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Gunpowder and Ammunition - Their Origin and Progress
ISBN: 9781493632923 / Angielski / Miękka / 268 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This book is a facsimilie reproduction of the original 1904 manuscript held in the Archive of the Royal Gunpowder Mills, Waltham Abbey. It contains information pertaining to the historical significance of the Royal Gunpowder Mills. It is the 6th volume in the Royal Gunpowder Mills Historical Reprint Series. For more information about the Archive, visit: http: //www.royalgunpowdermills.com/history-heritage/archives/ Description - excerpt from the Introduction: Much discussion has been caused in the past by the vagueness of the word gunpowder. The following are the meanings which... This book is a facsimilie reproduction of the original 1904 manuscript held in the Archive of the Royal Gunpowder Mills, Waltham Abbey. It contain... |
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Armoured Warfare: British influence and Blitzkrieg in twenty-first century
ISBN: 9781493733569 / Angielski / Miękka / 118 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. |
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The Rise and Progress of the British Explosives Industry
ISBN: 9781493688449 / Angielski / Miękka / 436 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This book is a facsimilie reproduction of the original 1909 manuscript, including 39 illustrations, held in the Archive of the Royal Gunpowder Mills, Waltham Abbey. It contains information pertaining to the industrial archaeology and historical significance of the Royal Gunpowder Mills. It is the 8th volume in the Royal Gunpowder Mills Historical Reprint Series. For more information about the Archive, visit http: //www.royalgunpowdermills.com/history-heritage/archives/ From the Preface - At a meeting of the Committee of the Explosives Section of the Seventh International Congress... This book is a facsimilie reproduction of the original 1909 manuscript, including 39 illustrations, held in the Archive of the Royal Gunpowder Mil... |
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Greening the Red, White, and Blue: The Bomb, Big Business, and Consumer Resistance in Postwar America
ISBN: 9780199791200 / Angielski / Twarda / 320 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. In popular imagination, environmentalism is often linked to Rachel Carson's Silent Spring and the political activism of the 1960s and '70s that moved increasing numbers of Americans to insist on a better quality of life-open spaces, clean air and water, beautification campaigns. But these interpretations have obscured the significant origins of environmentalism as a moral and intellectual broadside against the growing power of corporate capitalism, both domestically and in the postwar liberal international order the United States was enacting abroad. In Greening the Red,...
In popular imagination, environmentalism is often linked to Rachel Carson's Silent Spring and the political activism of the 1960s and '70s th...
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Night Hunters: The Ac-130s and Their Role in Us Airpower
ISBN: 9781623491185 / Angielski / Twarda / 440 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. In "Night Hunters," air power historian William P. Head provides the first detailed study of the development and deployment of the AC-130 gunship. While other airframes and other types of close air support (CAS) and interdiction weapon systems preceded or flew with the AC-130s, this four-engine cargo airframe proved to be not only the longest serving fixed-wing gunship but also the most effective by far.
During the Vietnam War, the US military developed new tactics and weapons systems to counter a diversity of enemy tactics and geographic features, the difficult climate, and the shifting... In "Night Hunters," air power historian William P. Head provides the first detailed study of the development and deployment of the AC-130 gunship. Whi...
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242,90 |
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Random Shots: Episodes in the Life of a Weapons Developer
ISBN: 9781477464106 / Angielski / Miękka / 224 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Merriam Press Military Monograph 317. Fifth Edition (2012). Fascinating account of Rayle's varied career from prior to World War II, working at the Naval Gun Factory and Aberdeen Proving Ground, his wartime service with Aviation Ordnance in the USAAF, and his postwar career with Army Ordnance. This book deals primarily with his service at the Springfield Armory in the 1950s and 1960s where he participated in the development of such weapons as the M14 and M16 rifles, M60 machine gun, aircraft revolver and Gatling guns, 40mm M79 grenade launcher, tank machine guns, HAW/BAT/TOW and spotting...
Merriam Press Military Monograph 317. Fifth Edition (2012). Fascinating account of Rayle's varied career from prior to World War II, working at the Na...
