One of Putnam's renowned aeronatical series, this is a
detailed and authoritative study of British Bombers from the
early RFC and Royal Navy types of World war I to the
Bucaneers and Tornados of the '80s . By means of technical
descriptions, three-view drawings and photographs the book
traces the development of British bombing aircraft from
their, more or less accidental origins prior to and during
WWI, via the development of WWII 'Heavies' bombing from high
level, and the V-Bombers, to modern fast jet, terrain
hugging, multi-role combat aircraft.
Fine in d/w - Large format, 416pp, 480
photos, 75 general arrangement drawings
Created, ordered and led by Adolf Hitler, the state
apparatus of Nazi Germany rigorously controlled all aspects
of life in the Third Reich. To maintain his iron grip on the
German people Hitler surrounded himself with a small clique
of fanatical acolytes. This is an extensively illustrated
study of Alfred Rosenberg, Albert Speer, Heinrich Himmler,
Josef Goebbels, Martin Bormann, Hermann Goering, Baldur von
Shirach, Joachim von Ribbentrop and Rudolf Hess. The book
also includes a profile of Hitler's mistress (and later
wife), Eva Braun.
Very good in d/w
- Large format, 192pp, 54 colour & 250 b/w photos
When Montgomery took command prior to D-Day he gathered
around him commanders and formations he knew and trusted
and, not surprisingly, 7th Armoured Division was one of
these. The author, who fought alongside the Desert Rats,
describes the Division's battles from the beaches, the
breakout battles (Goodwood and Bluecoat) and the liberation
of Northern France and Belgium. After taking Ghent there
were the long months fighting in the Netherlands before
Operation Blackcock, the Rhine Crossing and the final
advance into Germany, the capture of Hamburg and the Allies'
triumphant entry into Berlin.
This copy is signed by
the author.
Like new in d/w -
200pp, numerous b/w photos, maps
A series of beautifully produced, card covered monographs
from Poland, for modellers and aviation enthusiasts,
featuring well known WWII aircraft and units. This volume
includes twelve high quality color plates of various
Lockheed P-38 Lightnings operated in the Pacific Theater by
475th Fighter Group, US Army Air Force. Also includes a set
of photo-etched, brass cockpit parts in 1:72 and 1:48 scale.
Polish/English text
New in card cover
- A4 format, 112pp, 12 color plates & 75 + b/w photos
Within days of the end of the Second World War the Cold
War began, thus conscription continued to replace the
demobilisation of Britain's existing armed forces. Who
better to replace them than over two million eligible
eighteen year old young men who were thoroughly enjoying
their freedom until a brown envelope fluttered through
the letterbox informing them that they had been called
up. This is a factual and personal story about the
camaraderie that quickly developed among many during
their enforced National Service.
New in card
cover - 348pp, numerous small b/w photos
