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A529. THE CAVALIERS - M. Bence-Jones. Pub 1976. A survey of the careers of some of the most remarkable Cavaliers building up a composite of one of the most turbulent times in British History. Some mono Plates. 22 x 14. 195pp. Very good in faded D/J.

£12.00

A1168. EAST YORK VOLUNTEER INFANTRY 1859-1908 - R. Wilson and G. A Collinson. Pub 1982. A unique survey well Illust. with contemporary photos and L/Ds. Some Col. 51pp. 23 x 21. P/B. Very good.

£7.50

A1169. MILITARY BANDS AND THEIR UNFORMS - J. Cassin Scott and J. Fabb. Pub 1978. A competent and colourful history. Well Illust. in Col. and B/W. 152pp. 24 x 17. Very good in D/J.

£12.00

A1175. THE BLESSED TRADE - Marjorie Ward. Pub 1971. The story of the British Soldier in the age of fighting as a profession from Anglo-Saxon times to the French Revolution. Bib. 294pp. 22 x 14. Clean to good in D/J.

£12.50

B218. PER MARE PER TERRAM - A history of the Royal Marines - Peter C. Smith. Pub 1974. Foreword - The Earl Mountbatten of Burma, Lt. Col. Commandant, Royal Marines. A proud and epic story with a comprehensive text and over 130 Col. plates. 189pp. 24 x 18. Very good in D/J.

£12.00

B225. ECHO OF A DISTANT DRUM - Winslow Home and the Civil War - Julian Grossman. Pub Circa 1970. Unique eye witness account of the dramatic events of the American Civil War depicted by Homer's artistic productions in oil, water, colour and line drawings. 27 x 29. 195pp. Clean to good in sl. worn D/J.

£18.00

B525. WOMEN IN KHAKI - The Story of the British Woman Soldier - Roy Terry. Pub 1988. A fascinating history. Mono Photos. 25 x 19. 250pp. Good to very good in D/J.

£15.00

B527. BRITANNIA SICKENS - Michael Glover. Pub 1970. 'Sir Arthur Wellesley and the Convention of Cintra'. A well-researched and readable survey of a scantily recorded episode. 22 x 14. 202pp. Clean to good in sl. worn D/J.

£8.50

B530. GERMANY'S ARMY AND NAVY OF THE 19TH CENTURY - Gustav A. Sigel. Pub 1989. Reprint of the work first published in 1900 that was intended to provide the reader with a detailed description of the German armed services at the turn of the century. 41 superb, detailed and authentic Col. Illust. depicting fighting men. A valuable work of reference. 136pp. 28 x 23. Very good in D/J.

£25.00

B859. UNSUNG HEROINES - THE WOMEN WHO WON THE WAR - Vera Lynn with R. Cross and J. de Gexd. Pub 1990. An anthology of women's experience during the 2nd World War as seen through their eyes and told in their own words, diaries, letters, memoirs and interviews. Many B/W photos. 187pp. 29 x 22. Good in D/J.

£15.00

B1157. FIGHTING MEN - Henry Treece and Ewart Oakeshott. Pub 1963. 'How men have fought through the ages' from the charioteers to the musketeer. Illust. with L/Ds. Bib. 206pp. 22 x 14. Clean to good in D/J.

£8.00

B1165. OFFICERS MESS - Life and Customs in the Regiments - Lt. Col. R. J. Dickinson. Pub 1973. A unique history enlivened with photos and drawings. 120pp. 30 x 21. Very good in D/J.

£12.00

C213. NAPOLEON'S WAR IN SPAIN - The French Peninsular Campaigns 1807-1814 - Commandant Henry Lachouque, Jean Tranie and J-C Carmigniani. Pub 1982. A unique survey of the drama of one of Napoleon's most costly campaigns. Lavishly Illust. throughout. 186pp. 27 x 25. Good in sl. worn D/J.

