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Great Military Leaders and Their Campaigns Ed. Jeremy Black A first edition hardcover published by Thames & Hudson in 2008 Grey cover boards with gold writing to the spine, binding is tight & strong, no marks or inscriptions, dustjacket is complete, clean & bright, like new copy Packaging and Postage within South Africa R100.00 Overseas Customers can contact us for a Postal Quotation

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This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days Why do only a few people get to say ?I love my job It seems unfair that finding fulfillment at work is like winning a lottery; that only a few lucky ones get to feel valued by their organizations, to feel like they belong. Imagine a world where almost everyone wakes up inspired to go to work, feels trusted and valued during the day, then returns home feeling fulfilled. This is not a crazy, idealized notion. Today, in many successful organizations, great leaders are creating environments in which people naturally work together to do remarkable things. In his travels around the world since the publication of his bestseller "Start with Why," Simon Sinek noticed that some teams were able to trust each other so deeply that they would literally put their lives on the line for each other. Other teams, no matter what incentives were offered, were doomed to infighting, fragmentation and failure. Why? The answer became clear during a conversation with a Marine Corps general. ?Officers eat last, ? he said. Sinek watched as the most junior Marines ate first, while the most senior Marines took their place at the back of the line. What's symbolic in the chow hall is deadly serious on the battlefield: great leaders sacrifice their own comfort?even their own survival?for the good of those in their care. This principle has been true since the earliest tribes of hunters and gatherers. It's not a management theory; it's biology. Our brains and bodies evolved to help us find food, shelter, mates and especially safety. We?ve always lived in a dangerous world, facing predators and enemies at every turn. We thrived only when we felt safe among our group. Our biology hasn't changed in fifty thousand years, but our environment certainly has. Today's workplaces tend to be full of cynicism, paranoia and self-interest. But the best organizations foster trust and cooperation because their leaders build what Sinek calls a Circle of Safety that separates the security inside the team from the challenges outside. The Circle of Safety leads to stable, adaptive, confident teams, where everyone feels they belong and all energies are devoted to facing the common enemy and seizing big opportunities. But without a Circle of Safety, we end up with office politics, silos and runaway self-interest. And the whole organization suffers. As he did in "Start with Why," Sinek illustrates his ideas with fascinating true stories from a wide range of examples, from the military to manufacturing, from government to investment banking. The biology is clear: when it matters most, leaders who are willing to eat last are rewarded with deeply loyal colleagues who will stop at nothing to advance their leader's vision and their organization's interests. It's amazing how well it works. Features Summary Why do only a few people get to say ?I love my job It seems unfair that finding fulfillment at work is like winning a lottery; that only a few lucky ones get to feel valued by their organizations... Author Simon Sinek (Author), Simon Sinek (Reader) Publisher Brilliance Audio Release date ISBN ISBN

  The Military 100: A Ranking of the Most Influential Military Leaders of all Time | Lt.Col Lanning Exact images of the item/s on Auction: Good Used Condition  2002 (Paperback) 372 Pages Registered Mail @ R 55.00  Postnet to Postnet @ R 100.00 Please have a look at all our other items.

 Charge! History's greatest Military Speeches - Steve Israel - 2007 - Hard cover in nearly new condition. One of the leading voices on national security issues in the U.S. Congress demonstrates how words have been sharp and powerful weapons of victory in this compilation of great military speeches that helped turn the tide of history. Among the dozens of inspirational speeches featured are: Moses instructing his followers to cross the Jordan River without him... Queen Elizabeth pledging to die with her soldiers as they faced the Spanish Armada... Patrick Henry choosing between liberty and death... Napoleon exhorting his troops as they marched on Egypt... Winston Churchill rallying his nation to victory... General Sir Montgomery refusing to retreat from Rommel... President Roosevelt preparing the American people for World War II... General Eisenhower fortifying his troops for the invasion of Normandy... President Reagan demanding that Gorbachev tear down the Berlin Wall... President George W. Bush encouraging America after 9/11... and more. Congressman Israel has included speeches that have motivated and mobilized, challenged and comforted. Some were blurted in the heat of combat, others were carefully written in places far removed from the brutality of the battlefield, but all will inspire readers with the courage that moved people forward against all odds. Each speech is introduced with an insightful historic context. This dramatic sweep of military history in the words of history's military leaders serves to reinforce the concept that the pen is mightier than the sword.

