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The Balkan wars The Balkan wars Andre . Gerolymatos An examination of the Balkan region probes the history behind the hatred tearing the region apart, traveling back seven centuries to explore the roots of ethnic strife in Southeastern Europe. "In Th… OL11024962W
Przemiany w wojskowości polskiej od połowy X wieku do 1138 roku Przemiany w wojskowości polskiej od połowy X wieku do 1138 roku Marjorie Hardwick 288 p. : ill. ; 21 cm. OL11875609W
The Pharaohs' armies The Pharaohs' armies Louise Park "An introduction to the history and lifestyle of the Pharaohs' armies"--Provided by publisher. OL12252570W
L' armée et la ville en France, 1815-1870 L' armée et la ville en France, 1815-1870 Carole Espinosa Plus perméable aux attaques ennemies du fait de l'accroissement des réseaux de communication, la France met en place une stratégie défensive dans laquelle la ville occupe une place névralgique. Les a… OL13647859W
Josie Underwood's Civil War diary Josie Underwood's Civil War diary Josie Underwood A well-educated, outspoken member of a politically prominent family in Bowling Green, Kentucky, Josie Underwood (1840--1923) left behind one of the few intimate accounts of the Civil War written by a… OL13654127W
Hawks, doves, and the eagle Hawks, doves, and the eagle Jules Archer Discusses the pro and con attitudes of the American public on nine major conflicts involving the United States since the Declaration of Independence was signed. OL1437029W
D-Day, June 6, 1944 D-Day, June 6, 1944 Sean Sheehan Describes the Allied landing on the beaches of Normandy on June 6, 1944, with an overview of events leading to that invasion as well as a description of its momentous effects on the war. OL14870847W
Wings Over the Mexican Border Wings Over the Mexican Border Kenneth Baxter Ragsdale Against a backdrop of revolution, border banditry, freewheeling aerial dramatics, and World War II comes this compelling look at the rise of U.S. combat aviation at an unlikely proving ground—a remot… OL1703538W
History of the Umvoti Mounted Rifles 1864 - 2004 History of the Umvoti Mounted Rifles 1864 - 2004 Mark Coghlan It is May 1983. The UMR is celebrating the 100th anniversary of its Headquarters, the UMR Hall, in Greytown. A medal parade, civic dinner and a number of other events are on the programme. The member… OL17060998W
Under fire Under fire William E. Butterworth III After the epic struggle of World War II, W.E.B. Griffin's bestselling chronicle of the Marine Corps enters a new stage of modern warfare—with new weapons, new strategies, and a new breed of warrior—o… OL17645W
Battlefields Battlefields Lynn M. Stone Describes some of the key events in the military history of the United states and the sites where these events took place. OL1801520W
The Invasion of Normandy The Invasion of Normandy David Pietrusza Comprehensive historical context of the Invasion of Normandy, explaining what brought the parties to war, the events leading to the battle, what factors made the battle important, and the effects it … OL1803425W
300 heroes 300 heroes Terri Dougherty "Describes events before, during, and after the battle of Thermopylae, including key players, weapons, and battle tactics"--Provided by publisher. OL1814192W
Reconquest and crusade in medieval Spain Reconquest and crusade in medieval Spain Joseph F. O'Callaghan Publisher's description: Drawing from both Christian and Islamic sources, Reconquest and Crusade in Medieval Spain attempts to redress the imbalance in part by demonstrating that the clash of arms be… OL1852852W
European and native American warfare, 1675-1815 European and native American warfare, 1675-1815 Armstrong Starkey Challenging the historical tradition that has denigrated Indians as 'savages' and celebrated the triumph of European 'civilization', Armstrong Starkey presents military history as only one dimension … OL1904223W
Hidden heroism Hidden heroism Robert B. Edgerton In Hidden Heroism, Robert B. Edgerton chronicles the history of African-American participation in American wars, from the French and Indian War to the present. He argues that blacks in America have l… OL2005771W
Defeat in detail Defeat in detail Edward J. Erickson "The Ottoman Empire fought the Balkan Wars of 1912-1913 against the joint forces of Bulgaria, Greece, Montenegro, and Serbia - and was decisively defeated. The Ottoman Army is frequently depicted as … OL221327W
Ejército y milicias en el mundo colonial americano Ejército y milicias en el mundo colonial americano Juan Marchena Fernández "Well-organized, clearly written institutional study of the Spanish military primarily during the Bourbon Reform era. Based on considerable archival research and extensively footnoted"--Handbook of L… OL2401225W
American defenders of land, sea & sky American defenders of land, sea & sky Kay D. Weeks Covers fifty-five national historic landmarks, including battlefields, forts, lighthouses, and rocket sites, that illustrate how American defenders took part in various military actions throughout hi… OL2935254W
William Francis Butler William Francis Butler Martin Ryan xi, 244 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : 25 cm OL3004851W
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