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270 pages. Through James Davis's eyes we see the real face of Canada's army: efficient, technologically advanced - sometimes brutal. The uncompromising opinions Davis has about the strengths and weaknesses of our present-day military are backed up by his own first-hand experience at "the sharp end" as a front-line soldier. Will interest not just military buffs but also those who want to understand the life-and-death pressures facing Canada's soldiers at home and abroad. "If Canadians really want to know what our soldiers faced in Bosnia, Rwanda and right here in Caada, Jim Davis delivers. Read him and think." - Desmond Morton. Book and dust jacket clean, bright and unmarked with very light wear. Excellent copy. Book
19131089331913 Edition J. David et E. Vallois, Photographe Editeur à Paris - sd (vers 1913) - In-8, broché à l'italienne, reliure avec agrafe, à cordon - Sans pagination - Avec environ 23 reproductions photographiques en N&B sous serpente
Abundant black and white illustrations and reproductions of photos. Features: Beyond the Law - Part I of the First True Account of the Exploits of the World's Most Noted Outlaws, by Emmett Dalton, the only survivor of the "Dalton Gang" - article with photos and great cover illustration; Wonders of the Teleferica - an interesting account of the remarkable aerial lines/cableways used by the Italians to transport men, guns, and provisions in the high Alps - article with many photos; The Youngest Soldier in the French Army - photo of 11-year-old Charles Meux of the French Army; Tales of the Service - Part I - A Night in a Vat; A Woman's Journey Across Africa - Part II - Eva J. Jordan, F.R.G.S. travelled with her husband for four-thousand miles through the great Equatorial Forest of Central Africa, becoming the first woman to penetrate this area - article with photos; A Night of Terror - an associate of Izaak Walton sinks into quicksand while fishing; Buried in a Snowdrift - a mining engineer is caught in an avalanche in the Andes; "Hooshta!" - the Tragedy of an Australian camel race - a stirring story from the West Australian goldfields; Exploring the Ice-Wilds of Eastern Karakoram - Part I - Fanny and William Workman describe their Himalayan mountaineering exploits - article with map and great photos; Thrice Through the Jaws of Death - Sergeant J. Harte of the Inland Water Transport relates hair-breadth escapes at sea and on land; How We Built the Bridge - War story related by a corporal of the canadian Overseas Railway Construction Corps; Crossing the Canal - A despatch orderly attempts to cross the Suez Canal at night; Some Adventures of a Newspaper Woman - Marie Harrison provides a graphic and thrilling account of her startling adventures in search of 'copy'; The Railway Conquest of the Bay - a photo-illustrated account of the building of the Hudson Bay Railway; A Happy Family - humorous account of the antics of a number of strange pets belonging to a party of colonials in Singapore; A Modern Grace Darling - Miss Ella Trout rescues a sailor from a torpedoed ship off the coast of Devon - article with nice photos of Miss Trout; Photo of a group of Solomon Islands head-hunters reading The Wide World Magazine; Interesting four-page illustrated stock offering by Guaranteed Tractors, Inc., Edmund G. Soward, President; and more. pp. 8 [ads], [3], 4-88, 9-24 [ads]. Clean and unmarked with moderate wear. A quality vintage copy of this wonderful issue. Book
19781112251978 Editions N.E.L (Nouvelles Editions Latines) - 1978 - In-8, broché - 342 pages - Quelques illustrations et reproductions photographiques en N&B - Dédicace de l'auteur en première page de titre
1986130369München, FZ Verlag, 1986.
