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  • Luoghi e Architetture della Transizione
    Maria Antonietta Breda
    I sistemi difensivi di confine e la protezione antiaerea nelle città. Storia conservazione riuso / Border defense system and air raid protection in the cities. History conservation reuseThis book collects the papers presented at the Second International Congress on Conoscenza e valorizzazione delle opere militari moderne - Knowledge and development of modern military structures...
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    139,91 €

  • Are We Running Out Of Missile Defense Interceptors?
    Naim Tahir Baig
    BOOK DESCRIPTIONARE WE RUNNING OUT OF MISSILE DEFENSE INTERCEPTORS?A Global Assessment of Defensive Capacity, Industrial Constraints, and Strategic ImplicationsIn June 2025, as Iranian ballistic missiles rained down on Israel during a twelve-day war, the United States expended approximately 25 percent of its global THAAD interceptor inventory-more than 100 of these $12.7 millio...
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    40,23 €

  • Tiger 131
    Bruce Oliver Newsome
    The forgotten battle for Gueriat el Atach, Tunisia, 23-24 April 1943, is much greater in scale, space, and forces - and heroism - than would be suggested by the well-worn photographs of Tiger 131, sitting alone on a hill top, after capture.Tiger 131 of the 504th Heavy Tank Battalion was the first running Tiger to be exploited by Western intelligence, and is the only Tiger runni...
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    25,24 €

  • An RAF Time Capsule
    Sandra Hemsworth
    An RAF Time Capsule is about a totally unexpected find whilst clearing out the loft of the family home of 55 yrs., Roy Albert Blackburne’s RAF kitbag was full of wartime memorabilia.  He proudly served as ground crew for 610 (County of Chester) Auxiliary Squadron in particular when the Battle of Britain raged at Biggin Hill, his war later taking him to India and Burma. The cont...
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    40,71 €

  • Iran’s Shadow Weapons
    Jonathan W Hackett / Jonathan W. Hackett
    Surveillance, assassination, and war by proxy--all ingredients for an unending disaster that never seems to end for those exposed to the wrath of the Islamic Republic of Iran. Despite the prevalence of these and other malign acts, few observers understand why and how the regime chooses these tools of fear and disruption. Even fewer can foil them. In this first work of its ...
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    71,32 €

  • THE AMERICAN SHARP-SHOOTER 1862 A Treatise on Gunnery, Illustrating the Practical Use of the Telescope as a Sight, As Applicable to the Rifle, Rifle Battery, Artillery
    Daniel Wood
    Taken from Article 1 of this publication:THE TELESCOPIC SIGHT - ITS USE AND ADVANTAGESAmong the practical benefits gained by the use of the telescope are that the objects to be seen are more clearly presented to the view by the magnifying power of the lenses used. Its superiority, like other optical instruments, is most apparent at long ranges when the object cannot be distinct...
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    13,85 €

  • Rickover and the Nuclear Navy
    Francis Duncan
    No book will ever come closer than this to providing an inside overview of Admiral Hyman G. Rickover’s nuclear propulsion program. The author, an Atomic Energy Commission (AEC) historian assigned to the admiral’s office, spent years observing the project and its controversial leader in action, and the insights he provides here reflect both his familiarity with the subject and h...
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    22,79 €

  • The Rickover Effect
    Estate of Theodore Rockwell
    More than anyone else, Adm. Hyman G. Rickover made nuclear power a reality. Building on the scientific breakthroughs of the atomic bomb project, he created the nuclear Navy almost overnight, when nearly everyone else thought it was a pipe dream, and built the world’s first commercial atomic power station. He did most of this in a single decade. Rickover’s incredible ability to ...
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    28,57 €

  • The Biggest Wars in History
    Skriuwer.com
    Unlock the Secrets of Humanity’s Greatest ConflictsIf you’re looking for gripping world war 2 history books or want to expand your collection of world war history books, The Biggest Wars in History delivers an eye-opening exploration of how the history of war has shaped our world. Travel through centuries of military history-from the ancient clash of Greek city-states in the Pe...
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    20,03 €