£20.00

C217. PILLARS OF MONARCHY - Philip Mansel. An outline of the political and social history of the Royal Guards 1400-1981. Well Illust. Some Col. 27 x 21. 167pp. Very good in D/J.

£18.50

C219. WARFARE IN THE CLASSICAL WORLD - John Warry. Pub 1980. An illustrated encyclopaedia of weapons, warriors and warfare in the ancient civilisations of Greece and Rome from the rise of the Mycenae to the decline of the Roman Empire 1600BC - AD800. Gloss. 30 x 22. 219pp. Good in sl. torn D/J.

£15.00

C220. THE MONMOUTH RISING - Edited by Ivan Roots. Pub 1986. Aspects of the 1685 rebellion in the West Country. Some mono Illust. Bib. 21 x 15. 80pp. P/B. Very good.

£4.50

C227. ENGLISH WEAPONS AND WARFARE 449 - 1660 - A.V.B.Norman and D. Pottinger. Pub 1979. A survey of the evolution of weapons and warfare in England from the time of the Anglo-Saxon invasions to the founding of the first regular army. Features nearly 200 detailed but clean and uncomplicated L/Ds. 22 x 14. 220pp. Good in D/J.

£12.00

C231. CADOGAN'S CRIMEA - Illustrated by Gen the Hon Sir George Cadogan. Written by Lt.Col Somerset J. Gough Calthorpe. Pub 1979. Cadogan's beautiful water colours of the crimea and other L/Ds observe history as it was made and seen at first hand. The text is an accurate reflection of the times as revealed through an abridged version of letters by Lt. Col. Calthorpe. 24 x 19. 279pp. Clean to good in D/J.

£12.00

C503. CASSINO - PORTRAIT OF A BATTLE - Fred Majdalany. Pub 1957. The full story of this controversial battle of the 2nd World war. Some mono illust. Bib. 22 x 14. 263pp. Prelims and edges aged. Main contents clean.

£7.50

C516. THE ZULU WAR - David Clammer. Pub 21975. 'An outline of the war battle by battle with excellent first hand accounts'. Some Illust. 17 x 11. 196pp. P/B. Clean to good.

£3.00

C519. THE QUEEN'S ORDERS OF CHIVALRY - Brig. Sir Ivan de la Bere. Pub 1964. A fascinating study of the history and origins of current and obsolescent orders, the presentation and order of preference of insignia and the wearing of insignia. Illust. 24 x 16. 220pp. FEP cut O/W clean to good in worn torn D/J.

£8.50

C842. THE BOER WAR - Tabitha Jackson. Pub 1999. A re-assessment of this brutal war made by a combination of new research, powerful oral testimony and a wealth of recently discovered letters and diaries. Very well Illust. throughout. 25 x 19. 187pp. Mint in D/J. SPECIAL PRICE.

£4.99

C850. BATTLE ROYAL - Tufton Beamish. Foreword Sir Charles Petrie. Pub BC 1978. A story of civil war which began in 1216 when Henry III was crowned King. An invaluable contribution to English medieval history. Some Illust. 22 x 14. 275pp. Edges grubby. Main contents clean in worn aged D/J.

£9.00

C1136. THE SOLDIER - His Daily Life through the Ages - Philip Warner. Pub 1975. A readable history of ordinary soldiers of all nationalities from 3,000 BC to the 2nd World War. 161pp. 22 x 14. Good in sl. torn D/J.

£8.50

C1141. CEREMONIAL UNIFORMS OF THE WORLD - J. Cassin Scott and J. Fabb. Pub 1973. 80 Pages of Col. Plates of Uniforms with descriptive narrative offering a detailed guide. Gloss. Bib. Over 95pp. 24 x 17. Good in D/J.

£12.00

C1142. A HISTORY OF MARKSMANSHIP - Charles Chenevix Trench. Pub 1980. Detailed history. Very well Illust. throughout. Some Col. 127pp. 25 x 19. Top edges sl. grubby. Main contents clean to good in D/J.

