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  • Sprache: Englisch

    Verlag: Pen and Sword Military, 2021

    1526776820 / 9781526776822

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  • Sprache: Englisch

    Verlag: Pen and Sword Military, 2021

    1526776820 / 9781526776822

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  • Sprache: Englisch

    Verlag: Pen and Sword Military, 2021

    1526776820 / 9781526776822

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  • Sprache: Englisch

    Verlag: Pen & Sword Books, 1999

    1526776820 / 9781526776822

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    Hardcover. Zustand: As New. Pen & Sword Books Historical Books (Pen & Sword Books Ltd.) Photographic History of Infantry Warfare 1939-145, A (NM) Manufacturer: Pen & Sword Books Product Line: Historical Books (Pen & Sword Books Ltd.) Type: Hardcover Copyright Date: 2021 Author: Simon Forty, Jonathan Forty Page Count: 240 Please review the condition and any condition notes for the exact condition of this item. All pictures are stock photos. The condition of the item you will receive is NM. Our grading system is explained in the terms of sale section of our bookseller page. Please feel free to contact us with any questions. Product Description: Highly illustrated history of infantry warfare during the Second World War covering Allied and Axis infantry on every battlefront during the conflict, with over 400 photographs. The infantry can always be found at the sharp end of the battlefield. You may be able to crush an opponent with armour or artillery, but thereâs only one way to take and hold ground and thatâs with riflemen â" the âpoor bloody infantryâ. And it is the infantrymen of the Second World War â" from all sides, Allied and Axis â" who are the subject of this highly illustrated history. It uses over 400 wartime photographs plus contemporary documents and other illustrations to show the developments in equipment, training and tactical techniques and to give an insight into the experience of the infantry soldier during the conflict. Although the infantry were critical to the war effort, their contribution is often overshadowed by the more dramatic roles played by soldiers with more specialized skills â" like tank crew, paratroopers and special forces. They also suffered devastating casualties, in particular during the last phase of the war in the west when around 20 per cent of an infantry divisionâs riflemen were likely to die and over 60 per cent could expect to be wounded. So as well as describing how the infantry fought, the authors look at the motivation which kept them fighting in awful conditions and despite brutal setbacks. The result is a thorough, detailed and revealing portrait of infantry warfare over seventy years ago.…

  • Sprache: Englisch

    Verlag: Pen and Sword Military, 2021

    1526776820 / 9781526776822

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    Zustand: good. Supports Goodwill of Silicon Valley job training programs. The cover and pages are in Good condition! Any other included accessories are also in Good condition showing use. Use can include some highlighting and writing, page and cover creases as well as other types visible wear.

  • Sprache: Englisch

    Verlag: Pen and Sword Military, 2022

    1399011146 / 9781399011143

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    hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

  • Sprache: Englisch

    Verlag: Casemate, 2021

    1636240763 / 9781636240763

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    Hardcover. Zustand: Very good. Hardcover with a dust jacket, minor wear, binding tight and pages bright, a very nice copy.

  • Sprache: Englisch

    Verlag: Pen and Sword Military, 2022

    1399011146 / 9781399011143

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  • Sprache: Englisch

    Verlag: Casemate, 2022

    1636240763 / 9781636240763

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    Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good. Rubbed corners fmc2%262D.

  • Sprache: Englisch

    Verlag: Pen & Sword Military 2020-08-03, 2020

    1526767627 / 9781526767622

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  • Sprache: Englisch

    Verlag: Pen and Sword Military, 2020

    1526776782 / 9781526776785

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  • Sprache: Englisch

    Verlag: Pen and Sword Military, 2020

    1526767627 / 9781526767622

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  • Sprache: Englisch

    Verlag: Pen and Sword Books Ltd, GB, 2020

    1526767627 / 9781526767622

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    Hardback. Zustand: New. On the battlefields of Europe and North Africa during the Second World War tanks played a key role, and the intense pressure of combat drove forward tank design and tactics at an extraordinary rate. In a few years, on all sides, tank warfare was transformed. This is the dramatic process that Simon and Jonathan Forty chronicle in this heavily illustrated history.They describe the fundamentals of pre-war tank design and compare the theories formulated in the 1930s as to how they should be used in battle. Then they show how the harsh experience of the German blitzkrieg campaigns in Poland, France and the Soviet Union compelled the Western Allies to reconsider their equipment, organization and tactics - and how the Germans responded to the Allied challenge.The speed of progress is demonstrated in the selection of over 180 archive photographs which record, as only photographs can, the conditions of war on each battle front. They also give a vivid impression of what armoured warfare was like for the tank crews of 75 years ago.…

