2010 08 August 30 17 48 38 127 1 NEW TITLES new, latest. titles The latest titles 40 40 1147 1 .300 Vickers Machine Gun - Mechanism made easy image/jpeg 6.00 0.00 -1 2010-08-19 08:07:32 2010-08-19 08:07:32 The .300 Vickers Medium Machine Gun was chambered to fire the US .300 &#39;06 rimless cartridge and was made in the United States. It was issued to the British Home Guard as .303 Vickers were in short supply at the beginning of the war. This is a handy reference manual which also makes comparison between the two guns possible. Publication 1147 ISBN 9781847914927 1 text 20 1 9781847914927 1147 Author unknown 1 text 50 2 unknown 1147 Publisher Gale and Polden 1 text 50 1 3 Gale and Polden 1147 First Edition Published 1940 1 text 10 4 1940 1147 Original form and quality Printed pamphlet 1 text 60 5 Printed pamphlet 1147 Published 2010 1 text 50 6 2010 1147 Pages 38 1 int 4 1 7 38 1147 Photos 0 1 int 4 1 8 0 1147 Maps 0 1 int 4 1 9 0 1147 Illustrations 15 1 int 4 1 10 15 1147 Line drawings 1 text 4 1 11 1147 Indexed 1 1 bool Yes,No 1 12 Yes 9781847914927 unknown Gale and Polden 1940 Printed pamphlet 2010 38 0 0 15 1 1146 1 2 1/2 ton Truck 4x2 Federal image/jpeg 8.00 0.00 -1 2010-08-19 08:00:54 2010-08-19 08:00:54 The complete user and maintenance manual for the 2 1/2 Federal truck. Publication 1146 ISBN 9781847914910 1 text 20 1 9781847914910 1146 Author US War Department 1 text 50 2 US War Department 1146 Publisher US War Department 1 text 50 1 3 US War Department 1146 First Edition Published 1943 1 text 10 4 1943 1146 Original form and quality Printed manual 1 text 60 5 Printed manual 1146 Published 2010 1 text 50 6 2010 1146 Pages 58 1 int 4 1 7 58 1146 Photos 0 1 int 4 1 8 0 1146 Maps 0 1 int 4 1 9 0 1146 Illustrations 51 1 int 4 1 10 51 1146 Line drawings 1 text 4 1 11 1146 Indexed 1 1 bool Yes,No 1 12 Yes 9781847914910 US War Department US War Department 1943 Printed manual 2010 58 0 0 51 1 1136 1 21st Army Group in North-West Europe 1944-1945 image/jpeg 8.00 0.00 -1 2010-08-16 09:51:08 2010-08-16 09:51:08 <p><span style="letter-spacing: 0px">The text of the Montgomery lecture to RUSI made in October 1945 on operations by 21 AG in Europe 1944-1945. The author makes no mention of the problems he created for the Supreme Commander General Eisenhower and to the British Prime Minister Mr Winston Churchill! It is a smoothing exercise, intended to cement his position as the most senior British soldier of the time. It does however paint the broad picture and is a useful introduction to the operations to rid Europe of Hitler and his cronies by defeating the German Army in the west.</span></p><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px"><br /></span></div> Publication 1136 ISBN 9781847914835 1 text 20 1 9781847914835 1136 Author FM Sir Bernard L Montgomery 1 text 50 2 FM Sir Bernard L Montgomery 1136 Publisher 21st Army Group 1 text 50 1 3 21st Army Group 1136 First Edition Published 1945 1 text 10 4 1945 1136 Original form and quality Printed pamphlet 1 text 60 5 Printed pamphlet 1136 Published 2010 1 text 50 6 2010 1136 Pages 34 1 int 4 1 7 34 1136 Photos 0 1 int 4 1 8 0 1136 Maps 0 1 int 4 1 9 0 1136 Illustrations 0 1 int 4 1 10 0 1136 Line drawings 1 text 4 1 11 1136 Indexed 1 1 bool Yes,No 1 12 Yes 9781847914835 FM Sir Bernard L Montgomery 21st Army Group 1945 Printed pamphlet 2010 34 0 0 0 1 1135 1 Air-Borne Invasion of Crete image/jpeg 35.00 0.00 -1 2010-08-13 12:15:34 2010-08-13 12:15:34 British Forces in the Mediterranean were thin on the ground in 1941. Greece had fallen and the evacuated troops were moved to Crete. Here on 20 May the Germans launched Operation MERCURY to assault and capture the island with parachute, air-landed and amphibious troops. This was the first mass parachute operation of the war, and for the Germans, the last, although victory was theirs in a very short time. This report is fundamental to an understanding of the Battle for Crete and was compiled with access to General Freyburg and many other members of the defeated forces. The importance of this report cannot be over-emphasised. Publication 1135 ISBN 9781847914828 1 text 20 1 9781847914828 1135 Author Military Attaché, Egypt 1 text 50 2 Military Attaché, Egypt 1135 Publisher US War Department 1 text 50 1 3 US War Department 1135 First Edition Published 1941 1 text 10 4 1941 1135 Original form and quality Typescript 1 text 60 5 Typescript 1135 Published 2010 1 text 50 6 2010 1135 Pages 0 1 int 4 1 7 0 1135 Photos 0 1 int 4 1 8 0 1135 Maps 0 1 int 4 1 9 0 1135 Illustrations 0 1 int 4 1 10 0 1135 Line drawings 1 text 4 1 11 1135 Indexed 1 1 bool Yes,No 1 12 Yes 9781847914828 Military Attaché, Egypt US War Department 1941 Typescript 2010 0 0 0 0 1 1124 1 Amalgamations in the British Army 1660- 2008 image/jpeg 25.00 0.00 -1 2010-08-09 11:34:51 2010-08-09 11:34:51 Goff Lumley&#39;s first volume (published by MLRS) looked at Regiments and Mergers in the British Army 1907-2007. Thanks to his extensive knowledge he has now undertaken the compiling and writing of a set of books dealing with the British Army from 1660 to 2008, once more illustrated with his superb cap badge drawings. However this book is much more than the title says: he has put together in this first volume a genealogical history of the regular element British Army in a very concise yet clear compass. Other authors have tried and failed to come up with his simple yet comprehensive treatment of what is a very complex subject. Already well reviewed the book seems set to become a &#39;must have&#39; for all historians of the British Army since the Restoration. It is augmented with jacket drawings of facings and form from the eighteenth century and a colonel&#39;s listing which existed before the line numbering system was introduced. Publication 1124 ISBN 9781847914736 1 text 20 1 9781847914736 1124 Author 1 text 50 2 1124 Publisher 1 text 50 1 3 1124 First Edition Published 1 text 10 4 1124 Original form and quality 1 text 60 5 1124 Published 1 text 50 6 1124 Pages 0 1 int 4 1 7 0 1124 Photos 0 1 int 4 1 8 0 1124 Maps 0 1 int 4 1 9 0 1124 Illustrations 0 1 int 4 1 10 0 1124 Line drawings 1 text 4 1 11 1124 Indexed 1 1 bool Yes,No 1 12 Yes 9781847914736 0 0 0 0 1 1137 1 Anti-Tank Mines (MTP 40) image/jpeg 7.00 0.00 -1 2010-08-16 09:55:42 2010-08-30 08:10:24 <p><span style="letter-spacing: 0px">An early pamphlet on British anti-tank mines with instructions on laying and minefield layout.</span></p> Publication 1137 ISBN 9781847914842 1 text 20 1 9781847914842 1137 Author War Office 1 text 50 2 War Office 1137 Publisher War Office 1 text 50 1 3 War Office 1137 First Edition Published 1940 1 text 10 4 1940 1137 Original form and quality Printed pamphlet 1 text 60 5 Printed pamphlet 1137 Published 2010 1 text 50 6 2010 1137 Pages 62 1 int 4 1 7 62 1137 Photos 0 1 int 4 1 8 0 1137 Maps 0 1 int 4 1 9 0 1137 Illustrations 12 1 int 4 1 10 12 1137 Line drawings 1 text 4 1 11 1137 Indexed 1 1 bool Yes,No 1 12 Yes 9781847914842 War Office War Office 1940 Printed pamphlet 2010 62 0 0 12 1 1132 1 Army Air Forces Stations image/jpeg 25.00 0.00 -1 2010-08-13 11:51:05 2010-08-13 11:51:05 <p><span style="letter-spacing: 0px">A listing of all USAAF bases in the United Kingdom and in Europe after D-Day. Of great value in establishing the whereabouts of all USAAF presence in Europe throughout the Second World War.</span></p> Publication 1132 ISBN 9781847914798 1 text 20 1 9781847914798 1132 Author Capt. B Anderson, USAF 1 text 50 2 Capt. B Anderson, USAF 1132 Publisher USAF Historical Research Centre 1 text 50 1 3 USAF Historical Research Centre 1132 First Edition Published 1985 1 text 10 4 1985 1132 Original form and quality Typescript 1 text 60 5 Typescript 1132 Published 2010 1 text 50 6 2010 1132 Pages 186 1 int 4 1 7 186 1132 Photos 0 1 int 4 1 8 0 1132 Maps 0 1 int 4 1 9 0 1132 Illustrations 0 1 int 4 1 10 0 1132 Line drawings 1 text 4 1 11 1132 Indexed 1 1 bool Yes,No 1 12 Yes 9781847914798 Capt. B Anderson, USAF USAF Historical Research Centre 1985 Typescript 2010 186 0 0 0 1 1154 1 Attack on a fortified position and combat in towns image/jpeg 11.00 0.00 -1 2010-08-19 08:44:12 2010-08-19 08:44:12 <p><span style="letter-spacing: 0px">A valuable pamphlet instructing US Forces on the best methods of attacking fortified positions and how to conduct fighting in towns (FIBUA to the British). With a range of very helpful diagrams and drawings.</span></p> Publication 1154 ISBN 9781847914972 1 text 20 1 9781847914972 1154 Author US Army 1 text 50 2 US Army 1154 Publisher US War Department 1 text 50 1 3 US War Department 1154 First Edition Published 1944 1 text 10 4 1944 1154 Original form and quality Printed pamphlet 1 text 60 5 Printed pamphlet 1154 Published 2010 1 text 50 6 2010 1154 Pages 128 1 int 4 1 7 128 1154 Photos 0 1 int 4 1 8 0 1154 Maps 0 1 int 4 1 9 0 1154 Illustrations 32 1 int 4 1 10 32 1154 Line drawings 1 text 4 1 11 1154 Indexed 1 1 bool Yes,No 1 12 Yes 9781847914972 US Army US War Department 1944 Printed pamphlet 2010 128 0 0 32 1 1127 1 Canadian Participation in Operation ABERCROMBIE image/jpeg 12.00 0.00 -1 2010-08-13 11:32:42 2010-08-13 11:32:42 <p><span style="letter-spacing: 0px">The Canadian Army account of Operation ABERCROBIE - &ldquo;a small reconnaissance raid&rdquo; on the coast of occupied France - in 1942. The aim was to reconnoitre a stretch of the French coast with a party of Canadian troops and Lord Lovat&rsquo;s men of the Special Service Brigade.</span></p> <p><span style="letter-spacing: 0px"></span></p> Publication 1127 ISBN 9781847914767 1 text 20 1 9781847914767 1127 Author Canadian Staff Officers 1 text 50 2 Canadian Staff Officers 1127 Publisher Canadian War Office 1 text 50 1 3 Canadian War Office 1127 First Edition Published 1942 1 text 10 4 1942 1127 Original form and quality Typescript 1 text 60 5 Typescript 1127 Published 2010 1 text 50 6 2010 1127 Pages 50 1 int 4 1 7 50 1127 Photos 0 1 int 4 1 8 0 1127 Maps 0 1 int 4 1 9 0 1127 Illustrations 0 1 int 4 1 10 0 1127 Line drawings 1 text 4 1 11 1127 Indexed 1 1 bool Yes,No 1 12 Yes 9781847914767 Canadian Staff Officers Canadian War Office 1942 Typescript 2010 50 0 0 0 1 1148 1 Cavalry Training 1907 image/jpeg 30.00 0.00 -1 2010-08-19 08:12:57 2010-08-19 08:12:57 The Cavalry Regiments of the British Army were held in high regard before the First World War and their training was to a high standard. This is one of the last training manuals issued before the First War and covers all aspects of the training for drill, ceremonial and war.&nbsp;<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px">It includes dismounted actions, riding training, training the young horse and all aspects of military equitation.</span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px"><br /></span></div> Publication 1148 ISBN 9781847914934 1 text 20 1 9781847914934 1148 Author War Office 1 text 50 2 War Office 1148 Publisher War Office 1 text 50 1 3 War Office 1148 First Edition Published 1907 1 text 10 4 1907 1148 Original form and quality Printed manual 1 text 60 5 Printed manual 1148 Published 2010 1 text 50 6 2010 1148 Pages 344 1 int 4 1 7 344 1148 Photos 0 1 int 4 1 8 0 1148 Maps 0 1 int 4 1 9 0 1148 Illustrations 21 1 int 4 1 10 21 1148 Line drawings 1 text 4 1 11 1148 Indexed 1 1 bool Yes,No 1 12 Yes 9781847914934 War Office War Office 1907 Printed manual 2010 344 0 0 21 1 1139 1 Chemical Warfare 1940 (MTP 32) image/jpeg 10.00 0.00 -1 2010-08-16 10:07:00 2010-08-16 10:07:00 <p><span style="letter-spacing: 0px">A description of the chemical warfare units of the British Army and their organisation, employment and training at the start of the Second World War. The publication also includes four other pamphlets in the same series dealing with the projector, the bulk contamination vehicle, the chemical mine and the 6-lb. ground bomb.