£18.00

D222. THE HORSE IN WAR - J. M. Brereton.. Pub 1976. A detailed military history. Well Illust. throughout. Bib. 155pp. 25 x 18. FEP cut O/W clean to good in D/J.

£7.50

D226. A HISTORY OF THE REGIMENTS AND UNIFORMS OF THE BRITISH ARMY - Major R. M. Barnes. Pub Circa 1950. A History 1642 to 1945. 243 Col. plates of Uniforms. 25 x 16.331pp. Clean to good in sl. worn D/J.

£25.00

D506. THE INDIAN ARMY - Boris Mollo. Pub 1981. A detailed guide to its history and uniforms. Well illust throughout - some Col. Gloss. Bib. 185pp. 25 x 19. Good to very good in D/J.

£15.00

D516. SCOTTISH MILITARY UNFORMS - Robert Wilkinson Latham. Pub 1975. An attractive, informative detailed survey of the evolution of uniforms of Scottish Regiments, kilted and non-kilted. Many B/W Illust. 108pp. 24 x 19. Clean to good in D/J.

£17.50

D520. LITTLE WARS - H.G.Wells. Pub 1970. Facsimile reprint of the work first published in 1913. The formulation of simple but effective rules to rationalise the small boy's pastime of shooting down toy soldiers with toy cannon. A foundation stone of the present hobby of playing wargames. Mono illust. and sketches. 25 x 19. 100pp. D/J taped to boards. Edges aged. Main contents clean.

£16.50

D522. WATERLOO - THE HUNDRED DAYS - David Chandler. Pub 1988. A fascinating and carefully researched blow by blow account of the battle, as well as behind the scenes organisation of the French and Allied armies, the personalities of their commanders, tactics, weapons, strategy etc. 28 maps and many other B/W Illust. 25 x 19. 220pp. Clean to good in D/J.

£15.00

D523. THE TRUMPET OF GLORY - E. A. Gray. Pub 1985. The military career of John Shipp, first veterinary surgeon to join the British Army in 1796. 22 x 14. 123pp. Very good in D/J.

£9.50

D860. PIGEON TO PACKHORSE - Alan Hartfield. Pub 1989. 'The illustrated Story of Animals in Army Communications'. A fascinating history with over 90 illust. Bib. 108pp. 22 x 15. Good in D/J.

£8.50

D862. THE BLACK PRINCE - Hubert Cole. Pub 1976. A vivid and sympathetic account of the prince's life, deeds and tragic death. Many illust. 217pp. 24 x 16. Clean to good in D/J.

£12.00

D865. EUROPEAN ARMOUR - Claude Blair. Pub 1972. A unique authoritative and detailed survey from 1066 to the 16th century. Many Illust. Mono Plates and L/Ds. 236pp. 24 x 16. Good to very good in sl. worn D/J.

£20.00

D866. AGINCOURT 1415 - Mathew Bennet. Illust by Jeffrey Burn. Pub 1991. A detailed survey of this epic battle. Very well Illust. with many detailed Col. L/Ds of armour plus maps and many other B/W Photos and drawings. Gloss. 25 x 18. 92pp. Softback. Mint. SPECIAL PRICE.

£5.99

D1136. ARMY LIFE IN THE 90's - Philip Warner. Pub 1975. A remarkable collection of photographs and articles from the Navy and Army Illustrated which was in the 1890's devoted to hymning the virtues of the Empire and the armed services. A fascinating glimpse of army life at home and overseas. 30 x 22. 143pp. Very good in D/J.

£12.00

D1137. TABARD AND SHIELD - Gladys Davidson. Pub 1937. Descriptions and explanations of various heraldic designs, their history and makeup. Well illust. with L/Ds, 224pp. 19 x 12. Cloth cover aged. Inscription on FEP. Main contents clean.

