9781862390652 - Geology and Warfare: Examples of the Influence of Terrain and Geologists on Military Operations (4 risultati)

Condizione: Good. Your purchase helps support Sri Lankan Children's Charity 'The Rainbow Centre'. Ex-library, so some stamps and wear, but in good overall condition. Our donations to The Rainbow Centre have helped provide an education and a safe haven to hundreds of children who live in appalling conditions.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. A very presentable copy with minimal wear. Cover shows very minor signs of use, but is unmarked and undamaged. Internally, clean and fresh, with unmarked and uncreased pages. Publisher's note: Records lessons learnt from miltary experience in World War I and II. It also contains perspectives from America which show how, in warfare, military geologists irrespective of nationality have pursued tactical and strategic terrain analysis, fortifications and tunnelling, and resource acquisition, defence installations, and field constructions and logistics. It shows how in peace-time military geologists train for wartime operations and may be involved in peace-keeping and nation-building deployments. Size: 24.8 x 17.2 x 3.1 cm. xiii, 498 pp. Shipped Weight: 1-2 kilos. Category: Military & Warfare; Military geology -- History; ISBN: 1862390657. ISBN/EAN: 9781862390652. Add. Inventory No: 250610MMY0866309.

Condizione: Good. Good++; Hardcover; Withdrawn library copy with the standard library markings; Light wear to the covers; Library stamps to the endpapers; Text pages are clean & unmarked; Binding is excellent with a straight spine; This book will be stored and delivered in a sturdy cardboard box with foam padding; Medium Format (8.5" - 9.75" tall); Cover illustration of a tank with title in purple lettering; 2006, Geological Society of London; 498 pages; "Geology of Warfare: Examples of the Influence of Terrain and Geologists on Military Operations," by Edward P. F. Rose.

Hardback. Condizione: Fine. No Jacket. First edition. 1st 2000. Nearly fine condition with no wrapper. Edited by Rose and Nathanail. Bringing together military applications of geology across a broad time frame and multi-national boundaries. While this work demonstrates the geological constraints on best use of ground for military purposes from a historical perspective, the principles are just as applicable today. Matt pictorial boards. B/w photos and maps. Spine faded else nice, clean copy. Packaged with care and promptly dispatched!