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Roy. 8vo., Second Edition, on laid paper, with coloured frontispiece, title-vignette, coloured and monochrome plates, maps and plans; green cloth, upper board with regimental badge blocked in silver, gilt back, a near fine copy. First volume of one of the great regimental histories. This volume was first published in 1901. A second volume followed in 1903, a third volume in 1939, and fourth, fifth and sixth volumes by Falls (1958), Miles (1961) and A.D. Gardyne (1972). Sutcliffe, p.389; White, p.120.
2 vols., roy. 8vo., Second Edition, on laid paper, with coloured frontispieces, title-vignettes, 6 fine coloured plates (mainly of uniform), 23 plates in monochrome, a folding panorama, 9 folding maps and 7 full-page maps (coloured or coloured in outline), and 32 illustrations (many full-page) and numerous tables and pedigrees in the text, free endpapers lightly browned; original regimental cloth, badge blocked in silver on upper boards, gilt backs, a very good, bright, clean set. One of the great regimental histories. The set comprises Vol. I: 1794-1816; Vol. II: 1816-1898. Including the 75th Regiment 1787-1881. The first editions of these two volumes were published in 1901 and 1903 respectively. The first two volumes constitute a set in themselves. A third volume by Gardyne followed in 1939, and fourth, fifth and sixth volumes by Falls (1958), Miles (1961) and A.D. Gardyne (1972). White, p.120.
xii, 13-331 p. front. (port.) plates. 19 cm. Hardcover Very good condition, some foxing
8vo., First Edition, with coloured and monochrome plates; red cloth, backstrip lettered in silver, blue endpapers, a fine copy in unclipped dustwrapper.
240 pages including glossary. Author reveals the story of his life as an infantry lieutenant on the ground in Vietnam. If some soldiers, barely out of high school, might die there, others might find hidden steel in themselves and grow. Author was one who grew, also one who fought, one who killed, and one for whom the helicopter finally came to take away a shattered body. A book of truth and power which stands proudly with the best books written about men in combat. Prior owner's bookplate upon front endpaper, else unmarked. Light wear to clean book. Several tiny tears to dust jacket which shows light wear. Very nice copy. Book
BOOKS017513IFort Benning Georgia: The Infantry School. HC. good blue buckram cloth w/light wear hardcover EX-LIB. Offered as a lot are eleven 11 different volumes of MAILING LIST including: Vol XIII-January 1937; Vol XIV-July 1937; Vol XVII-1939; Vol XVIII-July 1939; Vol XIX-February 1940; Vol XXI-February 1941; Vol XXII-July 1941; Vol XXIII; Vol XXV; Vol XXVII; Vol XVIII. The Infantry School unknown
193849128Fort Benning GA: The Infantry School 1938. fair to good. 310 illus. maps 3 large maps & appendix in pocket at rear of volume figures tables boards somewhat scuffed. Small white stains at top of spine. Contents include: a tank battalion at St. Mihiel; motor reconnaissance patrols; motor patrolling; preparation and purpose of efficiency reports; aerial photographs and the combat officer; the passage of the Tigris; modern mobility depends on motor maintenance; the rifle platoon in foreign armies; tuning machine guns; infantry around the world; technique of fire 81-mm mortar; and Napoleonic discipline. The Infantry School hardcover
193549126Fort Benning GA: The Infantry School 1935. fair to good. 244 illus. maps some fold-out 3 large maps in pocket at rear of volume small stains on a few pages boards somewhat scuffed. Large stain on front board and spine. Topics covered include: advance guards when contact is imminent; an advance guard in 1914 operation of theFrench 5th Colonial Brigade August 22 1914; military English: exactnessof meaning; the defense during periods of low visibility; a British night defense historical exercise; the defense of the Meuse River at Dinant August 14-15 1914; chemicals in riot duty; riot duty problems; small problems--infantry historical; supply of motorized infantry; supply problem motorized infantry; and operations of the 3d Platoon Company A 301st Tank Battalion September 26-29 1918. The Infantry School hardcover
194249130Fort Benning GA: The Infantry School 1942. good. 312 illus. maps text slightly darkened. Contents include: from flintlock to M-1; a raid to capture an enemy weapon of a new type; combat training of the rifle squad within the rifle platoon; the infantry battalion rifle in defense; troop movement by motor; the heavy weapons company in attack; motor vehicle maintenance in the field and on the march; artillery-infantry team in the triangular division; rifle company platoons in attack; a history of the Infantry School; and notes on infantry stream crossing expedients for 1/4-ton trucks. The Infantry School unknown
193949129Fort Benning GA: The Infantry School 1939. fair to good. 309 illus. maps 4 large illus/maps in pocket at rear of volume consolidated index and tables of contents for volumes 1-17. Boards somewhat scuffed and soiled. Contents include: the battle at Rocourt; a problem of decision; map reading in the field; program planning for National Guard armory training; small infantry problems; combat information; semi-engine overhaul; infantry around the world; and installation of infantry regimental command posts. The Infantry School hardcover