£6.50

D1140. THE KNIGHT IN MEDIEVAL ENGLAND - 1000-1400 - Peter Coss. Pub 1993. An examination of the position role and image of the knight within English society, and how this changed across the centuries. A detailed and stimulating survey complemented by a wide variety of illustrations, engravings, manuscripts, paintings, documents etc. 187pp. 25 x 17. Very good in D/J.

£12.00

D1145. THE BARBARIANS - Warriors and Wars of the Dark Ages - Tim Newark. Pub 1986. Highly readable and authoritative picture of these peoples. 16 magnificent Col. Plates by Angus McBride. Many other B/W Illust. throughout the text. 144pp. 25 x 19. Good to very good in D/J.

£14.00

D1146. SERVICE TO THE SERVICES - The Story of Naafi - Harry Miller. Pub 1971. A unique story of perseverance, courage and human endeavour. Some Illust. 149pp. 22 x 14. Edges sl. grubby. Contents clean in D/J.

£7.50

D1148. INDEX TO BRITISH MILITARY COSTUME PRINTS 1500-1914 - Compiled and Pub. by the Army Museums Ogilby Trust 1972. A unique record of over 15,000 plates being all known Military Costume Prints. Illust. 25 x 19. 443pp. Very good in D/J.

£25.00

D1149. BATTLE DRESS - Frederick Wilkinson. Pub 1970. Informative and highly readable text presenting a gallery of the most significant and attractive milestones in the evolution of military dress. Very well Illust. with B/W and Col. Plates. 256pp. 24 x 18. Clean to good in D/J.

£15.00

D1150. A HISTORY OF THE DRESS OF THE BRITISH SOLDIER from the earliest period to the present time - Lt. Col. J. Luard. Pub 1971. This is a limited Edition reprint (400 copies) of the work first published in 1852. Standard reference work with 50 Full Line illust. 24 x 17. 171pp. Very good and in plastic slip cover.

£30.00

D1151. A REVIEW OF THE CRIMEAN WAR - Lieut Col. John Ardye C.B. Pub 1973. Reprint of the work first published in 1860, plus a new introduction. A unique contemporary account of many of the problems that arose in this war. Fascinating read for the military historian and the war gamer. 203pp. 22 x 14. Good to very good in D/J.

£8.50

D1153. CELTIC WARRIORS - 400BC-AD1600 - Tim Newark. Pub 1986. The heroic story of 2,000 years of celtic warfare. Many B/W Illust. and some specially drawn Col. Plates. 25 x 19. 137pp. Very good in D/J.

£15.00

D1154. MILITARIA - Frederick Wilkinson. Pub 1969. A survey of all aspects of military life - medals and decorations, helmets, headdresses, uniforms, badges, weapons etc. well illust throughout with B/W photos. 249pp. 20 x 14. Good in D/J.

£7.50

D1155. OSPREY MEN AT ARMS SERIES - Authoritative Series Well Illust. and with some Col. Plates. 25 x18. P/B. All clean to good.
a) POLISH ARMIES 1569-1696. Pub 1987. Text Richard Brzezinski. Col. Plates Angus McBride. 47pp.
b) ARMIES OF THE CARTHAGINIAN WARS 265-146 BC. Pub 1982. Text Terence Wise. Col. Plates Richard Hook. 40pp.
c) PRUSSIAN RESERVE MILITIA AND IRREGULAR TROOPS 1806-15. Pub 1987. Text Peter Hofschroer. Col. Plates Bryan Fosten. 47pp.
d) FLAK JACKETS 20TH CENTURY BODY ARMOUR Pub 1984. Text Simon Dunstan. Col. Plates Ron Volstad.
e) THE JACOBITE REBELLIONS 1689-1745. Pub 1982. Text Michael Bathrop. Col. Plates G.A.Embleton.
f) THE ROYAL MARINES 1956-84. Pub 1984. Text William Fowler. Col. Plates Paul Hannon. 40pp.
g) THE BRITISH ARMY 1965-80. Pub 1982. Text Major D.G.Smith. Col. Plates Angus McBride. 40pp.
h) THE US ARMY 1941-45 Pub 1984 Revised Edition. Text Philip Katcher. Col. Plates Chris Collingwood.
i) SAMURAI ARMIES 1550-1615. Pub 1987. Text S.R.Turnbull. Col. plates Richard Hook.
OTHER TITLES AVAILABLE - PLEASE ASK. Each

