Books

MILITARY BOOKS

GALLIPOLI

by Alan Moorehead

Hardback.

Contains good photographic maps and photos of the cliff side encampments. Easy to read this is written in a straightforward descriptive way.

THE STRUGGLE FOR EUROPE

by Chester Wilmot

Hardback.

Brilliant book with fantastic maps of all the major battles from the Normandy landings to the final phase in Germany. Good source for the various Divisions involved.

Into Battle Speeches

By Winston Churchill

Hardback.

Looks like the First Edition as its inscribed and dated 11 Feb 1941. Covers all Churchill’s speeches up to 9th November 1940. Published by Cassell & Co. Ltd

Forty Years A Soldier

By Maj.Gen. Sir George Younghusband

Hardback. Inscribed by my Great Uncle and dated Christmas 1923. 1st Edition. Truly interesting insight into the life of a soldier between wars.

Nos.Pages: 384

Photo/Illust: 40

Weight (g): 640

Size (cm):22x15

Condition : v.good

Ref.No. MBB0021

Nos.Pages: 766

Photo/Illust: 41mp

Weight (g): 825

Size (cm):22x14.5

Condition :fair

Ref.No. MBB0020

Nos.Pages: 313

Photo/Illust: 1

Weight (g): 590

Size (cm):22x14.5

Condition : good

Ref.No. MBB0019

Nos.Pages: 324

Photo/Illust: 17

Weight (g): 670

Size (cm):22x15

Condition : v.good

Ref.No. MBB0018

The Second World War v4

By Winston Churchill

Nos.Pages: 917

Photo/Illust: 28

Weight (g): 990

Size (cm):22x14.5

Condition : good

Ref.No. MBB0017

Hardback. All illustrations are of maps and original letters. A very interesting account from a politicians point of view. Good maps with plenty of detail.

The Second World War v1

By Winston Churchill

Nos.Pages: 640

Photo/Illust: 3

Weight (g): 755

Size (cm):22x14.5

Condition : good

Ref.No. MBB0016

Hardback. Deals with the outset of war, Dunkirk and lesser known operations leading to the Normandy Landings and beyond. Full of detail.

Nos.Pages: 262

Photo/Illust: 0

Weight (g): 442

Size (cm):20x13.5

Condition : good

Ref.No. MBB0015

Nos.Pages: 48

Photo/Illust: 70

Weight (g): 192

Size (cm):25x18.5

Condition : v.good

Ref.No. MBB0014

Nos.Pages: 64

Photo/Illust: 100+

Weight (g): 243

Size (cm):25x18.5

Condition : v.good

Ref.No. MBB0013

Nos.Pages:

Photo/Illust:

