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1985. Large hard cover. 192 pages. Very good condition.  Over 1kg. Hostility between the West and the communist world is such an accepted part of modern life that it is all too easy to forget that in 1939 the Soviet Union was the world's only communist state and that the Soviet Union was then seemingly riven by purges and economic troubles and threatened abroad by the ravening power of Nazi Germany. Today the Soviet Union is master of the eastern half of Europe; China, the world's most populous country, is also communist and there are communist or single-party socialist states in central America, Africa, the Middle East and Southeast Asia. The rise of communism began with the victories of the Red Army in World War II and the establishment of "people's democracies" in eastern Europe which quickly followed. The success of the Chinese communists in 1948 confirmed in many Western eyes the existence of a worldwide communist conspiracy, setting the stage for the Cold War confrontations of the fifties. The Korean War was fought to halt the expansion of this communist monolith, but there were soon signs of disharmony within the communist bloc as was seen in the growing independence of Yugoslavia and the Chinese-Soviet split. Such Dissent continues to the present day as persistent Sino-Soviet disputes and the efforts of Solidarity in Poland show. The Vietnam War, the Cuban intervention in Angola and the invasion of Afghanistan are examples of communist initiatives of the sixties and more recent times but in the same period Soviet missiles have been kept out of Cuba, a socialist government in Chile has been overthrown and Egypt has been weaned away from being a Soviet client.  

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 6 - 13 working days Napoleon had a profound impact on the development of both France and Europe, and his career had repercussions across the wider world. His career had all the elements of a classical tragedy: having begun with spectacular military and civil achievements, it ended in exile on the tiny Atlantic island of St Helena. Almost two centuries after Napoleon s death, historians continue to argue about his aims, his achievements and his legacy. In this thoroughly revised and updated new edition, Clive Emsley brings these historiographical debates up-to-date, and broadens his study to include discussion of the cultural and social impact of the Napoleonic era. Divided into five parts this new edition: offers a succinct summary of Napoleon s career examines his impact on France and Europe, as well as including a new chapter on the impact of the Napoleonic adventure on the wider world considers the relationship between Napoleon and the French Revolution outlines the difficulties in assessing his career explores the current debates surrounding Napoleon contains an expanded selection of primary source documents, ranging from state papers to police reports. A Chronology, Glossary and Who s Who of key characters are also provided, making this an indispensable textbook for students of nineteenth-century French and European history. " Features Summary Napoleon had a profound impact on the development of both France and Europe, and his career had repercussions across the wider world. His career had all the elements of a classical tragedy: having begun with spectacular military and civil achievements... Author Clive Emsley Publisher Routledge Release date Pages 178 ISBN ISBN

 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.

The Third Reich at War - The rise & fall of Hitler's military war machine - Michael Veranov Paperback 624 pages In good read condition. I will combine postage for multiple purchases. Have a look at my other classic children book listings Thank you for looking...  

The Third Reich at War - The rise & fall of Hitler's military war machine - Michael Veranov Paperback 624 pages In good read condition. I will combine postage for multiple purchases. Have a look at my other  listings Thank you for looking...  

1981. Large hard cover with dust cover. 192 pages. Very good condition. Tightly bound, neat and clean. The dust cover has minor wear and tear. Over 1kg. A dynamically written and graphic insight into the total onslaught looming over South Africa and the powerful military machine ready to repel it. If you listen to the catcalls of the UN you would think that the Republic of South Africa is on its knees. It is not. In African terms, the Republic is a Superpower. This massive book provides an insight, sometimes irreverently, into the military, economic and political challenges facing SA and the means of resisting these threats. A must have for the collector of SADF militaria.

VOLUME 1:  THE MENACE OF THE THIRD REICH "TODAY GERMANY!  TOMORROW THE WORLD!"     THIS PLEDGE WAS FERVENTLY INTONED BY MILLIONS OF GERMANS, DAY AFTER DAY, YEAR AFTER YEAR.  IN AN ATTEMPT TO MAKE IT COME TRUE, HITLER HARNESSED THE COUNTRY'S SCIENTIFIC AND INDUSTRIAL GENIUS AND FORGED THE MOST POWERFUL MILITARY MACHINE EUROPE HAD EVER SEEN..... VOLUME 2:  THE ALLIES RETREAT NO MORE THE LONG STRING OF JAPAN'S VICTORIES HAD AT LAST RUN ITS COURSE, AND FOR THE ALLIES THE RETREATING WAS OVER.  NOW CAME THE TIME TO COUNTER-ATTACK.   U.S. INFANTRYMEN WADED ASHORE ON MAKIN ATOLL.  HERE THE JAPANESE GARRISON WAS RUSHED IN A FEW DAYS/    

Africa’s Super Power Publisher: Sigma Books (pty) Ltd & Collins Vaal (Pty) Ltd, Johannesburg Edition: 1981 – First Edition Binding: Hardcover with Dustjacket ISBN: 0 86876009 0 Pages: 191 with numerous colour black & white photographs and illustrations     Extra Information Condition – Good. Wear and tear to hardcover cover and previous owners inscription on the inner page Language: English.   A dramatically written and graphic insight into the total onslaught that loomed over South Africa at the time the book was published and South Africa’s powerful military machine that was prepared to repel it.   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

Hardback. Sygma/Collins. 1981 1st ed. ISBN: 868760090. 192 pp profusely illustrated in bw and colour. Good condition except for a little shelwear, no dw, 4to format. A look at the oversized military machine of South Africa, and the many theatres of operations on the continent.

