Another in the series by historian and expert Edward Proud relating to the Commonwealth. The various chapters cover services with East Africa, Egypt and France in World War One and S.A.A.P.S and free postage and Egyptian pre-paid datestamps in World War Two. A detailed narrative with many illustrations and examples.

1989, Proud Bailey, , 1872465595,< X-01>,158pp illustrations, Very good in dustjacket, ,
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Web No. 36929-01..............................£60.00 

A useful guide to the components of the French Army in the 1920s with a basic vocabulary for all branches, from whip to engine bed. Ex Pitman's College Lending Library copy. No stamps other than date label but pencil marks on some pages and front hinge splitting. Reference copy only.

1926, Hachette, , ,< X-01>,91pp, , ,
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Web No. 34478-01..............................£20.00 

In 1869 the Suez Canal opened after a decade of controversy and planning. It was the work of builder Ferdinand de Lesseps, a visionary Frenchman who conceived the concept, and supervised and participated in every phase of its construction.

1968, Readers Union, , ,< X-01>,242pp ills, Good in rubbed dw. Some marks on top page edges which do not intrude into text, ,
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Web No. 27848-01..............................£8.00 

Papers and discussions from the floor from a three day conference on Terrorism convened at UCLA, March 14 - 16, 1979. Contributors include Lawrence Z. Freedman, Moshe Amon, Frank Rackley, James Nathan and Edward B. Glick amongst others. It is interesting to note the differences and similarities to the perception of terrorism in 1979, when compared to today's views.

1982, Univ. Pubs. of America, , 0890934134,< X-01>,233pp, Very Good in blue boards., ,
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Web No. 28463-01..............................£24.00 

From early warfare to the Falklands War. Disasters, Famous Last words such as "well don't worry about it" said by an American officer at Pearl Harbor observing blips on the radar screen, and problems such as opening the ammunition boxes to find they contain biscuits when surrounded by African Tribesmen. Some blunders end in tragedy, some in farce.

1993, Guinness Publishing, , 0851129617,< X-01>,192pp, 50 illustrations, very good in card covers, , CARD
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Web No. 17350-01..............................£5.00 

Military incompetence. Tactical and Intelligence failures, unsuitable equipment, personal incompetence, over-confidence, over caution. Includes 11 case studies including Cadiz 1625, Marston Moor 1644, Crater 1864, Suvla Bay 1915, Anual 1921 and Singapore 1942.

1987, Batsford, , 0713450088,< X-01>,320pp, 14 maps., Storage wear only. Rubbed dw., ,
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Web No. 2009-01..............................£8.00 

A collection of military anecdotes from the "Ancients" to the 20th Century. Includes many famous characters including Wellington, Rommel, Napoleon and Frederick the Great as well as lesser military men from Basil the Bulgar Slayer, to Soviet Fighter Ace Lily Litvak, and the other General Lee.

1992, Guinness Publishing, , 0851125190,< X-01>,224pp, 50 illustrations, vg in dw, ,
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Web No. 11965-01..............................£6.00 

A military study produced in India.Deterioration of endpapers and boards - slight bubbling- Chapters include the application of Speed, Innovation, Secrecy and Boldness in the planning and execution of military operations.

1977, Army Publishers, , NoISBN,< X-01>,vi + 113pp., Good .Dustjacket edgeworn and creased., ,
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Web No. 5390-01..............................£6.00 

On 6 April 1943, Ian Reid, an officer in the Black Watch, was wounded and captured in Tunisia and sent off to an Italian prisoner-of-war camp. Five months later, when the Germans took over the camp, he escaped and began a life-or-death game of hide and seek living in barns, sleeping in ditches and scavenging for food. He was recaptured - though heroically he was to escape from the Germans a total of five times. Nearly sixty years later, Howard Reid followed in his father's footsteps and made the same journey across Italy. Starting near Modena, he travelled to Florence and through Chianti, Siena and Orvieto to Rome and beyond, painting an intimate portrait of his extraordinary father.

2004, Bantam Press, , 9780553815542,< X-01>,283pp photos, Good in card covers, , CARD
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Web No. 38091-01..............................£3.00 

An examination of scientists and their responsibilities during and concerning war. Includes many scientists from Alfred Nobel to Edward Teller, from the beginning of the 20th Century to the 1960s.

1970, Readers Union, , ,< X-01>,352pp, 18 ills, photo, index, vg in dust-stained d/w, ,
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Web No. 26736-01..............................£9.00