War Elephants (New Vanguard) by Konstantin Nossov, Peter Dennis (Illustrator) - 2008-11-18

Osprey Publishing. fine and bright with no wear or markings - looks new. 1st impression indicated on copyright page. . New. Soft cover. 1st Edition. 1st Printing. 2008.

Osprey Publishing, November 2008. Trade Paperback. Very Good.

Bloomsbury Publishing USA, 2008. Paperback. Very Good. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.

Oxford: Osprey Publishing, 2008. Soft cover. Fine/No Dust Jacket. 48pp. Index. Reading list. Well illustrated. Glossy paper. Size: Large 8vo

New York: Osprey Publishing Ltd, 2008. Paperback. Very good. Paperback. 9 3/4" X 7 1/4". 48pp. Very mild shelf wear to covers, corners, and edges of pictorial paper wraps. Pages are clean and unmarked. Binding is sound. ABOUT THIS BOOK: Elephants have been deployed as weapons for centuries, particularly in South and South-East Asia, where war elephants constituted the bulk of most armies in the region from antiquity right up to the 19th century. This book offers an insight into the incredible history of these "living tanks," focusing on the design of the equipment and armament that made them so terrifying, particularly the development and structure of the fighting tower. The author, Konstantin S. Nossov goes on to trace the battle history of war elephants, from their deployment against Alexander the Great's army at the battle of Gaugamela, through to their use in the 19th century by the myriad armies of South-East Asia, all the time analyzing the battle formation and tactics of war elephants in… Read More

Osprey Publishing. Used - Good. Ships from UK in 48 hours or less (usually same day). Your purchase helps support Sri Lankan Children's Charity 'The Rainbow Centre'. Shows some signs of wear but in good overall condition. 100% money back guarantee. We are a world class secondhand bookstore based in Hertfordshire, United Kingdom and specialize in high quality textbooks across an enormous variety of subjects. We aim to provide a vast range of textbooks, rare and collectible books at a great price. Our donations to The Rainbow Centre have helped provide an education and a safe haven to hundreds of children who live in appalling conditions. We provide a 100% money back guarantee and are dedicated to providing our customers with the highest standards of service in the bookselling industry.

New York: Osprey, 2008. First Edition. Soft Cover. Fine. 9x7x0. Dennis, Peter. First edition. An exceptional copy. 2008 Soft Cover. 48 pp. Elephants have been deployed as weapons for centuries, particularly in South and South-East Asia, where war elephants constituted the bulk of most armies in the region from antiquity right up to the 19th century. This book offers an insight into the incredible history of these 'living tanks,' focusing on the design of the equipment and armament that made them so terrifying. The author, Konstantin S Nossov, traces the history of war elephants, from their deployment against Alexander the Great's army at the battle of Gaugamela, through to their use in the 19th century by the armies of South-East Asia, analyzing the battle formation and tactics of war elephants in action and how these tactics developed.

Osprey Pub Co, 2008. New book, 48 pages, NVG150. Elephants have been deployed as weapons for centuries, particularly in South and South-East Asia, where war elephants constituted the bulk of most armies in the region from antiquity right up to the 19th century. This book offers an insight into the incredible history of these ‘living tanks,’ focusing on the design of the equipment and armament that made them so terrifying. The author, Konstantin S Nossov, traces the history of war elephants, from their deployment against Alexander the Great’s army at the battle of Gaugamela, through to their use in the 19th century by the armies of South-East Asia, analyzing the battle formation and tactics of war elephants in action and how these tactics developed. Contents: Introduction - The Elephant - Indian War Elephants - War Elephants of Alexander’s Successors - North African War Elephants - War Elephants in South-East Asia - War Elephants in Action - Glossary - Bibliography - Colour Plate… Read More

paperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book.

Osprey Pub Co, 2008. Paperback. New. 48 pages. 9.75x7.25x0.50 inches.