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Dfining "Weapons of Mass Destruction"
ISBN: 9781478132035 / Angielski / Miękka / 62 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. In January 2005, Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld directed that U.S. Strategic Command become "the lead combatant commander for integrating and synchronizing DOD Department of Defense] in combating WMD weapons of mass destruction]."1 This assignment was in response to the White House's December 2002 National Strategy to Combat Weapons of Mass Destruction.
In January 2005, Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld directed that U.S. Strategic Command become "the lead combatant commander for integrating and sy...
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Deploying Nuclear Detection Systems: A Proposed Strategy for Combating Nuclear Terrorism
ISBN: 9781478147534 / Angielski / Miękka / 30 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The most likely means of delivering a nuclear bomb on a major city is through a successful smuggling effort by a terrorist organization. The catastrophic damage it would cause demands cooperative action by all responsible governments. Several U.S. Government programs are in place to deal with this threat.
The most likely means of delivering a nuclear bomb on a major city is through a successful smuggling effort by a terrorist organization. The catastrop...
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Weapons Acquisition Reform: Reform Act Is Helping DOD Acquisition Programs Reduce Risk, but Implementation Challenges Remain (GAO-13-103)
ISBN: 9781482771473 / Angielski / Miękka / 50 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. |
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Cold War in South Florida Historic Resource Study
ISBN: 9781484155219 / Angielski / Miękka / 114 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. |
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The Comparative Performance of German Anti-Tank Weapons During World War II
ISBN: 9781490370972 / Angielski / Miękka / 40 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Merriam Press Military Monograph MM213. Seventh Edition (2013). Completely new production of a post-war British Army report on the effectiveness of German mines against British armor. The results of this study will interest armor buffs, wargamers and anyone with an interest in the effectiveness of weapons during the war. This is a reprint of a British report, entitled "Army Operational Research Group (AORG) Internal Memorandum No. 16: The Comparative Performance of German Anti-Tank Weapons During World War II." The report was prepared by H. G. Gee, and originally released in May 1950 in a...
Merriam Press Military Monograph MM213. Seventh Edition (2013). Completely new production of a post-war British Army report on the effectiveness of Ge...
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Bang: Stories of Bangs from 1917 to the present day - plus other events of interest
ISBN: 9781494945442 / Angielski / Miękka / 176 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Bang is the forth book by Noel who joined the Navy and immediately had some exciting and dangerous adventures. Bangs were regular occurrences during his busy life as a Bomb & Mine Disposal Officer. In 1946 His Majesty, King George VI awarded Noel the MBE, the Member of the British Empire, Military Division for Courage and devotion to duty. Other stories he has included in this book are those that didn't always get national coverage, often to shield the public from devastating news. Now they should be told.
Bang is the forth book by Noel who joined the Navy and immediately had some exciting and dangerous adventures. Bangs were regular occurrences during h...
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Light Tanks and Heavily Armed Combat Vehicles: Recognition Handbook
ISBN: 9782352503569 / Angielski / Twarda / 118 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Light tanks and heavily armed combat vehicles are part of the Armored Fighting Vehicle family. These armored vehicles, widespread throughout the world, can accomplish a number of different missions. They are simple in their utilization and are extremely polyvalent. This book regroups, for the first time, all light tanks and heavy weapons vehicles, with chains or wheels, from the world over and their many modernizations and modifications along with the technical characteristics of each and every model.
Enriched with more than 350 photos, clear and methodic, it reveals the history of... Light tanks and heavily armed combat vehicles are part of the Armored Fighting Vehicle family. These armored vehicles, widespread throughout the world...
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The M14 Battle Rifle
ISBN: 9781472802552 / Angielski / Miękka / 80 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Featuring specially commissioned full-color artwork and archive and close-up photographs, this engaging study tells the story of the M14, the long-lived battle rifle that remains in front-line service with US forces more than 50 years after its first adoption.
The 7.62x51mm M14 select-fire automatic rifle was the primary US service rifle for only a decade from 1957 before being supplanted by the 5.56x45mm M16, yet many familiar with the M14 consider it the best rifle ever to see US service. Based on the well-proven M1 Garand rifle, the M14 addressed the perceived "deficiencies" of the... Featuring specially commissioned full-color artwork and archive and close-up photographs, this engaging study tells the story of the M14, the long-liv...