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AFRICA@WAR SERIES: VOLUME 6 CONGO UNRAVELLED: Military Operations from Independence to the Mercenary Revolt, 196068 Clearly and comprehensively explains the intrigues of the Congo wars Colonel Mike Hoare Post-independence events in the Republic of the Congo are a veritable Gordian knot. The ambitions of Congolese political leaders, Cold War rivalry, Pan-Africanism, Belgiums continued economic interests in the countrys mineral wealth, and the strategic perceptions of other southern African states all conspired to wrack Africas second largest country with uprisings, rebellions and military interventions for almost a decade. Congo Unravelled solves the intractable complexity of this violent period by dispassionately outlining the sequence of political and military events that took place in the troubled country. The reader is systematically taken through the first military attempts to stabilize the country after independence and the two distinguishing military campaigns of the decade - the United Nations military operations (Opration des Nations Unies au Congo, or ONUC) to end the secession of the Katanga Province, and the Dragon Operations led by Belgian paratroopers, supported by the US Air Force, launched to end the insurgency in the east of the country - are chronicled in detail. Finally, the mercenary revolt - an event that tainted the reputation of the modern mercenary in Africa - is described. Lesser known military events - Irish UN forces cut off from the outside world by Katangese gendarmes and mercenaries, and a combined military operation in which Belgian paratroopers were dropped from US Air Force C-130 Hercules aircraft and supported by a mercenary ground force to achieve humanitarian ends - go far toward resolving the enigma surrounding post-independence Congo. Paperback, 72 pages. Illustrated throughout, including 8-page colour section.

2003. Large soft cover, 207 pages. Very good condition. Under 1kg. From Leonidas of Sparta to Colin Powell, the great commanders of history are profiled and their most significant battles are analyzed. Ranging in scope from the strategic level of army commanders and emperors to the tactical and operational levels of captains of single ships and leaders of individual units, this book examines the achievements of some of history’s greatest military commanders.  

Niue 1 dollar Great Commanders Napoleon Bonaparte silver coloured proof 2010 Edition Technical Specs Presentation Country:   Niue Metal Purity:    Ag925 Box:   Yes Year of Issue:   2010 Weight:   28,28 CoA:   Yes Face Value:   1 dollar Dimensions:   38,61     Quality:   Proof     Mintage:   10,000   New coin with capsule, CoA and box To commemorate the 198th anniversary of the Battle of Borodino the Mint of Poland stroke 2 coins dedicated to the outstanding military leaders, Napoleon Bonaparte and Mikhail Kutuzov. The coins are add to the ¿Great Commanders¿ international collection, already featuring the coins manufactured by the Kazakhstan Mint, ¿Chingiz Khan¿ and ¿Attila the Hun¿. The ¿Napoleon Bonaparte¿ and ¿Mikhail Kutuzov¿ coins was released on 30 September 2010. The pieces have been stroken in a limited mintage, with proof quality, on blanks of silver Ag 925, using the pad printing technology. They are offered to buyers in dedicated presentation case. On 5-7 September 1812 two great leaders, Napoleon Bonaparte and Mikhail Kutuzov, met on a battlefield. As a result of the Battle of Borodino the French Emperor defeated the Russian army. However, the losses on both sides were incredibly high. ____________________________________________________  Feel free to e-mail me with any questions.

