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The Franco-Prussian War: The German Conquest of France in 1870-1871 by Geoffrey Wawro Publisher Comments Wawro describes the Franco-Prussian War, 1870???71, that violently changed the course of European history.... (read more) List Price $46.75 Your price: $23.50 Used - Hardcover 
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Little-Known Wars of Great and Lasting Impact: The Turning Points in Our History We Should Know More about by Alan Axelrod Publisher Comments Alan Alexrod identifies between 18-25 smaller wars that led to great changes in history from the Afghan Civil War that precipitated the rise of the Taliban to the Algerine War in 1815 seen as the first “war on terror” to King Philip’s... (read more) List Price $19.99 Your price: $13.39 New - Trade Paper
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Wars of Empire by Douglas Porch Publisher Comments "."an exciting saga, written by a gifted writer with the capacity to explain military tactics and strategies in laypersons' terms.filled with a fascinating array of characters.lush illustrations highlight the text.outstanding.will delight both scholars... (read more) List Price $14.95 Your price: $8.95 Used - Trade Paper
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Immaculate Invasion :haiti by Bob Shacochis Synopsis "Every war brings forth one perfect book. . . . Now we have "The Immaculate Invasion, " the masterpiece of the 1994 U.S. assault and occupation of Haiti."--James Zug, "Chicago Tribune."... (read more) List Price $14.95 Your price: $3.25 Used - Trade Paper
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Wars of Empire by Douglas Porch Synopsis Across the globe, the 19th century signaled the high renaissance of Western Imperialism, with England, France, and other European nations ruling more and more territory. With all their power, it may have seemed that the Europeans pressed forward... (read more) List Price $29.95 Your price: $16.95 Used - Hardcover
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Death or glory :the legacy of the Crimean War by Robert B Edgerton Publisher Comments In 1853, the Crimean War began as an intensely romantic affair, with officers and soldiers alike taking to the fray with phrases like “death or glory” on their tongues and in their hearts. Nothing stands out more starkly than the toughness of... (read more) List Price $30.00 Your price: $10.95 Used - Hardcover
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War in the Holy Land: From Meggido to the West Bank by Andrew Duncan Publisher Comments This is an illustrated battle atlas from 1468 to present.... (read more) List Price $39.95 Your price: $4.50 Used - Hardcover
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The War That Made America: A Short History of the French and Indian War by Fred Anderson Publisher Comments Apart from The Last of the Mohicans, most Americans know little of theFrench and Indian War — also known as the Seven Years' War — and yet it remains one of the most fascinating periods in our history. In January 2006, PBS will air The War That... (read more) List Price $25.95 Your price: $10.98 Sale - Hardcover
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Balaclava 1854: The Charge of the Light Brigade (Praeger Illustrated Military History) by John Sweetman Publisher Comments The port of Balaclava was crucial in maintaining the supply lines for the Allied siege of Sevastapol. The Russian attack on it on 25th October 1854 therefore posed a major threat to the survival of the Allied cause. The battle took place in four stages... (read more) List Price $35.00 Your price: $7.25 Used - Hardcover
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The Eve of Destruction: The Untold Story of the Yom Kippur War by Howard Blum Publisher Comments Includes bibliographical references (p. [333]-348).... (read more) List Price $25.95 Your price: $5.25 Used - Hardcover
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The Battle for the Falklands by Max Hastings Synopsis "Must be read by all our military people and anyone who wants to find out what really happened on the Falkland Islands." -James M. Gavin... (read more) List Price $17.95 Your price: $4.50 Used - Trade Paper
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Wars of National Liberation by Daniel Moran Publisher Comments Includes bibliographical references (p. 244-246) and index.... (read more) List Price $14.95 Your price: $10.00 Used - Trade Paper
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In the Company of Soldiers: A Chronicle of Combat by Rick Atkinson Publisher Comments From Pulitzer Prize winner and bestselling author Rick Atkinson comes an eyewitness account of the war against Iraq and a vivid portrait of a remarkable group of soldiers For soldiers in the 101st Airborne Division, the road to Baghdad began with a... (read more) List Price $25.00 Your price: $9.95 Used - Hardcover
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Constantinople 1453: The End of Byzantium (Praeger Illustrated Military History) by David Nicolle Publisher Comments This title details the epic four-month siege of the city of Constantinople, last vestige of the once mighty Roman and Byzantine Empires. Mehmet 'The Conqueror' led an army of 80,000 men with a massive siege train against the city. Defending were a mere... (read more) List Price $35.00 Your price: $16.00 Used - Hardcover
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Battle of Koniggratz : Prussia's Victory Over Austria, 1866 (03 Edition) by Gordon Alexander Craig Publisher Comments Koniggratz, a city overlooking the river Elbe, was a western strongpoint of the Austrian Empire. On the morning of July 3, 1866, Prussia attacked the city against high odds and defeated the Austrian army in a single day, despite the Austrian advantage in... (read more) List Price $17.95 Your price: $10.00 Used - Trade Paper
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Fifteen Days: Stories of Bravery, Friendship, Life and Death from Inside the New Canadian Army by Christie Blatchford Publisher Comments Long before she made her first trip to Afghanistan as an embedded reporter for The Globe and Mail, Christie Blatchford was already one of Canada's most respected and eagerly read journalists. Her vivid prose, her unmistakable voice, her ability to... (read more) List Price $19.00 Your price: $12.50 Used - Trade Paper
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Road to Suez: The Battle of the Canal Zone by Michael Thornhill Publisher Comments Published on the 50th anniversary of the Suez Crisis, this compelling book offers the first full account of Britain's painful withdrawal from Egypt in the 1950s. The Egyptian emergency - which Winston Churchill called the 'Battle of the Canal Zone... (read more) List Price $34.95 Your price: $12.98 Sale - Hardcover
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The Civil Wars: A Military History of England, Scotland, and Ireland 1638-1660 by John Kenyon Publisher Comments This beautifully illustrated military history of the British and Irish Civil Wars offers an integrated account of the conflict that engulfed the kingdoms ruled by Charles I after 1638. On one hand, it studies the interaction between the Stuart kingdoms... (read more) List Price $45.00 Your price: $12.83 Used - Hardcover
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Save the Last Bullet for Yourself: A Soldier of Fortune in the Balkans and Somalia by Rob Krott Publisher Comments The down-to-earth memoir of a modern mercenary via Harvard . . . This is the tale of Rob Krott, a U.S. Army officer who after leaving active duty found adventure in the early days of the wars in Croatia, Bosnia and Somalia. Stripped of the glamour and... (read more) List Price $32.95 Your price: $17.95 Used - Hardcover
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Massacre and Retribution: Forgotten Wars of the Nineteenth Century by Ian Hernon Synopsis Much has been written about the great British military triumphs of the 19th century, but some of the more astonishing stories of derring-do, massacre and mayhem have been largely forgotten. Ian Hernon's "forgotten wars" have been chosen from a broad... (read more) List Price $39.95 Your price: $25.00 Used - Hardcover
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