  • Sprache: Englisch

    Verlag: Casemate Publishing, 2022

    1636240763 / 9781636240763

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  • Sprache: Englisch

    Verlag: Pen and Sword Military, 2021

    1526776820 / 9781526776822

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    Zustand: New. Hardback. 240 pages with 400 black and white illustrations. Published Price £25 The infantry can always be found at the sharp end of the battlefield. You may be able to crush an opponent with armour or artillery, but there's only one way to take and hold ground and that's with riflemen - the 'poor bloody infantry'. And it is the infantrymen of the Second World War - from all sides, Allied and Axis - who are the subject of this highly illustrated history. It uses over 400 wartime photographs plus contemporary documents and other illustrations to show the developments in equipment, training and tactical techniques and to give an insight into the experience of the infantry soldier during the conflict.Although the infantry were critical to the war effort, their contribution is often overshadowed by the more dramatic roles played by soldiers with more specialized skills - like tank crew, paratroopers and special forces. They also suffered devastating casualties, in particular during the last phase of the war in the west when around 20 per cent of an infantry division's riflemen were likely to die and over 60 per cent could expect to be wounded. So as well as describing how the infantry fought, the authors look at the motivation which kept them fighting in awful conditions and despite brutal setbacks. The result is a thorough, detailed and revealing portrait of infantry warfare over seventy years ago. Book.…

  • Sprache: Englisch

    Verlag: Pen & Sword Military -, 2026

    1399020757 / 9781399020756

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    paperback. Zustand: New. Brand new book, sourced directly from publisher. Dispatch time is 24-48 hours from our warehouse. Book will be sent in robust, secure packaging to ensure it reaches you securely.

  • Sprache: Englisch

    Verlag: Pen and Sword Books Ltd, GB, 2020

    1526767627 / 9781526767622

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    Hardback. Zustand: New. On the battlefields of Europe and North Africa during the Second World War tanks played a key role, and the intense pressure of combat drove forward tank design and tactics at an extraordinary rate. In a few years, on all sides, tank warfare was transformed. This is the dramatic process that Simon and Jonathan Forty chronicle in this heavily illustrated history.They describe the fundamentals of pre-war tank design and compare the theories formulated in the 1930s as to how they should be used in battle. Then they show how the harsh experience of the German blitzkrieg campaigns in Poland, France and the Soviet Union compelled the Western Allies to reconsider their equipment, organization and tactics - and how the Germans responded to the Allied challenge.The speed of progress is demonstrated in the selection of over 180 archive photographs which record, as only photographs can, the conditions of war on each battle front. They also give a vivid impression of what armoured warfare was like for the tank crews of 75 years ago.…

  • Sprache: Englisch

    Verlag: Pen and Sword Books Ltd, GB, 2026

    1399020757 / 9781399020756

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    Paperback. Zustand: New. On 10 May 1940 German Fallschirmjäger stormed the Dutch fort of Eben-Emael, south of Maastricht. The brilliantly executed operation was the first signal success by airborne troops in the Second World War and it made the military world sit up and take notice. Improved parachutes and the creation of gliders that could carry troops meant that assault forces could be dropped or landed behind enemy lines. This was a significant new tactic which had a dramatic impact on several of the key campaigns, and it is the subject of Simon and Jonathan Forty's in-depth, highly illustrated history.They tell the story of the development of airborne forces, how they were trained and equipped, and how they were landed and put into action in every theatre of the global conflict. The results were mixed. German airborne forces were victorious on Crete, but the cost was so great that Hitler vowed never to use them in the same way again. The Allies saw things differently. After Crete they built up elite units who would play important roles in later battles - in Normandy, for example, where the British 6th Airborne Division took vital bridges prior to the D-Day landings.These are just two examples of the many similar operations on the Western and Eastern Fronts and in the Pacific which are covered in this wide-ranging book. It offers the reader a fascinating insight into airborne warfare over seventy years ago.…