Soldiers in the Shadows: Unknown Warriors who Changed the Course of History   Author: William Weir Publisher: Bounty Books, London Edition: First Edition, 2006 Condition: Excellent. Really clean with tight binding. Binding: Hardcover with dustcover Pages: 281 Numerous black & white photographs.   Additional Information   Soldiers in the Shadows: Unknown Warriors who Changed the Course of History resurrects the actions of 10 soldiers who for one reason or another, are all but forgotten. The book contends that these controversial military leaders, in various ways over the course of a century, played a great part in eliminating the old-world order of mother countries and colonies, of the free and the enslaved. The book pulls these soldiers out of the shadows and shines a spotlight on the fascinating military stories surrounding them.   Soldiers in the Shadows: Unknown Warriors who Changed the Course of History is the result of meticulous research and provides an unconventional glimpse of history spanning from the years leading up to the American Civil War to the Vietnam War. Focusing also on Strategies, tactics, famous contemporaries and the shape of the changing world. The book shows how each of these unknown warriors was brave, resourceful and often a brilliant soldier.   Please note that we refer the right to close our auctions at any time Please refer to all images for condition, as this form an integral part of the description Payment to be processed within 2 days of auction closing Item will be posted on the first Saturday following receipt of payment. We are not responsible for damages to or loss of items once posted The item is second hand and sold as such with no warranty or guarantee implied, expressed or given. Regretfully, no buyers from outside the borders of South Africa

 The illustrated world guide to Submarines - John Parker - 2007 - Large paperback in good, clean and tight condition. Charts over a century of submarine development, from the earliest attempts to travel beneath the waves, two Worid Wars and the Cold War, through to the incredible machines planned for construction in the 21 st century. Specification boxes provide at-a-glance information about each submarine's country of origin, length, displacement, speed, armament, propulsion and complement. Features over 700 historical and modern photographs illustrating each type of submarine, plus colour artworks of selected examples. Includes fascinating quotes from military leaders and a glossary explaining key military terms and abbreviations. Featuring over 140 submarines with 700 historical and modern photographs.

Author: Sun Tzu Foreword: James Clavell Publisher: Hodder () ISBN-10: ISBN-13: Condition: Very Good Binding: Softcover Pages: 102 Dimensions: 19.7 x 12.8 x 0.7 cm +++ by Sun Tzu +++ One of the most important treatises on war and peace ever written. With Sun Tzu's resounding relevance and James Clavell's insightful foreword and notes, this classic is a necessity on the bookshelf of military leaders and boardroom executives alike.   A passion for books and a passion for collecting fine editions was the recipe that created the successful group of bookshops in Johannesburg called Bookdealers. The group started thirty years ago with one store in the quirky suburb of Yeoville and has grown through the years to a total of five shops, plus our online sales. Bookdealers is well-known for its collectable and used books. We also have a large variety of remaindered books sourced from around the world.  If you collect from one of our five branches there is no delivery charge. We also offer postal delivery (when available) and courier delivery, subject to a quote.

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 13 working days Few doubt that China wants to be a major economic and military power on the world stage. To achieve this ambitious goal, however, the PRC leadership knows that China must first become an advanced information-based society. But does China have what it takes to get there? Are its leaders prepared to make the tough choices required to secure China's cyber future? Or is there a fundamental mismatch between China's cyber ambitions and the policies pursued by the CCP until now? This book offers the first comprehensive analysis of China's information society. It explores the key practical challenges facing Chinese politicians as they try to marry the development of modern information and communications technology with old ways of governing their people and conducting international relations information. Fundamental realities of the information age, not least its globalizing character, are forcing the pace of technological change in China and are not fully compatible with the old PRC ethics of stability, national industrial strength and sovereignty. What happens to China in future decades will depend on the ethical choices its leaders are willing to make today. The stakes are high. But if China's ruling party does not adapt more aggressively to the defining realities of power and social organization in the information age, the 'China dream' looks unlikely to become a reality. Features Summary Few doubt that China wants to be a major economic and military power on the world stage. To achieve this ambitious goal, however, the PRC leadership knows that China must first become an advanced information-based society. Author Greg Austin Publisher Wiley-Blackwell (an imprint of John Wiley & Sons Ltd) Release date Pages 232 ISBN ISBN

