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IN COMMAND OF HISTORY
Churchill Fighting and Writing the Second World War
A marvelously readable analysis of Churchill’s WWII achievements, first as Prime Minister and then as author of the war’s definitive history. Illuminates especially Churchill’s second “Wilderness Years” period of 1945-1951,…
BETWEEN-THE-WARS VINTAGE PROMOTIONAL POSTCARD of Winston Churchill
…message: “Jan. 4th 1933. Six of the World’s greatest stories re-told by Winston Churchill begin next Sunday Jan. 8th in the News of the World. – ‘Uncle Tom’s Cabin,’ ‘Count…
CHINDWIN TO CRICCIETH: The Life of Godfrey Drage
Godfrey Drage served principally in Burma prior to World War I. In World War I he served in all four theaters, including Gallipoli. Uncommon. Most of the wartime episodes are…
TOP GUNS
America’s Fighter Aces Tell Their Stories
Twenty-seven U.S. aces from all services tell their stories, from World War I through Vietnam (though most are from World War II), by the legendary Marine Corps ace. As new,…
1916 SUPPLEMENT TO THE COMPILATION OF GENERAL ORDERS,CIRCULARS AND BULLETINS OF THE WAR DEPARTMENT 1881-1915
The book is in fair condition, has former owner name written to the front end paper and has a name plate, has a little shelf ware and the boards are…
WAR IN THE SHADOWS
The Guerilla in History (Volumes I & II)
A detailed history of modern guerilla warfare, intended to give a historical perspective on the war in Vietnam. Both volumes are very good First American edition copies, without dust jackets….
THE AMERICAN WAY OF WAR
A History of United States Military Strategy and Policy
“Macmillan Wars of the United States” series. A provocative and controversial analysis of strategy and policy, from the Revolutionary War to date. A very good copy, light edge wear, owner’s…
LAST REFLECTIONS ON A WAR
The last articles and notes of the renowned war correspondent and authority on Southeast Asia, author of the superb “Hell in a Very Small Place,” about Dien Bien Phu. He…
WAR GAMES
The Secret World of the Creators, Players, and Policy Makers Rehearsing World War III Today
An account of the war gaming that goes on behind the closed doors of the Pentagon. A very good copy, slight edge wear, in lightly worn dust jacket….
WASHINGTON GOES TO WAR
The politics, society and culture of the capital suddenly thrown into war. A near fine copy, corners slightly worn, in dust jacket with slightly faded spine. (286p., 26 illus.)…
A SAVAGE WAR OF PEACE
Algeria 1954-1962
A classic on the Algerian rebellion against France and the brutal war for independence. Uncommon, and becoming scarce. This is a very good paperback copy, covers slightly soiled, front cover…
THE KOREAN WAR
Combining personal accounts with archival sources, Hastings explores this major 20th century conflict that is arguably the direct predecessor of the Vietnam war yet remains largely untouched by popular military…