British Web Equipment of the Two World Wars, Paperback - Martin Brayley

The outbreak of WW1 in 1914 found the British Army unready in many respects for a new age of warfare. However, the British led the world in the per...

Poison gas was one of the most fearful weapons of its day. In 1915, the only item a soldier had to protect himself from the harmful effects of gas ...

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In this book, a follow-up to the same author's well-received study of British web equipment, Martin Brayley gives a detailed illustrated overview o...

In the wake of WWI, religious identity and practice became tools for leaders to appropriate as instruments to define national belonging, often to t...

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In 1934, Ludwig von Mises left his native Austria in fear of the Nazis, who seized all his papers in 1938 in Vienna and, Mises thought, destroyed t...

This new book traces the histories of navies and ships of the defeated powers from the months leading up to the relevant armistices or surrenders t...

Authoritative, comprehensive and highly original. Full technical details, with much new information and insight; many plans and photographs. A part...

The first ever comprehensive history of British submarines before 1945, illustrated with superb photographs and many original plans.

Reducere. DescriptionIn this astonishing new history of wartime Britain, historian Stephen Bourne unearths the fascinating stories of the gay men who served ...

This innovative new study analyzes the origins of the First and Second World Wars in one single volume by drawing on a wide range of material, incl...

The first systematic publication of a famous plans collection. All plans reproduced in their entirety and at large size. Backed with knowledgeable ...

A full and detailed biography of Roger Keyes, Admiral of the Fleet and Lord of Zeebrugge and Dover. Lord Keyes was Churchill's trusted friend. He p...

A full and detailed biography of Roger Keyes, Admiral of the Fleet and Lord of Zeebrugge and Dover.Publisher: Pen & Sword Books LtdAuthor(s): Jim C...

Hitherto overlooked aspect of both world wars. Spectacular collection of rare photos. Strong aviation interest.Publisher: Pen & Sword Books LtdAuth...

Publisher: Thames & Hudson LtdAuthor(s): Frances SpaldingIllustration(s): 147 Illustrations, unspecifiedNumber of pages: 384Publication date: 2022D...

From the beginning of the twentieth century, United States military individual load-carrying equipments were fabricated mainly of cotton duck and c...

The fascinating story of the ingenious conversion of naval warships.Publisher: Pen & Sword Books LtdAuthor(s): Nick RobinsIllustration(s): 125 b/w ...

Traces the development of individual ballistic protection from the multi-layer silk garments and metal plates used during World War One and through...

Examining the triangular relationship between Iran, Britain and the Gulf Arab shaykhdoms, this is the first book to investigate the origins of the ...

Publisher: Polaris Publishing LimitedAuthor(s): David BrayleyNumber of pages: 256Publication date: 2021Dimensions: 129 x 198 x 25Cover type: Paperb...

Uses over 400 illustrations to show the clothing of both Officers and Ratings in World War II and during the years leading up to it, when Naval uni...

The term camouflage only came into widespread use during the First World War, and the specialist camouflage units developed by the combatants at th...

A grandfather sits in front of a warm fire as the flames rekindle memories of times long gone - the next generation needs to know the truth.

Reducere. DescriptionThis enlarged, second edition explores the concept of wanting to initiate a world war: and why Britain did this. By examining the two wo...

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This book explores the development of British webbing equipment starting with the 1958-pattern equipment right up to modern-day modular concepts. C...

Web 25: Histories from the first 25 years of the World Wide Web is a must-read for anyone interested in how our online present has been shaped by t...

DescriptionAn original account of the life and work of legendary designer Jan Tschichold and his role in the movement in Weimar Germany to create m...

Publisher: AuthorhouseAuthor(s): Ian BlackNumber of pages: 250Publication date: 2016Dimensions: 151 x 228 x 20Cover type: Paperback / softbackRedes...

The first systematic publication of a famous plans collection. All plans reproduced in their entirety and at large size.Illustrations: 120 plans, 5...

Reducere. Relive your favorite moments from Star Wars: The Mandalorian This colorful, dynamic, action-packed storybook lets young readers relive the highligh...

Shown are the weaponry, uniforms and other equipment of the German cavalry as used on all fronts throughout World War II.

DescriptionDiaries, memoirs, and letters by officers of the Napoleonic era abound, but there are few reminiscences by common foot soldiers. This ex...

DescriptionJohn Lambert was a renowned naval draftsman, whose plans were highly valued for their accuracy and detail by model makers and enthusiast...

Publisher: Verlag der Buchhandlung Walther Konig, GermanyAuthor(s): W.E.B. Du BoisIllustration(s): 36 Illustrations, colorNumber of pages: 92Collec...

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From Abracadabra by the Steve Miller Band to Zoom by ELO, this indispensable, innovatively designed book celebrates fifty years of British album ch...

A visionary artist, Peter Hay (1951-2003) was a fine draughtsman and watercolourist, and a brilliantly inventive printmaker. He had a strong sense ...

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