193649127Fort Benning GA: The Infantry School 1936. fair to good. 277 illus. maps 2 large maps in pocket at rear of volume tables figures glue stain inside front board boards somewhat scuffed. Extensive ink notations inside front flyleaf and title page by Col. O. H. Saunders some pencil notations to text stray red mark on table of contents. Contents include: the new infantry regiment; tactical aspects of the proposed new regiment; stopping a panic; some possibilities of motorized reconnaissance; the use of civilian-owned motor vehicles in war; military English; initiative in battle; leadership; the role of the infantry tank; tomorrow's tanks attack; lines and formations; infantry antiaircraft tactics; small problems--infantry; and elementary problems in machine-gun indirect laying. The Infantry School hardcover
Features: One page photo of two Canadian-built submarines at dockside; Anzac gunners at work; The Black Watch on the march; The 27th Bengal Infantry Regiment; Washing day aboard a French prison ship; Her Majesty the Queen inspects East-End street rolls of honour; With the British troops at Salonika; Two-page photo of a massive British gun at the moment of firing; Italy's Victorious Advance; Crippled Austrians practising walking with artificial limbs; Air-torpedo in a gun; Short range pieces effective for trench bombards; Sir Charles Wakefield entertains wounded soldiers - and General Mackintosh - at The Karsino, Hampton Court. Above-average wear. Staples disintegrated. Book
Features: Title page illustration of British despatch-rider delivering Christmas pudding by bicycle in deep snow; G.K. Chesterton makes the case that the English are ignorant; One-page aerial photo of French tanks attacking a German trench-line; Excellent photo of hundreds of "China's Army of Labourers for the Western Front - A Big Muster on Parade"; Two pages of illustrations show the difficulties faced by British patrols in nocturnal search of German North Sea raiders; Three pages provide ten photos of the aftermath of the terrible Halifax explosion on December 7th, 1917; One-page portrait of Admiral Sir Rosslyn E. Wemyss; Two photos show the difficulty of transportation after recent French snow; One-page aerial photo of French bombs raining down upon a German munition factory in Lorraine; Two-page illustration of the breaking of the Hindenburg Line near Cambrai with Ulster and Yorkshire troops advancing on Bourlon Wood and crossing the Bapaume-Cambrai Road; Two-page illustration of British troops moving forward to the River-front Line; Two-page illustration of brilliant infantry work by the Italian Army on the Northern Front; Eight photos on two pages illustrate the British victorious advance in Palestine - hoisting the flag at Jaffa, and other scenes;Two half-page photos show the restoration of a water well in Palestine which was blown up by the Turks; Article on the impending shortage of food; and more. 36 pages, including seven pages of charming vintage ads, most of which are illustrated. In particular, the back cover ad for "Harlene Hair-Drill" will fascinate anyone interested in early women's hair treatments. Unmarked with moderate wear. Binding intact. A sound copy of this excellent WWI-era issue. Magazine
28 pages. Features: The Great Battle in the West - Troops, Guns, and Refugees on the British and French Front - 11 photos; Food Conditions in Germany, by Percy Shuttlewood; An Australian Soldier Poet - The Gallipoli Campaign, by E.B. Osborn; Organising the Small Producer, by S.L. Bensusan; The Gallant stand of British infantry at Bucquoy - illustration; Our Notebook, by G.K. Chesterton; Large photo portrait of General Foch, a great French General; Photo of Captain J.B. McCudden V.C.; Photo of women making goldbeater's-skin bags to line non-rigid airships; The Great Battle - French and British Divisions Fighting Shoulder to Shoulder by Regiments and Battalions - Six photos; Two-page illustration of British troops advancing at Bucquoy; Two-page centerfold illustration entitled When it is Instant Death to move a Hair's Breadth - Night Raiders Motionless Beneath a Verey Light; America's Splendid Troops Fighting Side-by-Side with British and French - 11 photos; Article about the shelling of Paris - Germany's long-range gun (approximately 75 miles); Nice ads for the following automakers - Lanchester, Daimler, Napier, Hudson. Unmarked. Average wear. Binding intact. A sound copy. Book
8vo., First Edition, with numerous plates; cloth, a near fine copy in unclipped dustwrapper. Contains many rare photographs drawn from the regimental museum.
4to., First Edition, with portrait frontispiece, 5 fine coloured plates, 11 monochrome plates and 22 maps (6 large and folding), front endpapers very lightly browned; original half morocco gilt, green cloth sides with regimental emblem in gilt, gilt back, gilt top, backstrip a little chafed at head else a near fine copy. The coloured plates comprise three of uniforms, one of colours, one of Afghan flags. Includes the regiment's service in the Napoleonic Wars, Afghanistan, Burma, the Indian Mutiny, the Zulu War and the Boer War. SCARCE IN THIS CONDITION. Sutcliffe, p. 94; White, p.65.
