Collecting Military Medals: A Beginner's Guide
ISBN: 9780718890094 / Angielski / Miękka / 112 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The background to collecting military medals is inseparable from a study of history. The earliest British medals, as befits a nation for so long reliant upon naval strength for its independence, were issued to the Navy, beginning with the defeat of the Spanish Armada in 1588. The first true campaign medals awarded to the Army followed the Battle of Waterloo, although many had been issued privately and unofficially before this. As one would expect for a country like Britain, with an outstanding imperial history dating to modern times, a vast field of military medals covering service in Africa,...
The background to collecting military medals is inseparable from a study of history. The earliest British medals, as befits a nation for so long relia...
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131,10 zł |
Collecting Military Medals: A Beginner's Guide
ISBN: 9780718890100 / Angielski / Twarda / 112 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The background to collecting military medals is inseparable from a study of history. The earliest British medals, as befits a nation for so long reliant upon naval strength for its independence, were issued to the Navy, beginning with the defeat of the Spanish Armada in 1588. The first true campaign medals awarded to the Army followed the Battle of Waterloo, although many had been issued privately and unofficially before this. As one would expect for a country like Britain, with an outstanding imperial history dating to modern times, a vast field of military medals covering service in Africa,...
The background to collecting military medals is inseparable from a study of history. The earliest British medals, as befits a nation for so long relia...
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295,39 zł |
Discovering British Military Badges and Buttons
ISBN: 9780747804840 / Angielski / Miękka / 88 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This book examines the development of the various styles of military head-dress badge from 1751, to the introduction of 'cap badges' in 1894. Buttons are dealt with from 1767 to 1881.
This book examines the development of the various styles of military head-dress badge from 1751, to the introduction of 'cap badges' in 1894. Buttons ...
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38,24 zł |
U.S. Navy Seals:: The Quiet Professionals
ISBN: 9780764315572 / Angielski / Miękka / 80 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. A contemporary and accurate view of U.S. Navy Special Warfare, from its rough beginning with "Frogmen" in World War II to the 21st Century's highly trained and combat-focused SEALs and Combat Crew members. Training, recruitment, and deployment of the world's finest seaborne fighting force are covered with scores of new photos to complement the text. Intricate descriptions of state-of-the-art weapons and communication systems are provided, along with color images of special warfare high speed surface-attack craft and submersibles. Mission planning, areas of operation and rare glimpses into the...
A contemporary and accurate view of U.S. Navy Special Warfare, from its rough beginning with "Frogmen" in World War II to the 21st Century's highly tr...
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103,89 zł |
Neumann & Müller Imperial German Military Catalogues: A Resource for Collectors and Historians
ISBN: 9781425938765 / Angielski / Miękka / 220 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This is a reprint of two military effects catalogs from Imperial Germany. Historians and collectors will be amazed at what was offered for private purchase. From medals to swords to horse furniture to guns and spiked helmets, page after page has amazing detail. The width of Mller and the detailed depth of Neumann make these absolutely invaluable. Much of what is reprinted here has never been offered before. Discoveries in the Neumann catalog have revolutionized some thoughts about Imperial German collecting. This is a wonderful trip to the time of Kaiser Wilhelm II before WWI, and a must have...
This is a reprint of two military effects catalogs from Imperial Germany. Historians and collectors will be amazed at what was offered for private pur...
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161,49 zł |
Tommy's War: British Military Memorabilia, 1914-1918
ISBN: 9781861269966 / Angielski / Twarda / 208 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. With photographs of items that would of been part of the everyday life for the British Tommy, this title brings to life the experience of the Great War soldier through the objects with which he would have been surrounded.
With photographs of items that would of been part of the everyday life for the British Tommy, this title brings to life the experience of the Great Wa...
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109,14 zł |
Tin Hats to Composite Helmets: A Collector's Guide
ISBN: 9781847970244 / Angielski / Twarda / 144 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Brings together the primary protective helmets of the world's military forces from 1915 to modern times. This book traces the development of the helmet from the Great War French 'Adrian' through to the American ACH composite helmet.