  This is a fascinating book that covers the military career of General Jannie Geldenhuys, including his role in military operations against SWAPO, MAPLA and the Cubans during the "Border War" in Angola. This book reveals how Castro tried to dress up political, economic and military failures in Angola as glorious triumphs. He provides actual numbers and details of the myth of Cuito Cuanavales and how the Marxist forces were defeated there. The author takes you through the dynamics and strategies that defeated the Communist forces trying to establish a totalitarian regime in Angola and Namibia. The South Africans, with inferior forces, were able to achieve almost every military objective, producing some ingenious strategies and causing a high rate of casualties to a numerically superior enemy. They didn't lose the military battles but lost the political one. Cuito Cuanavales was the last part of a series of battles that started as the South Africans, like many times before, stopped and defeated the last big Cuban/Fapla/Russians offensive against UNITA main bases, obliterating the FAPLA's offensive of 1987. The South Africans had the MAPLA and their Cubans advisers on the run. They were picking them apart at will, but they stopped because of a series of events, like the UNITA false alarm about the possibility of incoming Cuban MIGs and the rotation of the South African troops after the end of their military service cycle, etc. This gave the retreating MAPLA enough time to cross the river and dig in to fight for their lives, and stop the South Africans from annihilating them. All the MAPLA/Cubans did at Cuito was create an immense mine zone and defend it, to stop the South Africans from destroying the remaining troops. When one looks back and counts the number of casualties the South Africans inflicted on them before they crossed the river, you can see that the MAPLA/CUBANS suffered major casualties vs. the light number of casualties suffered by the South Africans. Then one can ask: who won the battle when one side lost thousands of soldiers just before they dug in? Cuito Cuanavales wasn't a typical clear cut defeat like the South Africans were used to inflicting on the FAPLA/Cubans because they didn't finish them, but it wasn't a Cuban victory like Castro put it. This gave Castro the opportunity to claim a "victory" that wasn't there via his propaganda machine and use it to leave Angola for good without being seen by those that weren't in the battle field as a defeated army. For the Marxist-Communist regimes, perceptions are more important than facts and no matter what the Cuban propaganda says, the facts are that FLAPA-Cubans suffered many humiliating losses at the hands of the numerically outnumbered South African army.   Hardcover:  328 pages Publisher:  Jonathan Ball; 1st Edition edition (1995) Language:  English

SOUTH AFRICAN WAR MACHINE by HELMOED-ROMER HEITMAN Hardcover published by Central News Agency 1985                ISBN 0 520 074426 "Provides an unrivalled analysis of the country's defence force, with Helmoed- Romer Heitman's authoritative text being supplemented by carefully chosen illustrations, many of them never previously published." This book is in very very good condition, no inscriptions, no foxing, tightly bound, no tears. The dust jacket is also in excellent condition except for  a minor crease (Front; bottom )  curled upward - please see the first photograph below   . For postage within SA; Preferably via Postnet to Postnet (up to 5kg) at R100.00   for a parcel of up to 5kg (addit,. books may be included - up to 5kg)  Postnet delivery 3 to 4 days.   Also available is PAXI  which is Pep Stores to your most convinient PEP  then please add R55.00  under Option 1 and use the " Notes " to note PAXI / Pep Stores. Collection (Pietermaritzburg) can be arranged.   Thank you.   SOUTH AFRICAN ARMY military armed forces war defence force  border war  Angola

World renowned military author Helmoed-Romer Heitman's detailed history of the SADF throughout the Border War period. Extensively illustrated. First edition 1985 large format hardcover published by CNA/Bison. 192 pages and includes index. Excellent condition.  A very informative and entertaining read. Tracked P&P is R60.00.

By Ian Knight. 2001. Hard cover with dust cover; 290 pages. Very good condition; as new. Under 1kg. On the afternoon of 1 June 1879, in a muddy gully in the heart of Zululand, the ambitions of France's Bonaparte dynasty came to a tragic and violent end. A patrol of British troops, in the vanguard of an invading column, was ambushed by the Zulu, and fled, leaving three men dead on the field. Among them was Prince Louis Napoleon, the exiled heir to the Imperial throne in France, the last of the Bonapartes. What curious combination of circumstances had brought the Prince Imperial to southern Africa, wearing the uniform of - of all things - a British office? His was a romantic and melancholy story. Chased out of France after the debacle of the Franco-Prussian War, the Emperor Napoleon III had sought refuge with his family in England, where they were befriended by Queen Victoria. Napoleon's son, Louis, had grown to manhood in exile, succeeding on his father's death to the title of Napoleon IV, and awaiting a call to reclaim his throne, which might never have come. Raised in the shadow of the reputation of the great Napoleon, he hungered for military glory, and by special dispensation was allowed to train as a British officer. As a foreign Prince, however, and a Bonaparte, there was never any hope that he might serve in the British army, but when the Anglo-Zulu War broke out in 1879 he was allowed to go to Africa as an observer, attached to General Lord Chelmsford's staff. The war seemed to offer him the perfect chance for military experience without European political repercussions, and with a minimum of danger. This was not to be.