  • SWORDS FOR SEA SERVICE
    May & Annis
    Extending the work begun by the late Captain H.T.A. Bosanquet in his book ’The Naval Officer’s Sword’ published in the 1950s, this impressive study ’Swords for Sea Service’, originally published in 1970, has formed the standard reference on the subject for over 50 years and is based on the sword collection in the National Maritime Museum of Greenwich.Founded on much research, t...
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    54,32 €

  • For The Love of Bombs
    Peder Anker
    The truism that history is written by its winners reflects the literature about how the bomb came about, with apologetic books most often written by U.S. scholars. The physicist Robert Oppenheimer, the nuke’s ’father’, is repeatedly centre stage, as in the case of the recent film about him. These are elitist stories that more often than not ignore the suffering and violence of ...
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    22,61 €

  • An Ethical Evaluation of Lethal Functions in Autoregulative Weapons Systems
    Nicole Kunkel
    This book connects two of the most pressing ethical topics of our time: questions of peace and technology, materialized in so-called autonomous weapons systems, which can operate without human control and intervention in real time. The author, however, criticizes the term ''autonomy'' as too anthropomorphic and therefore misleading. She consequently proposes using the term ''au...
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    40,59 €

  • Sniper’s Discretion
    B. James Johncox
    From the American Revolution to modern conflicts, 'Sniper’s Discretion' offers an unprecedented examination of America’s complex relationship with military snipers. This meticulously researched work reveals how these elite marksmen have been simultaneously celebrated for their effectiveness yet often viewed with moral ambiguity by their own forces and society at large.Author B....
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    22,69 €

  • Israel’s Hidden Warriors
    Eze
    'Unveiling Israel’s Secrets: Inside the Mossad and IDF’s Most Daring Missions' takes you deep into the heart of Israel’s fight for survival. From daring spy operations to strategic military strikes, this book reveals the remarkable stories behind Israel’s intelligence and defense forces that have shaped the nation’s history.Written for anyone curious about Israel’s incredible r...
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    8,67 €

  • THE .303 LEWIS GUN
    Nicholson & Watson
    Illustrated with good clear line drawings this 1941 weapon guide tells the Home Guard Volunteer how to use the 303 Lewis Gun effectively against the invading enemy. ...
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    10,30 €

  • ANTI-TANK WEAPONS Smash The Tank
    Nicholson & Watson
    This ' Nicholson & Watson' pamphlet was available to the Home Guard and describes the German tank and how to destroy it. It is an early War publication c1940, dealing with the light tanks used by the Germans, also the author gives examples of anti-tank actions in the Spanish Civil War, in which he took part. I’ts is a fascinating look at the 'enthusiastic' approach to killing t...
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    10,23 €

  • TROOP TRAINING FOR LIGHT TANK TROOPS NOVEMBER 1939
    British Army
    In the early years of the war, Germany held the initiative. German forces used Blitzkrieg tactics in France in 1940, making full use of the speed and armour of tanks to break through enemy defences. It was clear that German tank tactics had evolved during the inter-war period. By contrast, Britain and the Allies were playing catch-up. ...
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    11,38 €

  • JAPANESE WEAPONS ILLUSTRATED September 1944
    British Army
    This period 'Restricted laced binding' manual was intended to be an aid to the identification of Japanese Army equipment, with sections covering: Tanks, both two-man, Tankette, light and medium; Armoured Cars; Self-Propelled Guns; Anti-Tank Guns; Artillery; Anti-Aircraft Guns; Mortars & Grenade Dischargers; Small Arms; Flamethrowers etc.  ...
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    13,09 €

  • How Drones Fight
    Lars Celander
    An in-depth analysis of how drones have revolutionized ground combat, including combat experience from recent wars. In 2020, Azerbaijan used drones to defeat Armenia, and large-scale use of small drones in Ukraine since 2022 has been so effective that it has rendered large-scale maneuver warfare largely impossible. Drones enable a military force to operate over enemy-held terri...
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    25,95 €