£5.00

E227. THE VICTORIAN AND EDWARDIAN ARMY FROM OLD PHOTOGRAPHS - Introduction by W.Y.Carmen. Commentaries by John Fabb. Pub Circa 1980. A unique survey with 154 Photos. 128pp. 25 x 19. Good in D/J.

£14.00

E229. COMBAT NURSE - Eric Taylor. Pub 1999. A collection of fascinating accounts of nurses in combat zones at sea and on land during the 2nd World War. A vivid and moving tribute for many fearless women. Some mono Plates. 214pp. 24 x 16. Very good in D/J.

£9.50

E230. ARMS AND THE WOMAN - Boris Uxkull. Pub 1966 USA. 'The intimate journal of an amorous Baltic Nobleman in the Napoleonic Wars'. Fascinating diaries, warm and humorous. Added materials fill in the personal and historical background. 315pp. 21 x 15. Clean to good in D/J.

£6.50

E235. HEROINES OF WORLD WAR II - Eric Taylor. Pub 1995. The thrilling and inspiring story of women at war. A fascinating survey. Some B/W Illust. Bib. 200pp. 23 x 15. Soft back. Small inscription on FEP. Contents clean.

£6.50

E236. FRENCH ARMY UNFORMS from the Revolution to 1870 - W.A.Thorburn. Pub 1969 Arms and Armour Press. Well Illust. authoritative survey. 84pp. 21 x 14. P/B. Covers aged. Contents clean to good.

£12.00

E240. WATERLOO UNIFORMS - 1 - British Cavalry - John Mollo. Pub 1973. A detailed study. Well Illust. Some Col. 83pp. 25 x 25. Good in D/J.

£18.00

E548. MASADA - Yicael Yadin. Pub 1966. 'The momentous archaeological discovery revealing the heroic life and struggle of the Jewish Zealots'. 96 Col. illust. and over 100 in B/W inc. Maps and plans. 26 x 19. 265pp. Clean to good in sl. worn D/J.

£12.50

E549. VICTORIA'S ENEMIES - An A-Z of British Colonial Warfare - Donald Featherstone. Pub 1989. The weapons, fighting styles, dress and equipment of the varied foes of the Victorian Soldier. Well illust. in B/W. 25 x 19. 157pp. Good in D/J.

£12.50

E550. FLAGS AND STANDARDS OF THE NAPOLEONIC WARS - Keith Over. Pub 1976. Detailed well illust. survey. 24 x 18. 112pp. P/B. Covers sl. worn. Contents clean to good.

£12.50

E552. NORTH AMERICAN FIGHTING UNIFORMS - An Illustrated History since 1756 - Edited by Michael Bowers. Pub 1984. A fascinating and colourful range of North American Uniforms. 120 Col. Plates. 25 x 20. 126pp. Very good in D/J.

£15.00

E553. THEIR GLORY SHALL NOT BE BLOTTED OUT - Lt. Col. O. Macleod. Pub 1986.' The 1st Full Dress Uniform of the British Army'. A unique record of the ceremony, grace and dignity of the last of the British Army's Full dress illustrated through the author's meticulous and beautiful paintings. Bib. Gloss. 25 x 19. 68pp. Nr. Mint in D/J.

£35.00

E554. LANCERS AND DRAGOONS - R. J. Marrion. Pub 1975. 'Uniforms of the Imperial German Cavalry 1900-1914'. A detailed account with 16pp of Col. paintings and many other photos and L/Ds. 24 x 19. 127pp. Good in torn D/J.