  • Sprache: Englisch

    Verlag: Casemate, 2022

    1636240763 / 9781636240763

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  • Sprache: Englisch

    Verlag: Pen and Sword Military, 2020

    1526767627 / 9781526767622

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    Zustand: New. Hardback. 216 pages with 200 black and white illustrations. Published Price £25 On the battlefields of Europe and North Africa during the Second World War tanks played a key role, and the intense pressure of combat drove forward tank design and tactics at an extraordinary rate. In a few years, on all sides, tank warfare was transformed. This is the dramatic process that Simon and Jonathan Forty chronicle in this heavily illustrated history.They describe the fundamentals of pre-war tank design and compare the theories formulated in the 1930s as to how they should be used in battle. Then they show how the harsh experience of the German blitzkrieg campaigns in Poland, France and the Soviet Union compelled the Western Allies to reconsider their equipment, organization and tactics - and how the Germans responded to the Allied challenge.The speed of progress is demonstrated in the selection of over 180 archive photographs which record, as only photographs can, the conditions of war on each battle front. They also give a vivid impression of what armoured warfare was like for the tank crews of 75 years ago. Book.…

  • Sprache: Englisch

    Verlag: Casemate Publishing, 2023

    1399082655 / 9781399082655

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  • Sprache: Englisch

    Verlag: Casemate Publishing, 2022

    1399011146 / 9781399011143

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  • Sprache: Englisch

    Verlag: Pen and Sword Military, 2020

    1526767627 / 9781526767622

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    Hardcover. Zustand: Used; Very Good. ***Simply Brit*** Welcome to our online used book store, where affordability meets great quality. Dive into a world of captivating reads without breaking the bank. We take pride in offering a wide selection of used books, from classics to hidden gems, ensuring there is something for every literary palate. All orders are shipped within 24 hours and our lightning fast-delivery within 48 hours coupled with our prompt customer service ensures a smooth journey from ordering to delivery. Discover the joy of reading with us, your trusted source for affordable books that do not compromise on quality.…

  • Sprache: Englisch

    Verlag: Pen & Sword Military 2021-11-17, 2021

    1399011146 / 9781399011143

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  • Sprache: Englisch

    Verlag: Pen & Sword Military 2020-10-21, 2020

    1526776782 / 9781526776785

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  • Sprache: Englisch

    Verlag: Pen & Sword Military -, 2021

    1526776820 / 9781526776822

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  • Sprache: Englisch

    Verlag: J H Haynes & Co Ltd 2020-11-02, 2020

    1785217208 / 9781785217203

    Serie: Buch 14 von 15 - Operations Manual

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    Verlag: Casemate, 2022

    1636240763 / 9781636240763

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  • Sprache: Englisch

    Verlag: Haynes Group LTD, 2020

    1785217208 / 9781785217203

    Serie: Buch 14 von 15 - Operations Manual

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  • Sprache: Englisch

    Verlag: Pen and Sword Books Ltd, GB, 2021

    1399011146 / 9781399011143

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    Hardback. Zustand: New. On 10 May 1940 German Fallschirmj ger stormed the Dutch fort of Eben-Emael, south of Maastricht. The brilliantly executed operation was the first signal success by airborne troops in the Second World War and it made the military world sit up and take notice. Improved parachutes and the creation of gliders that could carry troops meant that assault forces could be dropped or landed behind enemy lines. This was a significant new tactic which had a dramatic impact on several of the key campaigns, and it is the subject of Simon and Jonathan Forty's in-depth, highly illustrated history.They tell the story of the development of airborne forces, how they were trained and equipped, and how they were landed and put into action in every theatre of the global conflict. The results were mixed. German airborne forces were victorious on Crete, but the cost was so great that Hitler vowed never to use them in the same way again. The Allies saw things differently. After Crete they built up elite units who would play important roles in later battles -in Normandy, for example, where the British 6th Airborne Division took vital bridges prior to the D-Day landings.These are just two examples of the many similar operations on the Western and Eastern Fronts and in the Pacific which are covered in this wide-ranging book. It offers the reader a fascinating insight into airborne warfare over seventy years ago.…