</span></p><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px"><br /></span></div> Publication 1139 ISBN 9781847914866 1 text 20 1 9781847914866 1139 Author War Office 1 text 50 2 War Office 1139 Publisher War Office 1 text 50 1 3 War Office 1139 First Edition Published 1940 1 text 10 4 1940 1139 Original form and quality Printed pamphlets 1 text 60 5 Printed pamphlets 1139 Published 2010 1 text 50 6 2010 1139 Pages 92 1 int 4 1 7 92 1139 Photos 0 1 int 4 1 8 0 1139 Maps 0 1 int 4 1 9 0 1139 Illustrations 10 1 int 4 1 10 10 1139 Line drawings 1 text 4 1 11 1139 Indexed 1 1 bool Yes,No 1 12 Yes 9781847914866 War Office War Office 1940 Printed pamphlets 2010 92 0 0 10 1 1149 1 Development Progress Reports 1938-1939 image/jpeg 15.00 0.00 -1 2010-08-19 08:23:46 2010-08-19 08:23:46 <p><span style="letter-spacing: 0px">The reports in this publication cover the period from August 1938 to June 1939 - the last year of peace. The reports look at the development of aircraft, engines, armament, instruments, wireless and ground&nbsp; equipment and reflect the prevailing attitude of the Government to the coming war as far as aircraft were concerned. Of great importance in evaluating the preparedness ( or otherwise) of the United Kingdom for the war in the air that was soon to come.</span></p><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px"><br /></span></div> Publication 1149 ISBN 9781847918727 1 text 20 1 9781847918727 1149 Author Director General, Research and Development 1 text 50 2 Director General, Research and Development 1149 Publisher Air Council 1 text 50 1 3 Air Council 1149 First Edition Published 1938/39 1 text 10 4 1938/39 1149 Original form and quality Printed pamphlets 1 text 60 5 Printed pamphlets 1149 Published 2010 1 text 50 6 2010 1149 Pages 122 1 int 4 1 7 122 1149 Photos 0 1 int 4 1 8 0 1149 Maps 0 1 int 4 1 9 0 1149 Illustrations 0 1 int 4 1 10 0 1149 Line drawings 1 text 4 1 11 1149 Indexed 1 1 bool Yes,No 1 12 Yes 9781847918727 Director General, Research and Development Air Council 1938/39 Printed pamphlets 2010 122 0 0 0 1 1119 1 Flying Bomb and Rocket Campaigns (Air Defence Great Britain 6) image/jpeg 40.00 0.00 -1 2010-08-09 10:53:51 2010-08-09 10:53:51 The German V-bomb campaign was meant to bring Great Britain to her knees with an unrelenting hail of pilotless missiles causing destruction and bringing death in an overwhelming manner. The fact that it failed despite some isolated successes and how it failed is the theme of this volume of the Air Defence of Great Britain series. The volume stands alone and is one of the most important and complete analyses of this new style of warfare which had a significant legacy after the war. Complete with all tables and appendices. Publication 1119 ISBN 9781847917591 1 text 20 1 9781847917591 1119 Author Air Historical Branch 1 text 50 2 Air Historical Branch 1119 Publisher Air Ministry 1 text 50 1 3 Air Ministry 1119 First Edition Published 1947 1 text 10 4 1947 1119 Original form and quality Typescript 1 text 60 5 Typescript 1119 Published 2010 1 text 50 6 2010 1119 Pages 392 1 int 4 1 7 392 1119 Photos 0 1 int 4 1 8 0 1119 Maps 0 1 int 4 1 9 0 1119 Illustrations 0 1 int 4 1 10 0 1119 Line drawings 1 text 4 1 11 1119 Indexed 1 1 bool Yes,No 1 12 Yes 9781847917591 Air Historical Branch Air Ministry 1947 Typescript 2010 392 0 0 0 1 1153 1 Germany: The National Socialist Party image/jpeg 8.00 0.00 -1 2010-08-19 08:39:57 2010-08-19 08:40:18 <p><span style="letter-spacing: 0px">A short but valuable monograph on the German NSDAP or National Socialist German Worker&rsquo;s Party (aka the Nazis). One of a series of Civil Affairs pamphlets issued by the US Government to familiarise US troops and intelligence personnel with the non-military aspects of their enemies. The pamphlet covers the organisation of the NSDAP from top to bottom.</span></p><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px"><br /></span></div> Publication 1153 ISBN 9781847914965 1 text 20 1 9781847914965 1153 Author US Army 1 text 50 2 US Army 1153 Publisher US War Department 1 text 50 1 3 US War Department 1153 First Edition Published 1944 1 text 10 4 1944 1153 Original form and quality Typescript 1 text 60 5 Typescript 1153 Published 2010 1 text 50 6 2010 1153 Pages 92 1 int 4 1 7 92 1153 Photos 0 1 int 4 1 8 0 1153 Maps 0 1 int 4 1 9 0 1153 Illustrations 0 1 int 4 1 10 0 1153 Line drawings 1 text 4 1 11 1153 Indexed 1 1 bool Yes,No 1 12 Yes 9781847914965 US Army US War Department 1944 Typescript 2010 92 0 0 0 1 1120 1 House to House Fighting image/jpeg 6.00 0.00 -1 2010-08-09 11:07:33 2010-08-09 11:07:33 This is an excellent example of the high quality of instruction available to the British Home Guard at the beginning of the war. It covers all aspects of what is now known as FIBUA (fighting in built-up areas or urban warfare) and could still be used quite productively today. Complete with its colour diagrams for street clearing, house clearing and how to defend in the same areas. Publication 1120 ISBN 9781847914705 1 text 20 1 9781847914705 1120 Author Col G A Wade MC 1 text 50 2 Col G A Wade MC 1120 Publisher Gale & Polden 1 text 50 1 3 Gale & Polden 1120 First Edition Published 1940 1 text 10 4 1940 1120 Original form and quality Printed manual 1 text 60 5 Printed manual 1120 Published 2010 1 text 50 6 2010 1120 Pages 44 1 int 4 1 7 44 1120 Photos 0 1 int 4 1 8 0 1120 Maps 0 1 int 4 1 9 0 1120 Illustrations 0 1 int 4 1 10 0 1120 Line drawings 1 text 4 1 11 1120 Indexed 1 1 bool Yes,No 1 12 Yes 9781847914705 Col G A Wade MC Gale & Polden 1940 Printed manual 2010 44 0 0 0 1 1141 1 Impact of German Military Resistance Movements upon Field Commanders of the German Army 1933-1944 image/jpeg 15.00 0.00 -1 2010-08-16 10:17:12 2010-08-16 10:17:12 <p><span style="letter-spacing: 0px">A paper that examines why a small number of the German Officer Corps eventually took the assassination of Hitler into its own hands which the author argues was inevitable. A thought provoking paper which deserves examination.</span></p> Publication 1141 ISBN 9781847914880 1 text 20 1 9781847914880 1141 Author Maj G D Hardesty, USA 1 text 50 2 Maj G D Hardesty, USA 1141 Publisher Fort Leavenworth 1 text 50 1 3 Fort Leavenworth 1141 First Edition Published 1964 1 text 10 4 1964 1141 Original form and quality Typescript 1 text 60 5 Typescript 1141 Published 2010 1 text 50 6 2010 1141 Pages 114 1 int 4 1 7 114 1141 Photos 0 1 int 4 1 8 0 1141 Maps 0 1 int 4 1 9 0 1141 Illustrations 4 1 int 4 1 10 4 1141 Line drawings 1 text 4 1 11 1141 Indexed 1 1 bool Yes,No 1 12 Yes 9781847914880 Maj G D Hardesty, USA Fort Leavenworth 1964 Typescript 2010 114 0 0 4 1 1152 1 Jungle Warfare image/jpeg 18.00 0.00 -1 2010-08-19 08:36:25 2010-08-19 08:36:25 <p><span style="letter-spacing: 0px">Jungle fighting was a very signifiant part of operations carried out by US troops (and marines) in the Second World War and this is a reprint of the 1944 manual which covers training, weapons, clothing and equipment, living in the jungle, and all aspects of fighting the enemy. Much of what is written is still valid today.</span></p><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px"><br /></span></div> Publication 1152 ISBN 9781847914958 1 text 20 1 9781847914958 1152 Author Unknown 1 text 50 2 Unknown 1152 Publisher US War Department 1 text 50 1 3 US War Department 1152 First Edition Published 1944 1 text 10 4 1944 1152 Original form and quality Printed pamphlet 1 text 60 5 Printed pamphlet 1152 Published 2010 1 text 50 6 2010 1152 Pages 144 1 int 4 1 7 144 1152 Photos 0 1 int 4 1 8 0 1152 Maps 0 1 int 4 1 9 0 1152 Illustrations 35 1 int 4 1 10 35 1152 Line drawings 1 text 4 1 11 1152 Indexed 1 1 bool Yes,No 1 12 Yes 9781847914958 Unknown US War Department 1944 Printed pamphlet 2010 144 0 0 35 1 1151 1 Lectures and Essays from the RAF Staff College 1922-1926 image/jpeg 45.00 0.00 -1 2010-08-19 08:32:55 2010-08-19 08:32:55 <p><span style="letter-spacing: 0px">This publication includes a series of lectures given at the RAF Staff College in&nbsp; the years 1922 - 1926. There are a number of topics dealt with including &ldquo;Fighting in the Air,&rdquo; &ldquo;Air Home Defence,&rdquo; &ldquo;War Experiences,&rdquo; &ldquo;Anti-Submarine Patrolling by Aircraft,&rdquo; &ldquo;The Royal Air Force in Iraq since 1918,&rdquo; &ldquo;Morale,&rdquo; &ldquo;Air operations on the N.W. Frontier,&rdquo; and even &ldquo;A study of Marlborough and Napoleon.&rdquo; Of great interest in that the war experiences are important in getting a better picture of World War I in the air, but the lectures also show what were matters of concern from a policy and doctrine point of view in the mid-1920s.&nbsp;</span></p><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px"><br /></span></div> Publication 1151 ISBN 9781847918734 1 text 20 1 9781847918734 1151 Author Various 1 text 50 2 Various 1151 Publisher Air Council 1 text 50 1 3 Air Council 1151 First Edition Published 1922-1926 1 text 10 4 1922-1926 1151 Original form and quality Printed manuals 1 text 60 5 Printed manuals 1151 Published 2010 1 text 50 6 2010 1151 Pages 470 1 int 4 1 7 470 1151 Photos 0 1 int 4 1 8 0 1151 Maps 0 1 int 4 1 9 0 1151 Illustrations 12 1 int 4 1 10 12 1151 Line drawings 1 text 4 1 11 1151 Indexed 1 1 bool Yes,No 1 12 Yes 9781847918734 Various Air Council 1922-1926 Printed manuals 2010 470 0 0 12 1 1150 1 Manual of protection against Gas and Air Raids image/jpeg 30.00 0.00 -1 2010-08-19 08:27:56 2010-08-30 08:09:04 <p><span style="letter-spacing: 0px">A set of pamphlets issued just before the start of the Second World War and in the early part of the war advising on protection against air raids and gas attacks. Includes Protection against Gas in the Field, Respirators, and Passive Air Defence. Interestingly although issued as military pamphlets they are applicable also to civilians, the Police and Air Raid Wardens.</span></p><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px"><br /></span></div> Publication 1150 ISBN 9781847914941 1 text 20 1 9781847914941 1150 Author War Office 1 text 50 2 War Office 1150 Publisher War Office 1 text 50 1 3 War Office 1150 First Edition Published 1939 1 text 10 4 1939 1150 Original form and quality Printed pamphlets 1 text 60 5 Printed pamphlets 1150 Published 2010 1 text 50 6 2010 1150 Pages 358 1 int 4 1 7 358 1150 Photos 0 1 int 4 1 8 0 1150 Maps 0 1 int 4 1 9 0 1150 Illustrations 41 1 int 4 1 10 41 1150 Line drawings 1 text 4 1 11 1150 Indexed 1 1 bool Yes,No 1 12 Yes 9781847914941 War Office War Office 1939 Printed pamphlets 2010 358 0 0 41 1 1116 1 Night Air Defence June 1940 - December 1941 (Air Defence Great Britain 3) image/jpeg 25.00 0.00 -1 2010-08-09 10:18:12 2010-08-09 10:36:33 The war in the air was fought as a 24/7 battle and this is the story of the defence against German night air attacks in the first crucial first phase. During the day the air war was marked by growing German reluctance to send bombers over England during the day after September 1940 but at night the bombers came. The defences had to be assembled and nourished while the Luftwaffe made nightly raids particularly on London and the main ports. This is the story of that battle from the height of the daytime Battle of Britain through to the dreary nights of December 1941. An exceptional piece of historical writing, with all appendices included. Publication 1116 ISBN 9781847917560 1 text 20 1 9781847917560 1116 Author Air Historical Branch 1 text 50 2 Air Historical Branch 1116 Publisher Air Ministry 1 text 50 1 3 Air Ministry 1116 First Edition Published 1947 1 text 10 4 1947 1116 Original form and quality Typescript 1 text 60 5 Typescript 1116 Published 2010 1 text 50 6 2010 1116 Pages 214 1 int 4 1 7 214 1116 Photos 0 1 int 4 1 8 0 1116 Maps 0 1 int 4 1 9 0 1116 Illustrations 0 1 int 4 1 10 0 1116 Line drawings 1 text 4 1 11 1116 Indexed 1 1 bool Yes,No 1 12 Yes 9781847917560 Air Historical Branch Air Ministry 1947 Typescript 2010 214 0 0 0 1 1126 1 Notes from Theatres of War - the North African Campaign image/jpeg 40.00 0.00 -1 2010-08-13 11:27:04 2010-08-13 11:28:34 <p><span style="letter-spacing: 0px">A combination of all the &ldquo;Notes from Theatres of War&rdquo; relating to the North African Campaign. Complete and with all maps. A quite detailed study of the operations against Axis forces in the desert with much contemporary wisdom. Recommended as a <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic">Vade Mecum</span> for the campaign.