Military History - Post World War II - General Section
Post World War II - General Section
Covers every conflict from local hostilities to major wars such as Korea,
Vietnam & the Gulf. Also features titles on Special Forces, Espionage &
other diverse military activities
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| GULF SECURITY AND THE IRAN-IRAQ WAR The war between the armed forces of Iraq and Iran lasting from September 1980 to August 1988. It was commonly referred to as the Persian Gulf War until the Iraq-Kuwait conflict of (1990–91), and for a while thereafter as the First Persian Gulf War. This is a study of the impact of the War, Egyptian and Pakistan involvement, Iraqi military policy and Iran's defence policy.1985, National Defense Univ Pr, , ,< H-01>,xvi + 193pp, 5 maps, 6 tables & figs., vg, , CARDSubject...Post World War II - GeneralWeb No. 8357-01..............................£12.00 |
| IMAGES OF CONFLICT A stunning portfolio of memorable pictures to commemorate the lives of Hansi Krauss, Hos Maina and Dan Eldon, Reuters photographers who died violently on assignment in Somalia in 1993. These men cared about the the people they photographed whether they were grief-stricken wives and sisters in Sarajevo, street urchins in Mogadishu whose only toys were abandoned guns, or UN soldiers mourning their slain colleagues.1993, , , 1874041113,< H-01>,80pp, Large format in card cover, 80 colour photos, Mint, , CARDSubject...Post World War II - GeneralWeb No. 30715-01..............................£9.00 |
| L' ARMEE DE TERRE AUJOURD'HUI A celebration of the French Army towards the end of the 20th century. Looks at the soldiery, the operational force in Europe, including Alpine troops, Paras, Marines, and Infantry, operational forces overseas and recent operations, including Chad and Lebanon.
French text1988, Editions Atlas, , 2731206985,< H-01>,128pp, 20 dbl pages, 32 full page col photos, 140 col photos, map. Large format., vg in grubby d/w, Fr.text, Subject...Post World War II - GeneralWeb No. 3257-01..............................£25.00 |
| SPECIAL OPS: JOURNAL OF THE ELITE FORCES & SWAT UNITS VOL.31 This volume features articles on the following:
SPANISH ARMY GREEN BERETS - The Mando de Operaciones Especiales (MOE) Special Operations Groups carry out sabotage, reconnaissance, and commando operations.
'GAINFUL SWORD 2003' - Involving some 7000 NATO troops, this was the first major exercise of HQ, 1st (German-Netherlands) Corps since the unit's return from Afghanistan. It included air assault operations by Dutch and Polish forces.
ITALIAN RANGERS - The unit operates as a light infantry force, in quick-response strike operations with emphasis on small-unit tactics.
EXCERCISE 'CO-OPERATIVE PARTNER' - The 2003 exercise was held in Odessa, Ukraine, on land and the Black Sea. Ukrainian Marines, plus Greek and Turkish Marine Reconaissance troops took part.
RENEA - Albania's 'elite' counter-terrorist force is a small but busy unit safeguarding law and order in a land beset by crime & terror. 2004, Concord Publications, , 9623610963,< H-01>,A4 format, 64pp, 200 + color ills, New in card covers, , CARDSubject...Post World War II - GeneralWeb No. 32547-01..............................£15.00 |
| SPECIAL OPS: JOURNAL OF THE ELITE FORCES & SWAT UNITS VOL.32 This volume features articles on the following:
KOSOVO 2004 - French, Belgian, Danish and other forces in action plus turmoil in Mitrovica.
AUSSIES IN BAGHDAD - The 2nd Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment secure the embassy compound, reinforced by MPs.
STREET FIGHTING IN GROSNY - This article studys in depth urban combat as Russian forces face Chechen guerrillas in Grozny.
THE BELGIAN PARA COMMANDO BRIGADE - The Brigade provides airmobile capability to NATO, carrying out peacekeeping missions in any theatre such as Kosovo.
THE ITALIAN MSU IN THE BALKANS - The Multinational Specialized Unit was created in Bosnia in 1998, the largest component being furnished by the Carabinieri. This article covers operations in the former Yugoslavia. 2004, Concord Publications, , 9623610998,< H-01>,A4 format, 64pp, 200 + color ills, New in card covers, , CARDSubject...Post World War II - GeneralWeb No. 32737-01..............................£15.00 |
| THE BRITISH ARMY IN THE FALKLANDS The Regiments and Corps who served in the Falklands War, 1982. A coloured map is enclosed which shows the movements of major units of 3 Commando and 5 Infantry Brigades1983, HMSO, , 0117723827,< H-01>,32pp, col & b/w ills, coloured map loosely enclosed, large format, Fine, , CARDSubject...Post World War II - GeneralWeb No. 8676-01..............................£6.00 |
| THE UNITED STATES NAVY IN DESERT SHIELD/DESERT STORM An officialDepartment of the Navy report on the role of the US Navy in the Gulf War. Examines the build up of US forces, the Navy/Marine team in action, joint operations, the Navy's air war, Maritime interception, sealift and the role of the SEABEES. Also amphibious operations, support fo the ground forces, the weapons and their effectiveness eg the Tomahawk cruise missile, and the lessons learnt. With additional data on Allied participation, aircraft sorties, losses, gunfire support, surface warfare and unmanned aerial vehicles.1991, US Govt Printing Office, Department of the Navy, Washington, ,< H-01>,xii + 215pp, tables, etc, large format, staple bound, shelf wear, ow vg, , CARDSubject...Post World War II - GeneralWeb No. 494-01..............................£10.00 |
| TIME-LIFE THE NEW FACE OF WAR SERIES: SPECIAL FORCES AND MISSIONS The editors look at the role of Special Forces such as US Navy Seals, the SAS and the Green Berets. The book covers their selection training and weapons and features missions in Vietnam, Afghanistan, Kuwait and Iran in detail.1990, Time Life, , 0809486008,< H-01>,Large format, 176pp, extensively illustrated., Illustrated Boards very good. Prev. owner's stamp inside cover. Spine Label., , Subject...Post World War II - GeneralWeb No. 33584-01..............................£9.00 |
| US MARINES IN VIETNAM 1954-1964 The early involvement of the US Marine Corps in Vietnam. Includes accounts of the training and aiding of Vietnamese Marine Units, and Marine operations and actions against the Viet Cong guerillas during 1964., US Govt Printing Office, , ,< H-01>,viii+190pp,37 photos,15 maps, 7 diags & drgs,list of Unit Commanders,chronology, mint, , Subject...Post World War II - GeneralWeb No. 4325-01..............................£35.00 |
| VIETNAM ODYSSEY: THE STORY OF THE 1ST BRIGADE 101ST AIRBORNE DIVISION IN VIETNAM A photographic and illustrated history of the First Brigade, 101st Airborne Division, the 'Screaming Eagles', in Vietnam, 1965-6. Comprises a comprehensive photographic record of the unit's first year of combat operations, including action against the 95th Regt NVA, operations in the jungles and paddy fields, the battle of Dak To, Operations Beauregard and Harrison, and operations at Tuy Hoa when two regular NVA Battalions were wiped out.
A scarce volume1967, 101st Airborne Div. Assoc, Third printing, 1986, ,< H-01>,104pp, 17 col & 165 b/w photos, 33 drawings, maps, order of battle, shelf wear only, vg, , CARDSubject...Post World War II - GeneralWeb No. 17636-01..............................£15.00 |
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