Subtitle: Military Operations from Independence to the Mercenary Revolt Series: Africa@War Volume 6 Author: Andrew Hudson Publisher: Helion and Company / 30 Degrees South Publishers () ISBN-13: Condition: Very Good. Binding: Softcover Pages: 64 Dimensions: 29.5 x 20.9 x 0.5 cm +++ by Andrew Hudson +++ Post-independence events in the Democratic Republic of the Congo are a veritable Gordian knot. The ambitions of Congolese political leaders, Cold War rivalry, Pan-Africanism, Belgium's continued economic interests in the country's mineral wealth, and the strategic perceptions of other southern African states all conspired to wrack Africa's second largest country with uprisings, rebellions and military interventions for almost a decade. Congo Unravelled solves the intractable complexity of this violent period by dispassionately outlining the sequence of political and military events that took place in the troubled country. The reader is systematically taken through the first military attempts to stabilize the country after independence and the two distinguishing military campaigns of the decade - the United Nations military operations (Organisation des Nations Unies au Congo, or ONUC) to end the secession of the Katanga Province, and the Dragon Operations led by Belgian paratroopers, supported by the US Air Force, launched to end the insurgency in the east of the country - are chronicled in detail. Finally, the mercenary revolt - an event that tainted the reputation of the modern mercenary in Africa - is described.   A passion for books and a passion for collecting fine editions was the recipe that created the successful group of bookshops in Johannesburg called Bookdealers. The group started thirty years ago with one store in the quirky suburb of Yeoville and has grown through the years to a total of five shops, plus our online sales. Bookdealers is well-known for its collectable and used books. We also have a large variety of remaindered books sourced from around the world.  If you collect from one of our five branches there is no delivery charge. We also offer postal delivery (when available) and courier delivery, subject to a quote.

Subtitle: Great Military Speeches Author: Julian Thompson Publisher: Quercus () ISBN-10: ISBN-13: Condition: Very Good Binding: Hardcover with dust jacket Pages: 224 Dimensions: 27 x 19.2 x 2.1 cm +++ by Julian Thompson +++ Throughout history, great leaders have used the power of oratory to embolden and inspire their troops. Call to Arms presents the transcripts and stories of over 50 momentous speeches - complete with biographies of each military leader, the history of why each speech was significant and what happened in the battle as a result. The speechmakers featured include: Julius Caesar, Henry V, Joan of Arc, George Washington, Admiral Nelson, Ulysses S. Grant, Field Marshal Haig, Haile Selassie, Winston Churchill, Douglas MacArthur, Field Marshal Montgomery, General George S Patton, General Schwarzkopf and Tim Collins.   A passion for books and a passion for collecting fine editions was the recipe that created the successful group of bookshops in Johannesburg called Bookdealers. The group started thirty years ago with one store in the quirky suburb of Yeoville and has grown through the years to a total of five shops, plus our online sales. Bookdealers is well-known for its collectable and used books. We also have a large variety of remaindered books sourced from around the world.  If you collect from one of our five branches there is no delivery charge. We also offer postal delivery (when available) and courier delivery, subject to a quote.

