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Ardennes 1944: Peiper and Skorzeny
Sinopse: From the earliest planning stages of the German counter-offensive in the Ardennes, Hitler was convinced of the importance of taking the Meuse bridges. He resolved that, when his forces broke through the US lines, one special unit should be dressed in American uniforms and issued with American weapons and vehicles. In this guise they could take advantage of the surprise and shock of the br...
1987
1 usado
R$ 125,00
Modelling the Matilda Infantry Tank
Sinopse: Born in the interwar years, and developed with numerous modifications following combat testing, the Matilda is perhaps most famous for its role in the desert campaigns of 1940-41, thus acquiring its nickname Queen of the Desert. This book provides a detailed guide to modelling the Matilda tank across a variety of types, colour schemes and scales, and features excellent reference photos. U...
2004
1 usado
R$ 105,00
The U. S. Marine Corps in the Vietnam War: III Marine Amphibious...
The U. S. Marine Corps in the Vietnam war: III Marine Amphibious Force 1965-75. This book covers the US Marine Corps in the Vietnam War, centring on the structure and function of the two Fleet Marine Force (FMF) divisions and the corps command level, III Marine Amphibious Force (III MAF). This detailed examination of III MAF explores its infantry, armor, artillery, aviation, service and engineer e...
2006
1 usado
R$ 105,00
U. S. Army Soldier: Baghdad
This book details the stabilization operations and the experiences of US Task Force 1st Armored Division (TF 1AD), whose soldiers lived and fought under extreme conditions and whose activities were center stage in the controversial debate surrounding the initial occupation of Iraq. Soldiers personal experiences from recruitment, training, and armed combat to their aftermath and effects emerge from...
2007
1 usado
R$ 105,00
M4 Sherman Vs Type 97 Chi-ha: the Pacific 1945
This book will take a look at the two best tanks of the Pacific campaign. On the American side, the M4A3 Sherman medium tank was used by both the US Army and US Marine Corps. On the Japanese side, the Type 97-kai Shinhoto Chi-Ha was the best tank to see combat. This was a very uneven contest, which is the main reason that in 1944 on Luzon, the Japanese were so reluctant to deploy the Chi-ha agains...
2012
1 usado
R$ 105,00
The M47 & M48 Patton Tanks
With Cold War fears mounting, the M47 and M48 were rushed into production - teething troubles were inevitable. In the decade that followed, however, these tanks proved to be the backbone of US armoured units. In its lifetime, the Patton has played vital roles in three wars, including Vietnam, and has served with more than 25 nations. This book provides a comprehensive view of the M47 and M48 Patto...
1982
1 usado
R$ 105,00
Khartoum 1885: General Gordons Last Stand
The fall of khartoum and the death of General Gordon at the hand of the Mahdis army consituted one of the most colourful and controversial episodes of Britains military history - a seemingly unfeeling Imperial government had let down one of the nations heroes. Here, Donald Featherstone, well known for his many books on military subjects and wargaming in particular, focuses especially on the battle...
1993
1 usado
R$ 105,00
Defense of the Rhine 1944-45
The Rhine River represented the last natural defensive barrier for the Third Reich in the fall of 1944. Although Hitler had been reluctant to allow the construction of tactical defense lines in France, the final defense of the Reich was another matter. As a result, construction of a Rhine defense line began in September 1944. Steven J Zaloga examines the multiple phases of construction undertaken ...
2011
1 usado
R$ 105,00
Omduram 1898: Kitcheners Victory in the Sudan
Osprey Military - Campaign Series nº 29 (general editor: David G. Chandler). Sinopse: This volume tells the story of the conquest of the Dervish Empire, culminating at Omdurman: one of the great desert battles in the imperial drama of the Victorian era. This dramatic conflict witnessed hordes of native warriors set against British discipline and firepower, gunboats on the Nile, a dramatic cavalry ...
1999
1 usado
R$ 105,00
The Fortifications of Verdun 1874-1917
Sinopse: The ring of fortifications protecting the city of Verdun on the Meuse River would become critical in the infamous battle of World War I. This book examines these fortifications, including the famous forts of Douaumont and Vaux that saw some of the fiercest fighting during the battle. Illustrated by Brian Delf. Série Fortress 103. Brochura. Usado em bom estado. Ilustrado. 25 cm. 64 páginas...
2011
1 usado
R$ 105,00
The Stuart Light Tank Series
Sinopse: A obra traz a história e a utilização dos tanques leves Stuart em conflitos na Segunda Guerra Mundial. Também traz diversas fotografias históricas e detalhes técnicos sobre estes veículos. Colour plates by David E. Smith. Série Vanguard n. 17. Brochura. usado em bom estado. Ilustrado. Páginas e capa pouco amareladas em razão da ação do tempo. 40 páginas. 25 cm. L1E 52/8
1980
1 usado
R$ 105,00
Roman Battle Tactics: 390 - 110 B. C.
