Military Science

The war on drugs has failed, but consensus in the international drug policy debate on the way forward is missing. Amidst this moment of uncertainty, militarised lenses on the global illicit drug problem continue to neglect the complexity of the causes...

The little known command bunker complex south of Berlin as used by the Germans (WWII) and by the Russians.Book InformationISBN 9780764301643Author Hans George KampeFormat PaperbackPage Count 48Imprint Schiffer Publishing LtdPublisher Schiffer Publishing...

The Good Friday Agreement of 1998 ended a protracted violent conflict in Northern Ireland and became an international reference point for peace-building. Negotiating a Settlement in Northern Ireland, 1969-2019 traces the roots and out-workings of the...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781101971802Author Robert H. LatiffFormat PaperbackPage Count 192Imprint Vintage BooksPublisher Random House USA Inc

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780679751533Author Donovan WebsterFormat PaperbackPage Count 288Imprint Vintage BooksPublisher Random House USA IncWeight(grams) 237gDimensions(mm) 203mm *...

This is the second volume covering the use and variants of the King Tiger, in both photographs and text.About the AuthorWolfgang Schneider has written widely on the development and history of armored vehicles. He was a tank officer in the German Army...

Human progress and prosperity depend on a peaceful environment, and most people have always sought to live in peace, yet our perception of the past is dominated too often not by stories of peace but by tales of war. In this path-breaking study, former...

In The AI Military Race, Denise Garcia examines the complexities entailed in creating a global framework to govern the military use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) by proposing inclusive and humane ways to forge cooperation. Three novel humanist...

A superb study for both the historian and modeler, this book contains 124 color profiles showing Luftwaffe single-engine fighter aircraft - Bf 109, Fw 190, Ta 152, Me 262, Me 163, and He 162 - once piloted by some of the most famous German aces of World...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781838010737Author James BergeronFormat PaperbackPage Count 340Imprint Paul HoneywillPublisher Paul HoneywillDimensions(mm) 228mm * 152mm * 20mm

The name Kummersdorf is inextricably linked with a wide variety of German weapons, vehicles and equipment. Kummersdorf was involved in every stage of military technical development: research, development, testing and the mass employment of military...

Military demolitions are the destruction by fire, water, explosive, and mechanical means of areas, structures, facilities, or materials to accomplish a military objective. The U.S. Army Explosives and Demolitions Handbook is a guide to the use of...

The Communist Party of China is fast-tracking the largest military buildup since the Second World War; it is sanctions-proofing itself; it is stockpiling grain; it is surveying America for nuclear weapons strikes; and, most ominously, it is mobilizing...

This highly illustrated volume covers the uniforms and insignia of Germany's military in transition from the trenches of the Western front, to street fighting in Berlin, Munich, and other cities, the bitter contests with the Poles and Communists in the...

The domestication of the horse revolutionized warfare, granting unprecedented strategic and tactical mobility, allowing armies to strike with terrifying speed. The horse was first used as the motive force for chariots and then, in a second revolution,...

Rich in historical detail and theoretical insight, Wars of Revelation explains why the United States' military interventions have repeatedly transformed its global role - and what that means for the future of American grand strategy. More than...

Turnabout and Deception combines two of spymaster Barton Whaley's most potent analyses of the craft: Turnabout: Crafting the Double-Cross and When Deception Fails: The Theory of Outs. Each examination delves into extensive case studies to establish not...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780954560546Author Don EvansFormat PaperbackPage Count 68Imprint Flight Recorder Publications LtdPublisher Flight Recorder Publications LtdDimensions(mm)...

This book presents several years of research into the history of America's post-World War II M-1 Helmet. It provides the most comprehensive look into the research, development, and production of the M-1 Helmet during this often overlooked period. All...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781626540910Author R P HunnicuttFormat HardbackPage Count 580Imprint Echo Point Books & MediaPublisher Echo Point Books & MediaWeight(grams)...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780971290105Author Mel CrockerFormat PaperbackPage Count 296Imprint Crocker Media ExpressionsPublisher Crocker Media ExpressionsWeight(grams)...

