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The New York Times the Complete Civil War 1861-1865
The New York Times the Complete Civil War 1861-1865
by Harold Holzer
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The Civil War as you've never experienced it before, through original, first-hand reportage of The New York Times, the country's newspaper of record.  Available for the first time in a unique book/DVD package The New York Times, established in 1851,... (read more)

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Pacific Warriors: The U.S. Marines in World War II: A Pictorial Tribute
Pacific Warriors: The U.S. Marines in World War II: A Pictorial Tribute
by Eric Hammel
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From the halls of Montezuma to the shores of Tripoli, and more recently from the jungles of Vietnam to the killing fields of Iraq, America's "soldiers of the sea" have fought their country's battles with famed valor, skill, and perseverance in the face... (read more)

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Ground Warfare: An International Encyclopedia
Ground Warfare: An International Encyclopedia
by Stanley Sandler
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Spanning the recorded history of ground warfare from antiquity to the Atomic Age, this three-volume authoritative reference work documents it all-from generals to GIs, catapults to Kalashnikovs, ancient Israel to post-Soviet Chechnya.... (read more)

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Land Warfare
Land Warfare
by Martin Dougherty
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War is hell. And since the early days of WWI, its become more ferocious than ever. From the advent of tanks, chemical warfare, automatic weapons and nukes, Land Warfare takes an unflinching look at the brutal and bloody battles that have shaped the world... (read more)

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Commanders
Commanders
by R G Grant
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From Alexander the Great's conquest of the known world to the generals leading today's campaigns in Afghanistan, Commanders casts new light on the leaders who have forged history on the battlefield. Focusing on the greatest leaders in naval, field, and... (read more)

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Warrior: A Visual History of the Fighting Man
Warrior: A Visual History of the Fighting Man
by R G Grant
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Focusing on the front-line soldiers who fought for their tribes, their cities, their overlords and their countries—from the Ancient Greeks who repelled the invading Persians in the 5th century to the US Marines in action in Korea, Vietnam and the... (read more)

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Maps of the Civil War: The Roads They Took
Maps of the Civil War: The Roads They Took
by David Phillips
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Drawn from the vast resource of the Library of Congress historical maps division, this oversize, invaluable atlas offers a unique assortment of more than 150 full-color and black-and-white paintings, photographs and both specially commissioned and Civil... (read more)

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Warrior: A Visual History of the Fighting Man
Warrior: A Visual History of the Fighting Man
by R G Grant
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Focusing on the frontline soldiers who fought for their tribes, their cities, their overlords and their countries-from the Ancient Greeks who repelled the invading Persians in the 5th century to the US Marines in action in Korea, Vietnam and the Persian... (read more)

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D Day Invasion World War II Collectors
D Day Invasion World War II Collectors
by Douglas Botting
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This definitive series chronicles the major junctures, personalities, campaigns, and strategies of the world's most consuming war.... (read more)

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Islands of Hell: The U.S. Marines in the Western Pacific, 1944-1945
Islands of Hell: The U.S. Marines in the Western Pacific, 1944-1945
by Eric Hammel
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By the summer of 1944 the tide had turned in the Pacific War against the Japanese. The war was not nearly over, however, and the U.S. Marines had their heaviest combat in front of them. Here for the first time is a detailed photographic history for the... (read more)

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Battle: A Visual Journey Through 5,000 Years of Combat
Battle: A Visual Journey Through 5,000 Years of Combat
by R G Grant
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Featuring key developments in military technology from the discoveries of bronze and iron to the introduction of gunpowder and the creation of weapons of mass destruction, this work provides a dramatic overview of 5,000 years of armed combat. High school... (read more)

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Shots of War: 150 Years of Dramatic Photography from the Battlefield
Shots of War: 150 Years of Dramatic Photography from the Battlefield
by Paul Brewer
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For centuries, paintings of warfare were celebrated, glorified, and romanticized-until the invention of photography in the 1850s revealed war's true face. Here, captured in some of the most dramatic photos ever taken, is the story of modern warfare, the... (read more)

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Great Military Leaders and Their Campaigns
Great Military Leaders and Their Campaigns
by Jeremy Black
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A profusely illustrated overview of the careers and campaigns of the world's greatest commanders. This authoritative and magnificently illustrated book examines the entire history of war through the eyes of the leading protagonists, from Cyrus the Great... (read more)

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Historical Atlas of the World At War
Historical Atlas of the World At War
by Brenda Lewis
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A detailed history of war, from the tribal origins of war to the major world wars of the twentieth century. Beautifully detailed maps chart the battles and major conflicts of history, supported by full color illustrations and authoritative text. The... (read more)

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Islands of Hell: The U.S. Marines in the Western Pacific, 1944-1945
Islands of Hell: The U.S. Marines in the Western Pacific, 1944-1945
by Eric M Hammel
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By the summer of 1944 the tide had turned in the Pacific War against the Japanese. The war was not nearly over, however, and the U.S. Marines had their heaviest combat in front of them. Here for the first time is a detailed photographic history for the... (read more)

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The Illustrated History of World War One: An Authoritative Chronological Account of the Military and Political Events of the Great War, with More Than
The Illustrated History of World War One: An Authoritative Chronological Account of the Military and Political Events of the Great War, with More Than
by Ian Westwell
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A highly readable history of the military and political events of World War I, described chronologically, from the state of Europe before the declaration of war by Germany to the triumph of the allies and the armistice... (read more)

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Eye of War : Words and Photographs From the Front Line (04 Edition)
Eye of War : Words and Photographs From the Front Line (04 Edition)
by John Keegan
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From the Crimean War and American Civil War through the two World Wars, from Vietnam to the Balkans and Afghanistan, photographers have been drawn to the battlefront. This book selects 200 of the most powerful war photographs, together with poignant... (read more)

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French Airborne Troops Wings and Insignia: From the Origins to the Present Day
French Airborne Troops Wings and Insignia: From the Origins to the Present Day
by Jacques Baltzer
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This book was originally announced over a year ago under the title Insignes et Brevets des Parachutistes Franaises and was, unfortunately, delayed. Now it is on track again and will be available at the very beginning of January.Not only does each parent... (read more)

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Battle: A Visual Journey Through 5,000 Years of Combat
Battle: A Visual Journey Through 5,000 Years of Combat
by R G Grant
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DK's Battle draws together, for the first time, the many facets of battle--the glory and the gore, the attrition and atrocity--in a new and original way. Organized chronologically, Battle provides a detailed overview of the conduct of warfare through the... (read more)

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War: The Definitive Visual Guide
War: The Definitive Visual Guide
by Saul David
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From the first battles fought with spears or axes on horseback or on foot, "War" traces the campaigns and conflicts that have shaped world history and examines the evolution of military tactics and technology--an epic 5,000-year story of warfare and... (read more)

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