rogers colonel o b e (24 risultati)

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good. Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Clean, tight, unmarked. Dust Jacket Condition: Very good, Jacket in mylar cover, worn at edges, lightly spotted. 48 b&w plates and 8 mapsS. Small price label affixed front pasted down. // shipped carefully packed in a sturdy box.

(Subject: European Conflicts & The Napoleonic Wars) The modernisation of the British Army that followed the American War of Independence was spearheaded by John Moore and Wellington. This is an informed study of the army that resulted. With chapters on Infantry, Cavalry, Artillery, Engineers, Auxiliaries, Command and Staff, the Light Division - their function and the improvements brought about by Moore and Wellington. (Published: 1979) (Publisher: Ian Allan) (ISBN: 0711009031) (Pagination: 143pp, ills, maps, index) (Condition: Good in rubbed dw) UL-XXXXXX.

Hard Cover. Condizione: Near Fine. Probable First. Hard Cover. Near Fine/Very Good +. Probable First. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. The author traces the origins and gradual development of heraldic devices and their meaning from the Norman Conquest to modern day. Illustrated in both color and B&W. Introduction by Lt.-Col. H.A.B. Lawson, Rothesay Herald, and Lyon Clark. 205 pages including index. Dust jacket has some wear notably some mended tears along top edge at spine. A bit of discoloration along spine as well. Otherwise terrific copy of this interesting book.

Hardcover. Condizione: Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good. First American Edition. Clean unmarked copy, dust jacket has mild wear at edges, some fading to spine panel.

Hardcover. Condizione: Fair. Condizione sovraccoperta: Fair. Hardcover in fair condition. Some foxing. 272 pages.

Hardcover. Condizione: Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Good. 1st Edition. Good condition book and DJ not price clipped. 252 pages good and clean with clear print, indexed. Spots of foxing, mainly where the black and white photographs are in the centre of the book, no previous names. 'For nearly a century, from the reign of Queen Anne to the outbreak of the French Revolution, the British Army achieved a reputation for toughness in battle and skill in manoeuvre. Under the Duke of Marlborough the Army had only some forty years of tradition behind it, yet its great successes then, and later when it fought campaigns and maintained garrisons not only in Europe and the Mediterranean but in theatres as far-flung as India, the West Indies and America, were remarkable.

(Subject: European Conflicts & The Napoleonic Wars) The development of Napoleon's Army from Valmy to Waterloo. Chapters include the Cavalry, Infantry, Artillery, Engineers and Signals, Administration, Medical, Imperial HQ. With special studies on the 3rd Corps at Auerstadt, and later in Poland. (Published: 1974) (Publisher: Book Club Edition) (Pagination: 192pp, 57 illustrations, maps) (Condition: Brown boards. No d/w. Good) UL-XXXXXX.

(Subject: Land Vehicles & Weapons - General) The entire history of artillery From the 15th Century to the present. Its use in sieges in the field and at sea; its value in defence and attack and its many variations with rockets and tanks. He describes the manufacture of pieces, their ammunition their limbers, carts and furniture and the many other accessories that, until the invention of aircraft, made it an army's most powerful arm. (Published: 1971) (Publisher: Military Book Society) (Pagination: 230pp, ills & drawings, references, index) (Condition: Good in rubbed and edge-worn d/w) UL-XXXXXX.

(Subject: History & Development of Warfare - General) An extensively illustrated volume detailing the historical background, weapons, equipment, organization and functions of the British Army in the late 1970s. (Published: 1979) (Publisher: Book Club Associates) (Pagination: large format, 160pp, 8 col, and 219 b/w photos) (Condition: dw worn, ow vg) UL-XXXXXX.

(Subject: History & Development of Warfare - General) Examines in detail the organisation, training, and personnel of the British Army during the eighteenth century, and explains how the government policies of containing the enemy and colonial conquest were achieved. It also illustrates how the Army survived the constant nervousness of Parliament in reducing its strength after each emergency had passed. There are specific chapters devoted to the strategies of Marlborough, Amherst and Howe and to tactics as displayed at the battles of Ramillies, Fontenoy, Camden and Guildford Court House. (Published: 1977) (Publisher: Book Club Edition) (Pagination: 252pp, plates, maps) (Condition: Good in dw) UL-XXXXXX.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good. First Edition. The mounted troops of the British Army, 1066-1945 (Imperial Services Library, Volume 3).A First edition, First printing copy of this 1959 book. A near fine book, some rubbing to the edges and a bump to the bottom of the spine. In a very good DW, with neatly mended tears to front and spine. otherwise a chip to bottom of spine and some shelf wear throughout.

(Subject: Land Vehicles & Weapons - General) The development and use of the tank, from WWI to the nuclear age. The technical design of the tanks of all the combatants in both world wars is fully described and illustrated. Specifications of armament, armour and engines are dealt with in great detail. (Published: 1965) (Publisher: Seeley Service) (ISBN: 08542200097) (Pagination: 240pp b/w illustrations.) (Condition: Good in rubbed dw) UL-XXXXXX.

(Subject: Small Arms, Personal Weapons, Equipment & Accoutrements) An examination of the personal weapons of the British Soldier from the Medieval period to post WWII. 1960 first edition (Published: 1960) (Publisher: Seeley Service) (Pagination: 259pp, col plate, 24 b/w plates, 48 drawings, index) (Condition: vg in a rubbed and spine-faded dw) UL-XXXXXX.

(Subject: Small Arms, Personal Weapons, Equipment & Accoutrements) An examination of the personal weapons of the British Soldier from the Medieval period to post WWII. (Published: 1968) (Publisher: Seeley Service) (Pagination: 259pp, col plate, 24 b/w plates, 48 drawings, index) (Condition: very good in a worn dw) UL-XXXXXX.