Brings together the primary protective helmets of the world's military forces from 1915 to modern times. This book traces the development of the helme...
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109,14 zł |
The World's First Turbo-Jet Fighter: Me 262 Vol.I
ISBN: 9780887402340 / Angielski / Miękka / 48 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The world's first operational jet fighter in its variety of types.
The world's first operational jet fighter in its variety of types.
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51,92 zł |
The Book of Air Shows
ISBN: 9780887404719 / Angielski / Twarda / 176 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This book is a grand, full-color celebration of the great North American air shows. Philip Handlemans camera captures the great variety of civilian and military aircraft from around the world, as well as the many personalities and participants at Tico, Reno, Sun n Fun, Watsonville, Oshkosh, Galesburg, Flint, Geneseo, Chino, Harlingen, Mt. Comfort, Windsor, Ontario, Kalamzoo, Air/Space America, Selfridge, Wurtsmith, and Battle Creek. From the Stearmans, and early bi-and tri- planes, to the WWII era warbirds, up to the present day F-15 and SR-71, any and all aircraft that fly through the modern...
This book is a grand, full-color celebration of the great North American air shows. Philip Handlemans camera captures the great variety of civilian an...
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251,59 zł |
Cobra!: The Bell Aircraft Corporation 1934-1946
ISBN: 9780887409110 / Angielski / Twarda / 432 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Cobra is a comprehensive, meticulously researched and fully documented history of Bell Aircraft Corporation and their piston engine fighters built during the Great Depression and through World War II. While the story centers on techincal aspects of the various fighters, significant attention is also devoted to those key individuals who conceived, built and flew these innovative designs. In addition to aircraft development, Cobra surveys the combat use of the P-39 and P-63 fighters in the hands of American, French, Italian, and Soviet pilots. The story continues after World War II when a...
Cobra is a comprehensive, meticulously researched and fully documented history of Bell Aircraft Corporation and their piston engine fighters built du...
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285,17 zł |
A Guide to 3rd Reich Cutlery, Its Monograms, Logos, and Maker Marks: With Extensive Historical Exposition
ISBN: 9781426926785 / Miękka / 376 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. |
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125,95 zł |
A Guide to 3rd Reich Cutlery, Its Monograms, Logos, and Maker Marks: With Extensive Historical Exposition
ISBN: 9781426926792 / Angielski / Twarda / 376 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. |
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176,43 zł |
Fuck the Navy, Fuck the System 2: The Graphic Novel
ISBN: 9781453712122 / Angielski / Miękka / 158 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Mark Moremoney returns in this graphic novel adventure. He thinks the Navy has screwed him over as bad it can at Naval Nuclear Prototype in New York, but now that he's reporting to the U.S.S CARL VINSON(AKA CARL PRISON) he's gonna find out he ain't seen nothing yet.He's gonna have to dodge power tripping officers, chiefs, and even his fellow blue shirt petty officers if he is going to survive workups in 2002 and Westpac 2003 after that.
Mark Moremoney returns in this graphic novel adventure. He thinks the Navy has screwed him over as bad it can at Naval Nuclear Prototype in New York, ...
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43,21 zł |
The Painting on the Window Blind,: The Story of an Unknown Artist and a Daring Union Spy
ISBN: 9781450282406 / Angielski / Miękka / 132 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This is the story of a search for information about a Civil War painting unique in several respects: it is on an old-fashioned roll-down window blind, is the only known surviving work of previously unknown soldier artist John H. G. Hood, and is the only known one of a Union soldier in a Confederate uniform. The man on horseback in the painting, James A. Hensal, was a dashing figure who during the war was sentenced to death by court-martial after shooting and killing his superior officer. For reasons having to do with his exploits, Hensal's execution was never carried out and he later rose to...
