Kurt Waldheim entered diplomatic service after World War II, serving in France and Canada. When Austria entered the United Nations in 1958, Waldheim was a member of its delegation. He was elected to a five-year term as UN secretary-general in December, 1971. In 1986 he became president of Austria, despite the scandal caused by the revelation that he had been an officer in a German army unit that committed atrocities in Yugoslavia during World War II

1988, Robson Books Ltd, , 0860515060,< J-01>,183pp illustrations, faded spine ow vg in good dw, 0,
Subject...Political & Biographies - General
Web No. 9435-02..............................£10.00

The life of General Colin Powell, the man who led the American armed forces during Operations "Just Cause", "Desert Shield" and Desert Storm" in the first Gulf War, 1991.

1993, Harper Collins (US), , 031060480X,< J-01>,256pp, 20 illustrations inc colour, index, near fine in dw, ,
Subject...Political & Biographies - General
Web No. 17328-01..............................£12.00

The life of General Colin Powell. The man who lead the American armed forces during "Just Cause", "Desert Shield" and Desert Storm".

1993, Harper Collins, , 0551028521,< J-01>,256pp, creased card covers ow good, , CARD
Subject...Political & Biographies - General
Web No. 17328-02..............................£7.00

The ill-starred James Duke of Hamilton 1606-1649. The unsuccessful general and politician, whose career ultimately led to his execution, like his sovereign Charles 1st.

1976, Rowman & Littlefield, , 0874718066,< J-01>,xii + 306pp, illustrations, 2 maps, dw sl worn, ow good, ,
Subject...Political & Biographies - General
Web No. 18170-01..............................£10.00

Erwin Johannes Eugen Rommel, also known as the "Desert Fox", was perhaps the most famous German Field Marshal of World War II. He commanded the Deutsches Afrikakorps and became known for the skillful military campaigns he waged in North Africa. He was later in command of the German forces opposing the Allied Normandy invasion. His fortunes changed when he was suspected of involvement in the failed July 20 Plot of 1944 to kill Hitler and was forced to commit suicide by the SS.

1981, Hamlyn, , 0600341798 ,< J-01>,168pp, 19 col & 197 b/w ills, 9 maps. Large format, Faded spine. Bookplate inside cover., ,
Subject...Political & Biographies - General
Web No. 17248-01..............................£6.00

Fading on d/w. The life of Lt.General Sir Oliver Leese who served with the Coldstream Guards in WWI, was wounded and decorated. During WWII he was Deputy Chief of Staff in 1940 and ensured the successful evacuation of the BEF from Dunkirk. He formed and trained the Guards Armoured Division, became a Corps Commander in North Africa and Sicily, and the 8th Army in Italy, going on to become C in C Allied Land Force South East Asia. His greatest triumph was the capture of Rangoon, one of the most remarkable of campaigns.

1987, Hamish Hamilton, , 0241120241,< J-01>,xii + 308pp, 17 ills, 5 maps., Good in d/w, ,
Subject...Political & Biographies - General
Web No. 5527-01..............................£10.00

The life of Johann Theodor von Ravenstein. Born of ancient Prussian stock he received the 'Pour le Merite' in WWI and the Knights' Cross in WWII. He was an able Panzer commander who commanded the 21st Panzer Division in North Africa and was captured at Sidi Rezegh.

1978, Hamish Hamilton, , 0241899575,< J-01>,x + 214pp, ills, bibliography, index, Good in d/w, ,
Subject...Political & Biographies - General
Web No. 5375-01..............................£6.00

The personal experiences of British soldiers and civilians in World Wars I and II from their letters and correspondence from home, and from the front.

1993, Sutton Publishing, , 0750902949,< J-01>,227pp, 20 photos, near fine in dw, ,
Subject...Political & Biographies - General
Web No. 16399-01..............................£10.00

Ivan Alexandrovitch Sava died in 1948 aged 85, his life spanned some of the most eventful periods of Russian and European history and his position as a member of the Imperial Guard gave him a unique perspective. As part of the future Tsar Nicholas II's Guard he was present when nearly 5000 peasants were killed at the coronation celebrations. During his career he also met Rasputin, and in Siberia he was responsible for political prisoners including Joseph Stalin who went on to lead the Soviet Union from the mid 1920s.

1970, Robert Hale Ltd, , 0709112580,< J-01>,221pp, Good with faded spine and light foxing on edges., ,
Subject...Political & Biographies - General
Web No. 36564-01..............................£8.00

The experiences of Vernon Scannell, one of the most notable of WWII poets. Whilst serving with the Gordon Highlanders in North Africa he deserted, was incarcerated in Alexandria, and then released on suspended sentence. He subsequently took part in the Normandy campaign and was wounded in action.

1987, Robson Books Ltd, , 0860514447,< J-01>,254pp., near fine in dw, ,
Subject...Political & Biographies - General
Web No. 7726-01..............................£10.00