By 390 BC, the Roman army was in need of change, as Greek-style tactics of fighting with a heavy infantry phalanx were proving outdated. A military revolution was born in the form of the legion, a tool of war better suited to aggressive action. Yet by the end of the 3rd century BC, Romes prestige was shattered by the genius of Hannibal of Carthage, causing the Romans to revise their battle tactics...
2010
1 usado
R$ 105,00
Britains Secret War: the Indonesian Confrotation 1962-66
The Confrontation between Malaysia and Indonesia in Borneo - the war against Indonesian raids across a 900-mile border - eventually involved nearly 20, 000 British and Commonwealth troops, with air and naval support; and yet, by mutual consent, astonishingly little was reported at the time. This secret war saw the perfection of SAS jungle tactics and audacious secret missions deep inside enemy ter...
2006
1 usado
R$ 105,00
The Soviet-afghan War 1979-89
Sinopse: A fully illustrated overview of the USSRs bloody conflict in Afghanistan and its long legacy. Série Essential Histories 75. Brochura. Usado em bom estado. Ilustrado. 25 cm. 96 páginas. L1E 52/8
2012
1 usado
R$ 105,00
American Coastal Defenses 1885-1950
In the late-19th century, with the advances in technology and the increase in Americas economic stature, a new round of fortification building began in the United States and its overseas territories. This book provides a concise introduction to the design, development and purpose of American coastal defenses in the "modern" era (1885–1950), a period defined by the use of concrete, steel, and power...
2006
1 usado
R$ 105,00
The Renault Ft Light Tank
Série Osprey - Vanguard vol. 46. Colour plates by Peter Sarson. Sinopse: A obra traz detalhes sobre o tanque de guerra Renault FT utilizado na Primeira Guerra Mundial e em conflitos posteriores. Brochura. Usado em bom estado. Ilustrado (fotografias e placas a cores). Capa e páginas pouco amareladas em razão da ação do tempo. 48 páginas. 25 cm. L1E 52/8
1989
1 usado
R$ 105,00
The Centurion Tank in Battle
Sinopse: Conceived in the closing stages of the Second World War, Centurion arrived too late to see action against the German Panzers that had dominated that conflict. Although designed for warfare in Europe, it was not until 1951 that Centurions first saw combat in a completely different theatre - the rugged hills of Korea. It was not a fair proving ground for any tank but the Centurion was hugel...
1981
1 usado
R$ 105,00
The Maginot Line 1928-45
Sinopse: The Maginot Line, the massive series of fortifications built by France in the 1930s to defend its borders with Germany and Italy, is perhaps the most maligned collection of fortifications ever built. This book provides a concise and informative treatment of the Maginot Line, from North-East France to the Mediterranean. Packed with plans, contemporary and modern images, plus digital artwor...
2003
1 usado
R$ 105,00
The Fortifications of Gilbratar 1068-1945
Gibraltars fortifications are a testament to human conflict across ten centuries. Illustrated with detailed maps and diagrams, original artwork and a wealth of photographs, this book charts the Rocks rich history, from the Muslim forts of the early medieval period, through the period of extensive building and fortification by the Spanish and the Britishm to the defence systems and secret tunnels o...
2006
1 usado
R$ 105,00
Dunkirk 1940: Operation Dynamo
Sinopse: The evacuation of the British Expeditionary Force (BEF) from Dunkirk is one of the most dramatic and famous episodes of the Second World War. Dunkirk 1940 assesses Operation Dynamo from start to finish, with reference to the plans, forces and operations involved. It is a unique and comprehensive compilation of all the facts with excellent illustrations, photographs and maps detailing ever...
2010
1 usado
R$ 105,00
Armour of the Korean War 1950-53
Sinopse: This book explores the design, development, history and organisation of the armoured vehicles deployed during the Korean war. Starting with the initial invasion, Simon Dunstan tracks the deployment of armoured divisions throughout the course of the war. Vehicles are shown in full colour illustrations. Série Vanguard vol; 27. Colour plates by Terry Hadler. Brochura. Usado em bom estado. Ca...
1982
1 usado
R$ 105,00
Vf-11 / 111 Sundowners (1942-95)
Sinopse: From World War 2 until after the Cold War, the Sundowners established an unexcelled record at the tip of the spear in naval aviation history. The author, Barrett Tillman, is the worlds most prolific US naval aviation author and he has published over two-dozen titles on the World War 2 period alone. Série Aviation Elite Units 36. Brochura. Usado em bom estado. Capa com um ligeiro desgaste ...
