9780715394496 - Commandos and Rangers of World War II di Ladd, James D. (7 risultati)

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

(Subject: World War II - General) Faded spine. Good. Battle Standards Series. The story of the elite Commandos and Rangers of World War II, whose bravery and daring made them legends. The book describes their rigorous training & hazardous combat actions such as beach reconnaisances, sabotage raids & spearheading amphibious invasions. Amongst the units & actions featured are those of the Australian Independent Companies, the Small Operations Group, Raiders in the Pacific, Rangers in Africa & Commando activities in the Mediterranean, Italy & the Balkans, Normandy & NW Europe, Burma & the Far East (Published: 1989) (Publisher: David & Charles) (ISBN: 0715394495) (Pagination: 397pp ills) (Condition: spine faded ow vg in card covers) UL-XXXXXX.

Soft cover. Condizione: Very Good. 1st softback edition, 1989. Original pictorial wrappers VG. Pages very clean & tight. No inscriptions. Illustrated. 396 pages.

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Corner of the rear cover creased. Orders received by 3pm Sent from the UK that weekday.

Paperback. Condizione: F/ F/ND. y First Edition Thus, 1st. Imp. SOFTBACK SHIPPED FROM THE UK.* Edition: 1st. Thus.* Impression: 1st.* Date of Publication: ++++ * Publisher: David and Charles Publishing plc.* Binding and cover condition: B/w photo-illustrated soft card covers with red frame. No bumps or rubs. Absolutely minimal shelf wear to edges & corners. No creases to spine or hinge. Seems un-used. FINE* Contents condition: PRIVATE COPY NOT EX-LIBRARY. Clean, crisp, tight & bright. No annotations, inscriptions or marks to text, no visible faults. FINE* Illustrations: One block of 16 pp. b/w photos. Several b/w line drawn maps and plans within text.* Pages: 326 pp. text. lxxiv pp. appendices, bibliography & acknowledgements at rear.* Product Description:- An insight into the methods and equipment of the Commando and Ranger units, including the special tactics and techniques which they developed to spearhead the Allied invasions. It includes personal and eye-witness accounts, which aid understanding of the campaigns and their aims and achievements. Accurately researched and expertly written. James Ladd is a military historian specialising in amphibious warfare. He gives a real sense of participation in the aims and achievements of these selfless men to whom we owe so much.* This is a FINE copy of the 1st./1st. thus with minimal shelf wear.* 1989-08-01. n.

Trade paperback. Condizione: Very good. 397, [3] pages. Illustrations. Maps. Includes Foreword, Preface, Appendices, Bibliography, and Acknowledgments. This is one of the Battle Standards series. James D Ladd was a Royal Marine before he became a journalist and a widely respected military historian. He is the author of several leading military books including Commandos and Rangers of World War II. James Ladd is a military historian specializing in amphibious warfare. His books have been favorably received by historians and military specialists. An insight into the methods and equipment of the Commando and Ranger units, including the special tactics and techniques which they developed to spearhead the Allied invasions. It includes personal and eyewitness accounts, which aid understanding of the campaigns and their aims and achievements. Presumed David & Charles First Paperback Edition, presumed first printing thus.

Couverture souple. Condizione: bon. R160219071: 1989. In-12. Broché. Bon état, Couv. convenable, Dos satisfaisant, Intérieur frais. 397 pages - ouvrage en anglais - quelques planches de photos en noir et blanc - quelques cartes en noir et blanc dans et hors texte. . . . Classification Dewey : 420-Langue anglaise. Anglo-saxon.