  • Trigger Guard
    Chris Grall
    DON’T BE GUN-SHYGuns are featured in almost every form of fiction, and firearms aficionados love to call out mistakes. Fear not: You don’t have to be a gun pro to create accurate gun-related prose. Retired Green Beret Chris Grall’s Trigger Guard is a one-stop resource for fiction writers about countless firearm-related topics, including:•The development and evolution of firearm...
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    30,11 €

  • The Tactical Drone
    Christian Väth / Markus Reisner
    The drone is the flying eye above the modern battlefield. It provides an aerial overview that can give a sense of tactical superiority. The more you see, the more you know. Commercial drones can also be used as tools that make emergency services more efficient. In this book, we offer tips about the best equipment, how to handle drones properly and safely, and the best ways to e...
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    17,11 €

  • Militarizing Artificial Intelligence
    Anzhelika Solovyeva / Nik Hynek
    This book examines the military characteristics and potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the new global revolution in military affairs. ...
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    80,27 €

  • Complete Book of Rifles and Shotguns
    Jack O’Connor
    Complete Book of Rifles and Shotguns, first published in 1961 contains a lifetime of rifle and shotgun knowledge shared by master sportsman Jack O’Connor (1902-1978). From the cover of the original edition: Complete Book of Rifles and Shotguns is a comprehensive, fully illustrated guide to modern sporting rifles and how to use them, cartridges for small, medium and big game, ba...
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    26,06 €

  • Handbook Of The Hotchkiss M1909 Benét-Mercié Machine Gun Rifle Model of 1909 Pack Outfits & Accessories
    History Delivered
    This is a reprint of the 1917 Ordnance Department manual on the The Hotchkiss M1909 Benét-Mercié Machine Rifle Gun and it’s Outfits & Accessories. It contains over 118 pages of full color period drawings and information on parts, assembly and accessories of the rifle. You will not be disappointed in this book! ...
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    33,10 €

  • Deadly Ingenuity
    Robert Escobar
    Deadly Ingenuity: A History of Unusual Weapons from Around the World and Across Time does something new in the study of weaponry and martial arts. It traverses the centuries and continents while focusing exclusively on fighting tools that are not the usual suspects. It also brings to light some historical weapons and fighting techniques that have never before been surveyed. The...
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    27,45 €

  • Oppenheimer
    A.J. Kingston
    Discover the captivating story of J. Robert Oppenheimer, the scientific visionary behind the atomic bomb, in the Oppenheimer Book Bundle. This meticulously curated collection takes you on a thrilling journey through the Manhattan Project, the Trinity Test, and the profound impact of the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Delve into the life and work of one of history’s most in...
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    50,82 €

  • History of Artillery
    Jeremy Black
    A History of Artillery traces the development of artillery through the ages, providing a thorough study of these weapons from its earliest recorded use to recent conflicts. ...
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    46,12 €

  • Pilots of Valor
    Donald Pickinpaugh
    There I was as my arm jerked forward, and a new sensation filled my mind—panic. Thoughts filled my head quickly: today I’m going to die, this is it, this airplane is going to blow up any second, we are sitting on thousands of pounds of fuel (55,000 to be exact), GET OUT!Imagine flying 500 knots just above the trees when the left engine fire light suddenly comes on. Pilots of Va...
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    13,10 €

  • Ninja Truths and Myths Volume II. Newly Revised, Updated and Expanded!
    Lex Lyon
    Ninja Truths and Myths Volume IIRevised, Updated And Expanded!THE SEQUELFeaturing new information on the original version!All the fascinating information from the first Ninja Truths & Myths book has been combined here with brand new data making for one compelling and comprehensive volume on these ancient mystical warriors.The Ultimate Ninja Reference.Includes a Guide to Popular...
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    10,91 €

  • 21 ARMY GROUP ORDNANCE
    Major J. Lee-Richardson R.A.O.C.
    This book was written and published in Germany in 1946, by 21st Army Group in 1946 as a record of the ordnance (military supplies, especially weapons and bombs) services of the Army Group from the invasion in 1944 to the end of the war. It is a fascinating read and is well illustrated throughout, it also has a good colour map to clarify the narrative. 21st Army Group operated i...
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    29,55 €


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