Warfare

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.

PUBLISHERMaritime Books, Liskeard, Cornwall.
BINDINGVol. 1 pale blue and vol. 2 grey cloth boards.
BOOK CONDITIONVery good, slight shelf wear to very edges of boards. Printed pages and images remain clear and unmarked.
DUST JACKETA little wear to edges, otherwise well preserved. 
EDITION2003.
DESCRIPTIONPart One:...

A Biography of Squadron-Commander F. J. Rutland, famous for his courage and feats of daring whilst serving in the R.N.A.S in WWI. His speciality was flying reconnaissance planes off from the turret tops of cruisers, before the development of Aircraft Carriers. However, the mysterious circumstances of his arrest and long period of detention without trial during WWII are strange and disquieting.

PUBLISHERPeter Davies, London.
BINDINGDark brown cloth boards.
BOOK CONDITIONBoards are generally worn around edges, and there are four tape marks. Some foxing and browning to block edges and outer leaves. Text and images remain mostly clear, a few pencilled notes. Ex library, with two stamps on back of...

These documents, printed for the first time from manuscripts preserved by Pepys in his library, are among the most important records relating to the Second Dutch War.

The story of Japan's most successful fighter pilot during WWII, the war in the Pacific.

Written by a German vice Admiral, an analysis of German Navy tactics during WWII.

Compiled by Charles Eade, the five speeches given by Churchill in secret sessions of the House of Commons during WWII. These were never officially recorded and are reproduced here from the Prime Ministers own notes.

PUBLISHEROliver and Boyd, Edinburgh and London.
BINDINGGreen cloth boards.
BOOK CONDITIONSome wear and fading to edges, especially spine. Corners bumped. Slight foxing and browning to outer leaves, but printed pages and images remain clear and little marked. Small previous owners name on flyleaf.
DUST JACKETIn poor condition,...

PUBLISHERConstable & Co. Ltd. London.
BINDINGNavy blue cloth boards.
BOOK CONDITIONBoards have some general shelf wear and scuffing, corners bumped. Slight browning and a few foxing spots on block edges. Printed pages remain largely clear and little marked. Tissue guard to frontispiece is intact, but browned with some...

PUBLISHERThe Stackpole Company, Pennsylvania.
BINDINGTwo-toned green cloth boards.
BOOK CONDITIONBoards have some general wear and fading to edges. Corners and ends of spine bumped. Binding secure. Some browning to outer leaves, but printed pages and images remain clear and little marked. 
DUST JACKETIn poor condition with extensive...