</span></p><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px"><br /></span></div> Publication 1126 ISBN 9781847914750 1 text 20 1 9781847914750 1126 Author War Office 1 text 50 2 War Office 1126 Publisher War Office 1 text 50 1 3 War Office 1126 First Edition Published 1942/43 1 text 10 4 1942/43 1126 Original form and quality Printed pamphlets 1 text 60 5 Printed pamphlets 1126 Published 2010 1 text 50 6 2010 1126 Pages 508 1 int 4 1 7 508 1126 Photos 0 1 int 4 1 8 0 1126 Maps 5 1 int 4 1 9 5 1126 Illustrations 0 1 int 4 1 10 0 1126 Line drawings 1 text 4 1 11 1126 Indexed 1 1 bool Yes,No 1 12 Yes 9781847914750 War Office War Office 1942/43 Printed pamphlets 2010 508 0 5 0 1 1122 1 Rough Stuff image/jpeg 9.00 0.00 -1 2010-08-09 11:18:55 2010-08-09 11:18:55 This book was intended to show members of the Home Guard and the regular forces that close quarter battle or CQB is not conducted in a gentlemanly way - it is kill or be killed. The authors describe the effective methods of using the bayonet and the rifle and bayonet, grenades, shot guns and other weapons with the sole aim of killing the enemy. It is of value even today in its message to anyone faced with the enemy. Publication 1122 ISBN 9781847914729 1 text 20 1 9781847914729 1122 Author Sydney Duffield and Andrew G Elliott 1 text 50 2 Sydney Duffield and Andrew G Elliott 1122 Publisher Unknown 1 text 50 1 3 Unknown 1122 First Edition Published 1942 1 text 10 4 1942 1122 Original form and quality Printed book 1 text 60 5 Printed book 1122 Published 2010 1 text 50 6 2010 1122 Pages 78 1 int 4 1 7 78 1122 Photos 0 1 int 4 1 8 0 1122 Maps 0 1 int 4 1 9 0 1122 Illustrations 0 1 int 4 1 10 0 1122 Line drawings 1 text 4 1 11 1122 Indexed 1 1 bool Yes,No 1 12 Yes 9781847914729 Sydney Duffield and Andrew G Elliott Unknown 1942 Printed book 2010 78 0 0 0 1 1142 1 Royal Air Force Personnel Statistics 3.9.1939 - 1.9.1945 image/jpeg 35.00 0.00 -1 2010-08-16 10:21:19 2010-08-16 10:21:19 <p><span style="letter-spacing: 0px">RAF personnel statistics for the period 3 September 1939 to 1 September 1945. A series of 98 tables showing all aspects of personnel and distribution throughout the war. Includes casualty figures.</span></p><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px"><br /></span></div> Publication 1142 ISBN 9781847918703 1 text 20 1 9781847918703 1142 Author Air Ministry ADM (Stats) 1 text 50 2 Air Ministry ADM (Stats) 1142 Publisher Air Ministry 1 text 50 1 3 Air Ministry 1142 First Edition Published 1946 1 text 10 4 1946 1142 Original form and quality Typescript 1 text 60 5 Typescript 1142 Published 2010 1 text 50 6 2010 1142 Pages 278 1 int 4 1 7 278 1142 Photos 0 1 int 4 1 8 0 1142 Maps 0 1 int 4 1 9 0 1142 Illustrations 0 1 int 4 1 10 0 1142 Line drawings 1 text 4 1 11 1142 Indexed 1 1 bool Yes,No 1 12 Yes 9781847918703 Air Ministry ADM (Stats) Air Ministry 1946 Typescript 2010 278 0 0 0 1 1144 1 Schweinfurt raids and the pause in daylight strategic bombing image/jpeg 10.00 0.00 -1 2010-08-16 10:28:34 2010-08-18 09:24:18 <p><span style="letter-spacing: 0px">The Eighth AAF&rsquo;s strategic bombing mission #84 (the Schweinfurt-Regensburg raid on August 17</span><span style="font: normal normal normal 8px/normal 'Times New Roman'; letter-spacing: 0px">th</span><span style="letter-spacing: 0px">, 1943) and mission #115 (the Schweinfurt raid on October 14</span><span style="font: normal normal normal 8px/normal 'Times New Roman'; letter-spacing: 0px">th</span><span style="letter-spacing: 0px">, 1943) were tremendous setbacks to the daylight strategic bombing campaign of Germany. As a result of the heavy losses the Luftwaffe inflicted upon Eighth Bomber Command&rsquo;s heavy bombers, the daylight strategic bombing campaign was halted for over four months. The Eighth AAF could not sustain such heavy losses, in both aircraft and aircrew, and remain an effective force.&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span style="letter-spacing: 0px">This paper examines the daylight strategic bombing doctrine before and after the Schweinfurt raids to answer the question &ldquo;After the costly Schweinfurt raids, the Eighth AAF paused to reset its doctrine; how was this doctrinal change accepted and what were the implications?&rdquo;&nbsp;</span></p><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 12px"><br /></span></div> Publication 1144 ISBN 9781847914903 1 text 20 1 9781847914903 1144 Author Maj G A Grabow, USA 1 text 50 2 Maj G A Grabow, USA 1144 Publisher Fort Leavenworth 1 text 50 1 3 Fort Leavenworth 1144 First Edition Published 2008 1 text 10 4 2008 1144 Original form and quality Typescript 1 text 60 5 Typescript 1144 Published 2010 1 text 50 6 2010 1144 Pages 96 1 int 4 1 7 96 1144 Photos 0 1 int 4 1 8 0 1144 Maps 0 1 int 4 1 9 0 1144 Illustrations 0 1 int 4 1 10 0 1144 Line drawings 1 text 4 1 11 1144 Indexed 1 1 bool Yes,No 1 12 Yes 9781847914903 Maj G A Grabow, USA Fort Leavenworth 2008 Typescript 2010 96 0 0 0 1 1143 1 Small Arms Ammunition image/jpeg 12.00 0.00 -1 2010-08-16 10:24:57 2010-08-16 10:24:57 <p><span style="letter-spacing: 0px">An American pamphlet on small arms ammunition covering calibres .30 to .50 plus details of .22 and 12-bore ammunition. Both ammunition and packing are illustrated with photographs.</span></p><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px"><br /></span></div> Publication 1143 ISBN 9781847914897 1 text 20 1 9781847914897 1143 Author US War Department 1 text 50 2 US War Department 1143 Publisher US War Department 1 text 50 1 3 US War Department 1143 First Edition Published 1942 1 text 10 4 1942 1143 Original form and quality Printed pamphlet 1 text 60 5 Printed pamphlet 1143 Published 2010 1 text 50 6 2010 1143 Pages 96 1 int 4 1 7 96 1143 Photos 0 1 int 4 1 8 0 1143 Maps 0 1 int 4 1 9 0 1143 Illustrations 20 1 int 4 1 10 20 1143 Line drawings 1 text 4 1 11 1143 Indexed 1 1 bool Yes,No 1 12 Yes 9781847914897 US War Department US War Department 1942 Printed pamphlet 2010 96 0 0 20 1 1138 1 The Austro-Hungarian Army (World War I) image/jpeg 45.00 0.00 -1 2010-08-16 10:00:06 2010-08-16 10:00:06 <p><span style="letter-spacing: 0px">A very detailed paper on the Austro-Hungarian Army which covers every aspect of that army from composition and training to military schools and dependents welfare. So comprehensive it stands as a definitive account of the Austro-Hungarian Army and its organisation in 1915. Originally published by the Austro-Hungarian Army and translated by the US Army.</span></p><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px"><br /></span></div> Publication 1138 ISBN 9781847914859 1 text 20 1 9781847914859 1138 Author Col Hugo Schmid 1 text 50 2 Col Hugo Schmid 1138 Publisher Austro-Hungarian War Ministry 1 text 50 1 3 Austro-Hungarian War Ministry 1138 First Edition Published 1915 1 text 10 4 1915 1138 Original form and quality Typescript 1 text 60 5 Typescript 1138 Published 2010 1 text 50 6 2010 1138 Pages 602 1 int 4 1 7 602 1138 Photos 0 1 int 4 1 8 0 1138 Maps 0 1 int 4 1 9 0 1138 Illustrations 0 1 int 4 1 10 0 1138 Line drawings 1 text 4 1 11 1138 Indexed 1 1 bool Yes,No 1 12 Yes 9781847914859 Col Hugo Schmid Austro-Hungarian War Ministry 1915 Typescript 2010 602 0 0 0 1 1117 1 The Beginning of the Fighter Offensive (Air Defence Great Britain 4) image/jpeg 30.00 0.00 -1 2010-08-09 10:28:01 2010-08-09 10:37:16 This volume of RAF operational history begins at the end of the Battle of Britain. It describes how the lessons learned from that battle were applied to the organisation of the RAF and defence systems in the UK, and also gives much detail on German strategy. It continues the story of the air war after September 1940 (and see Battle of Britain - published by MLRS) until the end of 1941, looking at enemy attacks on shipping, the expansion of the British fighter force, and the formulation of the concept of offensive fighter operations and activities in this sphere up to the end of 1941. Essential reading for all air historians. Publication 1117 ISBN 9781847917577 1 text 20 1 9781847917577 1117 Author Air Historical Branch 1 text 50 2 Air Historical Branch 1117 Publisher Air Ministry 1 text 50 1 3 Air Ministry 1117 First Edition Published 1947 1 text 10 4 1947 1117 Original form and quality Typescript 1 text 60 5 Typescript 1117 Published 2010 1 text 50 6 2010 1117 Pages 318 1 int 4 1 7 318 1117 Photos 0 1 int 4 1 8 0 1117 Maps 0 1 int 4 1 9 0 1117 Illustrations 0 1 int 4 1 10 0 1117 Line drawings 1 text 4 1 11 1117 Indexed 1 1 bool Yes,No 1 12 Yes 9781847917577 Air Historical Branch Air Ministry 1947 Typescript 2010 318 0 0 0 1 1128 1 The Campaigns in the Far East - Air Supply Operations 1942-1945 image/jpeg 10.00 0.00 -1 2010-08-13 11:36:16 2010-08-13 11:36:16 <p><span style="letter-spacing: 0px">Air supply operations in Burma from 1942 to 1945. Includes details of supply to Wingate&#39;s expedition, Second Arakan Campaign, second Wingate expedition, Siege of Imphal, assault on Myitkyina, fly in at Meiktila, recapture of Rangoon, Gumption and Freeborn operations and air supply of the Battle of the Sittang bend.</span></p><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px"><br /></span></div> Publication 1128 ISBN 9781847917614 1 text 20 1 9781847917614 1128 Author Air Historical Branch 1 text 50 2 Air Historical Branch 1128 Publisher Air Ministry 1 text 50 1 3 Air Ministry 1128 First Edition Published 1947 1 text 10 4 1947 1128 Original form and quality Typescript 1 text 60 5 Typescript 1128 Published 2010 1 text 50 6 2010 1128 Pages 68 1 int 4 1 7 68 1128 Photos 0 1 int 4 1 8 0 1128 Maps 0 1 int 4 1 9 0 1128 Illustrations 0 1 int 4 1 10 0 1128 Line drawings 1 text 4 1 11 1128 Indexed 1 1 bool Yes,No 1 12 Yes 9781847917614 Air Historical Branch Air Ministry 1947 Typescript 2010 68 0 0 0 1 1129 1 The Campaigns in the Far East - Air Transport in the S E Pacific 1945-1946 image/jpeg 12.00 0.00 -1 2010-08-13 11:39:11 2010-08-13 11:39:11 <p><span style="letter-spacing: 0px">Air transport in the South West Pacific Area February 1945 to February 1946. Essentially the story of 300 Wing operations.</span></p><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px"><br /></span></div> Publication 1129 ISBN 9781847917621 1 text 20 1 9781847917621 1129 Author Air Historical Branch 1 text 50 2 Air Historical Branch 1129 Publisher Air Ministry 1 text 50 1 3 Air Ministry 1129 First Edition Published 1947 1 text 10 4 1947 1129 Original form and quality Typescript 1 text 60 5 Typescript 1129 Published 2010 1 text 50 6 2010 1129 Pages 92 1 int 4 1 7 92 1129 Photos 0 1 int 4 1 8 0 1129 Maps 0 1 int 4 1 9 0 1129 Illustrations 0 1 int 4 1 10 0 1129 Line drawings 1 text 4 1 11 1129 Indexed 1 1 bool Yes,No 1 12 Yes 9781847917621 Air Historical Branch Air Ministry 1947 Typescript 2010 92 0 0 0 1 1155 1 The Cut of the Scythe - XIX Pz Korps in May 1940 image/jpeg 30.00 0.00 -1 2010-08-19 08:48:09 2010-08-19 08:48:25 <p><span style="letter-spacing: 0px">This narrative recounts the operational history of XIXth Panzer Corps&#39; advance in the Ardennes from 10 to 15 May 1940. Its primary focus is directed at the breakthrough at Sedan. The political and military situations influencing the decision makers of the German Army General Staff and the development of the campaign plan are analysed in an attempt to provide an understanding for the rationale of the mission, deployment, and employment of XIXth Panzer Corps and its subordinate units.