galago books (44 results)

(Subject: World War II - Western Europe) A novel. The Allied toehold on the Normandy beaches is precarious and if 2-SS Panzer division, Das Reich, adds its might to the German 7th Army, 100,000 Allied soldiers will be thrown back into the sea. It's advance must be delayed, but the only available forces are the British SAS and SOE, the American OSS, and the French Maquis. They mount a savage, no quarter battle which may determine who wins the...

(Subject: Land Vehicles & Weapons - General) Slight fading on spine. A study of the tanks that formed the backbone of the German Panzer force of WWII, with hundreds of photographs, diagrams and detail views. The book also covers Command, Flakpanzer, Assaultgun, Panzerjager, and artillery variants of the basic design. (Published: 1989) (Publisher: Galago Books) (ISBN: 0946784124) (Pagination: 128pp, 200 photos and drawings, large format) (Condition: like new. pictorial boards) UL-XXXXXX.

(Subject: Uniforms, Dress & Insignia - General) In this highly specialised series on camouflaged uniforms by Dr. J Borsarello every effort has been made to keep the numerous colour prints as close to the originals as possible. This volume includes the camouflage dress of Iraq, Iran, Syria, UAE, Egypt, Lebanon, Libya, Palestine and other nations. (Published: 1989) (Publisher: Galago Books) (ISBN: 0946784477) (Pagination: 32pp, 70 col & 28 b/w photos.) (Condition: New in card covers) UL-XXXXXX.

(Subject: Aviation - World War II ) The author tells the story of the air war in South-east Asia from 1941 to 1945 with a summary of the main South East Asia Command RAF units in World War II, plus details of the build-up of RAF operations in SEAC. (Published: 2004) (Publisher: Galago Books) (ISBN: 9780946995677) (Pagination: A4 format, 34pp, numerous illustrations) (Condition: new in card cover.) UL-XXXXXX.

(Subject: History & Development of Warfare - General) An examination of the theory of insurgency warfare, its practice, counter-insurgency, isolating the guerilla, the security forces, combat operations and propaganda. With numerous case studies from the Congo, Kenya, Rhodesia, Angola and Kurdistan. (Published: 1991) (Publisher: Galago Books) (ISBN: 0946995877) (Pagination: 118pp, 45 photos, diagrams) (Condition: New in d/w) UL-XXXXXX.

(Subject: Aviation - General) The Boeing aircraft corporation has been at the forefront of innovation and experimentation in the design of airplanes. From the beginning its designers overcame great technical problems to develop such legendary aircraft as the B-17 and B-29 bombers of WWII, the B-47 Stratojet and B-52 Stratofortress strategic bombers, and record breaking civil types including the B.707 and B.747 Jumbo Jet. This book tells the story of Boeing - the men, the prototypes, and the individual...

(Subject: Aviation - General) An interesting monograph tracing the use of airpower over Iraq, or Mesopotamia as it was previously known, since it was first employed by The Royal Flying Corp to harass the Turks of the Ottoman Empire in World War I. Via anti-insurgency operations in the 1920s and '30s, World War II, the Arab/Israeli wars of the 1960s and '70s and the Iran/Iraq War, the story comes right up to date with Operation Desert Storm in 1991,...

(Subject: The Third Reich - General) A rare photographic compendium of the Hitlerjugend and Bund Deutscher Madel (League of German Maidens). It looks at their origins, their day-to-day activities and comradeship. A scarce translation and facsimile (although printed on gloss, art paper) of an original WWII German publication by Obergebietsfuhrer Willi Korber. This is a must for the serious scholar of the Third Reich. German/English text (Published: 1992) (Publisher: Galago Books) (ISBN: 0946995893) (Pagination: Softcover, 62pp, 100+ b/w photos)...

(Subject: Post World War II - Gulf, Middle East, Afghanistan) In this critical study of the war the author analyses the Iraqi invasion, the Allied defensive measures and build-up, and provides an analysis of the Coalition and the contribution of the various nations involved. Additionally he looks at the US military reforms, Intelligence assessments, the chemical threat, and the respective effectiveness of the Iraqi and the Coalition forces. (Published: 1992) (Publisher: Galago Books) (ISBN: 0946995907) (Pagination: xxiv + 123pp,...

(Subject: The Third Reich - General) The author was a student in Budapest when the Germans invaded Hungary in March 1944. The 800,000 Hungarian jews were systematically despatched to camps where they were starved, beaten and killed. By the time the Russians came there were only a few thousand survivors among them the author who was one of only 2500 remaining at Sopron Camp. (Published: 1984) (Publisher: Galago Books) (ISBN: 0947020020) (Pagination: 197pp. endpaper maps. illustrations) (Condition: Very good...

(Subject: Aviation - General) This extensively researched book describes the Royal Air Force as it entered the 21st century. It covers the history of all squadrons, their official (and unofficial) unit badges, and mottos and the aircraft with which they are equipped, as well as those flown in the past. (Published: 2003) (Publisher: Galago Books) (ISBN: 0946995702) (Pagination: A4 format. 192pp, numerous photos and illustrations) (Condition: new in card cover) UL-XXXXXX.