Encuadernación de tapa dura. Condizione: Muy bueno. Idioma: Inglés. 1959. 256 páginas. Tapa dura. Corte superior tintado. Ilustrado. 15,5 x 25 cm. Muy buen estado.

Hardcover. Condizione: Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Good. 1st Edition. A nice copy, bound in a yellow cloth with gilt lettering to the spine. Spine is good with minor wear. Small mark to upper board but minor. Binding is tight. Dust jacket is in good condition with small tear to top edge and some wear, otherwise good. All pages are free from notations and marks. Some spotting and soiling to the edges but good. A very interesting study.

Hardcover. Condizione: New. Condizione sovraccoperta: As New. 1st Edition. This copy is in new, unmarked condition bound in red cloth covered boards with bright gilt titling to a black panel on the spine. This copy is bright, tight, white and square. The unclipped dust wrapper is in as new condition. International postal rates are calculated on a book weighing 1 Kilo, in cases where the book weighs more than 1 Kilo increased postal rates will be quoted, where the book weighs less then postage will be reduced accordingly. This book was volume VIII in the Imperial Services Library. A well written and informative book on the development of the tank across all European nations and in the USA. Lavishly illustrated with rare photos from private collections, some published here for the first time. Ref A5 7.

Hardback. Condizione: Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Near Fine. New Edition. THE MOUNTED TROOPS OF THE BRITISH ARMY Imperial Services Library Vol 3. Colonel H.C.B. Rogers, O.B.E. Seeley Service & Co Ltd, London 1967 New Edition. 256pp Illustrated Hardbook. This is volume 3 of the influential and authoritive Imperial Services Library The greater of this book about the horse soldier is devoted to the cavalryman for it was not until the eighteenth century that there was any other mounted arm. This is the history of the horse in war from the Norman war horse till garages replaced stables in military barracks. This copy is in FINE condition with no marks, inscriptions or marginalia. The stock is both tight and bright . The publisher price clipped dustwrapper has some rubs and one small closed tear and some typical shelf wear but it is still NEAR FINE. Ref L2.

Allen & Unwin ; 1977 ; 0043550118; Rilegato con titoli in oro al dorso, sovracoperta ; 22,5 x 14,5 cm; pp. 252; Prima edizione. 8 illustrazioni (mappe) a b./n. ; Presenta leggeri segni d'uso ai bordi (senza mancanze nè lacerazioni), interno ottimo e senza scritte. ; Molto buono (come da foto). ; For nearly a century, from the reign of Queen Anne to the outbreak of the French Revolution, the British Army achieved a reputation for toughness in battle and skill in manoeuvre. Under the Duke of Marlborough the Army had only some forty years of tradition behind it, yet its great successes then, and later when it fought campaigns and maintained garrisons not only in Europe and the Mediterranean but in theatres as far-flung as India, the West Indies and America, were remarkable. ; Scheda a cura di Equilibri libreria. L'immagine corrisponde alla copia in vendita. 011.83.90.381 Inglese.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Good. 1st Edition. 'Troopships and their History' ~ by Colonel HCB Rogers, OBE; pub by Seeley Service & Co 1963; with jacket, 8vo, 224`pps + 18pps of b&w photos and coloured frontispiece; jacket has a few dust marks on back, book has few marks on top and bottom edges o/w in excellent condition.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Good. First Edition. Size: Octavo (standard book size). Dust Jacket has small closed tears, but otherwise complete and overall sound. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: Military & Warfare; Inventory No: 46390. For further information on this title, click on the "Ask Bookseller a Question" button directly underneath this listing. We will try to reply within two working days. Buyers from OUTSIDE of the UK are strongly recommended to make contact, to ask for an accurate shipping cost, BEFORE buying.

Hardcover Sehr gut. Condizione: 0. Text Englisch. Aus der Reihe "Imperial services library", hier Band III. Leineneinband, goldgeprägtes Rückenschildchen, minimale Gebrauchsspuren. Frontispiz, 255 paginierte Seiten, 33 Tafeln, zum Teil in Farbe und zahlreiche s/w Skizzen, insgesamt sehr guter Zustand, keinerlei Eintragungen. +++ Text in English. Volume III from "the imperial service library". A clothbound monograph, good condition. 255 p.p., 33 plates, some in colour, many b/w drawings in text, no inscriptions whatsover, clean. +++ 15,5 x 25 cm, 0,8 kg. +++ Stichwörter/Keywords: British military history Reiterei Kostümkunde Uniformkunde Militaria Gewicht in Gramm: 800.

Encuadernación de tapa dura. Condizione: Excelente. 1ª Edición. London, Seeley Service & Co. Ltd, 1957, 205 pp. Illustrated Edition. The Pageant of Heraldry. An explanation of its principles and its uses to-day. by Col. H. C. B. Rogers with an introduction by Col. H. A. B. Lawson Published by Seeley Service & Co. Limited. Illustrated with many drawings in black and white and plates in facsimile colour. Suitable for beginners or the more advance student. This book traces the origins and gradual development of heraldic devices and their meaning from the Norman conquest to the twentieth century. The book also discusses inheritance of Arms, the Arms of Corporate bodies, Regimental Badges and the practical use of heraldry for modern purposes. Hardback with dust jacket. with 29 full page plates and VII figures in the text. First edition. Muy buena encuadernación tela de editor con sobrecubierta. Excelente estado. Folio.

Condizione: Good. Envoi rapide Bon Etat. in4. 1985. Broché. 127 pages. Good.