&nbsp;</span></p> Publication 1155 ISBN 9781847914989 1 text 20 1 9781847914989 1155 Author Maj F K Rothbrust, USA 1 text 50 2 Maj F K Rothbrust, USA 1155 Publisher Fort Leavenworth 1 text 50 1 3 Fort Leavenworth 1155 First Edition Published 1988 1 text 10 4 1988 1155 Original form and quality Typescript 1 text 60 5 Typescript 1155 Published 2010 1 text 50 6 2010 1155 Pages 280 1 int 4 1 7 280 1155 Photos 0 1 int 4 1 8 0 1155 Maps 12 1 int 4 1 9 12 1155 Illustrations 3 1 int 4 1 10 3 1155 Line drawings 1 text 4 1 11 1155 Indexed 1 1 bool Yes,No 1 12 Yes 9781847914989 Maj F K Rothbrust, USA Fort Leavenworth 1988 Typescript 2010 280 0 12 3 1 1121 1 The Defence of Villages and Small Towns image/jpeg 10.00 0.00 -1 2010-08-09 11:13:01 2010-08-09 11:15:37 This is another example of Colonel Wade&#39;s ability to express ideas with clarity and conciseness. A rare pamphlet to find these days, this is a full colour reprint. It coivers all defensive aspects of Home Guard operations in the defence of villages and small towns.&nbsp; Publication 1121 ISBN 9781847914712 1 text 20 1 9781847914712 1121 Author Col G A Wade MC 1 text 50 2 Col G A Wade MC 1121 Publisher Gale & Polden 1 text 50 1 3 Gale & Polden 1121 First Edition Published 1940 1 text 10 4 1940 1121 Original form and quality Printed manual 1 text 60 5 Printed manual 1121 Published 2010 1 text 50 6 2010 1121 Pages 30 1 int 4 1 7 30 1121 Photos 0 1 int 4 1 8 0 1121 Maps 0 1 int 4 1 9 0 1121 Illustrations 0 1 int 4 1 10 0 1121 Line drawings 1 text 4 1 11 1121 Indexed 1 1 bool Yes,No 1 12 Yes 9781847914712 Col G A Wade MC Gale & Polden 1940 Printed manual 2010 30 0 0 0 1 1134 1 The development of tank and anti-tank tactics during the World War image/jpeg 6.00 0.00 -1 2010-08-13 12:00:01 2010-08-13 12:00:01 <p>&quot;The purpose of this discussion is to examine those operations of the recent war, from which tactical lessons pertaining to&nbsp;the use of tanks or the defense against tanks, can be logically deduced.&nbsp;I propose to present only those principles that concern the&nbsp;future use of tanks. All battles in which they wore used will not&nbsp;be presonted, but rather those engagements from which fairly definite&nbsp;conclusions can be drawn.&quot;&nbsp;</p> Publication 1134 ISBN 9781847914811 1 text 20 1 9781847914811 1134 Author Capt. J Dayton, USA 1 text 50 2 Capt. J Dayton, USA 1134 Publisher Fort Leavenworth 1 text 50 1 3 Fort Leavenworth 1134 First Edition Published 1934 1 text 10 4 1934 1134 Original form and quality Typescript 1 text 60 5 Typescript 1134 Published 2010 1 text 50 6 2010 1134 Pages 32 1 int 4 1 7 32 1134 Photos 0 1 int 4 1 8 0 1134 Maps 0 1 int 4 1 9 0 1134 Illustrations 0 1 int 4 1 10 0 1134 Line drawings 1 text 4 1 11 1134 Indexed 1 1 bool Yes,No 1 12 Yes 9781847914811 Capt. J Dayton, USA Fort Leavenworth 1934 Typescript 2010 32 0 0 0 1 1133 1 The employment of tanks at Cambrai image/jpeg 5.00 0.00 -1 2010-08-13 11:54:50 2010-08-13 11:54:50 <p>It was deoided to strike a theatrical blow&nbsp;against Germany before the winter set in,in order to restore British Prestige. The Cambrai area was selected,mainly at the suggestion of the tank supporters,as the terrain here was the&nbsp;suitable for tank operations. This is an American analysis of this operation and is of great interest.</p> Publication 1133 ISBN 9781847914804 1 text 20 1 9781847914804 1133 Author Maj E J Barker, USA 1 text 50 2 Maj E J Barker, USA 1133 Publisher Fort Leavenworth 1 text 50 1 3 Fort Leavenworth 1133 First Edition Published 1933 1 text 10 4 1933 1133 Original form and quality Typescript 1 text 60 5 Typescript 1133 Published 2010 1 text 50 6 2010 1133 Pages 24 1 int 4 1 7 24 1133 Photos 0 1 int 4 1 8 0 1133 Maps 0 1 int 4 1 9 0 1133 Illustrations 0 1 int 4 1 10 0 1133 Line drawings 1 text 4 1 11 1133 Indexed 1 1 bool Yes,No 1 12 Yes 9781847914804 Maj E J Barker, USA Fort Leavenworth 1933 Typescript 2010 24 0 0 0 1 1140 1 The New Zealand Division 1916-1919 image/jpeg 40.00 0.00 -1 2010-08-16 10:12:57 2010-08-16 10:12:57 <p><span style="letter-spacing: 0px">A history of the New Zealand Division in the First World War from 1916 to 1919. The book includes a very good introduction on sources. It is recommended as one of very few histories of this division that are available. With many illustrations and maps.</span></p><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px"><br /></span></div> Publication 1140 ISBN 9781847914873 1 text 20 1 9781847914873 1140 Author Col H Stewart, CMG, DSO, MC 1 text 50 2 Col H Stewart, CMG, DSO, MC 1140 Publisher Whitcombe and Tombs (Auckland, NZ) 1 text 50 1 3 Whitcombe and Tombs (Auckland, NZ) 1140 First Edition Published 1921 1 text 10 4 1921 1140 Original form and quality Printed book 1 text 60 5 Printed book 1140 Published 2010 1 text 50 6 2010 1140 Pages 0 1 int 4 1 7 0 1140 Photos 100 1 int 4 1 8 100 1140 Maps 22 1 int 4 1 9 22 1140 Illustrations 0 1 int 4 1 10 0 1140 Line drawings 1 text 4 1 11 1140 Indexed 1 1 bool Yes,No 1 12 Yes 9781847914873 Col H Stewart, CMG, DSO, MC Whitcombe and Tombs (Auckland, NZ) 1921 Printed book 2010 0 100 22 0 1 1123 1 The RAF in Maritime War Volume V - Atlantic and Home Waters 1944 -1945 image/jpeg 75.00 0.00 -1 2010-08-09 11:27:46 2010-08-09 11:27:46 <p>THis final volume of the history of the RAF in the maritime role covers operations over sea from June 1944 (including D-Day) to the end of hostilities. It deals with all relevant aspects of operations including D-Day and later, and operations against the German inshore U-Boat campaign, anti-shipping operations, minelaying, bombing maritime targets, and the final campaign against the U-Boats in the Atlantic and Home Waters. As ever the volume is comprehensive and an important source of information not held elsewhere. Of great value to mariitme as well as air historians.</p><p>&nbsp;</p> Publication 1123 ISBN 9781847917607 1 text 20 1 9781847917607 1123 Author Air Historical Branch 1 text 50 2 Air Historical Branch 1123 Publisher Air Ministry 1 text 50 1 3 Air Ministry 1123 First Edition Published 1947 1 text 10 4 1947 1123 Original form and quality Typescript 1 text 60 5 Typescript 1123 Published 2010 1 text 50 6 2010 1123 Pages 494 1 int 4 1 7 494 1123 Photos 0 1 int 4 1 8 0 1123 Maps 55 1 int 4 1 9 55 1123 Illustrations 0 1 int 4 1 10 0 1123 Line drawings 1 text 4 1 11 1123 Indexed 1 1 bool Yes,No 1 12 Yes 9781847917607 Air Historical Branch Air Ministry 1947 Typescript 2010 494 0 55 0 1 1130 1 The Sicilian Campaign - Information from German Sources image/jpeg 45.00 0.00 -1 2010-08-13 11:43:23 2010-08-13 11:43:23 This is a Canadian compilation of German papers relating to the whole of the Sicilian Campaign. A very good source of information from &#39;the other side of the hill&#39; and very valuable in any study of the various battles fought on the island before the invasion of Italy proper. Publication 1130 ISBN 9781847914774 1 text 20 1 9781847914774 1130 Author Canadian Staff Officers 1 text 50 2 Canadian Staff Officers 1130 Publisher Canadian War Office 1 text 50 1 3 Canadian War Office 1130 First Edition Published 1948 1 text 10 4 1948 1130 Original form and quality Typescript 1 text 60 5 Typescript 1130 Published 2010 1 text 50 6 2010 1130 Pages 500 1 int 4 1 7 500 1130 Photos 0 1 int 4 1 8 0 1130 Maps 0 1 int 4 1 9 0 1130 Illustrations 0 1 int 4 1 10 0 1130 Line drawings 1 text 4 1 11 1130 Indexed 1 1 bool Yes,No 1 12 Yes 9781847914774 Canadian Staff Officers Canadian War Office 1948 Typescript 2010 500 0 0 0 1 1118 1 The Struggle for Air Supremacy 1942-1945 (Air Defence Great Britain 5) image/jpeg 70.00 0.00 -1 2010-08-09 10:43:23 2010-08-09 10:43:23 This is the fifth volume of the Air Defence of Great Britain series. It is a comprehensive study of the way in which air supremacy was contested with the Luftwaffe and finally won. The narrative covers from when the threat of invasion was at its most dangerous, and goes on the relate the history of enemy low level attacks, the reducing scale of enemy activity, air defence in home waters and by both day and night over land, fighter offensives, anti-intruder operations at night, German strategy, and preparations for cross-Channel operations (including Operation Jubilee) and all other relevant aspects of the air war. Fundamental to an understanding of the development of air tactics and strategy in World War Two. It continues this important story right to the end of the war. Publication 1118 ISBN 9781847917584 1 text 20 1 9781847917584 1118 Author Air Historical Branch 1 text 50 2 Air Historical Branch 1118 Publisher Air Ministry 1 text 50 1 3 Air Ministry 1118 First Edition Published 1947 1 text 10 4 1947 1118 Original form and quality Typescript 1 text 60 5 Typescript 1118 Published 2010 1 text 50 6 2010 1118 Pages 654 1 int 4 1 7 654 1118 Photos 0 1 int 4 1 8 0 1118 Maps 10 1 int 4 1 9 10 1118 Illustrations 0 1 int 4 1 10 0 1118 Line drawings 1 text 4 1 11 1118 Indexed 1 1 bool Yes,No 1 12 Yes 9781847917584 Air Historical Branch Air Ministry 1947 Typescript 2010 654 0 10 0 1 1145 1 The Tedder report on his tenure as C-in-C RAF Middle East image/jpeg 20.00 0.00 -1 2010-08-16 10:40:12 2010-08-16 10:41:32 <div>Air Marshal Arthur Tedder did not get on with Lord Beaverbrook and so was posted to the MEAF as Deputy AOC-in-C RAF ME Command in November 1940. He was promoted to the top job in June 1941.</div><div>This is the text of the whole of Tedder&rsquo;s report on his tenure as AOC-in-C RAF Middle East. A first hand account of air operations and problems in the Middle East Air Force from June 1941 to January 1943. It includes details of the defeats in Greece and Crete and covers all aspects of air operations in the campaign in North Africa. Of fundamental importance in understanding the command and capabilities of the RAF in the Mediterranean in the early part of the war.</div><div><br /></div> Publication 1145 ISBN 9781847918710 1 text 20 1 9781847918710 1145 Author Sir Arthur Tedder 1 text 50 2 Sir Arthur Tedder 1145 Publisher Private MS 1 text 50 1 3 Private MS 1145 First Edition Published 1943 1 text 10 4 1943 1145 Original form and quality Typescript 1 text 60 5 Typescript 1145 Published 2010 1 text 50 6 2010 1145 Pages 152 1 int 4 1 7 152 1145 Photos 0 1 int 4 1 8 0 1145 Maps 0 1 int 4 1 9 0 1145 Illustrations 0 1 int 4 1 10 0 1145 Line drawings 1 text 4 1 11 1145 Indexed 1 1 bool Yes,No 1 12 Yes 9781847918710 Sir Arthur Tedder Private MS 1943 Typescript 2010 152 0 0 0 1 1131 1 Transformation of the Reichsheer image/jpeg 15.00 0.00 -1 2010-08-13 11:47:20 2010-08-13 11:47:20 <p>The research question of this thesis was to explore exactly how the <em>Reichsheer </em>leaders transformed their warfighting doctrine. This thesis also looks closely at the underlying organizational philosophy, and how the philosophy guided the <em>Reichsheer </em>leadership cadre in affecting change within the organization. <em>Reichsheer </em>doctrinal manuals, directives and contemporary journal articles, supplemented with American observer reports, served as primary source material for the thesis. The thesis will clearly link the importance of a leader creating and articulating an envisioned end state in successfully effecting change within a military organization.&nbsp;</p> Publication 1131 ISBN 9781847914781 1 text 20 1 9781847914781 1131 Author Mal H A Skinner ARNG(SC) 1 text 50 2 Mal H A Skinner ARNG(SC) 1131 Publisher Fort Leavenworth 1 text 50 1 3 Fort Leavenworth 1131 First Edition Published 2006 1 text 10 4 2006 1131 Original form and quality Typescript 1 text 60 5 Typescript 1131 Published 2010 1 text 50 6 2010 1131 Pages 126 1 int 4 1 7 126 1131 Photos 0 1 int 4 1 8 0 1131 Maps 0 1 int 4 1 9 0 1131 Illustrations 0 1 int 4 1 10 0 1131 Line drawings 1 text 4 1 11 1131 Indexed 1 1 bool Yes,No 1 12 Yes 9781847914781 Mal H A Skinner ARNG(SC) Fort Leavenworth 2006 Typescript 2010 126 0 0 0 1 1125 1 Treatise on Military Small Arms and Ammunition 1888 image/jpeg 20.00 0.00 -1 2010-08-09 11:46:19 2010-08-09 11:46:19 <p>The date of this &nbsp;publication shows that it is outside the normal period from which MLRS reprints - but the series of manuals and treatises on small arms give such a valuable and comprehensive history of the infantry weapon that it is felt more than justifiable to announce a reprint of this book. The book was published at a time when continental armies had converted to bolt action rifles but the British Army was still arguing that a bolt action &#39;did away with the symmetry&#39; of the weapon. The illustrations (man in colour) give a picture of the state of weaponry throughout the world and the whole is a masterpiece of compilation. See&nbsp;also the Textbooks of Small Arms 1909 and 1929 - already in our list. As always all illustrations are in the same position as in the original.