2010
1 usado
R$ 105,00
Napoleons Red Lancers
Sinopse: The legendary Dutch Red Lancers – the 2nd Light Horse Lancers of Napoleons Imperial Guard – were formed in 1810, during the Napoleonic Wars (1799-1815), after the emperor annexed Holland and its army to France. Ronald Pawly is the worlds leading expert on the archival and pictorial record left by this regiment; his detailed text is illustrated with rare portraits and photographs, and eigh...
2003
1 usado
R$ 105,00
Polish Armour 1939-45
Ref.: Exército polonês; Tanques; Blindados; Segunda Guerra Mundial; Polônia. Colour plates by Terry Hadler. Série Vanguard vol. 30. Brochura. Usado em bom estado. Capa e páginas pouco amareladas em razão da ação do tempo. 25 cm. 40 páginas. L1E 52/8
1982
1 usado
R$ 105,00
M3 & M5 Stuart Light Tank 1940-1945
The M3 and M5 family of light tanks were the culmination of American tank development of the 1930s. By the time of the outbreak of the World War II, they were approaching obsolescence, as tank forces in Europe were shifting from light to medium tanks as the main element of their armored forces. First entering combat in the autumn of 1941 in the Western Desert with the British Army, the Stuart quic...
1999
1 usado
R$ 105,00
Us Mechanized Infantryman in the First Gulf War
Sinopse: In many ways the end of the Vietnam War left the US army a spent force. Plagued by low morale, drug and race issues, and terrible public relations, the army faced an uphill climb in the effort to rebuild itself. The story of this reconstruction is mirrored in the rise of the Mechanized Infantryman. This new breed of American warriors got their first test in the First Gulf War. Fighting in...
2009
1 usado
R$ 105,00
The Panzerkampfwagen IV
A powerful and robust fighting machine, the Panzerkampfwagen IV was supplied to various allies of Germany, and remained in service with the Spanish and Finnish armies for some time after the end of the war. In the glory years of 1942-43 the Panzerkampfwagen IV was the mainstay of the Panzerwaffe, and Bryan Perretts in-depth examination of this prolific fighting machine does full justice to the fas...
1989
1 usado
R$ 105,00
World War II Us Armored Infantry Tactics
There were a total of 57 armored infantry battalions and two regiments that served throughout the war and in all theaters. Equipped with halftracks, they fought as part of combined arms teams and combat commands alongside tanks, tank destroyers and artillery battalions. Their company and platoon organization was very different from the standard infantry unit and these highly mobile, heavily armed ...
2009
1 usado
R$ 105,00
The Forts of New France in Northeast America 1600-1763
Sinopse: New France consisted of the area colonized and ruled by France in North America. This title takes a look at the lengthy chain of forts built by the French to guard the frontier in the American northeast, including Sorel, Chambly, St Jean, Carillon (Ticonderoga), Duquesne (Pittsburgh, PA), and Vincennes. René Chartrand examines the different types of forts built by the French, describing t...
2008
1 usado
R$ 105,00
Rolling Thunder in a Gentle Land: the Vietnam War Revisited
Fifteen renowned authors from widely varied backgrounds examine the Vietnam War, providing a fresh insight into this controversial conflict, even for those who have read it all before. First-hand accounts, maps, analysis from the soldiers involved and new perspectives from combatants on both sides provide an incisive investigation into a fascinating and terrible war. Brochura. Usado em bom estado....
2006
1 usado
R$ 85,00
Us Marine in Iraq: Operation Iraqi Freedom, 2003
Operation Iraqi Freedom officially began on March 20, 2003 and has become one of the most controversial conflicts of modern warfare. Thousands of US Marines were deployed into Iraq in order to topple the dictatorship government and liberate the Iraqi people. This book examines the experience of those "ordinary" Marines who fought on the frontline of one of the major battles in the operation, the b...
2006
1 usado
R$ 105,00
Royal Marine Commando 1950-82: From Korea to the Falklands
Sinopse: One of the most prestigious and versatile units of the British armed forces, the Royal Marine Commandos served in many theatres worldwide, performing a number of conventional and specialised roles. During the period covered in this account, conscription to the Royal Marines came to an end and the unit became a professional and dedicated force, with a tough recruitment programme and a focu...
2009
1 usado
R$ 105,00
The Fortifications of Ancient Israel and Judah 1200-586 B. C.