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Torpedo Instruction Pamphlet TS-5
ISBN: 9781940453293 / Angielski / Miękka / 590 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Created during WWII as an official training manual for the Fleet Torpedo School, this whopping 575+ page "pamphlet" contains everything you ever wanted to know about aircraft-launched torpedoes. Within its pages you'll find rare photographs and diagrams as well as informative text. This includes a brief history of the torpedo and a full rundown of the Mark 13, the first American torpedo to be designed solely for aircraft launch (although, they were also used aboard P.T. Boats). Chapters include: exercise heads and attachments, war head and attachments, air flask and midship section, reducing,...
Created during WWII as an official training manual for the Fleet Torpedo School, this whopping 575+ page "pamphlet" contains everything you ever wante...
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Shoulder-Belt Plates and Buttons
ISBN: 9781783310838 / Angielski / Miękka / 352 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. For over 30 years this was the only book on this subject. It places on record some of the many changes in the design of the Shoulder-Belt Plate & Buttons worn by the Regular Army. It gives details of change in titles, and dates of battle honours awarded during the period when the Shoulder-Belt Plates were worn. An encyclopedia of Regiments of Horse & Foot (in their post 1881 order) going by their original numbering system. The design of buttons are covered up to 1911 with all their various changes. An average entry for one Regiment can show up to 10 different examples.
For over 30 years this was the only book on this subject. It places on record some of the many changes in the design of the Shoulder-Belt Plate & Butt...
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French Dragoons: Volume 1: 1669-1749
ISBN: 9782352503545 / Angielski / Miękka / 80 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. According to Pere Daniel the Dragoon corp. got its origins under the reign of Henry II, with the mounted arquebusiers, created in 1554. Those were mostly small units of infantrymen, traveling on horses and firing when dismounted.The nickname dragoon actually appeared later, under the reign of Henri III, and designates as well mounted arquebusiers, carabiniers and musketeers.In this book, you will discover the magnificent uniforms of those cavalrymen, from the first XVIIth century wars, to the battles led by Louis XV's generals.66 plates illustrated 200 horsemen and 60 flags.REVIEWS With 2015...
According to Pere Daniel the Dragoon corp. got its origins under the reign of Henry II, with the mounted arquebusiers, created in 1554. Those were mos...
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The Arms and Ammunition of the British Service
ISBN: 9781479134540 / Angielski / Miękka / 150 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This little manual originally appeared in the form of a series of papers, entitled " Weapons of War," in Cassell's Technical Educator. It was not known at the time of writing them that they would be reprinted in their present form, otherwise the subject might have been somewhat differently treated. But it has been urged that a reprint of these papers as they stood might prove useful to soldiers and volunteers. Some of the existing technical works on our materiel of war are too voluminous for the general military student; others are too sketchy and inaccurate. This little manual may at least...
This little manual originally appeared in the form of a series of papers, entitled " Weapons of War," in Cassell's Technical Educator. It was not know...
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Modern Breech-Loaders
ISBN: 9781479217335 / Angielski / Miękka / 280 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. IN placing this volume in the hands of the reader, the Author feels it a duty he owes to the sporting and scientific world, to tender an apology for the disappointment occasioned by the non-appearance of" Gunnery in 1868," which was promised by his late father, W. Greener, C.E., whose death took place before the intended work was completed. The numerous inquiries made by subscribers to that work, and others wishing to possess it, cause the Author to feel it incumbent on him, as his father's successor, to publish this treatise on Modem Breech-loaders. The important and numerous improvements...
IN placing this volume in the hands of the reader, the Author feels it a duty he owes to the sporting and scientific world, to tender an apology for t...
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The Rifle-Musket: A Practical Treatise on the Enfield-Pritchett Rifle, Recently Adopted in the British Service.
ISBN: 9781480115736 / Angielski / Miękka / 90 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. In this 1854 book Captain Jervis-White Jervis of the Royal Artillery describes, in depth, the newly adopted P-1853 Enfield Rifle-Musket, its ammunition and the method of manufacture.
In this 1854 book Captain Jervis-White Jervis of the Royal Artillery describes, in depth, the newly adopted P-1853 Enfield Rifle-Musket, its ammunitio...
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