How Armies Grow: The Enlargement of Military Forces in the Age of Total War 1789-1945, Hardcover - Matthias Strohn

The first two decades after the end of the Cold War were characterized by governments' desires to reduce the sizes of their armed forces, not least...

This vivid and accessible history of the civilian gas mask from the years 1915-1945 reveals the shocking consequences of modern, total war and how ...

Monumental cornerstone work on the Revolutionary/Napoleonic Army and its commanders. This is a thoroughly documented work of immense scholarship. I...

Before becoming the masters of the Mediterranean world, the Romans had first to conquer the Italian peninsula in a series of harsh conflicts agains...

CSIS's Mark Cancian analyzes the U.S. military forces in FY 2021, their composition, new initiatives, long-term trends, and challenges, as the Unit...

Reducere. DescriptionA collection of writings, reflections, and interviews from political philosopher and critical theorist Brad Evans, written between 2010 ...

Reducere. A full assembly of all 249 maps and sketches from UNITED KINGDOM MILITARY SERIES: OFFICIAL CAMPAIGN HISTORY - THE MEDITERRANEAN AND MIDDLE EAST. Al...

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German Ground Forces of World War II offers the first comprehensive order of battle for German ground troops throughout the Second World War, from ...

Experts analyse the impact of World War II on individual countries and regions, and how its legacy continues to shape political and military thinki...

Upon France's defeat of the vaunted Prussian army at the Battle of Valmy in 1792, German author Johann Wolfgang von Goethe remarked, "From this pla...

An investigation into three of the best-known cases tried under the Court of Chivalry reveals much about gentry military society.Publisher: Boydell...

Publisher: Helion & CompanyAuthor(s): Stephen RookesIllustration(s): 136 b/w photos, 2 colour photos, 20 colour profiles, 9 maps, 35 tablesNumber o...

Reducere. How did Civil War soldiers endure the brutal and unpredictable existence of army life during the conflict? This question is at the heart of Peter S...

The Italian campaign was one of the most debated of the Second World War, splitting the American and British allies, and causing great disharmony. ...

DescriptionWinner of the 2012 Society for Military History Distinguished Book Award (non-US). Most studies of the Sino-Japanese War are presented f...

With more than 120 black-&-white drawings and with easy-to-follow text, The POW How To Escape Handbook is for anyone who wants to know how to survi...

First comprehensive technical and operational history of the snorkel-equipped U-boat fleet.

Reducere. In 1950, France experienced two parallel but different outcomes in its Indochina war. While the conflict in the north ended with a disastrous defea...

Publisher: Oxford University Press IncAuthor(s): Zoltan (Frank C. Erwin, Jr. Centennial Professor of Government, Frank C. Erwin, Jr. Centennial Pro...

DescriptionSince the Second World War, Arab armed forces have consistently punched below their weight. They have lost many wars that by all rights ...

A comprehensive and up-to-date study of the combat and logistics vehicles which formed part of the German contingent that fought in the Spanish Civ...

DescriptionThis book provides a complete and detailed analysis of the organization and equipment employed by the armies of the Hellenistic States. ...

Reducere. Today when you factor in the interest on the national debt from past wars and total defense expenditures the United States spends almost 40% of its...

DescriptionDrawing on a superb collection of rare and unpublished photographs the 5th SS Division Wiking 1941 - 1945 is the 5th book in the Waffen-...

Publisher: Helion & CompanyNumber of pages: 168Collection: From Reason to RevolutionPublication date: 2022Dimensions: 155 x 233 x 18Cover type: Pap...

Although the Meuse-Argonne Offensive, which began in late September 1918 and continued through to the Armistice, was not the first major action fou...

Reducere. NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - The extraordinary story of the World War II air, land, and sea campaign that brought the U.S. Navy to the apex of its s...

Reducere. The Khmers of the twelfth and thirteenth centuries are best remembered by the magnificent monuments that they left the world--the ruins of Angkor W...

The German Army lost two consecutive wars and the conclusion is often drawn that it simply wasn't able to cope with its opponents. This image is co...

DescriptionThis guide to the Late Roman Army focusses on the dramatic and crucial period that started with the accession of Diocletian and ended wi...

DescriptionA complete guide to the armies, weapons and uniforms of the War of 1812, written by Gabriele Esposito A complete guide to the armies, we...

SUNDAY TIMES NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER 'The most important book of the year' Daily Mail The brilliant and provocative new book from one of the world's ...

This book examines the role of collective memory in the origins and development of the European Union. It traces Europe's political, economic and f...

Reducere. This is a major new approach to the military revolution and the relationship between warfare and the power of the state in early modern Europe. Whe...

Reducere. Contributor(s): Author: Matthew HellandForeword by: Jr. Dr a. D. BeachamYou Can Grow in Prophecy, Words of Knowledge, Healing, Power Evangelism and...

Based on the bestselling Total War[trademark] franchise, this volume includes full colour concept and development art throughout, as well as creato...

For both the United States and United Kingdom counterinsurgency was a serious component of security policy during the Cold War and, along with coun...

Contains 80 detailed photographs and illustrations of equipment used by these warring armies who dominated the ancient world.The Thracians are ment...

How can we attempt to understand the experience of those involved in ancient battles, sieges and campaigns? What was the visual impact of seeing th...

This groundbreaking study, sitting at the intersection of cultural and military history, examines the formal and informal uses of music in all thre...

This book tells the story of the Greek resistance to Axis occupation during the Second World War and in particular the life of armed guerrillas. Ra...

Reducere. In June 1944, the United States launched a crushing assault on the Japanese navy in the Battle of the Philippine Sea. The capture of the Mariana Is...