The sixteen-year-long war in Mozambique between the Frelimo government and Renamo rebels remains one of the most overlooked and misunderstood of the conflicts that raged across Africa during the height of the Cold War. While usually viewed as mere sideshow to more high-profile wars in Angola, Rhodesia and within apartheid South Africa itself, it nonetheless is noteworthy in its complexity, duration and destructiveness. Before it was all over in 1992 at least one million Mozambicans would be dead, millions more homeless and the country lying in ruins. Ultimately Frelimo would get its victory not on the battlefield but rather at the polling booth in 1994. Based on more than a decade of meticulous research, a review of thousands of pages of military records and documents, and dozens of in-depth interviews with political leaders, diplomats, generals, and soldiers and sailors, this book tells the story of the war from the perspective of those who fought it and lived it. It follows Renamo's growth from its Rhodesian roots in 1977 as a weapon against Robert Mugabe's Zimbabwean nationalist guerrillas operating from Mozambique through South African patronage in the early 1980s to Renamo's evolution as a self-sufficient nationalist insurgency. In tracing the ebb and flow of the conflict from the rugged mountains and Savannah forests of central Mozambique across the hot, humid Zambezi River valley and down to the very outskirts of the Mozambican capital in the far south, it examines the operational strategy of Frelimo and Renamo commanders in the field, the battles they fought and the lives of their troops. In doing so it highlights personal struggles, each side's successes and failures, and the missed opportunities to decisively turn the tide of war. Accordingly, this book provides the first real comprehensive military history of a war too long neglected and under appreciated in the chronicles of modern African history. PAPERBACK: 288 PAGES WITH 60 B/W ILLUSTRATIONS & 10 MAPS

Ukraine 5 hryvnas Roman Shukhevych Outstanding Personalities Proof 2008 Edition Technical Specs Presentation Country:   Ukraine Metal Purity:    Silver 0.925 Box:   Yes Year of Issue:   2008 Weight:   15,55 CoA:   Yes Face Value:   5 hryvnias Dimensions:   33     Quality:   Proof     Mintage:   3,000   New coin with capsule, CoA and box The commemorative coin is dedicated to Roman Shukhevych, one of the outstanding leaders of the Ukrainian liberation movement of the 20 ¿ 50s of the 20th century, a military and political figure. Roman Volodymyrovych Shukhevych (Taras Chuprynka) ¿ a lieutenant-general and the commander-in-chief of the Ukrainian Insurgent Army (1943-1950) is a bright representative of generation of the stormy 1920 - 40s.On the coin obverse there is a composition: the conventionalized broken uphill road, against the background whereof there is the inscription - ¿¿¿¿¿/ ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿! (Glorified be / Ukraine!); above ¿ the Small National Emblem of Ukraine and the semi-circular inscription - ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ ¿¿¿¿ ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ (National Bank of Ukraine), thereunder ¿ the coin face value: ¿¿¿¿¿ ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ (five hryvnias), the indication of metal and its fineness ¿ Ag 925, weight in fineness ¿ 15.55 g; There is also placed the logotype of the National Bank of Ukraine Mint.On the coin reverse there is a portrait of Roman Shukhevych against the background of a conventionalized forest, which symbolizes military resistance to invaders and the national - liberation movement in Ukraine, and placed are the inscriptions: to the right -¿¿¿¿¿¿/¿¿¿¿¿! (Glorified be / the Heroes!); to the left -1907/¿¿¿¿¿/1950/¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ (1907/ Lviv/ 1950/ Bilohorscha) and below, the bow-shaped ¿ ¿¿¿¿¿ ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ (Roman Shukhevych). ____________________________________________________  Feel free to e-mail me with any questions.

Ukraine 5 hryvnas Roman Shukhevych Outstanding Personalities Proof 2008 Edition Technical Specs Presentation Country:   Ukraine Metal Purity:    Silver 0.925 Box:   Yes Year of Issue:   2008 Weight:   15,55 CoA:   Yes Face Value:   5 hryvnias Dimensions:   33     Quality:   Proof     Mintage:   3,000   New coin with capsule, CoA and box The commemorative coin is dedicated to Roman Shukhevych, one of the outstanding leaders of the Ukrainian liberation movement of the 20 ¿ 50s of the 20th century, a military and political figure. Roman Volodymyrovych Shukhevych (Taras Chuprynka) ¿ a lieutenant-general and the commander-in-chief of the Ukrainian Insurgent Army (1943-1950) is a bright representative of generation of the stormy 1920 - 40s.On the coin obverse there is a composition: the conventionalized broken uphill road, against the background whereof there is the inscription - ?????/ ???????! (Glorified be / Ukraine!); above ¿ the Small National Emblem of Ukraine and the semi-circular inscription - ???????????? ???? ??????? (National Bank of Ukraine), thereunder ¿ the coin face value: ?¿??? ??????? (five hryvnias), the indication of metal and its fineness ¿ Ag 925, weight in fineness ¿ 15.55 g; There is also placed the logotype of the National Bank of Ukraine Mint.On the coin reverse there is a portrait of Roman Shukhevych against the background of a conventionalized forest, which symbolizes military resistance to invaders and the national - liberation movement in Ukraine, and placed are the inscriptions: to the right -??????/?????! (Glorified be / the Heroes!); to the left -1907/?????/1950/????????? (1907/ Lviv/ 1950/ Bilohorscha) and below, the bow-shaped ¿ ????? ??????? (Roman Shukhevych). ____________________________________________________  Feel free to e-mail me with any questions.