</p> Publication 1125 ISBN 9781847914743 1 text 20 1 9781847914743 1125 Author School of Musketry 1 text 50 2 School of Musketry 1125 Publisher School of Musketry 1 text 50 1 3 School of Musketry 1125 First Edition Published 1888 1 text 10 4 1888 1125 Original form and quality Printed book 1 text 60 5 Printed book 1125 Published 2010 1 text 50 6 2010 1125 Pages 208 1 int 4 1 7 208 1125 Photos 0 1 int 4 1 8 0 1125 Maps 0 1 int 4 1 9 0 1125 Illustrations 100+ 1 int 4 1 10 100+ 1125 Line drawings 1 text 4 1 11 1125 Indexed 1 1 bool Yes,No 1 12 Yes 9781847914743 School of Musketry School of Musketry 1888 Printed book 2010 208 0 0 100+ 1 111 1 Air Warfare and air archives air, air force, operations, bombing, ground support, reconnaissance Air operations and aircraft of World War II. 158 198 964 1 North West Europe Volume IV: the break-out and advance to the lower Rhine image/jpeg 45.00 0.00 -1 2009-02-01 09:32:09 2009-11-02 16:16:37 <p><span style="letter-spacing: 0px">This fourth volume in the series covers operations from the capture of Caen and Cherbourg through to the advance up to the Rhine and Operation Market Garden. It is recommended to all readers as a fundamental expansion of the accounts of the ground campaign already published by MLRS, and needs to be read. Complete with all appendices and maps.</span></p><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px"><br /></span></div> Publication 964 ISBN 9781847917195 1 text 20 1 9781847917195 964 Author AHB 1 text 50 2 AHB 964 Publisher War Office 1 text 50 1 3 War Office 964 First Edition Published 1947 1 text 10 4 1947 964 Original form and quality 1 text 60 5 964 Published 2009 1 text 50 6 2009 964 Pages 184 1 int 4 1 7 184 964 Photos 0 1 int 4 1 8 0 964 Maps 0 1 int 4 1 9 0 964 Illustrations 9 1 int 4 1 10 9 964 Line drawings 1 text 4 1 11 964 Indexed 1 1 bool Yes,No 1 12 Yes 9781847917195 AHB War Office 1947 2009 184 0 0 9 1 606 1 A study of the Supply Organisation of the German Air Force 1935-1945 image/jpeg 30.00 0.00 -1 2007-08-04 10:15:11 2007-08-04 10:18:25 This is a detailed report published after the Second World War on the supply system used by the Germans for the German Air Force. It covers all levels of command and all aspects of the German methods of supply including manufacturing, movement, field installations, transport and repair and salvage. There are also two chapters on the campaign in the Ukraine and identification of equipment. Publication 606 ISBN 9781847910509 1 text 20 1 9781847910509 606 Author Air Division, British Control Commission, Germany 1 text 50 2 Air Division, British Control Commission, Germany 606 Publisher British Government 1 text 50 1 3 British Government 606 First Edition Published 1 text 10 4 606 Published 2007 1 text 50 6 2007 606 Pages 316 1 int 4 1 7 316 606 Photos 0 1 int 4 1 8 0 606 Maps 0 1 int 4 1 9 0 606 Illustrations 0 1 int 4 1 10 0 606 Line drawings 1 text 4 1 11 606 Indexed 1 1 bool Yes,No 1 12 Yes 9781847910509 Air Division, British Control Commission, Germany British Government 2007 316 0 0 0 1 879 1 Air Ministry Monthly Intelligence Summary 1939 image/jpeg 28.00 0.00 -1 2008-12-01 12:26:39 2008-12-01 12:26:39 Intelligence summaries from January to August 1939 were issued monthly, and this is a reprint of the summaries that appeared up to August. (The continuing series, issued weekly, are also being reprinted by MLRS). They cover every country that had an air force of interest to the RAF, and this volume includes Afghanistan to Jugoslavia, looking at Germany, China, Japan, Iraq, Kuweit [sic], the USA and the USSR among others. Of great interest in that the reports show the development of air forces throughout the world, and lead in to the subsequent weekly reports, which were also wide-ranging. Publication 879 ISBN 9781847918024 1 text 20 1 9781847918024 879 Author Directorate of Intelligence 1 text 50 2 Directorate of Intelligence 879 Publisher Air Ministry 1 text 50 1 3 Air Ministry 879 First Edition Published 1939 1 text 10 4 1939 879 Published 2008 1 text 50 6 2008 879 Pages 300 1 int 4 1 7 300 879 Photos 0 1 int 4 1 8 0 879 Maps 0 1 int 4 1 9 0 879 Illustrations 0 1 int 4 1 10 0 879 Line drawings 1 text 4 1 11 879 Indexed 1 1 bool Yes,No 1 12 Yes 9781847918024 Directorate of Intelligence Air Ministry 1939 2008 300 0 0 0 1 908 1 Air Ministry Weekly Intelligence Summaries 9.39 - 2.40 image/jpeg 35.00 0.00 -1 2008-12-01 13:58:34 2008-12-01 13:58:44 Air Intelligence went into overdrive when the war started and this is the first wartime volume (to be followed by all the others). Concerned naturally with Germany and the Luftwaffe there are still other interesting items included. As noted the whole series will be reprinted over the next year or so to build ito a complete intelligence summary collection. Publication 908 ISBN 9781847918123 1 text 20 1 9781847918123 908 Author Intelligence Branch 1 text 50 2 Intelligence Branch 908 Publisher Air Ministry 1 text 50 1 3 Air Ministry 908 First Edition Published 1940 1 text 10 4 1940 908 Published 2008 1 text 50 6 2008 908 Pages 366 1 int 4 1 7 366 908 Photos 0 1 int 4 1 8 0 908 Maps 0 1 int 4 1 9 0 908 Illustrations 0 1 int 4 1 10 0 908 Line drawings 1 text 4 1 11 908 Indexed 0 1 bool Yes,No 1 12 No 9781847918123 Intelligence Branch Air Ministry 1940 2008 366 0 0 0 0 1113 1 Air Ministry Weekly Intelligence Summaries July - September 1942 image/jpeg 60.00 0.00 -1 2010-04-27 10:35:26 2010-04-27 10:35:26 <p><span style="letter-spacing: 0px">A continuation of the Air Intelligence report series, this volume covers the period betwen early July and September 1942. illustrated profusely and with the usual wealth of detail not only of air operations and matters but naval and land matters.</span></p><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px"><br /></span></div> Publication 1113 ISBN 9781847918680 1 text 20 1 9781847918680 1113 Author ACAS (I) Air Intelligence 1 text 50 2 ACAS (I) Air Intelligence 1113 Publisher Air Ministry 1 text 50 1 3 Air Ministry 1113 First Edition Published 1942 1 text 10 4 1942 1113 Original form and quality Printed pamphlets 1 text 60 5 Printed pamphlets 1113 Published 2010 1 text 50 6 2010 1113 Pages 676 1 int 4 1 7 676 1113 Photos 100+ 1 int 4 1 8 100+ 1113 Maps 6 1 int 4 1 9 6 1113 Illustrations 0 1 int 4 1 10 0 1113 Line drawings 1 text 4 1 11 1113 Indexed 1 1 bool Yes,No 1 12 Yes 9781847918680 ACAS (I) Air Intelligence Air Ministry 1942 Printed pamphlets 2010 676 100+ 6 0 1 1042 1 Air Ministry Weekly Intelligence Summary 3 - 8.1940 image/jpeg 55.00 0.00 -1 2009-06-23 11:11:28 2009-06-23 11:11:28 Air Ministry Intelligence summary for March - August 1940, including the first part of the Battle of Britain. Publication 1042 ISBN 9781847918512 1 text 20 1 9781847918512 1042 Author Air Staff 1 text 50 2 Air Staff 1042 Publisher Air Ministry 1 text 50 1 3 Air Ministry 1042 First Edition Published 1940 1 text 10 4 1940 1042 Original form and quality 1 text 60 5 1042 Published 2009 1 text 50 6 2009 1042 Pages 548 1 int 4 1 7 548 1042 Photos 0 1 int 4 1 8 0 1042 Maps 0 1 int 4 1 9 0 1042 Illustrations 0 1 int 4 1 10 0 1042 Line drawings 1 text 4 1 11 1042 Indexed 1 1 bool Yes,No 1 12 Yes 9781847918512 Air Staff Air Ministry 1940 2009 548 0 0 0 1 1043 1 Air Ministry Weekly Intelligence Summary 9-10.1940 image/jpeg 40.00 0.00 -1 2009-06-23 11:14:22 2009-06-23 11:14:22 Air Ministry Intelligence Summaries from September to October 1940. Publication 1043 ISBN 9781847918529 1 text 20 1 9781847918529 1043 Author Air Staff 1 text 50 2 Air Staff 1043 Publisher Air Ministry 1 text 50 1 3 Air Ministry 1043 First Edition Published 1940 1 text 10 4 1940 1043 Original form and quality Typescript MS - fairly clean 1 text 60 5 Typescript MS - fairly clean 1043 Published 2009 1 text 50 6 2009 1043 Pages 364 1 int 4 1 7 364 1043 Photos 0 1 int 4 1 8 0 1043 Maps 0 1 int 4 1 9 0 1043 Illustrations 0 1 int 4 1 10 0 1043 Line drawings 1 text 4 1 11 1043 Indexed 1 1 bool Yes,No 1 12 Yes 9781847918529 Air Staff Air Ministry 1940 Typescript MS - fairly clean 2009 364 0 0 0 1 1058 1 Air Ministry Weekly Intelligence Summary August 1941 - January 1942 image/jpeg 50.00 0.00 -1 2009-08-19 09:42:24 2009-08-19 09:44:11 Reports on air warfare and air forces for the period August 1941 to the end of January 1942. Publication 1058 ISBN 9781847918567 1 text 20 1 9781847918567 1058 Author Air Ministry 1 text 50 2 Air Ministry 1058 Publisher Air Ministry 1 text 50 1 3 Air Ministry 1058 First Edition Published 1941/42 1 text 10 4 1941/42 1058 Original form and quality Printed book - clean 1 text 60 5 Printed book - clean 1058 Published 2009 1 text 50 6 2009 1058 Pages 516 1 int 4 1 7 516 1058 Photos 12 1 int 4 1 8 12 1058 Maps 1 1 int 4 1 9 1 1058 Illustrations 0 1 int 4 1 10 0 1058 Line drawings 1 text 4 1 11 1058 Indexed 1 1 bool Yes,No 1 12 Yes 9781847918567 Air Ministry Air Ministry 1941/42 Printed book - clean 2009 516 12 1 0 1 1057 1 Air Ministry Weekly Intelligence Summary February - July 1941 image/jpeg 50.00 0.00 -1 2009-08-19 09:35:42 2009-08-19 09:36:26 All of the volumes in this series have a wealth of information on allied, enemy and neutral air forces, aircraft and operations and they serve as a most valuable adjunct to war diaries and other sources in that they fill in details of air matters often skated over in ground warfare accounts. There is no doubt that without knowledge of the air effort during ground campaigns the picture of the whole remains somewhat lacking - these volumes provide that information in spades! Publication 1057 ISBN 9781847918550 1 text 20 1 9781847918550 1057 Author Air Ministry 1 text 50 2 Air Ministry 1057 Publisher Air Ministry 1 text 50 1 3 Air Ministry 1057 First Edition Published 1941 1 text 10 4 1941 1057 Original form and quality Printed book - clean 1 text 60 5 Printed book - clean 1057 Published 2009 1 text 50 6 2009 1057 Pages 504 1 int 4 1 7 504 1057 Photos 0 1 int 4 1 8 0 1057 Maps 0 1 int 4 1 9 0 1057 Illustrations 0 1 int 4 1 10 0 1057 Line drawings 1 text 4 1 11 1057 Indexed 1 1 bool Yes,No 1 12 Yes 9781847918550 Air Ministry Air Ministry 1941 Printed book - clean 2009 504 0 0 0 1 1059 1 Air Ministry Weekly Intelligence Summary January - April 1942 image/jpeg 50.00 0.00 -1 2009-08-19 09:47:25 2009-08-19 09:47:25 The continuing intelligence story of the air war including the war in the Far East. Publication 1059 ISBN 9781847918574 1 text 20 1 9781847918574 1059 Author Air Ministry 1 text 50 2 Air Ministry 1059 Publisher Air Ministry 1 text 50 1 3 Air Ministry 1059 First Edition Published 1942 1 text 10 4 1942 1059 Original form and quality Printed book - clean 1 text 60 5 Printed book - clean 1059 Published 2009 1 text 50 6 2009 1059 Pages 463 1 int 4 1 7 463 1059 Photos 0 1 int 4 1 8 0 1059 Maps 0 1 int 4 1 9 0 1059 Illustrations 36 1 int 4 1 10 36 1059 Line drawings 1 text 4 1 11 1059 Indexed 1 1 bool Yes,No 1 12 Yes 9781847918574 Air Ministry Air Ministry 1942 Printed book - clean 2009 463 0 0 36 1 1044 1 Air Ministry Weekly Intelligence Summary November 1940 - February 1941 image/jpeg 40.00 0.00 -1 2009-06-23 11:17:10 2009-06-23 11:17:48 Air Ministry Intelligence Summaries from November 1940 to February 1941. Publication 1044 ISBN 9781847918536 1 text 20 1 9781847918536 1044 Author Air Staff 1 text 50 2 Air Staff 1044 Publisher Air Ministry 1 text 50 1 3 Air Ministry 1044 First Edition Published 1940/41 1 text 10 4 1940/41 1044 Original form and quality Typescript MS - fairly clean 1 text 60 5 Typescript MS - fairly clean 1044 Published 2009 1 text 50 6 2009 1044 Pages 410 1 int 4 1 7 410 1044 Photos 0 1 int 4 1 8 0 1044 Maps 0 1 int 4 1 9 0 1044 Illustrations 0 1 int 4 1 10 0 1044 Line drawings 1 text 4 1 11 1044 Indexed 1 1 bool Yes,No 1 12 Yes 9781847918536 Air Staff Air Ministry 1940/41 Typescript MS - fairly clean 2009 410 0 0 0 1 1019 1 Air Navigation 1940 image/jpeg 40.00 0.00 -1 2009-05-26 10:35:37 2009-05-26 10:35:37 &quot;Air navigation is the art of conducting an aircraft from place to place by dead reckoning and fixing position by observations of terrestrial objects and celestial bodies.