profiles… Read More

University Park, Illinois, U.S.A.: Osprey Pub Co, 1993. New book, 96 pages, CAM026. The 1863 Vicksburg campaign was to prove decisive to the outcome of the American Civil War. Known as the 'Gibraltar of the West', Vicksburg was the last Confederate stronghold on the Mississippi River. In a masterly campaign Grant used riverboats and steamers to land his army south of the city. He then defeated the armies of Generals 'Joe' Johnston and John C. Pemberton. Pemberton allowed his force to become bottled up in Vicksburg and after an epic 47-day siege he was forced to surrender the remnants of his force to Grant on 4 July 1863, one day after Lee's defeat at Gettysburg.. Soft Cover. As New. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Flying Machines Press, 1997. New book, 96 pages. The story of the 19 fighter pilots who received Britian's highest honor, the Victoria Cross, in World War I and their aircraft that figured in the action.. Soft Cover. As New. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

Weidenfeld & Nicolson, 2005. New book, 368 pages. To Londoners, the years 1840 to 1870 were years of dramatic change and achievement. As suburbs expanded and roads multiplied, London was ripped apart to build railway lines and stations and life-saving sewers. The Tames was contained by embankements, and traffic congestion was eased by the first underground railway in the world. A start was made on providing housing for the 'deserving poor'. There were significant advances in the field of medicine, and the Ragged Schools are perhaps the least known of Victorian achievements, in those last decades before universal state education. In 1851 the Great Exhibition managed to astonish almost everyone, attracting exhibitors and visitors from all over the world. Liza Picard shows us the reality of daily life. She takes us into schools and prisons, churches and cemeteries. This compassionate and wonderfully observant book recreates the splendour and misery, the inventiveness and energy, the vices and… Read More

United Kingdom: Carlton, 2000. New book, 191 pages. Queen of Geat Britain and of an empire on which the sun never set, Victoria gave her name to an age that came to represent progress, expansion and industrialisation. She ruled for an unprecedented 64 years, coming to the throne in 1837 at the tender age of 19 and dying in 1901. This book looks at every aspect of this remarkable era including politics, art, science and society. Deborah Jaffe has written an illuminating and incisive overview of Victorias life and reign, looking at why, a century after her death, her influence still endures, illustrated with two hundred sumptuous images, this is a fascinating tribute to one of the greatest British monarchs.. Hard Cover. As New/As New. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

Zenith Press, 2009. New book, 256 pages. Author: Michael Davidson 'Our combat readiness to fight a conventional war is in freefall.' This is the alarm sounded with clarity, authority, and conviction in 'Victory at Risk,' a veteran Army officer and policymaker's deeply disturbing critique of today's U. S. military establishment. Major General Michael W. Davidson, a decorated combat veteran and one of our most distinguished Army commanders, describes an America in grave danger; a nation whose ability to bring peace and stability to trouble spots around the world has become seriously compromised as we have strayed from the bedrock sources of our past victories. As General Davidson shows, the force that triumphed in Desert Storm was the muscular remnant of the Cold War military. But today's leaner military does not have the capacity to withstand misuse. A passionate and informed spokesman for the military, the general describes a Pentagon that does not work, a White House that… Read More

Mushroom Model Publications, 2011. New book, 88 pages. In September 1946, the Union of Pilots of the Czechoslovak Republic held an International Air Show at Prague-Ruzyne airport. Redolent of the country’s splendid pre-war Military Air Days, the 1946 show attracted more than half a million visitors, while military aircraft from Britain, France and the USA joined local civilian and military machines in the air and on the ground. Flying displays featuring thrilling aerobatics, massed Spitfire flypasts, Neville Duke’s stunning Meteor routine and even a B-29 Superfortress wowed the crowd, while the re-emerging Czech aero industry revealed its latest machines - new, indigenous designs, as well as those based on German aircraft - to an adoring press and public. The Czech National Aeroclub attempted to repeat the success of 1946 with its Civilian Sporting Air Day the following July, but without the cooperation of Ruzyne airport, the event did little more than dampen public enthusiasm for the Second… Read More

New York, New York, U.S.A.: Metro Books, 1999. New book, some shelf wear to jacket. 128 pages, dozens of photos and maps. The large format book details the struggle of the Allied forces in Western Europe.. Hard Cover. As New/Good. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

New York, New York, U.S.A.: Metro Books, 1999. New book, some shelf wear to jacket. 128 pages, dozens of photos and maps. The large format book details the struggle of the Allied forces in Western Europe.. Hard Cover. As New/Good. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

