Warfare

The personal account of a surgeon with the Red Cross serving in Belgium, who was arrested and held captive by the invading German army, contrary to previous rules of engagement.

The memoires of an officer in Napoleons army, from his enlistment aged 16. A fascinating and lively picture of that army in victory and defeat.

An examination and interpretation of the personality and ideology of Napoleon.

The story of the role the New Zealand Shipping Company's merchant vessels played during the six years of WWII, the largest maritime war the world had ever seen.

PUBLISHERSeeley and Co. Limited, London.
BINDINGRusset cloth boards with gilt lettering and design.
BOOK CONDITIONBoards have general wear and a few marks commensurate with age. Front hinge partially split, but binding feels secure. Some browning and foxing mainly affecting outer leaves. Otherwise printed pages and images remain largely...

The autobiography of Australian born Air Vice Marshall Bennett, including his experiences of bombing raids and piloting flying boats.

An examination of the association between British Liberals and Woodrow Wilson during WWI, and the influence on subsequent US policy.

A biographical essay followed by historical papers left by Sir Herbert Richmond, considered one of the ablest men ever to serve in the Royal Navy. Dating from 1909, through WWI until 1920.

A biography of T.E. Lawrence, from his student days at Oxford and his early interests and travels before his remarkable military career.

Introduction by Winston Churchill. A detailed account focusing on the year 1917 during WWI, and on the endurance and courage of British and French soldiers before the tide finally began to turn towards eventual victory.

A comprehensive history of Sicily, from the Napoleonic Wars and English occupation through to the mid C20th.

A History of POW camps in the British Isles, with a focus on the letters that their largely German inmates were allowed to send.

PUBLISHERBlue Ribbon Books, New York
BINDINGSoft covers.
BOOK CONDITIONIn worn condition commensurate with age, covers are scuffed and discoloured. Front hinge is split, and block detached from spine along front edge. However, pages do feel reasonably secure. Some browning and foxing throughout, mostly affecting outer leaves. Printed pages...

PUBLISHERPaladin Press, Boulder.
BINDINGBrown cloth boards.
BOOK CONDITIONA little wear to edges, bumping to corners and ends of spine. Printed pages and images remain clear with few noticeable marks.
DUST JACKETCreasing and a few small tears around edges. Slightly yellowed. Preserved in removable book wrap.
EDITIONFirst...

A biography of Admiral Sir Bertram Ramsay, who was responsible for planning all of the great amphibious operations in WWII from Dunkirk to D-Day.

A comprehensive history of The Honourable Artillery Company during the second world war. 

The incredible experiences and escapes from captivity of a parachutist during WWII.

The story of the transformation of Washington during the Civil War, written in a vivid novelistic style. A bestseller when published.