£12.00

E555. RORKE'S DRIFT - A Victorian Epic - Michael Glover. Pub 1980. An absorbing book that reveals how a battle of little consequence in the Zulu wars was exploited for political ends. A unique military history. 16 mono Plates. 22 x 13. 139pp. Boards warped. Main contents clean to good in D/J.

£7.50

E850. WACs - Women’s Army Corps - Vera S. Williams. Pub 1997. Anecdotal and nostalgic history from their formation in 1942 to 1978 when they were integrated into regular army. Nearly 150 Photos, some in Col. plus detailed text filled with first hand experiences. 26 x 26. 159pp. Mint in D/J. SPECIAL PRICE.

£7.99

E852. BONAPARTE IN EGYPT - J. Christopher Herold. Pub 1963. A detailed survey of the exciting, harrowing and fruitful adventure of the French Expedition to Egypt in 1798. Some Illust. Bib. 402pp. 22 x 16. Clean to good in worn D/J.

£16.00

E853. SIR RICHARD GRENVILLE OF THE CIVIL WAR - Amos C. Miller. Pub 1979. A detailed biography of one of the most interesting military figures of his age. Hero of the siege of Plymouth and of the battle of Lostwithiel, the last great Royalist victory. 207pp. 22 x 14. Very good in D/J.

£12.00

E854. CITIZEN ARMIES - Jock Haswell. Pub 1973 BC. ‘The unique story of the citizen army which spans the course of history form the time of Sargon of Sumeria to the bitter conflict in Ulster. Bib. 245pp. 22 x 14. Very good in D/J.

£6.50

E857. MEDIEVAL WARLORDS - Tim Newark. Pub 1987. A unique survey of the dramatic careers of seven medieval warlords and the reality of medieval warfare. Well Illust. with some attractive Col. Illust. By Angus McBride and other B/W Illust.140pp. 25 x 19. Good to very good in D/J.

£12.50

E859. THE KNIGHT IN HISTORY - Frances Gies. Pub 1986. The reality of the medieval knight as a savage warrior, bawdy courtier and defender of the faith. His role in medieval society and his enduring romantic appeal. Some b/W Illust. 252pp. 22 x 14. Very good in D/J.

£12.50

E861. SOULT - Napoleon’s Maligned Marshall - Sir Peter Hayman. Pub 1990. An exhaustive biography - the first in depth study of his remarkably busy life - his achievements in warfare and in national affairs at home and abroad. Some B/W Illust. 280pp. 24 x 16. Very good in D/J.

£15.00

E862. THE JAPANESE ART OF WAR - Understanding the Culture of Strategy - Thomas Cleary. Pub 1991. A penetrating look at Japanese behaviour and psychology rooted in the ancient strategies o0f martial arts. 126pp. 23 x 15. Very good in D/J.

£7.50

E863. WARRIORS OF ARTHUR - John Mathews and Bob Stewart. Pub 1987 BC. Illustrations by Richard Hook. Unique insight into the life and times of the men and women immortalised through the literature of king Arthur and the Round Table. Well illust. throughout. Bib. 185pp. 25 x 19. Clean to good in D/J.

£12.50

E865. A CHRONICLE OF MEXICAN MILITARY DRESS FROM THE 16TH TO THE 20TH CENTURIES - Pub 1968. Text in Spanish, English, French and German. 20 Full Col and over 100 B/W uniform figures providing an accurate and absorbing gallery of Aztec, Conquistador, Colonial Spanish, Mexican Imperial and republican, revolutionary and modern military dress, covering 60 years in chronological sequence. 128pp. 30 x 21. S/B. Covers worn. Contents clean. Unusual.

£12.50

E866. EUROPEAN MILITARY UNIFORMS - A Short history - Paul Martin. Pub 1968. An attractive survey well illust. with L/Ds and Col. Plates 128pp. 28 x 22. Clean to good in sl. grubby D/J.