Leading military historian Victor Davis Hanson returns to non-fiction in The Savior Generals, a set of brilliantly executed pocket biographies of five generals who single-handedly saved their nations from defeat in war. War is rarely a predictable enterprise--it is a mess of luck, chance, and incalculable variables. Today's sure winner can easily become tomorrow's doomed loser. Sudden, sharp changes in fortune can reverse the course of war.These intractable circumstances are sometimes mastered by leaders of genius--asked at the eleventh hour to save a hopeless conflict, created by others, often unpopular with politics and the public. These savior generals often come from outside the established power structure, employ radical strategies, and flame out quickly. Their careers often end in controversy. But their dramatic feats of leadership are vital slices of history--not merely as stirring military narrative, but as lessons on the dynamic nature of consensus, leadership, and destiny.

G.I. Joe: The Rise Of Cobra From the Egyptian desert to deep below the polar ice caps, the elite G.I. JOE team uses the latest in next-generation spy and military equipment to fight the corrupt arms dealer Destro and the growing threat of the mysterious Cobra organization to prevent them from plunging the world into chaos. G.I. Joe 2: Retaliation In this action-packed sequel, the Joes are not only fighting their mortal enemy Cobra; they are forced to contend with threats from within the government that jeopardize their very existence. Framed for crimes against the country, the G.I. Joe team is marked for termination by the President's order, and the team members will have to face off against Zartan, his accomplices, and the world leaders he has under his influence.

This book is a record of the insignia and history of the Rhodesian armed forces from inception to 1980. Rhodesia had a fascinating history that characterised the pioneer spirit of early Africa. The continent of Africa was in a stage of being colonised by the various European countries. The pioneers of Rhodesia followed in the footsteps of the early Portuguese explorers and the inquisitive and bold such as David Livingstone and Cecil John Rhodes led the way. Legends were born out of the bravery and tenacity of the early settlers. It must be noted that the politics and motivations of the various political parties are not discussed in this book at all. There are many writers who have looked at this from different viewpoints and there are many books published on the subject. The purpose of this book is not to repeat the good or the bad of the motives of the leaders and politicians of the country. It is, rather, a reflection on the spirit and actions of the military kith and kin of a country. Paperback, 156 pages Published November 2009 4th Edition This book is Printed-On-Demand and a possible waiting period & delayed delivery may apply.

This book is a record of the insignia and history of the Rhodesian armed forces from inception to 1980. Rhodesia had a fascinating history that characterised the pioneer spirit of early Africa. The continent of Africa was in a stage of being colonised by the various European countries. The pioneers of Rhodesia followed in the footsteps of the early Portuguese explorers and the inquisitive and bold such as David Livingstone and Cecil John Rhodes led the way. Legends were born out of the bravery and tenacity of the early settlers. It must be noted that the politics and motivations of the various political parties are not discussed in this book at all. There are many writers who have looked at this from different viewpoints and there are many books published on the subject. The purpose of this book is not to repeat the good or the bad of the motives of the leaders and politicians of the country. It is, rather, a reflection on the spirit and actions of the military kith and kin of a country. Paperback, 156 pages. Published November 2009 4th Edition This book is Printed-On-Demand and a possible waiting period & delayed delivery may apply.