&quot; The first sentence in the book, which does not take account of weather, cloud, darkness or the opposition, but the bomber was always going to get through anyway! This is the state of that art in 1940, and the book is best read in conjunction with the later 1944 manual which is much more professional, although this book is very comprehensive and is of course valid today if you have the many instruments illustrated in the text. Publication 1019 ISBN 9781847918437 1 text 20 1 9781847918437 1019 Author Air Ministry 1 text 50 2 Air Ministry 1019 Publisher Air Ministry 1 text 50 1 3 Air Ministry 1019 First Edition Published 1940 1 text 10 4 1940 1019 Original form and quality Printed book - clean 1 text 60 5 Printed book - clean 1019 Published 2009 1 text 50 6 2009 1019 Pages 380 1 int 4 1 7 380 1019 Photos 50 1 int 4 1 8 50 1019 Maps 0 1 int 4 1 9 0 1019 Illustrations 150 1 int 4 1 10 150 1019 Line drawings 1 text 4 1 11 1019 Indexed 1 1 bool Yes,No 1 12 Yes 9781847918437 Air Ministry Air Ministry 1940 Printed book - clean 2009 380 50 0 150 1 1018 1 Air Navigation [1944] image/jpeg 30.00 0.00 -1 2009-05-26 10:27:46 2009-05-26 11:55:47 Air navigation in 1944 was still not an exact science, but had improved its techniques from 1940 (and see Air Navigation Manual 1940). This book is the <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic">Vade Mecum</span> for the air navigator in 1944 and is complete with all foldouts, diagrams and charts. Publication 1018 ISBN 9781847918420 1 text 20 1 9781847918420 1018 Author Air Ministry 1 text 50 2 Air Ministry 1018 Publisher Air Ministry 1 text 50 1 3 Air Ministry 1018 First Edition Published 1944 1 text 10 4 1944 1018 Original form and quality Printed book - clean 1 text 60 5 Printed book - clean 1018 Published 2009 1 text 50 6 2009 1018 Pages 310 1 int 4 1 7 310 1018 Photos 0 1 int 4 1 8 0 1018 Maps 0 1 int 4 1 9 0 1018 Illustrations 150 1 int 4 1 10 150 1018 Line drawings 1 text 4 1 11 1018 Indexed 1 1 bool Yes,No 1 12 Yes 9781847918420 Air Ministry Air Ministry 1944 Printed book - clean 2009 310 0 0 150 1 1040 1 Air operations prior to and in support of Operation NEPTUNE image/jpeg 16.00 0.00 -1 2009-06-23 10:58:05 2009-06-23 10:58:05 This report is a very good introduction to the air operations that were part of Operation NEPTUNE - the assault in Normandy on D-Day. It will give the reader a good general picture, and works well as an introduction to the RAF Monograph ( North West Europe Volume III) - see also our RAF CAPS section. With 6 maps. Publication 1040 ISBN 9781847918499 1 text 20 1 9781847918499 1040 Author Air Staff 1 text 50 2 Air Staff 1040 Publisher Air Ministry 1 text 50 1 3 Air Ministry 1040 First Edition Published 1945 1 text 10 4 1945 1040 Original form and quality Typescript MS - fairly clean 1 text 60 5 Typescript MS - fairly clean 1040 Published 2009 1 text 50 6 2009 1040 Pages 86 1 int 4 1 7 86 1040 Photos 0 1 int 4 1 8 0 1040 Maps 6 1 int 4 1 9 6 1040 Illustrations 1 1 int 4 1 10 1 1040 Line drawings 1 text 4 1 11 1040 Indexed 1 1 bool Yes,No 1 12 Yes 9781847918499 Air Staff Air Ministry 1945 Typescript MS - fairly clean 2009 86 0 6 1 1 856 1 Air Support image/jpeg 35.00 0.00 -1 2008-12-01 08:47:54 2008-12-01 08:47:54 This monograph covers the subject of air support of ground forces in all the major theatres of operations in the Second World War. It describes operations in France and the Low countries in 1940, in the Mediterranean, in Burma and in Normandy from 1944. There are 14 significant appendices, one of which relates the history of the German Ground Attack Arm. The book adds to the knowledge of this aspect of the air/land battle, and is a complimentary volume to Air Support in the Second World War (also published by MLRS) which is arranged in a different way. Readers are strongly advised to purchase both volumes for comparison purposes, and for the differences in emphasis between the two. Publication 856 ISBN 9781847917003 1 text 20 1 9781847917003 856 Author Air Historical Branch 1 text 50 2 Air Historical Branch 856 Publisher Air Ministry 1 text 50 1 3 Air Ministry 856 First Edition Published 1955 1 text 10 4 1955 856 Published 2008 1 text 50 6 2008 856 Pages 252 1 int 4 1 7 252 856 Photos 0 1 int 4 1 8 0 856 Maps 0 1 int 4 1 9 0 856 Illustrations 20 1 int 4 1 10 20 856 Line drawings 1 text 4 1 11 856 Indexed 1 1 bool Yes,No 1 12 Yes 9781847917003 Air Historical Branch Air Ministry 1955 2008 252 0 0 20 1 857 1 Air Support in the Second World War image/jpeg 25.00 0.00 -1 2008-12-01 08:57:29 2008-12-01 08:57:29 This is a companion volume to Air Support (also published by MLRS). It has a different emphasis on the subject and, importantly, includes a number of coloured maps not in the other volume. It starts in Norway, continuing through France 1940, the Mediterranean, Burma and Malaya, and then covers the Normandy operations. The illustrations cover important areas of operations and organisation, and include a detailed map of the German defences at Cassino, and of Operations Crusader, Goodwood and Varsity. Once more, readers are advised that this volume should be read in conjunction with Air Support to get a full picture of this important aspect of the air/land battle as fought in the Second World War. Publication 857 ISBN 9781847917010 1 text 20 1 9781847917010 857 Author Air Historical Branch 1 text 50 2 Air Historical Branch 857 Publisher Air Ministry 1 text 50 1 3 Air Ministry 857 First Edition Published post 1945 1 text 10 4 post 1945 857 Published 2008 1 text 50 6 2008 857 Pages 212 1 int 4 1 7 212 857 Photos 0 1 int 4 1 8 0 857 Maps 18 1 int 4 1 9 18 857 Illustrations 0 1 int 4 1 10 0 857 Line drawings 1 text 4 1 11 857 Indexed 1 1 bool Yes,No 1 12 Yes 9781847917010 Air Historical Branch Air Ministry post 1945 2008 212 0 18 0 1 858 1 Air/Sea Rescue image/jpeg 22.00 0.00 -1 2008-12-01 09:22:12 2008-12-01 09:22:12 Air/Sea Rescue was of great importance in the Second World War, for many aircraft had to come down in the Channel and elsewhere, and their rescue from a watery grave was a great achievement. This book covers both the operational side of this service and the equipment needed to try to save airmen from death by drowning or exposure. Publication 858 ISBN 9781847917027 1 text 20 1 9781847917027 858 Author Air Historical Branch 1 text 50 2 Air Historical Branch 858 Publisher Air Ministry 1 text 50 1 3 Air Ministry 858 First Edition Published 1952 1 text 10 4 1952 858 Published 2008 1 text 50 6 2008 858 Pages 196 1 int 4 1 7 196 858 Photos 0 1 int 4 1 8 0 858 Maps 0 1 int 4 1 9 0 858 Illustrations 9 1 int 4 1 10 9 858 Line drawings 1 text 4 1 11 858 Indexed 1 1 bool Yes,No 1 12 Yes 9781847917027 Air Historical Branch Air Ministry 1952 2008 196 0 0 9 1 859 1 Airborne Forces image/jpeg 30.00 0.00 -1 2008-12-01 09:29:53 2008-12-01 09:29:53 Many readers will already be familiar with Otway&#39;s history of airborne forces and with Bill Buckingham&#39;s equally important history of the development of airborne forces (also published by MLRS). This is the story from the point of view of the Air Ministry and is a very good companion to the already mentioned texts. It covers the initial stages of formation of airborne forces, and then covers the operations. Appendices add more detail about parachutes, gliders, aircraft, operating procedures and other factors. Accompanied by some valuable maps and photographs. Publication 859 ISBN 9781847917034 1 text 20 1 9781847917034 859 Author Air Historical Branch 1 text 50 2 Air Historical Branch 859 Publisher Air Ministry 1 text 50 1 3 Air Ministry 859 First Edition Published 1951 1 text 10 4 1951 859 Published 2008 1 text 50 6 2008 859 Pages 316 1 int 4 1 7 316 859 Photos 0 1 int 4 1 8 0 859 Maps 0 1 int 4 1 9 0 859 Illustrations 22 1 int 4 1 10 22 859 Line drawings 1 text 4 1 11 859 Indexed 1 1 bool Yes,No 1 12 Yes 9781847917034 Air Historical Branch Air Ministry 1951 2008 316 0 0 22 1 903 1 Airborne Forces image/jpeg 35.00 0.00 -1 2008-12-01 13:35:19 2008-12-02 09:22:29 Many readers will already be familiar with Otway&#39;s history of airborne forces and with Bill Buckingham&#39;s equally important history of the development of airborne forces (also published by MLRS). This is the story from the point of view of the Air Ministry and is a very good companion to the already mentioned texts. It covers the initial stages of formation of airborne forces, and then covers the operations. Appendices add more detail about parachutes, gliders, aircraft, operating procedures and other factors. Accompanied by some valuable maps and photographs. Publication 903 ISBN 9781847918079 1 text 20 1 9781847918079 903 Author Air Historical Branch 1 text 50 2 Air Historical Branch 903 Publisher Air Ministry 1 text 50 1 3 Air Ministry 903 First Edition Published 1951 1 text 10 4 1951 903 Published 2008 1 text 50 6 2008 903 Pages 314 1 int 4 1 7 314 903 Photos 0 1 int 4 1 8 0 903 Maps 0 1 int 4 1 9 0 903 Illustrations 22 1 int 4 1 10 22 903 Line drawings 1 text 4 1 11 903 Indexed 1 1 bool Yes,No 1 12 Yes 9781847918079 Air Historical Branch Air Ministry 1951 2008 314 0 0 22 1 912 1 Aircraft Rocket Installations image/jpeg 15.00 0.00 -1 2008-12-01 14:14:22 2008-12-01 14:14:22 This pamphlet covers rocket installations and ammunition as available in 1944. The aircraft include the Typhoon, Mosquito, Beaufighter, Tempest, Spitfire, Brigand and Mustang. Ammunition includes all rocket types. Publication 912 ISBN 9781847918154 1 text 20 1 9781847918154 912 Author Air Ministry 1 text 50 2 Air Ministry 912 Publisher Air Ministry 1 text 50 1 3 Air Ministry 912 First Edition Published 1944 1 text 10 4 1944 912 Published 2008 1 text 50 6 2008 912 Pages 136 1 int 4 1 7 136 912 Photos 0 1 int 4 1 8 0 912 Maps 0 1 int 4 1 9 0 912 Illustrations 100+ 1 int 4 1 10 100+ 912 Line drawings 1 text 4 1 11 912 Indexed 1 1 bool Yes,No 1 12 Yes 9781847918154 Air Ministry Air Ministry 1944 2008 136 0 0 100+ 1 1068 1 Allied Air Operations 1 October 1944 to 9 May 1945 image/jpeg 15.00 0.00 -1 2009-09-17 08:43:43 2010-01-14 16:10:48 This is a good summary of all types of air operations carried out by the Allied Air Forces between 1 October 1944 and 9 May 1945. An excellent work which serves as a guide to further, more detailed, research. Publication 1068 ISBN 9781847918611 1 text 20 1 9781847918611 1068 Author SHAEF Air Staff 1 text 50 2 SHAEF Air Staff 1068 Publisher SHAEF 1 text 50 1 3 SHAEF 1068 First Edition Published 1945 1 text 10 4 1945 1068 Original form and quality Typescript MS - clean 1 text 60 5 Typescript MS - clean 1068 Published 2009 1 text 50 6 2009 1068 Pages 104 1 int 4 1 7 104 1068 Photos 0 1 int 4 1 8 0 1068 Maps 2 1 int 4 1 9 2 1068 Illustrations 0 1 int 4 1 10 0 1068 Line drawings 1 text 4 1 11 1068 Indexed 1 1 bool Yes,No 1 12 Yes 9781847918611 SHAEF Air Staff SHAEF 1945 Typescript MS - clean 2009 104 0 2 0 1 1046 1 Allied Air Operations in preparation for Operations PLUNDER and VARSITY image/jpeg 20.00 0.00 -1 2009-06-23 11:22:22 2009-06-23 12:16:50 A brief report on the air operations