Mushroom Model Publications, 2011. New book, 88 pages. In September 1946, the Union of Pilots of the Czechoslovak Republic held an International Air Show at Prague-Ruzyne airport. Redolent of the country’s splendid pre-war Military Air Days, the 1946 show attracted more than half a million visitors, while military aircraft from Britain, France and the USA joined local civilian and military machines in the air and on the ground. Flying displays featuring thrilling aerobatics, massed Spitfire flypasts, Neville Duke’s stunning Meteor routine and even a B-29 Superfortress wowed the crowd, while the re-emerging Czech aero industry revealed its latest machines - new, indigenous designs, as well as those based on German aircraft - to an adoring press and public. The Czech National Aeroclub attempted to repeat the success of 1946 with its Civilian Sporting Air Day the following July, but without the cooperation of Ruzyne airport, the event did little more than dampen public enthusiasm for the Second… Read More

Zenith Press, 2009. New book, 256 pages. Author: Michael Davidson 'Our combat readiness to fight a conventional war is in freefall.' This is the alarm sounded with clarity, authority, and conviction in 'Victory at Risk,' a veteran Army officer and policymaker's deeply disturbing critique of today's U. S. military establishment. Major General Michael W. Davidson, a decorated combat veteran and one of our most distinguished Army commanders, describes an America in grave danger; a nation whose ability to bring peace and stability to trouble spots around the world has become seriously compromised as we have strayed from the bedrock sources of our past victories. As General Davidson shows, the force that triumphed in Desert Storm was the muscular remnant of the Cold War military. But today's leaner military does not have the capacity to withstand misuse. A passionate and informed spokesman for the military, the general describes a Pentagon that does not work, a White House that… Read More

Osprey Pub Co, 2008. New book, 96 pages, CAM191. The capture of the Hapsburg city of Vienna was a major strategic aspiration for the Islamic Ottoman Empire, desperate for the control that the city exercised over the Danube and the overland trade routes between southern and northern Europe. In July 1683 Sultan Mehmet IV proclaimed a jihad and the Turkish grand vizier, Kara Mustafa Pasha, laid siege to the city with an army of 150,000 men. In September a relieving force arrived under Polish command and joined up with the defenders to drive the Turks away. The main focus of this book is the final 15-hour battle for Vienna, which climaxed with a massive charge by three divisions of Polish winged hussars. This hard-won victory marked the beginning of the decline of the Islamic Ottoman Empire, which was never to threaten central Europe again.. Soft Cover. As New. Illus. by Dennis, Peter. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

World Almanac Library, 2005. New book, 64 pages. This book explores the long and costly civil war pitting South Vietnamese and U.S. forces against South Vietnamese and U.S. forces against communist guerrillas and North Vietnamese troops. It examines the conflict's roots in the Vietnamese rebellion against French colonialism after World War II and charts the increasing role of the United States, which seeking to contain communism, ultimately committed large numbers of troops to the war. The book chronicles the impact of the war for civilians and soldiers alike, from the horrors of combat to antiwar demonstrations in the United States to the final withdrawal of U.S. forces in the early 1970s. This book also reveals why, although it ended in 1975, the Vietnam War continues to haunt both the United States and the people of Southeast Asia.. Pictorial Cover. As New. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

Hinkler Books, 2008. New book, 256 pages. Vietnam is the first war America lost on the ground. In this profusely illustrated account, historian Nigel Cawthorne traces the conflict from its inception to its traumatic end. He looks at the political events that led to the war and examines its impact upon both the Americans and Vietnamese, whose battle for the independence of their country was to leave lingering scars upon the American psyche.. Soft Cover. As New. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

University Park, Illinois, U.S.A.: Osprey Pub Co, 1993. New book, 64 pages, WAR003. When Norwegian Vikings first raided the European coast in the 8th century AD, their leaders were from the middle ranks of warriors known as hersirs. At this time the hersir was typically an independent landowner or local chieftain with equipment superior to that of his followers. By the end of the 10th century, the independence of the hersir was gone, and he was now a regional servant of the Norwegian king. This book investigates these brutal, mobile warriors, and examines their tactics and psychology in war, dispelling the idea of the Viking raider as simply a killing machine. Contents: Historical Background, Chronology, Training, Tactics, Logistics, The Viking in Battle, Motivation and Psychology, Appearance and Equipment, Weapons, Manufacture of Weapons, Museums, Collecting, Glossary. . Soft Cover. As New. Illus. by Embleton, Gerry. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Botley, Oxford, United Kingdom: Osprey Publishing, Limited, 2002. New book, 48 pages, NVG047, 8 pages of colour illustrations, many B&W illustrations. Viking longships evolved from one-man canoes of the Scandinavian Stone Age, through wood-built-ships of c. 200 BC into the recognisable longboats of the 4th century AD. From this point, the Viking Longship developed into the pre-eminent raider and trader in the North Sea and Baltic, venturing as far afield as the Mediterranean, North Atlantic and modern-day Russia. Keith Durham uses reconstructions, original sources, translations and archaeological evidence to render a vivid picture of the vessels that dominated the seaways of Scandinavia, founded colonies on Iceland, Greenland and the New World and terrorised the coastlines of northern Europe. Also covered are Norman vessels, including the invasion fleet of William the Conqueror. Contents: The evolution of the Viking ship, Early skin and log boats, The Viking Age, Shipwrights and shipbuilding,… Read More