Broschiert. Condition: Sehr gut. First Ed. 29,5x21cm 123 Seiten. Broschiert. Sprache: Englisch, Zustand: Sehr Gut, eher ungelesen; Minischildchen (2x1cm) auf dem Vorsatzblatt, läßt sich wohl entfernen, mir gelang das einmal; * Die Photos sind original von uns erstellt worden, u.a. erkennbar an einem kleinen weißen Stück Papier im oberen Schnitt. Ab und an verwenden Suchmaschinen Verlagsphotos, bei den Portalen selbst, werden aber nur unsere Originalphotos gezeigt.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 2nd printing. Edited by W. V. Brelsford. (Bromley, Kent): Galago, (1990). Second Printing. Large 8vo. viii,134pp, Index, List of Commandants, Honorees. Blue boards. Fine condition in near fine dj. Few maps, many photographs. ISBN 0946995834; Large 8vo 9" - 10" tall; 134 pages.

(Subject: Post World War II - The Balkans & Ex-Soviet Republics) The effect of Tito's death and the start of the Civil Wars in the former Yugoslavia. Covers Slovenia's 10 Day War, the Croat struggle for independence, the fall of Vukovar, war in Bosnia-Hercegovina, the Siege of Sarajevo, the drive for a Greater Serbia and the atrocities and ethnic cleansing which accompanied these events. (Published: 1993) (Publisher: Galago Books) (ISBN: 0946995915) (Pagination: 202pp, 6 maps) (Condition: Very good in...

Softcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. Softcover. Corners bumped, and just a bit of very light bumping along the edges. Very light staining along the bottom edge of the front cover; mostly visible on the inner cover. Else covers clean. Pages clean. ; B&W Photographs; 26B; 11.3 X 8.1 X 0.4 inches; 146 pages.

Soft cover. Condition: Good. Clean and firmly bound with light handling wear including minor creases on the corners of the cover.

Original-kartoniert. Condition: gut erhalten. 4 Original-kartoniert en 77 pp.

Soft cover. Condition: New. Dust Jacket Condition: New. 1st Edition. new unread softcover.

Paperback. Condition: Fine. First Edition. Part of Galago Books' Silver Wings series. 32 pages. Illustrated throughout with b/w photographs and a three-view scale drawing. Every book is sent in a cardboard postal package. Size: 29.5 Cm x 21 Cm.

Paperback. Condition: Fine. First Edition. Part of Galago Books' Silver Wings series. 32 pages. Illustrated throughout with b/w photographs and a three-view scale drawing. Every book is sent in a cardboard postal package. Size: 29.5 Cm x 21 Cm.

Paperback. Condition: Near Fine. First Edition. Part of Galago Books' Silver Wings series. 32 pages. Illustrated throughout with b/w photographs and a three-view scale drawing. Condition: The spine surface is slightly discoloured. Every book is sent in a cardboard postal package. Size: 29.5 Cm x 21 Cm.

(Subject: Colonial & Other Wars ) On 2 October 1899 a horseman arrived at Christiaan de Wet's Orange Free State farm and served summonses for commando service on hims and his three eldest sons. They were to prepare for active service, providing themselves with horses, saddles and bridles, rifles and ammunition. Nine days later on 11 October 1899 Britain and the Boer republics went to war. By the end of the war de Wet would become Commandant General and...

(Subject: Colonial & Other Wars ) This major work has long been recognised as one of the most important books written on the Anglo Boer War. Whilst working as a surgeon with British forces Conan-Doyle spent much of his time questioning British and Boer wounded in the field hospitals. He spoke to soldiers ranking from generals to cavalry troopers and, with a meticulous eye for detail, produced this balanced account showing the viewpoints of both protagonists. First published in...

Original-kartoniert. Condition: gut erhalten. gr8 Original-kartoniert en 96 pp.

Condition: very good. Dust Jacket Condition: no dustjacket. 8vo pp.268. book.

Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Just a hint of shelf wear- almost like new. Jake Harper-Ronald wanted to be a soldier from childhood . In 1966 his ambition was fulfilled when he was conscripted as a National Serviceman into the Royal Rhodesia Regiment. He afterwards moved to the UK and passed selection for the ultra tough Parachute Regt - the famed red berets. The Paras were regularly deployed in Northern Ireland where a raging war was ongoing...

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Very Good Condition with Very Good DJ. No Markings.608 Pages. 17 x 24 cm, many bw- and colour photos. The Silent War. South African Recce operations 1969 to 1994, by Peter Stiff, tells the story of South Africa's special forces the history of South Africa itself during the apartheid years. This is a study of South African military operations during the apartheid years. It deals with all the...

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. 1st Edition. Scarce hardcover first edition in a very good condition with a few slight age related stains on flyleaves, otherwise unmarked. no inscriptions, Binding solid, text crisp and clean. Good dust jacket with a few scuffs to edges. 512 pages The Covert War is compelling reading. In 1978 the counter-insurgency war on the Angolan/SWA Namibian border was going badly for the South Africans. Externally the SADF was in control, but...

Softcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. First Edition. The wraps are shelf worn with creasing along the edges and one large crease on the back wrap. The binding is secure. Browning along the edges of the pages, not affecting text. There are no ink inscriptions or annotations. Extra postage required unless posted within South Africa. r*26/03/2025 JHK. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.

Softcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. First Edition. The wraps are shelf rubbed with creasing and small closed tears around the edges. The binding is secure. Small marks on the outer edges if the pages, not showing internally. No ink inscriptions or annotations. r*06/05/2024 JHK. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.