In the last years of his life the former US National Security Adviser McGeorge Bundy decided to revisit the role he played in leading the nation into the Vietnam War as a counsellor to Presidents John F Kennedy and Lyndon B Johnson. In this original and provocative work the author draws on his prodigious research as well as interviews he conducted with Bundy before his death in 1996 to distill the essential lessons of America's involvement in Vietnam.

2008, Henry Holt & Co , , 9780805090871,< H-01>,300pp, New in card covers, ,
Subject...Post World War II - General
Web No. 26338-01..............................£11.99 

How and why Australia became involved in the Gulf War. An analysis of the process which led to Australia joining the Allied Coalition and its effect on the nation's prospects for future world relations

1992, Melbourne University Pres, , 0522844634,< H-01>,viii + 304pp, tables, G in card cover, , CARD
Subject...Post World War II - General
Web No. 26076-01..............................£10.00 

The definitive story of one of the most momentous events in modern US history - the nation's first "hot war" with Communist adversaries. This 'limited', non declared war resulted in more than 52,000 American dead. The book covers every aspect of the war, both the spectacular military actions and its political origins, its agonizing peace negotiations, and its consequences, many of which reverberate to this day.

1982, Times Books, New York, , 0812909852,< H-01>,690pp, 5 maps, 27 b/w photos, g in slightly worn d/w, ,
Subject...Post World War II - General
Web No. 35747-01..............................£10.00 

Originally published by the Frunze Military Academy as a text on combat against guerrilla forces during the Soviet campaign in Afghanistan. Includes details of 49 actions against guerilla bands, offensives in populated areas & mountains, tactical air assaults, defence and outpost security, convoy escort and ambushes. A fascinating collection of small unit action narratives written by the participants.

2005, Frank Cass, , 9780714644134,< H-01>,220pp,numerous maps, diagrams., New in card covers, , CARD
Subject...Post World War II - General
Web No. 26067-02..............................£24.99 

The book aims to facilitate an exchange of ideas between political scientists and lawyers on the issue of Northern Ireland and its form of government. Beginning with a dicsussion on the evolution of the constitution and the influential factors in its development. It goes on to examine the policy administraion, the electoral system and the role of the police, army and judiciary. The book concludes with considerations of other divided societies in Western Europe and with the situation in Northern Ireland.

1992, , , 0335099629,< H-01>,183pp, Good. Edgewear on covers., , CARD
Subject...Post World War II - General
Web No. 3127-01..............................£6.00 

Doing his rounds in an aircraft, growing his own vegetables and having Marines as neighbours are just some of the highlights of Dr. Daniel Haines time in the Falkland Islands. Most poignant are his memories of the Falklands War in 1982 which he witnessed from beginning to end. He tells of the devastation and loss of Argentine life, being kept prisoner under armed guard along with his family and other civilians, and attempts to reduce danger to inhabitants during the anticipated British retaking of the Islands.

2005, The Memoir Club, , 1841041181,< H-01>,158pp, numerous b/w photos, New in d/w, ,
Subject...Post World War II - General
Web No. 35375-01..............................£19.50 

A well illustrated history of a war in which over 3 million people died. Essentially a civil war, the illustrations depict the savagery of the conflict, & complement a thoughtful account of its origins. Amongst other facets the book examines atrocities, the threatened deployment of the atom bomb, the question of germ warfare, & the activities in Korea of George Blake and Tom Driberg.

1988, Pantheon Books, New York, , 0394553667,< H-01>,224pp, 200 ills, very good in d/w, ,
Subject...Post World War II - General
Web No. 5350-02..............................£14.00 

The Korean War battles of Twin Tunnels and Chipyong-Ni in February 1951, when UN forces met and contained large-scale attacks by Chinese forces. Col. Paul Freeman and the larger-than-life Col. Ralph Monclar led the American 23rd Infantry Regiment and the French Bataillon de Corée, respectively. In this careful consideration of combat leadership the author details the actions of these units, with accounts of men sustaining prolonged combat to the limits of human endurance.

2004, Texas A&M University Pres, , 1585442321,< H-01>,272 pp, 21 b&w photos. 4 maps, Biblio, Index., New in d/w, ,
Subject...Post World War II - General
Web No. 32211-02..............................£26.00 

The battle history of the US 65th Infantry Regiment in the Korean War. The unit was raised in Puerto Rico and it faced North Korean Units, as well as Chinese Divisions in North Korea whilst with X Corps. After evacuation it continued in action with the US 8th Army.

1980, Presidio Press, , 0891410562,< H-01>,viii + 220pp, 26 ills, 12 maps, appendices, index, scarce. g/vg in rubbed dw, ,
Subject...Post World War II - General
Web No. 6422-01..............................£29.00 

Front-line reports from the war in the Balkans 1991-1992. Harris was trapped in Jugoslavia when war broke out - his plane was bombed in the attack on Ljubljana airport and he stayed on to report the war. A brutal, modern war, fought with mediaeval ferocity. With chronology of events, notes on military strategy and tactics, leading figures etc.

1998, Spa Books, , 090759042X,< H-01>,160pp, 54 col photos, 25 b/w photos, 5 maps, bibliography, notes, index, very good in card cover, , CARD
Subject...Post World War II - General
Web No. 28272-03..............................£7.00