This is the story of a search for information about a Civil War painting unique in several respects: it is on an old-fashioned roll-down window blind,...
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59,18 zł |
Switchblades of Italy
ISBN: 9781563119330 / Angielski / Twarda / 128 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This book starts the reader on a journey through time, with a short history of folding knives, leading to the evolution of the first switchblade. Progressing through time, wonderful photos illustrate the descriptions of switchblades. Throughout the book, highlighted sections showcase specific details that will be most helpful to collectors. Also included are facts about knifemakers styles, patterns, tang stamps, and a complete illustrated glossary. Contents Include: The first ever comprehensive publication about Italian switchblade knives, featuring knives and history from the late 1700s to...
This book starts the reader on a journey through time, with a short history of folding knives, leading to the evolution of the first switchblade. Prog...
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199,16 zł |
Bong the Bouncing Elephant and His Fantastic Friends
ISBN: 9781477229941 / Angielski / Miękka / 68 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. |
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161,69 zł |
Switchblades of Italy
ISBN: 9781620454107 / Angielski / Miękka / 130 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This book starts the reader on a journey through time, with a short history of folding knives, leading to the evolution of the first switchblade. Progressing through time, wonderful photos illustrate the descriptions of switchblades. Throughout the book, highlighted sections showcase specific details that will be most helpful to collectors. Also included are facts about knifemakers styles, patterns, tang stamps, and a complete illustrated glossary. Contents Include: The first ever comprehensive publication about Italian switchblade knives, featuring knives and history from the late 1700s to...
This book starts the reader on a journey through time, with a short history of folding knives, leading to the evolution of the first switchblade. Prog...
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110,08 zł |
Fragile Delivery
ISBN: 9781475069099 / Angielski / Miękka / 200 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Fragile Delivery: The Operation Babylift Crash is about the horrible C-5A Galaxy Crash as it was attempting to airlift orphans out of Vietnam on April 4,1975. It is the story of the life of surviving Crew Member Phillip R. Wise and how he stopped asking why and concentrated on meeting and fellow shipping with the adult Babylift orphans.
Fragile Delivery: The Operation Babylift Crash is about the horrible C-5A Galaxy Crash as it was attempting to airlift orphans out of Vietnam on April...
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111,35 zł |
Les Casques Militaires
ISBN: 9780982806302 / Francuski / Twarda / 322 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Ten years in the making with more than 1000 photographs, illustrations and documents covering the military headgear of twenty Central and South American countries. A fourth volume in a series from one of the world's authorities on the subject. A must resource for all serious collectors. In color and in French with Spanish- and English-language chapter summaries. Dix annees de preparation, plus de 1000 photographies patiemment rassemblees au sujet des vingt Etats d'Amerique centrale et du sud. Cet ouvrage est un incontournable pour tous les collectionneurs de coiffures militaires et tous les...
Ten years in the making with more than 1000 photographs, illustrations and documents covering the military headgear of twenty Central and South Americ...
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297,30 zł |
Vanished in Broad Daylight: Children Are the Future Never Forget
ISBN: 9781481743709 / Angielski / Twarda / 462 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. BABY-PROOF-CHILDPROOF-BULLETPROOF, THE ROLE OF PARENTS HAS NEVER BEEN GREATER. Roaming unabated, a serial pedophile spent every waking moment pacifying his inner demons. Combatting illicit sexual cravings, like self-medicating an incurable disease, required daily heavy doses of hardcore pornography. A chilling account of an eight-year-old child kidnapped and brutally murdered. Rising up from a rural California town and striking back, a world-wide chase ensued for a sociopath gone mad. No respecter of human rights-a child's life. Leaving the United States and spanning half the globe, the hunt...
BABY-PROOF-CHILDPROOF-BULLETPROOF, THE ROLE OF PARENTS HAS NEVER BEEN GREATER. Roaming unabated, a serial pedophile spent every waking moment pacifyin...
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181,68 zł |