International politics have become ever more volatile over the last decade, increasing the risk of large-scale military violence. Yet the precise character of future war will depend on a range of factors that relate to adversaries, allies, technology,...

A detailed account, based on fieldwork and interviews, of how Women, Peace and Security norms are militarized and put at the service of operational effectiveness. International organizations and governments want to increase women's participation in...

Richard Bueschel revises and updates his classic series of books on Japanese Naval and Army Air Force aircraft of World War II. The JAAF Kawasaki Ki-61 HIEN (Tony) is presented in this volume. All variations and markings are covered in this the fourth in...

This book presents the sound locators, fire control systems, and searchlights used by Germany in conjunction with anti-aircraft fire.Book InformationISBN 9780764305689Author Werner MullerFormat PaperbackPage Count 48Imprint Schiffer Publishing...

For forty years the Soviet-American nuclear arms race dominated world politics, yet the Soviet nuclear establishment was shrouded in secrecy. Now that the Cold War is over and the Soviet Union has collapsed, it is possible to answer questions that have...

The North American XB-70 Valkyrie is one of the most unusual looking aircraft in aviation history, and only two were constructed. It was originally designed as a Mach 3 high-altitude bomber, but was later used as a research aircraft. This new book by...

These pieces of cloth and metal symbolize the daring, bravery, suffering and loss of men who flew in deadly aerial battles for democratic freedom. Eagles Recalled, Pilot and Aircrew Wings of Canada, Great Britain and The British Commonwealth 1913-1945...

This book deals with the development history and testing of this fighter aircraft and production of the early variants of the Fw 190 A. An interesting comparison between the Bf 109 and the Fw 190 shows the strengths and weaknesses of the two aircraft,...

Yes, this is the absolutely official guide to lockpicking from the US government and the Central Intelligence Agency. This is the same information that active agents in the field use to get what they need-even when it's locked away. With this clever...

Hong Kong has been caught between empires ever since the First Opium War (1839-1842). As a result, the study of Hong Kong history has been subjected to the influence of the empires that controlled or laid claims over it. The historical experience of the...

Technical and Military Imperatives: A Radar History of World War II is a coherent account of the history of radar in the second World War. Although many books have been written on the early days of radar and its role in the war, this book is by far the...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780809001408Author Richard A GabrielFormat PaperbackPage Count 256Imprint Hill & WangPublisher Hill & WangWeight(grams) 327gDimensions(mm) 216mm * 141mm *...

The USAF Flight Test Center at Edwards AFB has long been one of the most interesting test sites in the world. This pictorial history covers all of the aircraft shown publicly between 1957 and 1966, with a chapter for each year listing all of the aircraft...

Germany was one of the leading developers of jet propulsion during the Second World War - in August 1939 the world's first jet aircraft, the Heinkel He 178, took to the air on its maiden flight. This new book examines all of the developments, production...

An SAS soldier explains the battle history of this prestigious military service, while teaching how you can defend yourself in both hand-to-hand and military combat.Seventy years after its inception, the Special Air Service (SAS) is recognized by many as...

Horten brothers biographer David Myhra continues his efforts for a full accounting of the events surrounding the design, construction, and flight testing of the twin turbojet powered all-wing prototype Horten Ho 9 fighter/interceptor and its serial...

This autobiography was originally written in 1946 by eight-victory WWII Fighter Ace, Jack Ilfrey. This new edition has been expanded with many new photographs (many never before published), a special color photo section, and three detailed aircraft...

1930-1940 era Junkers aircraft in its civilian and wartime roles.Book InformationISBN 9780764303913Author Joachim DresselFormat PaperbackPage Count 48Imprint Schiffer Publishing LtdPublisher Schiffer Publishing LtdWeight(grams) 363g

This volume focuses on the influence of America's Second World War aviation development and experience, subsequent aviation technological advances, and world events, in shaping American choices in military aircraft and associated weapons' development...