Editore: Pen and Sword Military, 2017
ISBN 10: 1526707985 ISBN 13: 9781526707987
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Editore: Pen & Sword Books Ltd, United Kingdom, South Yorkshire, 2017
ISBN 10: 1526707985 ISBN 13: 9781526707987
Da: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Regno Unito
Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. When the world held its breath It is 25 years since the end of the Cold War, now a generation old. It began over 75 years ago, in 1944 long before the last shots of the Second World War had echoed across the wastelands of Eastern Europe with the brutal Greek Civil War. The battle lines are no longer drawn, but they linger on, unwittingly or not, in conflict zones such as Iraq, Somalia and Ukraine. In an era of mass-produced AK-47s and ICBMs, one such flashpoint was French Indochina At the end of the Second World War France sought to reassert its military prestige, but instead suffered humiliating defeat at Dien Bien Phu in French colonial Indochina. The First Indochina war became a textbook example of how not to conduct counter-insurgency warfare against nationalist guerrillas. Anthony Tucker-Jones guides the reader through this decisive conflict with a concise text and contemporary photographs, providing critical insight into the conduct of the war by both sides and its wider ramifications. The Viet Minh, after resisting the Japanese in Indochina, sought independence for Vietnam from France.The French, with limited military resources, moved swiftly to reassert control in 1945, sparking a decade-long conflict. French defence of Hanoi rested on holding the Red River Delta, making it a key battleground. When the Viet Minh invaded neighboring Laos the French deployed to fight a set-piece battle at Dien Bien Phu, in 1954, but instead were trapped. All relief attempts failed and French defences were slowly overwhelmed. America considered coming to the garrison s rescue using nuclear weapons, but instead left it to its fate, which set the scene for the Algerian and the Vietnam conflicts. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Editore: Pen and Sword Military, 2017
ISBN 10: 1526707985 ISBN 13: 9781526707987
Da: GF Books, Inc., Hawthorne, CA, U.S.A.
Condizione: Good. Book is in Used-Good condition. Pages and cover are clean and intact. Used items may not include supplementary materials such as CDs or access codes. May show signs of minor shelf wear and contain limited notes and highlighting. 0.62.
Editore: Pen and Sword Military, 2017
ISBN 10: 1526707985 ISBN 13: 9781526707987
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Editore: Pen and Sword Military, 2017
ISBN 10: 1526707985 ISBN 13: 9781526707987
Da: GF Books, Inc., Hawthorne, CA, U.S.A.
Condizione: Very Good. Book is in Used-VeryGood condition. Pages and cover are clean and intact. Used items may not include supplementary materials such as CDs or access codes. May show signs of minor shelf wear and contain very limited notes and highlighting. 0.62.
Editore: Pen and Sword, 2017
ISBN 10: 1526707985 ISBN 13: 9781526707987
Da: booksXpress, Bayonne, NJ, U.S.A.
Soft Cover. Condizione: new.
Editore: Pen & Sword Books Ltd, South Yorkshire, 2017
ISBN 10: 1526707985 ISBN 13: 9781526707987
Da: Grand Eagle Retail, Wilmington, DE, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. When the world held its breath It is 25 years since the end of the Cold War, now a generation old. It began over 75 years ago, in 1944 long before the last shots of the Second World War had echoed across the wastelands of Eastern Europe with the brutal Greek Civil War. The battle lines are no longer drawn, but they linger on, unwittingly or not, in conflict zones such as Iraq, Somalia and Ukraine. In an era of mass-produced AK-47s and ICBMs, one such flashpoint was French Indochina At the end of the Second World War France sought to reassert its military prestige, but instead suffered humiliating defeat at Dien Bien Phu in French colonial Indochina. The First Indochina war became a textbook example of how not to conduct counter-insurgency warfare against nationalist guerrillas. Anthony Tucker-Jones guides the reader through this decisive conflict with a concise text and contemporary photographs, providing critical insight into the conduct of the war by both sides and its wider ramifications. The Viet Minh, after resisting the Japanese in Indochina, sought independence for Vietnam from France.The French, with limited military resources, moved swiftly to reassert control in 1945, sparking a decade-long conflict.French defence of Hanoi rested on holding the Red River Delta, making it a key battleground. When the Viet Minh invaded neighboring Laos the French deployed to fight a set-piece battle at Dien Bien Phu, in 1954, but instead were trapped. All relief attempts failed and French defences were slowly overwhelmed. America considered coming to the garrison s rescue using nuclear weapons, but instead left it to its fate, which set the scene for the Algerian and the Vietnam conflicts. AUTHOR: Anthony Tucker-Jones is a former defence intelligence officer and a widely published expert on regional conflicts, counter-terrorism and armoured and aerial warfare. He is the author of over thirty books including The Vietnam War: The Tet Offensive 1968, The Gulf War: Operation Desert Storm 1990 1991, The Afghan War: Operation Enduring Freedom 2001 2014 and The Iraq War: Operation Iraqi Freedom 2003 2011. He is security and terrorism correspondent for intersec The Journal of International Security. 80 b/w & 30 colour illustrations Account of one of the most dramatic battles fought in the opening stages of the Cold War Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
Editore: Pen and Sword Books, 2017
ISBN 10: 1526707985 ISBN 13: 9781526707987
Da: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, U.S.A.
PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.
Editore: Pen and Sword Books, 2017
ISBN 10: 1526707985 ISBN 13: 9781526707987
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Editore: Pen and Sword Military, 2017
ISBN 10: 1526707985 ISBN 13: 9781526707987
Da: GF Books, Inc., Hawthorne, CA, U.S.A.
Condizione: New. Book is in NEW condition. 0.62.
Editore: Pen and Sword Military, 2017
ISBN 10: 1526707985 ISBN 13: 9781526707987
Da: Book Deals, Tucson, AZ, U.S.A.
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Editore: Pen and Sword Military, 2017
ISBN 10: 1526707985 ISBN 13: 9781526707987
Da: Books Unplugged, Amherst, NY, U.S.A.
Condizione: Good. Buy with confidence! Book is in good condition with minor wear to the pages, binding, and minor marks within 0.62.
Editore: Pen & Sword Military, 2017
ISBN 10: 1526707985 ISBN 13: 9781526707987
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Editore: Pen and Sword Military, 2017
ISBN 10: 1526707985 ISBN 13: 9781526707987
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Editore: Pen and Sword Military, 2017
ISBN 10: 1526707985 ISBN 13: 9781526707987
Da: Wizard Books, Long Beach, CA, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condizione: new. New.
Editore: PEN AND SWORD MILITARY, 2017
ISBN 10: 1526707985 ISBN 13: 9781526707987
Da: Front Cover Books, Denver, CO, U.S.A.
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Editore: Pen and Sword Military, 2017
ISBN 10: 1526707985 ISBN 13: 9781526707987
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Editore: Pen and Sword Military, 2017
ISBN 10: 1526707985 ISBN 13: 9781526707987
Da: Big Bill's Books, Wimberley, TX, U.S.A.
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Editore: Pen and Sword Military, 2017
ISBN 10: 1526707985 ISBN 13: 9781526707987
Da: GoldBooks, Denver, CO, U.S.A.
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Editore: Pen & Sword Books Ltd, 2017
ISBN 10: 1526707985 ISBN 13: 9781526707987
Da: THE SAINT BOOKSTORE, Southport, Regno Unito
Paperback / softback. Condizione: New. New copy - Usually dispatched within 4 working days. Account of one of the most dramatic battles fought in the opening stages of the Cold War.
Editore: Pen & Sword Books Ltd, 2017
ISBN 10: 1526707985 ISBN 13: 9781526707987
Da: Kennys Bookshop and Art Galleries Ltd., Galway, GY, Irlanda
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Editore: Pen and Sword Military, 2017
ISBN 10: 1526707985 ISBN 13: 9781526707987
Da: Ria Christie Collections, Uxbridge, Regno Unito
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Editore: Pen & Sword, 2017
ISBN 10: 1526707985 ISBN 13: 9781526707987
Da: Revaluation Books, Exeter, Regno Unito
Paperback. Condizione: Brand New. 128 pages. 9.25x6.25x0.50 inches. In Stock.
Editore: Pen and Sword Military, 2017
ISBN 10: 1526707985 ISBN 13: 9781526707987
Da: Byrd Books, Austin, TX, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condizione: very good. In Used Condition.
Editore: Pen & Sword Books Ltd, 2017
ISBN 10: 1526707985 ISBN 13: 9781526707987
Da: Kennys Bookstore, Olney, MD, U.S.A.
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Editore: Pen and Sword Military, 2017
ISBN 10: 1526707985 ISBN 13: 9781526707987
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Editore: Pen and Sword Military, 2017
ISBN 10: 1526707985 ISBN 13: 9781526707987
Da: Brook Bookstore, Milano, MI, Italia
Condizione: new.
Editore: Pen & Sword, 2017
ISBN 10: 1526707985 ISBN 13: 9781526707987
Da: Revaluation Books, Exeter, Regno Unito
Paperback. Condizione: Brand New. 128 pages. 9.25x6.25x0.50 inches. In Stock.
Editore: Pen and Sword Military, South Yorkshire, UK, 2017
ISBN 10: 1526707985 ISBN 13: 9781526707987
Da: Wayward Books, South dartmouth, MA, U.S.A.
Prima edizione
Soft cover. Condizione: Near Fine. No Jacket. 1st Edition. B&W maps, photos throughout.
Editore: Pen & Sword Books Ltd Sep 2017, 2017
ISBN 10: 1526707985 ISBN 13: 9781526707987
Da: AHA-BUCH GmbH, Einbeck, Germania
Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Account of one of the most dramatic battles fought in the opening stages of the Cold War.