involved in Operations PLUNDER and VARSITY. The most important element is the two colour A1 maps showing the preparatory raids and the attacks during the operation. Publication 1046 ISBN 9781847918543 1 text 20 1 9781847918543 1046 Author Air Staff 1 text 50 2 Air Staff 1046 Publisher Air Ministry 1 text 50 1 3 Air Ministry 1046 First Edition Published 1946 1 text 10 4 1946 1046 Original form and quality Typescript MS - fairly clean 1 text 60 5 Typescript MS - fairly clean 1046 Published 2009 1 text 50 6 2009 1046 Pages 12 1 int 4 1 7 12 1046 Photos 0 1 int 4 1 8 0 1046 Maps 2 1 int 4 1 9 2 1046 Illustrations 0 1 int 4 1 10 0 1046 Line drawings 1 text 4 1 11 1046 Indexed 1 1 bool Yes,No 1 12 Yes 9781847918543 Air Staff Air Ministry 1946 Typescript MS - fairly clean 2009 12 0 2 0 1 576 1 Anglo-American Techniques of Strategic Warfare in the Air image/jpeg 45.00 0.00 -1 2007-05-19 10:03:12 2007-05-19 10:03:12 This paper is one of the US Air Historical Branch series, written by senior German Officers after the war, and is probably the only English language analysis in depth of how the Germans saw the Allied air war and its strategy. It covers all important aspects of the air war waged by the British and American Air Forces against the Germans as well as looking at the overall strategy and the Air Forces involved. It also looks at such matters as the problems of fighter escorts for the bombers, as well as the bomber operations and the targets they were attacking. The first half of the paper covers operations by the Royal Air force, the second those of the USAAF. A rare find which is recommended to all historians in that it presents a picture of this aspect of warfare not seen elsewhere. Publication 576 ISBN 9781847910080 1 text 20 1 9781847910080 576 Author GenLt Nielsen and GenMaj Walter Grabmann 1 text 50 2 GenLt Nielsen and GenMaj Walter Grabmann 576 Publisher US Air Force 1 text 50 1 3 US Air Force 576 First Edition Published 1947 1 text 10 4 1947 576 Published 2007 1 text 50 6 2007 576 Pages 412 1 int 4 1 7 412 576 Photos 0 1 int 4 1 8 0 576 Maps 0 1 int 4 1 9 0 576 Line drawings 1 text 4 1 11 576 Indexed 0 1 bool Yes,No 1 12 No 9781847910080 GenLt Nielsen and GenMaj Walter Grabmann US Air Force 1947 2007 412 0 0 0 973 1 Armament (Aircraft) image/jpeg 65.00 0.00 -1 2009-02-11 13:57:23 2010-02-01 16:39:51 <p><span style="letter-spacing: 0px">Two volumes in one: aircraft armament (fighter and bomber), gun turrets, bombs and pyrotechnics. Another of the excellent monograph series produced by the Air Historical Branch after the war. Many illustrations.</span></p><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px"><br /></span></div> Publication 973 ISBN 9781847917218 1 text 20 1 9781847917218 973 Author RAF 1 text 50 2 RAF 973 Publisher Air Ministry 1 text 50 1 3 Air Ministry 973 First Edition Published 1952 1 text 10 4 1952 973 Original form and quality 1 text 60 5 973 Published 2009 1 text 50 6 2009 973 Pages 658 1 int 4 1 7 658 973 Photos 0 1 int 4 1 8 0 973 Maps 0 1 int 4 1 9 0 973 Illustrations 100 1 int 4 1 10 100 973 Line drawings 1 text 4 1 11 973 Indexed 1 1 bool Yes,No 1 12 Yes 9781847917218 RAF Air Ministry 1952 2009 658 0 0 100 1 677 1 Armament B-24D image/jpeg 25.00 0.00 -1 2008-01-14 08:30:39 2008-01-14 08:30:39 This is the official USAAF manual on armament for the B-24 and is replete with every possible detail about the bombing equipment and the defensive armament. It covers in great detail the turrets including the Martin turret. Colour pages contain graphic warnings of the consequences of failing to apply the rules! A dream book for any aircraft enthusiast. Publication 677 ISBN 9781847912664 1 text 20 1 9781847912664 677 Author Consolidated Aircraft Corporation 1 text 50 2 Consolidated Aircraft Corporation 677 Publisher Consolidate Aircraft Corporation 1 text 50 1 3 Consolidate Aircraft Corporation 677 First Edition Published 1943 1 text 10 4 1943 677 Published 2008 1 text 50 6 2008 677 Pages 198 1 int 4 1 7 198 677 Photos 20 1 int 4 1 8 20 677 Maps 0 1 int 4 1 9 0 677 Illustrations 100 1 int 4 1 10 100 677 Line drawings 1 text 4 1 11 677 Indexed 1 1 bool Yes,No 1 12 Yes 9781847912664 Consolidated Aircraft Corporation Consolidate Aircraft Corporation 1943 2008 198 20 0 100 1 1132 1 Army Air Forces Stations image/jpeg 25.00 0.00 -1 2010-08-13 11:51:05 2010-08-13 11:51:05 <p><span style="letter-spacing: 0px">A listing of all USAAF bases in the United Kingdom and in Europe after D-Day. Of great value in establishing the whereabouts of all USAAF presence in Europe throughout the Second World War.</span></p> Publication 1132 ISBN 9781847914798 1 text 20 1 9781847914798 1132 Author Capt. B Anderson, USAF 1 text 50 2 Capt. B Anderson, USAF 1132 Publisher USAF Historical Research Centre 1 text 50 1 3 USAF Historical Research Centre 1132 First Edition Published 1985 1 text 10 4 1985 1132 Original form and quality Typescript 1 text 60 5 Typescript 1132 Published 2010 1 text 50 6 2010 1132 Pages 186 1 int 4 1 7 186 1132 Photos 0 1 int 4 1 8 0 1132 Maps 0 1 int 4 1 9 0 1132 Illustrations 0 1 int 4 1 10 0 1132 Line drawings 1 text 4 1 11 1132 Indexed 1 1 bool Yes,No 1 12 Yes 9781847914798 Capt. B Anderson, USAF USAF Historical Research Centre 1985 Typescript 2010 186 0 0 0 1 636 1 B-17G Flight Operating Instructions image/jpeg 32.00 0.00 -1 2007-09-14 08:58:58 2007-09-14 08:58:58 This manual is so well illustrated and is such a gem that it needs little in the way of description, save to say that it is utterly comprehensive, and gives details of every aspect of the B-17G. The illustrations - line drawings or photographs, are so clear that the owner of this manual could probably build one himself! Many of the line drawings are colour highlighted to increase understanding. Publication 636 ISBN 9781847910776 1 text 20 1 9781847910776 636 Author US Air Force 1 text 50 2 US Air Force 636 Publisher US Government 1 text 50 1 3 US Government 636 First Edition Published 1944 1 text 10 4 1944 636 Published 2007 1 text 50 6 2007 636 Pages 253 1 int 4 1 7 253 636 Photos 0 1 int 4 1 8 0 636 Maps 0 1 int 4 1 9 0 636 Illustrations 477 1 int 4 1 10 477 636 Line drawings 1 text 4 1 11 636 Indexed 1 1 bool Yes,No 1 12 Yes 9781847910776 US Air Force US Government 1944 2007 253 0 0 477 1 826 1 Bedienungsvorschrift Ju 87 R-2 image/jpeg 10.00 0.00 -1 2008-09-29 11:37:54 2008-09-29 11:37:54 <p><span style="letter-spacing: 0px">In German. The operation manual for the Junkers 87 R-2 dive bomber tropical version, as seen in North Africa. Fully illustrated.</span></p><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 12px"><br /></span></div> Publication 826 ISBN 9781847913302 1 text 20 1 9781847913302 826 Author German Air Force 1 text 50 2 German Air Force 826 Publisher German War Ministry 1 text 50 1 3 German War Ministry 826 First Edition Published 1941 1 text 10 4 1941 826 Published 2008 1 text 50 6 2008 826 Pages 102 1 int 4 1 7 102 826 Photos 0 1 int 4 1 8 0 826 Maps 0 1 int 4 1 9 0 826 Illustrations 10 1 int 4 1 10 10 826 Line drawings 1 text 4 1 11 826 Indexed 1 1 bool Yes,No 1 12 Yes 9781847913302 German Air Force German War Ministry 1941 2008 102 0 0 10 1 966 1 Bombs image/jpeg 65.00 0.00 -1 2009-02-01 09:38:42 2009-02-01 09:38:42 <p><span style="letter-spacing: 0px">There is little one can say about this RAF manual save to note that it contains details and drawings of every type of ordnance that could be dropped from an aircraft. It covers bombs from 2 to 22,000 pounds, with a multitude of line drawings and a detailed text describing each and every one. As a reference work it is unparalleled, and its worth today for bomb and EOD personnel cannot be estimated.</span></p> <p><span style="letter-spacing: 0px"></span></p> Publication 966 ISBN 9781847918253 1 text 20 1 9781847918253 966 Author RAF 1 text 50 2 RAF 966 Publisher Air Ministry 1 text 50 1 3 Air Ministry 966 First Edition Published 1943-1945 1 text 10 4 1943-1945 966 Published 2009 1 text 50 6 2009 966 Pages 652 1 int 4 1 7 652 966 Photos 0 1 int 4 1 8 0 966 Maps 0 1 int 4 1 9 0 966 Illustrations 250+ 1 int 4 1 10 250+ 966 Line drawings 1 text 4 1 11 966 Indexed 1 1 bool Yes,No 1 12 Yes 9781847918253 RAF Air Ministry 1943-1945 2009 652 0 0 250+ 1 907 1 Boulton Paul Gun Turrets image/jpeg 45.00 0.00 -1 2008-12-01 13:53:13 2008-12-01 13:53:13 The Boulton Paul gun turret &nbsp;manual includes a general section plus detailed descriptions of the Hudson central turret, and the nose and tail turrets for the Halifax. Fully illustrated with many cutaway drawings, and all other diagrams. Publication 907 ISBN 9781847918109 1 text 20 1 9781847918109 907 Author Air Ministry 1 text 50 2 Air Ministry 907 Publisher Air Ministry 1 text 50 1 3 Air Ministry 907 First Edition Published 1939 1 text 10 4 1939 907 Published 2008 1 text 50 6 2008 907 Pages 464 1 int 4 1 7 464 907 Photos 0 1 int 4 1 8 0 907 Maps 0 1 int 4 1 9 0 907 Illustrations 150+ 1 int 4 1 10 150+ 907 Line drawings 1 text 4 1 11 907 Indexed 1 1 bool Yes,No 1 12 Yes 9781847918109 Air Ministry Air Ministry 1939 2008 464 0 0 150+ 1 771 1 British flight operating instructions for Fortress II image/jpeg 15.00 0.00 -1 2008-03-21 09:56:24 2008-03-21 09:56:24 This is the 1943 edition of the pilots instructions for the British Fortress II version of this famous aircraft. It contains many superb illustrations of the aircraft from nose to tail, and a great deal of information which was essential to the safe flying of the aircraft. Unlike British Pilot&rsquo;s Notes which were typed and roneod, this is a full-blooded colour manual of a very high quality. Not to be missed by any air historian. Publication 771 ISBN 9781847913159 1 text 20 1 9781847913159 771 Author USAAF 1 text 50 2 USAAF 771 Publisher US Government 1 text 50 1 3 US Government 771 First Edition Published 1943 1 text 10 4 1943 771 Published 2008 1 text 50 6 2008 771 Pages 114 1 int 4 1 7 114 771 Photos 0 1 int 4 1 8 0 771 Maps 0 1 int 4 1 9 0 771 Illustrations 80 1 int 4 1 10 80 771 Line drawings 1 text 4 1 11 771 Indexed 1 1 bool Yes,No 1 12 Yes 9781847913159 USAAF US Government 1943 2008 114 0 0 80 1 860 1 Campaigns in the Far East Volume I image/jpeg 10.00 0.00 -1 2008-12-01 09:37:40 2008-12-01 09:37:40 This first volume of the RAF history of operations in the Far East covers events up to 1941, and starts at the Battle of Tsushima. It is a first class resume of the inter-war period in the Far East and is the first of a series of volumes on this often neglected theatre of war. Publication 860 ISBN 9781847917041 1 text 20 1 9781847917041 860 Author Air Historical Branch 1 text 50 2 Air Historical Branch 860 Publisher Air Ministry 1 text 50 1 3 Air Ministry 860 First Edition Published 1940s 1 text 10 4 1940s 860 Published 2008 1 text 50 6 2008 860 Pages 76 1 int 4 1 7 76 860 Photos 0 1 int 4 1 8 0 860 Maps 0 1 int 4 1 9 0 860 Illustrations 0 1 int 4 1 10 0 860 Line drawings 1 text 4 1 11 860 Indexed 1 1 bool Yes,No 1 12 Yes 9781847917041 Air Historical Branch Air Ministry 1940s 2008 76 0 0 0 1 861 1 Campaigns in the Far East Volume II: Malaya, East Indies and Burma image/jpeg 28.00 0.00 -1 2008-12-01 09:43:40 2008-12-01 09:43:40 This volume continues the story begun in Volume I, and starts with the last weeks of peace. It then covers the loss of Borneo, air attacks on Singapore and its fall, operations in Sumatra and Java and the First Burmese Campaign. Strengths of both RAF and Japanese air elements are given in detail in the appendices as well as a summary of army strength in Malaya on 7 December 1941 and a note on Japanese air forces in Malaya. Publication 861 ISBN 9781847917058 1 text 20 1 9781847917058 861 Author Air Historical Branch 1 text 50 2 Air Historical Branch 861 Publisher Air Ministry 1 text 50 1 3 Air Ministry 861 First Edition Published 1940s 1 text 10 4 1940s 861 Published 2008 1 text 50 6 2008 861 Pages 264 1 int 4 1 7 264 861 Photos 0 1 int 4 1 8 0 861 Maps 0 1 int 4 1 9 0 861 Illustrations 0 1 int 4 1 10 0 861 Line drawings 1 text 4 1 11 861 Indexed 1 1 bool Yes,No 1 12 Yes 9781847917058 Air Historical Branch Air Ministry 1940s 2008 264 0 0 0 1 989 1 Decoy and Deception image/jpeg 45.00 0.00 -1 2009-03-19 09:53:30 2009-03-19 09:53:30 <p><span style="letter-spacing: 0px">Convincing an aerial enemy to bomb empty fields rather than a factory or a military dump was a factor which involved considerable effort and skilled subterfuge during the Second World War. This book looks at the problems and the solutions, not just in the UK but abroad (including German efforts) as well. It is complete with all diagrams and illustrations, and gives an insight into what was a fundamental deception task for all involved in bombing and ground-attack - on both sides.