Weight (g): 1027

Size (cm):24x19

Condition : v.good

Ref.No. MBB0012

Nos.Pages: 95

Photo/Illust: 158

Weight (g): 340

Size (cm):25x17.5

Condition : v.good

Ref.No. MBB0011

Nos.Pages: 456

Photo/Illust: 59

Weight (g): 940

Size (cm):24x16

Condition : v.good

Ref.No. MBB0010

Nos.Pages: 495

Photo/Illust: 300+

Weight (g): 406

Size (cm):19x13

Condition : good

Ref.No. MBB0009

Nos.Pages: 199

Photo/Illust: 38

Weight (g): 961

Size (cm):26x18.5

Condition : v.good

Ref.No. MBB0003

Nos.Pages: 201

Photo/Illust: 58

Weight (g): 961

Size (cm):26x18.5

Condition :v. good

Ref.No. MBB0004

Nos.Pages: 200

Photo/Illust: 56

Weight (g): 961

Size (cm):26x18.5

Condition : good

Ref.No. MBB0005

Nos.Pages: 216

Photo/Illust: 53

Weight (g): 961

Size (cm):26x18.5

Condition :v.good

Ref.No. MBB0006

Nos.Pages: 216

Photo/Illust: 59

Weight (g): 961

Size (cm):26x18.5

Condition :v. good

Ref.No. MBB0007

Nos.Pages: 214

Photo/Illust: 57

Weight (g): 961

Size (cm):26x18.5

Condition : good

Ref.No. MBB0008

Nos.Pages: 435

Photo/Illust: 43

Weight (g): 694

Size (cm):23x15

Condition : good

Ref.No. MBB0002

Nos.Pages: 256

Photo/Illust: 100+

Weight (g): 820

Size (cm):25x18

Condition : good

Ref.No. MBB0001

Nos.Pages: 54

Photo/Illust: 100+

Weight (g): 260

Size (cm):41x30

Condition : fair

Ref.No. MBB0022

Nos.Pages: 150

Photo/Illust: 100+

Weight (g): 550

Size (cm):37x26

Condition : good

Ref.No. MBB0023

Nos.Pages: 84

Photo/Illust: 100+

Weight (g): 1160

Size (cm):37x26

Condition : good

Ref.No. MBB0024

Nos.Pages: 32

Photo/Illust: 50+

Weight (g): 280

Size (cm):41x29

Condition : fair

Ref.No. MBB0025

PETROGRAD THE CITY in TROUBLE 1914-1918

By Meriel Buchanan

Hardback with embossed cover. Written by the daughter of the British Embassador at the time. This is a detailed account of the struggle in the city.

THE FRENCH ARMY 1939-45 (2) Osprey Series

Good reference for uniforms and equipment of these little known troops. Some great uniform variations.

THE FRENCH FOREIGN LEGION SINCE 1945

Osprey Series

Another good uniform reference for postwar French Foreign Legion with wonderful colour illustrations.

THE SCOTTISH CHIEFS

By Jane Porter

Hardback. A collectors item with fantastic full page colour plates. All pages intact and no damage. It does have the front cover inside upside down, rare! Publish

1923 Charles Scribner’s Sons New York

PANZERS IN THE DESERT

By Bruce Quarrie

Hardback. A great book with loads of different photographs I’ve not come across before. Good reference for model makers or re-enactors alike.

THE BATTLE OF NORMANDY 1944

By Robin Neillands

Hardback. Comprehensive account of the Normandy battle with plenty of good maps. Contains veteran accounts and examination of the battle plans.

MECHANICAL VEHICLE TRAINING 1953 Vol.2

By War Office WO8791

Hardback. All you need to know about tracked and wheeled military vehicles. Their maintenance, the way they work etc. Hugely illustrated.

SOUTH AFRICA and the TRANSVAAL WAR Vol.1

By Louis Creswick

Hardback published by TC & EC Jack, Edinburgh. Covers Growth of Transvaal,Orange Free State, Zulu War, Siege of Pretoria, Mr Kruger and Mr Rhodes.

SOUTH AFRICA and the TRANSVAAL WAR Vol.2

By Louis Creswick

Hardback. Deals with occupation and retreat from Dundee, battles of Glencoe, Lombards Kop, Belmont,Modder River, Colenso. Includes Rudyard Kipling poem.

SOUTH AFRICA and the TRANSVAAL WAR Vol.3

By Louis Creswick

Hardback. Includes Mafeking, Ladysmith and battle on Wagon Hill. Troops from Canada,NSW, NZ, Australia, India & S.Africa. Mention of Lord Roberts

SOUTH AFRICA and the TRANSVAAL WAR Vol.4

By Louis Creswick

Hardback. Covers Mafeking and battles of Pieters, Paardeberg, Karree and relief of Ladysmith.

SOUTH AFRICA and the TRANSVAAL WAR Vol.6

By Louis Creswick

Hardback. Includes official table of Casualties in S.Africa. Recipients of the VC. Battles of Diamond Hill and Bethlehem. Gen.Buller and chasing De Wet.

SOUTH AFRICA and the TRANSVAAL WAR Vol.7

By Louis Creswick

Hardback. Covers the guerrilla war from 1901 to conclusion. Generals Rundle, Elliot, Maj.Gen. Knox, Lt.Gen.Grenfell. Army unit compositions.

THE JUNGLE IS NEUTRAL

By F.Spenser Chapman DSO

Hardback. A great account of jungle warfare with maps and photographs. One of the books my father encouraged me to read! Published by Chatto & Windus, London

THE BRITISH PEOPLE AT WAR by Odhams Press Ltd 1943

Hardback. Loads of great wartime diagrams and photographs make this book a very useful reference source. Good school reference book for those WW2 projects.

WEEKLY ILLUSTRATED

In Memoriam Number

King George V

Soft Cover. Good Memoriam Edition. Some pages with bend edges and slight tares, nothing drastic. Great large illustrations and loads of photographs.

ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS

1935 Royal Navy & Military Review Number

Soft Cover. Very interesting and brilliantly illustrated magazine, full of pictures and information.

ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS Silver Jubilee

1910-1935

Soft Cover. A real collectors edition in good condition. All pages intact with wonderful photographs and illustrations. Spine missing small pieces.

THE GRAPHIC

October 30th, 1915

Soft Cover. Interesting First World War magazine with accounts of the war and the suffering. In fair condition with some damaged edges and discolourment.