4to., First Edition, with a portrait frontispiece, 5 portrait plates and 30 large folding maps, free endpapers very lightly spotted, ; original regimental green buckram, badge blocked in gilt on upper board, gilt back, upper board lightly dust-soiled at outer edge else a near fine copy. The regiment's service in two world wars. SCARCE. Sutcliffe, p.94; White, p.66.
8vo., First Edition, on laid paper, with a portrait frontispiece, 41 plates on 16 and 3 folding maps, some light soiling throughout; original regimental cloth, battalion badge in gilt on upper board, gilt back, covers moderately age-marked else a good, sound copy. Includes register of officers and personnel. This territorial battalion served in Malta, Alexandria, Mudros, Gallipoli (October 1915-January 1916) and Rouen. It was disbanded in June 1916 and replaced by 3/4th battalion which then took its name. SCARCE. Sutcliffe, p.62; White, p.201
8vo., First Edition, with numerous maps (a number full-page); green regimental cloth, upper board blocked with crest in silver and red, backstrip lettered in silver, small tear in backstrip else a very good, bright, clean, crisp copy. Neat 'File Copy' stamp on front free endpaper. Includes ROH, awards and decorations, glossary. Sutcliffe, p.200.
4to., First Edition, with coloured frontispiece, 4 coloured plates, 28 monochrome plates on 22 and folding coloured map; original regimental cloth in blue and red, title and regiment badge blocked in gilt on upper cover, gilt back, gilt top, black endpapers, covers mildly age-soiled else very good, bright, crisp copy. A PRESENTATION COPY FROM THE AUTHOR WITH HIS LONG UNSIGNED HOLOGRAPH INSCRIPTION DATED OCTOBER 1914 ON HALF-TITLE. The author and the recipient served together in the Birmingham National Reserve and Recruiting Office. Includes three coloured plates of uniforms and two of medals. SCARCE. Sutcliffe, p.54; White, p.218.
197004892982nd Airborne Division. very nice two volume set; Volume 1 in original shipping slipcase. Vol. 2 with stamp of historian Shelby Stanton on endpaper . Near Fine. Hardcover. 1st Edition. 1970. 82nd Airborne Division hardcover
1968151358Shrewsbury U.K.: The King's Shropshire Light Infantry 1968. Foreword by Lieutenant General Sir Geoffrey Musson. In four volumes. Volume I. The 53rd Shropshire Regiment 1755-1881. Volume II. The 85th The King's Light Infantry Regiment 1759-1881. Volume III. 1881-1968. Volume IV. The Shropshire Militia and Volunteer. More than 1400 pages duplicated typescript stapled mounted coloured photographic plates black & white illustrations maps some coloured loosely inserted errata slip earlier pencilled collation marks; f'cap. folio; green cloth lettered and decorated in gilt some edges lightly bruised lower hinge separated from staples Volume I; book label of David Levine Sydney on upper pastedowns some offsetting and light foxing; The King's Shropshire Light Infantry Shrewsbury U.K. n.d.c.1966-1969. White p. 299; Sutcliffe 1/p. 317. Largely reproduced from other histories seven volumes in this series were projected but publication ceased with Volume IV. Volumes IV V and VI were consolidated into Volume III with the planned Volume III issued as Volume IV. The intended Volume VII was eventually issued separately as G. Archer Parfitt's History of the Hereford Light Infantry. The King's Shropshire Light Infantry unknown
1925302891London : R. Bentley & Son 1925. First Edition. Hardcover. Map volume with 13 folding maps held in a cloth case decorated in gilt. Maps remain well preserved overall tight bright clean and sharp-cornered. Physical description; map volume: 14 maps. v. 7: Map Volume: 1905-1923 / compiled by H.C. Wylly 1925. Subjects; Great Britain. Army. Queen's Royal Regiment West Surrey History. Great Britain. Army Officers ; Registers. Regimental histories. Great Britain History Military. Genre; Illustrated. London : R. Bentley & Son hardcover
19876323Helsinki : Painokaari, 1987. - Mit Abb. im Text. 8°., 319 S., illustr. Org.-Brosch. / softcover [2 Warenabbildungen]
271 pages. Although based on fact, and the reminiscenses of the author, the characters in this book are fictional. "It all began in 1936 when I joined the famous band of the Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry (PPCLI) in Winnipeg.... As the band drove into liberated Hilversum, we were overrun by tearful and cheerful Dutch because we had liberated them. Others would follow but we were the first. 'We are not soldiers,' we explained. 'But you have liberated us.' " Average wear. Unmarked. A sound copy. Book