19124131912 - broché - A Paris, Ernest Flammarion, Editeur - 1912 - In-8 (24,5 x 17,5 cm) broché, couverture manquante - 124 pages - Dessins et légendes explicatives de Maurice MAHUT - Croquis par des soldats légionnaires - Photographies Lévy Fils & Cie
1917200631917. Czechoslovak Legion soldiers photographed during World War I document the participation of Czech and Slovak troops fighting alongside Allied forces in campaigns across Europe. Approximately seventy eight photographs record military life among soldiers associated with the Czechoslovak armed formations that emerged during the war as nationalist units seeking independence from the Austro Hungarian Empire. The images depict trench warfare troop encampments drills and daily life among soldiers whose political objective was the creation of an independent Czechoslovak state. The photographs illustrate the conditions and routines experienced by these soldiers during the conflict that ultimately contributed to the establishment of Czechoslovakia at the end of the war in 1918.<br /> <br /> Photographic album containing approximately seventy eight photographs measuring about 4.75 x 6.5 inches mounted on album leaves. The images depict soldiers in trench positions infantry movements across terrain and group formations during drills. Additional photographs show military camps outdoor meals mess areas and group portraits including one of a military band. Several photographs capture village architecture including houses courtyards and churches encountered by the soldiers during the campaign. The album also contains images of wartime medical care including a medic working with wounded soldiers a funeral scene with graves and cemetery crosses and a horse drawn wagon train traveling along a mountain road. Other photographs depict staged performances and theatrical scenes presented outdoors for soldiers.<br /> <br /> During World War I Czech and Slovak nationalist leaders organized volunteer military formations known collectively as the Czechoslovak Legions composed of soldiers drawn from prisoners of war and expatriate communities who sought to fight alongside the Allied powers against Austria Hungary. Their participation in the war strengthened international support for the creation of an independent Czechoslovakia which was established following the collapse of the Austro Hungarian Empire in 1918. Photographs of trench systems encampments and military drills in this album illustrate the entrenched character of warfare that dominated much of the conflict as armies constructed extensive defensive systems while attempting to break enemy lines through periodic assaults. Album containing approximately seventy eight photographs measuring about 4.75 x 6.5 inches. Album boards show chipping along the edges while photographs remain clear with strong contrast. Overall condition very good. unknown
26808Chatham 16 March 1824. Three pages cr.8vo bifolium small closed tear at fold aging text clear and complete. See Image for partial Image of titles listed ordered from Mittler's "Catalogue of Military Books 1823" adding a postscript as follows: "NB I am not anxious to have the Books very soon and will therefore wait your usual period of important German Books if more convenient to you than ordering the immediately."Note: Wikipedia "soldier and military engineer who wrote the defining text on the role of the post-American Revolution British Empire: An Essay on the Military Policy and Institutions of the British Empire published in 1810. This text changed how Britons thought their empire should relate to the rest of the world. He warned that Britain could not keep its Empire by its "splendid isolation". Britain would need to fight to gain its empire and by using the colonies as a resource for soldiers and sailors it grew by an average of 100000 square miles 260000 km2 per year between the Battle of Waterloo and the American Civil War. Serving in the Royal Engineers in the Napoleonic Wars he was Europe's leading demolitions expert and siege warfare specialist." Chatham, 16 March 1824. unknown
20637The Hague Netherlands. 14 March 1832. . Waldburg-Truchsess appointed Beethoven Kapellmeister to the King of Westphalia when serving as the King's Chamberlain and was one of the four Commissioners responsible for supervising Napoleon's exile in Elba. The letter is written on the eve of his return from the Hague where he had been Prussian ambassador since 1827. 1p. 8vo. Bifolium. In fair condition on aged paper with wear along one edge and damage to second leaf caused by breaking of seal not present. Addressed on reverse of second leaf to 'Monsieur le Colonell Na<meyr> chevalier de <> ordre au chateau de Weldam près de Goor'. A graceful letter congratulating the recipient and his wife on the birth of a son. [ The Hague, Netherlands. 14 March 1832. ] unknown
2022BN242562Transcript Verlag 2022. 2022. Softcover. Russland als Ziel kolonialer Eroberung <br/><br/>Russland als Ziel kolonialer Eroberung Cornelia Soldat Transcript Verlag paperback
10483Manuscript "Constitution" for a Confederate Veterans Association in Walnut Grove possibly Tennessee or Missouri no date 5½ pages folio. The constitution states that "All Confederate veterans who was honorable discharged from service is eligible to membership in this Association." The objectives of the association are set forth: ".the Conservation of Confederate memories the formation of fellowship and the Cultivation of friendship between the veterans of the late Confederate War the Exhibition of loyal respect to the recollection and Impulses of a Confederate past the Encouragement and practice of manly virtues the Extension of reasonable aid and sympathy to fellow members in time of sickness and distress and in case of death the rendition of suitable funeral honors. The titles of the officers their duties and the order of business are noted. There is much concern about members who become ill or die. A few members of one committee are written on verso of the last page; some research might tell more about this interesting and touching document. unknown books
