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  Memoirs of the Extraordinary Military Career of John Shipp, Late a Lieutenant in His Majesty's 87th Regiment [3 Volume Set] Printed 1830. In very good antiquarian condition. R100 postage in SA. 332, 336 and 364 pages. Front board of volume 2 is loose.  John Shipp (March 1784 – 1834) was a British soldier and author best known for his memoirs, which were popular and ran to at least four editions. Shipp began his military career as a drummer boy at the age of ten and twice won commissions from the ranks due to his ability and conduct; he had to sell his first commission due to a lack of funds. He attained the rank of lieutenant in the 87th Regiment. The Times reviewed the third edition of Shipp's memoir in 1890 where the work was listed as one of the "Books Of The Week". The reviewer states that "for a man of little more than 30 to have twice won his commission from the ranks was...an achievement unique in the annals of the British army". 

 First Edition. Self Published: J. F. Reitz, St. James Cape Town. No Date (ca. 1965)   Inscribed and signed by the Author on the title page, Paperback, illustrated card covers, covers are slightly soiled, bumped at corners and scuffed, some chipping to card along the spine. ISBN has been written in on the title page (ISBN: 062005297X) contains some illustrations and some photograph facsimile's. Africana

Alexander of Tunis, A biographical portrait of a distinguished soldier statesman by Norman Hillson The Memoirs of Field Marshall Earl Alexander of Tunis 1940-1945 edited by John North 2 x hardcover editions, bindings are tight & strong, good reading copies, dustjackets are complete but with nicks & tears to spine & bookends. Postage within South Africa will be R35-00 Overseas buyers can contact us for a postal quote.

Richard Freiherr von Rosen was a highly decorated Wehrmacht soldier and outstanding panzer commander. His memoirs are richly illustrated with contemporary photographs, including key confrontations of World War II. After serving as a gunlayer on a Pz.Mk.III during Barbarossa, he led a Company of Tigers at Kursk. Later he led a company of King Tiger panzers at Normandy and in late 1944 commanded a battle group (12 King Tigers and a flak Company) against the Russians in Hungary in the rank of junior, later senior lieutenant (from November 1944, his final rank.) Only 489 of these King Tiger tanks were ever built. They were the most powerful heavy tanks to see service, and only one kind of shell could penetrate their armor at a reasonable distance. Every effort had to be made to retrieve any of them bogged down or otherwise immobilized, which led to many towing adventures. The author has a fine memory and eye for detail. His account is easy to read and not technical, and adds substantially to the knowledge of how the German Panzer Arm operated in the Second World War. See: by Richard Freiherr von Rosen (Author) Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies) Pre-order Price Guarantee! Order now and if the.com price decreases between your order time and the end of the day of the release date, you'll receive the lowest price. Here's how (restrictions apply) Hardcover: 408 pages Publisher: Greenhill Books (February 23, 2018) Language: English ISBN-10: 1784382663 ISBN-13: 978-1784382667 Product Dimensions: 6.1 x 1.1 x 9.2 inches Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 12 working days Richard Freiherr von Rosen was a highly-decorated Wehrmacht soldier and outstanding panzer commander. His memoirs, richly illustrated with contemporary photographs, including key confrontations of World War II. After serving as a gunlayer on a Pz.Mk.III during Barbarossa, he led a Company of Tigers at Kursk, later a company of King Tiger panzers at Normandy and in late 1944 commanded a battle group (12 King Tigers and a flak Company) against the Russians in Hungary in the rank of junior, later senior lieutenant (from November 1944, his final rank.) ?? Only 489 of these King Tiger tanks were ever built. They were the most powerful heavy tanks to see service, and only one kind of shell could penetrate their armour at a reasonable distance. Every effort had to be made to retrieve any of them bogged down or otherwise immobilized, which led to many towing adventures. The author has a fine memory and eye for detail, his account is easy to read and not technical, and adds very substantially to the knowledge of how the German Panzer Arm operated in the Second World War. Features Summary A vivid first-person account based on a wartime diary and field-post letters to his parents Author Richard Freiherr Von Rosen Publisher Greenhill Books Release date 20180305 Pages 390 ISBN 1-78438-266-3 ISBN 13 978-1-78438-266-7

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 12 working days 'Look for your sister after each dive. Never forget. If you see her, you are safe.' Hana and her little sister Emi are part of an island community of haenyeo, women who make their living from diving deep into the sea off the southernmost tip of Korea. One day Hana sees a Japanese soldier heading for where Emi is guarding the day's catch on the beach. Her mother has told her again and again never to be caught alone with one. Terrified for her sister, Hana swims as hard as she can for the shore. So begins the story of two sisters suddenly and violently separated by war. Switch-backing between Hana in 1943 and Emi as an old woman today, White Chrysanthemum takes us into a dark and devastating corner of history. But pulling us back into the light are two women whose love for one another is strong enough to triumph over the evils of war. A riveting, immersive read in the vein of The Kite Runner and Memoirs of a Geisha. Features Summary If you see her, you are safe.'Hana and her little sister Emi are part of an island community of haenyeo, women who make their living from diving deep into the sea off the southernmost tip of Korea... Author Mary Lynn Bracht Publisher Chatto and Windus Release date 20180116 Pages 320 ISBN 1-78474-144-2 ISBN 13 978-1-78474-144-0