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"Akhmedov's is the only book to combine a detailed insider's view of Soviet military intelligence in the field and at the General Staff level. His firsthand report of the Soviet debacle in the invasion of Finland is unprecedented. This book is a must for any library which treasures its history, biography, or political science sections." Owen A. Lock Executive Editor Ballantine Espionage /Intelligence Library.

Condition: Please see photos, like new with an area of a crease noted back cover. No writing or damage noted. Appears close to new.
This book is about the history of the Philippines, South part of Korea, and Okinawa and ..."the women who have worked in the clubs, who were working in the clubs, and who will work in the clubs." It is about a topic never mentioned in the debates over opening or closing military bases in Asia, the lives of hundreds of thousands of Asian women revolve around the sale of sex. Now the women who provide sexual labor for the American military tell their own stories in their own words, from their economic conditions to their attitudes toward the Americans and themselves.
This book grew out of the work of two women in the mid to late 1980's. It contains 200 photographs. Dedicated to these women and one of the leaders of Gabriela (a national coalition of women's organizations), deeply committed to organizing and empowering the women selling their sexual labor all over the… Leer más

This book is a very rare copy of the history of India in its long struggle for freedom written by Dr. T. R. Sareen who was the Director, Indian Council of Historical Research, was formerly Assistant Director in the National Archives of India. More information on this author is shown on the photo of the inside of the back page of the jacket. Quotes from the inside jacket: "This struggle was unique in the sense that it was carried on two fronts e.e. one inside the country which believed in achieving it by non-violent means and the other carried on from abroad which tried to attain it by violent means. This monograph is in continuation of the author's earlier studies relation to the activities of Indian revolutionary nationalists abroad for the attainment of India's independence. In their bid to overthrow the British, they sought help from many foreign powers." Please see photos for more information. This book is in extraordinary condition for it's age. It does not appear to have ever been read. Book is… Leer más

On the shelf this book looks new. It has not been read but shows age of being stored as noted above. Non-Fiction
ABOUT THIS BOOK:
Includes many photographs from WWII sea battles, photo of Mr. Churchill, and President Roosevelt, and many more figures who were instrumental in the war.
"A riveting account of the war at sea traces the author's fortunes from prewar Midshipman in a flagship which was mined in 1939 to service a Pacific carrier which was hit by two kamikazes in 1945." Jacket shows mild wear on the front cover at the top. Dust cover along the binding is stuck to the book. This appears to have happened in storage. Page 227 is loose except at the very bottom of the page. There are no tears, first page has 5 numbers handwritten on it. Book shows age of being stored. All flaws noted are listed above.

Tampellasta Patriaan 70 Years of Finnish Heavy Weapons Production 2003 Condition: New, does not appear to have been read. Please see photos.
New condition: The gripping tale of Tampellasta Patriaan, a historical book that delves into the 1940s era of war and combat. This hardcover book comes with 208 pages of nonfiction narrative, complete with historical photographs and black & white and color illustrations that bring the story to life.
Written in both English and Finnish languages, making it accessible to a wider audience. An excellent addition to any book collection.

Clean, no writing. Small crease bottom of front and back covers. Binding tight. Book appears as new. Please see photos. The rich history of the Spanish Civil War is portrayed in this stunning book by E. Ghergo. Filled with incredible images and fascinating insights. Comprehensive overview of the political and military struggles that shaped Spain in the 1930s. The book contains 199 pages of text, scale drawings, details and photographs of airplanes used during the Spanish Civil War period with focus on aviation and military aircraft.

This is a collector's guide to Insignia used by the Airborne Army Division in South Vietnam. Includes many unique photos of early Vietnamese Airborne forces, colorful insignias, and history of the many Airborne Units that operated in South Vietnam during the Vietnam war. Book includes historical details and references.
This copy is as new with no signs of wear noted on the cover, pages, binding.
This book is part of a large collection of WWII airplanes, figures, and books, collected by a parent who was an 82nd Airborne Ranger. He was an avid collector, as well as a historian. Items have been stored on shelves or boxes in a smoke free environment.

This is an older book that has been cared for very well and appears like new. It does not seem to have been read. Please see photos.

This book appears like new and never read. Please see photos. About this book: On page 3 there is an interesting publishers note on the efforts and challenges encountered in being able to write and publish this edition due to the original book being "probably mimeographed in a very limited edition, and the copy was often very difficult to read." Merriam Press Military Monograph 240 (High Quality Edition: Printed on quality paper for better reproduction of photos). Seventh Edition (December 2011). This is a newly-produced reprint of a mimeographed report by Maj. Gen. Isaac D. White, Commanding General, 2nd Armored Division, produced in March 1945 for General Eisenhower at his request after he had seen accounts attributed to armored forces GIs who considered American tanks very inferior in quality to those of the Germans. As an aside he also requested comparisons in other types of equipment such as half-tracks, light tanks, trucks, guns, bazookas, and even clothing and rations. The resulting report… Leer más

About the book: Issued by the Vôitleja Relief Foundation Book Committee by a Grant from "The New Horizons Program" It is a collective effort by a group of retired Canadians of Estonian heritage. It is a translation of the first issue which was done in the Estonian language. Explore the heroic stories of Estonian Freedomfighters during World War II with this captivating softcover book. Written by August Jurs and published by Voitlegja Relief Foundation, this book sheds light on the patriotism and bravery of Estonian soldiers during the war. The book is available in Paperback format and is written in English. It belongs to the Military genre and is a must-read for those interested in the topic of World War II. Get your hands on this incredible piece of history and gain insight into the lives of Estonian Freedomfighters. Condition: Please see photos. Marking on inside of back cover in two places. Shows mild wear from storage on front and back cover. Scuffs on binding edge. No tears noted. This book is… Leer más