£12.00

E867. THEY ALSO SERVED - A Pictorial Anthology of Camp Followers through the ages - George and Anne Forty. Pub 1979. A fascinating social history. Well illust. Bib. 218pp. 28 x 22. Clean to good in sl. worn D/J.

£9.50

E868. LIVING HISTORY - Philipp J.C.Elliot - Wright. Pub 2000 Brassey Master Class. A unique practical guide for re- enactors in six of the most popular historical periods (inc. Medieval, English Civil War and World War I). How to recreate uniforms and weapons, establish camps etc. Over 150 Col. Photos. Bib. 142pp. 30 x 21. Mint in D/J. SPECIAL PRICE.

£8.99

E869. BATTLES OF THE SAMURAI - Stephen Turnbull. Pub 1987. A detailed examination of the role of the Samurai as a general at war, adding a new dimension to the study of Japanese Military History. Very well Illust. with B/W photos and maps throughout. 25 x 19. 123pp. Very good in D/J.

£12.50

E1149. WEAPONS AND EQUIPMENT OF THE MARLBOROUGH WARS - Anthony Kemp. Pub 1980. Comprehensive text complemented by more than 50 L/Ds of weapons, equipment, tactical formation, drill exercise, vehicle and clothing, specially created by John Mollo. Also includes a lavish amount of B/W prints taken from contemporary paintings, tapestries and engravings. 169pp. 25 x 19. Very good in D/J.

£18.00

E1150. A HISTORY OF HORSEMANSHIP - Charles Chenevix Trench. Pub 1970. A fascinating social study with a wealth of information from all periods. 64 Col. and 180 B/W Illust. 316pp. 25 x 19. Good to very good in D/J.

£12.00

E1151. BRITISH REGULAR CAVALRY - 1644-1914 - Leonard Cooper. Pub 1965. A lively account of the role and function of regular cavalry in British military history. Some Illust. 208pp. 22 x 14. Clean to good in torn D/J.

£9.50

E1153. REGIMENTS AT WATERLOO - Rene North. Pub 1971 Almark. A comprehensive guide to the units and uniforms of the opposing armies at Waterloo June 18 1815. 8 Col. Plates showing over 60 uniforms plus 67 uniforms drawings, extensive text and full order of battle. 72pp. 21 x 15. Clean to good in sl. torn D/J.

£9.50

E1154. THE BLACK HOLE OF CALCUTTA - A Reconstruction - Noel Barber. Pub 1965. The dramatic story of the climax to the siege by 50,000 Indians of the East India Company's Fort, defended by a handful of men, in 1756. 254pp. 21 x 14. Good in D/J.

£7.50

E1155. FRENCH NAPOLEONIC ARTILLERY - Michael Head. Pub 1973 Almark. A comprehensive guide to Napoleon's artillery arm with details of the Gribeaval system of guns and ordnance. Plus supply, support, organization and details of the uniforms. 8 Col. Plates and numerous line drawings. 72pp. 21 x 15. Laminated covers. Good to very good.

£12.00

E1156. SAMURAI WARLORDS - The Book of the Daimyo - Stephen Turnbull. Pub 1992. Illustrated by James Field. A detailed survey of the life and times of these great warrior overlords. Very well Illust. 68 Col and 55 B/W pictures. 174pp. 24 x 19. Soft back. Good.

£12.00

E1157. MARLBOROUGH - Correlli Barnett. Pub 1974. A remarkable book bringing to life the individual behind the heroic figure of the Blenheim tapestries. 32pp of Col. plates and 120 mono Illust. 275pp. 25 x 19. Good in D/J.

£9.50

E1158. WEAPONS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION AND ACCOUTREMENTS - Warren Moore. Pub 1967. Well Illust. detailed and authoritative guide. 220pp. 30 x 21. Good in sl. grubby D/J.

£18.00

E1159. WOMEN WAR HEROINES - George and Anne Forty. Pub 1997. An entertaining account of more than 50 heroines of war from all classes and periods. Some mono Plates. 24 x 16. Very good in D/J.

£12.50

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