Sinopse: This book provides a detailed study of the fortifications of the founders of ancient Israel from the time of their first settlement in the Middle East, through the periods of the united and divided kingdoms, until the sack of Jerusalem in 586 BC. It begins in the period of Israelite settlement in the First Iron Age period (1200–1000 BC). The extensive fortifications created by the famous ...
2010
1 usado
R$ 105,00
Cannae 216 B. C.: Hannibal Smashes Romes Army
In the annals of war, one can identify a small number of battles that can be described as classic - feats of military endeavour that have held generals and historians spellbound down the centuries. Cannae is such a battle. In this detailed account, Mark Healy describes Hannibals invasion of Italy, hisdestruction of the Roman armies sent against him, the mighty clash at Cannae and the Fabian strate...
1994
1 usado
R$ 105,00
World War II Combat Reconnaissance Tactics
Sinopse: This book explains and illustrates the tactics, techniques, equipment and unit organization of reconnaissance troops of the main wartime powers. It covers not only the dedicated reconnaissance units in the divisional order of battle, with their vehicles and heavy firepower, but also the small infantry patrols that were sent out constantly, by commanders at every level, to scout the terrai...
2007
1 usado
R$ 105,00
Us Army Tank Crewman 1941-45: European Theater of Operations 1944-45
Revealing what it was like to live and fight in a medium tank during World War II (1939-1945), this book is structured around the career of a single tanker from 37th Tank Battalion, 4th Armored Division. The focus is largely on the crew of an M4 Sherman, though light tank service is also studied. Tank operation required a well- trained and well-coordinated crew. The crew positions and roles of tan...
2004
1 usado
R$ 105,00
Scapa Flow: the Defences of Britains Great Fleet Anchorage 1914-45
Sinopse: In 1914 and again in 1939, the British began building a comprehensive defensive network by fortifying the entrances to Scapa Flow, and then extended these defenses to cover most of Orkney. By 1940, it had become an island fortress, the largest integrated defensive network of its kind in Europe, manned by as many as 50, 000 Commonwealth troops. Backed by newly commissioned artwork, naval h...
2009
1 usado
R$ 105,00
Quebec 1759
After five years of disaster and defeat in North America King George II had found in James Wolfe a general who knew how to fight. The key to victory was the fortress city of Quebec. High above the St Lawrence River it had resisted all attempts to capture it. When the time came, the concluding battle was quick and bloody, full of bravery for both sides: both Wolfe and the French Marquis de Montcalm...
1999
1 usado
R$ 105,00
Mil Mi-24 Hind Gunship
Sinopse: Written by an expert on the Hind, and drawing on manufacturing and military sources, this book presents the Mi-24 in all of its brutal glory, from design and development to deployment and combat. Also included are a number of color plates showing the distinct paint schemes employed by various nations in a range of theaters and for different armies. Série New Vanguard vol. 171. Illustrated...
2010
1 usado
R$ 105,00
The Anglo-irish War: the Troubles of 1913-1922
The Anglo-Irish War has often been referred to as the war the English have struggled to forget and the Irish cannot help but remember. Before 1919, the issue of Irish Home Rule lurked beneath the surface of Anglo-Irish relations for many years, but after the Great War, tensions rose up and boiled over. Irish Nationalists in the shape of Sinn Féin and the IRA took political power in 1919 with a ma...
2006
1 usado
R$ 105,00
Stryker Combat Vehicles
The eight-wheeled (8x8) Stryker combat light armored vehicle was adopted by the US Army in 2002 to provide a comparatively rapidly deployable contingency force with armor protection, tactical mobility, and heavy firepower, as well as advanced command, control communications, computer, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (C4ISR) capabilities. This book details the conception, ongoing dev...
2006
1 usado
R$ 105,00
The 6th Panzer Division 1937-45
Sinopse: This well-informed account of the 6th Panzer Division is especially useful because the author fought with the 11th Panzer Regiment. It documents the inception, formation and structure of the division and chronologically follows its progress throughout the war. The text is supported by colour photographs taken by the author during World War II and offers a detailed examination of life in t...
1987
1 usado
R$ 105,00
The Channel Islands 1941-45: Hitlers Impregnable Fortress
Following the fall of France and the surrender of Paris on 14 June 1940, the British Government announced that the Channel Islands had no strategic importance and would not be defended. The Germans occupied the islands from the end of June onwards and remained in control until the end of the war. On 10 October 1941 Hitler announced his intention to convert them into an impregnable fortress, and th...
2009
1 usado
R$ 105,00
Canas 216 A. C. - Aníbal Dizima as Legiões
96 p. Coleção Grandes Batalhas. Capa dura. Papel couché. Ilustrado em cores. Nome à caneta no frontispício.
2010
1 usado
R$ 20,00