This book is the 7th and final Volume of a Multivolume Set about Uniforms of the Waffen-SS. Volume 7 is a rare find. The interior portion of the book is in like new condition. The corners of the cover binding at the top and bottom show wear, as well as a small area at the bottom of the back cover binding. Pages are in excellent condition. Please see photos. This book does not have an ISBN or EAN number. It has a SNB number: 901621145

Color Encylopedia of WWII Tanks from 1939 - 1945.
Condition: Brand New book is still in factory shrink wrap.
Explore the fascinating world of armored vehicles used during World War II with the Encyclopaedia of AFVs of WWII: Volume 1-Tanks by . This hardcover book is full of captivating historical facts and stunning images of tanks used during the 1939-1945 era.
With 128 pages and written in English, this nonfiction book is a must-have for collectors and history enthusiasts alike. Learn about the military weapons and tactics used during this significant period in history, while admiring the detailed illustrations and photographs. Get your hands on this brand new book, published by Case Mate Publishers & Book Distributors, LLC, and discover the secrets of the tanks that changed the course of history.

Condition: Near New. See handwritten number on the jacket "178" that corresponds to a small highlighted area in the book. Slight lean of the book noted. Binding is tight, pages are clean. One area of a high light over a name is noted on page number 178. Please see photos. Acknowledgement - "This history of the 90th Division in WWII is a direct result of input from dozens of individuals who fought in its ranks and survived to tell their stories" About this book: Time Period June 6, 1944 - May 8th, 1945
The 90th Division entered WWII combat in Normandy on D-Day and fought across Europe continuously until V-E Day. During these eleven months, it served under six different division commanders; the first two swiftly proved themselves inept and were deservedly relieved; the next two were great combat leaders who were rapidly promoted to higher rank as corp commanders; the last two were able, competent leader who did well by the division." "In sum, this is the story of how fighting men in a fighting division… Leer más

Very little has been said about "The Volunteers", a band of british people from every walk of life who volunteered to fight the Russians following their invasion of Finland. This book is a captivating read that goes into detail with soldiers, airmen, ambulance personnel and firemen, and with the tragi-comi incidents which followed their demobilization after the end of the Winter War in March 1940 and which only ended when the last one was repatriated late in 1942. Much of the information given has been obtained by special permission from official Finnish and Swedish archives and is now in print for the first time. Book includes copies of photographs taken during this time (1939 - 1941). Condition: This book has never been read and stored for many years. The book has a small area front bottom right corner that is dented and the dust cover at that area has a very small tear. Please see photos.

Condition: New Please see photos. Book has been stored for many years.
"A masterpiece! This book is the Hungarian version of Paul Carrell's two-volume classic on the Russo-German War!" - Antonio Munoz, military historian
This is the story of the Royal Hungarian Army between 1920 - 1945 (the most interesting, destructive, and exciting period in the history of the Magyar military) and a subject which has, up until now, not been fully covered in English! Discover the rich history of the Royal Hungarian Army from 1920 to 1945 with this hardcover book by Leo W. Niehorster. Published by Europa Books Incorporated, this nonfiction book is part of the Historical book series and has 313 pages filled with detailed information. This book is perfect for young adults and adults interested in Europe's history, specifically Austria and Hungary. It features a dust jacket and illustrations to enhance the reading experience.
This book is part of a large collection of WWII airplanes, army figures, and books, collected… Leer más

This copy has been stored for many years and has never been read. There are no signs of shelf wear. Please see photos. "This unique memoir describes vividly a time when hard-pressed British spy service, with only a handful of agents in Europe, sought to keep track of a continent descending into war." "Classics of Espionage is a reprint series designed to recover lost and long forgotten texts that have been influential in the history and popular culture of modern espionage." Introduction by Wesley K. Wark, General Editor who is the author of "The Ultimate Enemy: British Intelligence and Nazi Germany 1933-1939" , which won a best book award from the National Intelligence Study Center in 1986. He taught at the University of Toronto.

Very little has been said about "The Volunteers", a band of british people from every walk of life who volunteered to fight the Russians following their invasion of Finland. This book is a captivating read that goes into detail with soldiers, airmen, ambulance personnel and firemen, and with the tragi-comi incidents which followed their demobilization after the end of the Winter War in March 1940 and which only ended when the last one was repatriated late in 1942. Much of the information given has been obtained by special permission from official Finnish and Swedish archives and is now in print for the first time. Book includes copies of photographs taken during this time (1939 - 1941). Condition: This book has never been read and stored for many years. The book shows no signs of wear. Please see photos

Hand Numbered ******* Number 1614
Condition: The book itself is excellent condition, shows signs of age with some yellowing inside covers. Binding is tight binding, pages are clean no writing. Dust jacket has small tears top front and a larger one front bottom. Please see photos.
The New Definitive Reference work on Chinese Communist weapons in Southeast asia is a hand number copy of a very rare book on the arsenal of weapons being used by the Viet Cong and North Vietnamese in South East Asian theater rockets, machine guns, small arms, mortars, booby traps, and heavy artillery.

Volume 2 by Klaus J. Peters covers the wartime mission of the Fallschirmjager Rgt. 3 from 1942 to 1945. It provides detailed accounts of their operations during this period and is a valuable addition to any military history collection. The book is a first edition and is in excellent condition. Please see photos.

Exceptional copy. No flaws noted. Clean bright glossy pages enhances clarity of these vintage photos. Does not appear to have been read. Binding is clean and tight. Please see photos. Over 800 photos and 21 documents along with detailed captioning. This illustrated hardcover book focuses on the many units & nationalities which fought for the WAFFEN~SS in WWII. These largely previously unpublished & rare photos are reproduced on 70 lb glossy acid-free paper, making this a valuable reference for collectors and historians.