151Gray cloth boards bruised edges and spine. Preface by John Blay and dated 1959.Pageant Books Inc. New York. Text good 480 pages. Approx 12x16" hardcover
19812111902158500119Tsugu Village Office Aichi Prefecture 1981. Soft Cover. Fine. Number of pages: 184p. Size: 27cm Tsugu Village Office (Aichi Prefecture) paperback
213003 South Place Knightsbridge. 1 November 1856. 4pp 12mo. Bifolium. In good condition lightly aged. Evidently incomplete: the first part only of a long letter. Begins: 'My dear Maclean I have it not in my heart to put forward an excuse for very long silence beyond an amount of employment the like of which I have never had thrown upon me before for many years.' He hopes to see him but leaves that night 'for the North on a tour of inspection'. He describes his movements: 'I go first to Keir near Dumblane sic for a couple of days from thence to Fort George where I may be detained by my duties for two days and from there back to Keir from which point I shall visit the Depôts and Depôt Battns. within reach.' After discussing possible arrangements for a visit he writes: 'I am ordered to hasten back from the North to inspect the Depot Battns. just formed in England and in Jersey before the Winter is farther advanced'. He 'took Mr. Rolston to the Horse Guards. - I found that no influence or interest could obtain the enrolment of his name on the list of Candidates for a Commission by purchase he being passed the age of 18 before he made his application. The Gentleman to whom I presented him is a very old friend of mine. As I told him how much interested I was in behalf of your Young friend he suggested that Mrs. Rolston should apply for a Commission by purchase in a Colonial Corps of which there are 5'. He lists the corps observing of the West Indies that it is a place 'in which you and I passed so many Years of our life' and 'not always unhealthy'. 'By a sacrifice of a little money an exchange could be effected without much difficulty into a Regt. of the Line'. The final page concludes: 'However your Young friend did not deem it advisable to make application for an appt. to any of these Corps'. 3 South Place, Knightsbridge. 1 November 1856. unknown
8740Hatier 1983
19631109331963 A Paris, Limoges, Nancy, Charles Lavauzelle & Cie - 1963 - In-8, broché - 91 p.
18981097561898 A Paris, Imprimerie Nationale / Ministère de la Guerre - 1898 - Approuvé par le Ministre de la Guerre le 2 avril 1875 et mis en concordance avec la réglementation le 22 mai 1888 - In-16 (8,5 x 13cm environ), cartonné - 288 p. - Avec de nombreuses figures illustrées in-texte
19671083331967 Imprimer chez Alsagraphic, réalisé avec le soutien du Ministère des Anciens Combattants et des Victimes de la Guerre, Délégation à la Mémoire et à l'Information Historique - 1995 - In-8, broché, couverture illustrée en couleurs - 333 p. - Reproductions photographiques en N&B
19791199311979 Editions Robert Laffont - 1979 - In-4, cartonnage toilé rouge, sous jaquette illustrée en couleurs, sous emboîtage cartonné neutre - 256 pages - nombreuses illustrations en couleurs in-texte
19871136981987 Edition Bison Books Ltd - 1987 - In-4, cartonnage illustré sous jaquette illustrée de l'éditeur - 224 pages - Très nombreuses reproductions photographiques en couleurs et en N&B in et hors texte - Ouvrage en anglais
19361156031936 Peloton des E.O.R / Presses de Mce Lescuyer, Travaux d'Art et d'Edition, Lyon - 1936 - In-4, broché format à l'italienne - 16 pages - Nombreuses reproductions photographiques et illustrations en N&B hors texte
110816A Paris, Les Editions Militaires Illustrées - Ouvrage publié sous le haut patronage des ministères de la guerre de la marine de l'air - Fort In-4, feuillets libres sous jaquette rempliée et protection plastique - 236 p. - Complet de ses 114 planches en couleurs sous serpente - Avec reproduction d'une lettre "ordre général n°128" de novembre 1918 au soldat du 36ème corps
19671201891967 Editions du Ministère de la Défense, Etat-Major de l'Armée de Terre, Direction technique des armes et de l'instruction - 1967 - Coffret comprenant quatre chemises : * Section III : Le Poste de Guet (complet de ces 5 fiches) * Section IV : Renseignements silhouettes-photos (complet de ces 37 fiches) * Modificatif n°1 (avec de nouvelles fiches à remplacer pour la Section IV, au total 14 fiches) * Modificatif n°2 (avec de nouvelles fiches à insérer dans la Section IV, 6 fiches) - Nombreuses illustrations en N&B hors-texte
44691sd Edité à compte d'auteur / Francs-tireurs et partisans (FTPF) - Sans date (Approx. 1945) - Petit in-4, broché - 72 pages
19441089311944 Edité par le Comité de la Presse parisienne pour l'aide au prisonniers et à leurs familles - 1944 - In-Folio, feuillets libres sous jaquette papier rempliée, dans son emboîtage cartonné - La couverture est une reproduction en héliogravure d'une maquette de Maurice Saulo - 187 p. - Nombreuses illustrations en héliogravures et en typographie in et hors-texte, tirés sur les presses du maître-imprimeur Henri François - Ouvrage numéroté 269/970 - Exemplaire spécialement imprimé pour Monsieur Louis Rossignol