</span></p> <p><span style="letter-spacing: 0px"></span></p> Publication 989 ISBN 9781847918291 1 text 20 1 9781847918291 989 Author Air Historical Branch 1 text 50 2 Air Historical Branch 989 Publisher Air Ministry 1 text 50 1 3 Air Ministry 989 First Edition Published 1947 1 text 10 4 1947 989 Original form and quality Typescript MS - clean. Clean photographs. 1 text 60 5 Typescript MS - clean. Clean photographs. 989 Published 2009 1 text 50 6 2009 989 Pages 370 1 int 4 1 7 370 989 Photos 0 1 int 4 1 8 0 989 Maps 6 1 int 4 1 9 6 989 Illustrations 0 1 int 4 1 10 0 989 Line drawings 1 text 4 1 11 989 Indexed 1 1 bool Yes,No 1 12 Yes 9781847918291 Air Historical Branch Air Ministry 1947 Typescript MS - clean. Clean photographs. 2009 370 0 6 0 1 993 1 Decoy and Deception image/jpeg 45.00 0.00 -1 2009-05-21 10:39:20 2009-05-21 10:39:20 This is a stand-alone narrative of the methods used by Britain and Germany to provide bombing decoys to deceive bomber crews as to the location of their target. The narrative looks at dummy airfields, camouflage of important sites, German methods in the field, and most importantly examines Operation &quot;Fortitude&quot; - the attempt to convince the Germans that Norway was an invasion target. Well illustrated with many photographs and with a set of invaluable maps of decoy sites and similar deceptions. Publication 993 ISBN 9781847917270 1 text 20 1 9781847917270 993 Author Air Historical Branch 1 text 50 2 Air Historical Branch 993 Publisher Air Ministry 1 text 50 1 3 Air Ministry 993 First Edition Published 1947 1 text 10 4 1947 993 Original form and quality Typescript MS - fairly clean 1 text 60 5 Typescript MS - fairly clean 993 Published 2009 1 text 50 6 2009 993 Pages 370 1 int 4 1 7 370 993 Photos 40+ 1 int 4 1 8 40+ 993 Maps 12 1 int 4 1 9 12 993 Illustrations 0 1 int 4 1 10 0 993 Line drawings 1 text 4 1 11 993 Indexed 1 1 bool Yes,No 1 12 Yes 9781847917270 Air Historical Branch Air Ministry 1947 Typescript MS - fairly clean 2009 370 40+ 12 0 1 1149 1 Development Progress Reports 1938-1939 image/jpeg 15.00 0.00 -1 2010-08-19 08:23:46 2010-08-19 08:23:46 <p><span style="letter-spacing: 0px">The reports in this publication cover the period from August 1938 to June 1939 - the last year of peace. The reports look at the development of aircraft, engines, armament, instruments, wireless and ground&nbsp; equipment and reflect the prevailing attitude of the Government to the coming war as far as aircraft were concerned. Of great importance in evaluating the preparedness ( or otherwise) of the United Kingdom for the war in the air that was soon to come.</span></p><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px"><br /></span></div> Publication 1149 ISBN 9781847918727 1 text 20 1 9781847918727 1149 Author Director General, Research and Development 1 text 50 2 Director General, Research and Development 1149 Publisher Air Council 1 text 50 1 3 Air Council 1149 First Edition Published 1938/39 1 text 10 4 1938/39 1149 Original form and quality Printed pamphlets 1 text 60 5 Printed pamphlets 1149 Published 2010 1 text 50 6 2010 1149 Pages 122 1 int 4 1 7 122 1149 Photos 0 1 int 4 1 8 0 1149 Maps 0 1 int 4 1 9 0 1149 Illustrations 0 1 int 4 1 10 0 1149 Line drawings 1 text 4 1 11 1149 Indexed 1 1 bool Yes,No 1 12 Yes 9781847918727 Director General, Research and Development Air Council 1938/39 Printed pamphlets 2010 122 0 0 0 1 577 1 Dornier Do-17 image/jpeg 35.00 0.00 -1 2007-05-19 10:11:45 2007-05-19 10:11:45 This is a reprint of the original, offical Luftwaffe handbook (L.Dv. 553/4) on the Dornier Do-17 bomber. It is in German, but for non-German speakers there are so many photographs and drawings that the book will inspire learning the language! It is a remarkable handbook, covering every aspect of the aircraft, with detailed descriptions and line drawings of every part of the aircraft. This manual will be joined soon by many others, both English and German, and detailing Allied and German aircraft - ideal for aircraft historians and modellers. Publication 577 ISBN 9781847910097 1 text 20 1 9781847910097 577 Author Dornier Flugzeugbau 1 text 50 2 Dornier Flugzeugbau 577 Publisher Deutsche Luftwaffe/Dornier Flugzeugbau 1 text 50 1 3 Deutsche Luftwaffe/Dornier Flugzeugbau 577 First Edition Published 1940 1 text 10 4 1940 577 Published 2007 1 text 50 6 2007 577 Pages 318 1 int 4 1 7 318 577 Photos 60 1 int 4 1 8 60 577 Maps 250 1 int 4 1 9 250 577 Line drawings 1 text 4 1 11 577 Indexed 0 1 bool Yes,No 1 12 No 9781847910097 Dornier Flugzeugbau Deutsche Luftwaffe/Dornier Flugzeugbau 1940 2007 318 60 250 0 898 1 Employment of Strategic Air Forces in support of land operations image/jpeg 12.00 0.00 -1 2008-12-01 13:21:54 2008-12-01 13:21:54 This is the text of AVM Blucke&#39;s lecture and includes the original photographs used to illustrate the talk. It draws on the experiences during the Second World War and is a valuable synopsis on the topic. See also &quot;Air Support&quot; and &quot;Air Support in the Second World War&quot; in AHB archives. Publication 898 ISBN 9781847918055 1 text 20 1 9781847918055 898 Author AVM R S Blucke, CB, CBE, DSO, AFC 1 text 50 2 AVM R S Blucke, CB, CBE, DSO, AFC 898 Publisher RAF Bawtry 1 text 50 1 3 RAF Bawtry 898 First Edition Published 1946 1 text 10 4 1946 898 Published 2008 1 text 50 6 2008 898 Pages 98 1 int 4 1 7 98 898 Photos 30 1 int 4 1 8 30 898 Maps 0 1 int 4 1 9 0 898 Illustrations 0 1 int 4 1 10 0 898 Line drawings 1 text 4 1 11 898 Indexed 1 1 bool Yes,No 1 12 Yes 9781847918055 AVM R S Blucke, CB, CBE, DSO, AFC RAF Bawtry 1946 2008 98 30 0 0 1 905 1 Erection and Maintenance instructions for the B-17F image/jpeg 55.00 0.00 -1 2008-12-01 13:40:20 2008-12-01 13:40:20 The manual issued by the USAAF for British users of the B-17F. Profusely illustrated to a standard way above the British equivalents, and with a multitude of coloured plates. Publication 905 ISBN 9781847918086 1 text 20 1 9781847918086 905 Author US AAF 1 text 50 2 US AAF 905 Publisher US Government 1 text 50 1 3 US Government 905 First Edition Published 1943 1 text 10 4 1943 905 Published 2008 1 text 50 6 2008 905 Pages 614 1 int 4 1 7 614 905 Photos 0 1 int 4 1 8 0 905 Maps 0 1 int 4 1 9 0 905 Illustrations 300 1 int 4 1 10 300 905 Line drawings 1 text 4 1 11 905 Indexed 1 1 bool Yes,No 1 12 Yes 9781847918086 US AAF US Government 1943 2008 614 0 0 300 1 1017 1 Fighter Operations of the German Air Force image/jpeg 25.00 0.00 -1 2009-05-26 10:17:30 2009-05-26 10:17:30 This photocopy was initially questioned by MLRS: we were not sure of we could reproduce it in such a way that it would be legible. However, after some hard work we managed to get it into a reasonable shape. The importance of this document cannot be overstated, as it is the only official analysis of German fighter tactics in English to have survived the war. It covers the organisation and mobility of the German Air Force, ground attack operations, sweeps against aerial targets, defensive patrols, fighter escort, attacks against bombers (split into single- and twin-engined aircraft attacks), special methods of attacking bombers (including rocket attacks), jet and rocket propelled fighter operations, day air defence of Germany, the quality of fighter pilots and commanders throughout the war and a German Air Force evaluation of Allied fighter aircraft, pilots and tactics. The title has a wealth of important information which should not be missed. Highly recommended for content, even though some care is needed when reading. Publication 1017 ISBN 9781847918413 1 text 20 1 9781847918413 1017 Author USAAFEUR 1 text 50 2 USAAFEUR 1017 Publisher USAAFEUR 1 text 50 1 3 USAAFEUR 1017 First Edition Published 1945 1 text 10 4 1945 1017 Original form and quality Photocopy - moderate condition 1 text 60 5 Photocopy - moderate condition 1017 Published 2009 1 text 50 6 2009 1017 Pages 208 1 int 4 1 7 208 1017 Photos 0 1 int 4 1 8 0 1017 Maps 0 1 int 4 1 9 0 1017 Illustrations 0 1 int 4 1 10 0 1017 Line drawings 1 text 4 1 11 1017 Indexed 1 1 bool Yes,No 1 12 Yes 9781847918413 USAAFEUR USAAFEUR 1945 Photocopy - moderate condition 2009 208 0 0 0 1 1035 1 Fighter operations of the German Air Force image/jpeg 30.00 0.00 -1 2009-06-18 09:40:56 2009-06-18 09:48:00 This publication is of an extremely rare analysis done by US Air Intelligence after the war of the way in which the fighters and ground attack aircraft of the Luftwaffe operated. It is an historical document covering the period from the Spanish Civil War to 1945. The organisation of the Luftwaffe is covered with sections on tactics and weapons as well as command. The main part of the book concerns attacking enemy bombers, and here the detail is very good, and includes jet aircraft tactics in 1944-45. This is an extremely valuable and informative publication and is of immense value in judging how well the Luftwaffe adapted to the changing war in the air as the war progressed. Very highly recommended to all students of air warfare. Publication 1035 ISBN 9781847918482 1 text 20 1 9781847918482 1035 Author US Air Intelligence Staff 1 text 50 2 US Air Intelligence Staff 1035 Publisher HQ USAFE 1 text 50 1 3 HQ USAFE 1035 First Edition Published 1946 1 text 10 4 1946 1035 Original form and quality Typescript MS - fairly clean 1 text 60 5 Typescript MS - fairly clean 1035 Published 2009 1 text 50 6 2009 1035 Pages 208 1 int 4 1 7 208 1035 Photos 0 1 int 4 1 8 0 1035 Maps 0 1 int 4 1 9 0 1035 Illustrations 15 1 int 4 1 10 15 1035 Line drawings 1 text 4 1 11 1035 Indexed 1 1 bool Yes,No 1 12 Yes 9781847918482 US Air Intelligence Staff HQ USAFE 1946 Typescript MS - fairly clean 2009 208 0 0 15 1 970 1 First Allied Airborne Army image/jpeg 35.00 0.00 -1 2009-02-01 09:49:37 2009-02-01 09:49:37 <p><span style="letter-spacing: 0px">This is a reprint of a rare but very important account of Operation MARKET, the airborne element of Operation Market Garden. It covers the whole operation (British, Polish and US contingents) throughout the battles that followed the initial air drops on 18 September 1944. Importantly it also includes the drop maps for all forces and the glider LZs. With five A1 drop maps and other colour progress maps. Of singular significance to anyone looking at this operation, it should be on every library shelf.</span></p> Publication 970 ISBN 9781847918260 1 text 20 1 9781847918260 970 Author Staff, 1 Airborne Army 1 text 50 2 Staff, 1 Airborne Army 970 Publisher 1 Allied Airborne Army 1 text 50 1 3 1 Allied Airborne Army 970 First Edition Published 1944 1 text 10 4 1944 970 Published 2009 1 text 50 6 2009 970 Pages 90 1 int 4 1 7 90 970 Photos 0 1 int 4 1 8 0 970 Maps 9 1 int 4 1 9 9 970 Illustrations 0 1 int 4 1 10 0 970 Line drawings 1 text 4 1 11 970 Indexed 1 1 bool Yes,No 1 12 Yes 9781847918260 Staff, 1 Airborne Army 1 Allied Airborne Army 1944 2009 90 0 9 0 1 712 1 Flight Manual B-24D and J image/jpeg 35.00 0.00 -1 2008-02-07 09:53:25 2008-02-07 12:33:55 This flight manual is a perfect example of the detail and illustrative skills of the Americans in the Second World War. Every item of the aircraft is described in full, the illustrations are simply superb, and the colour plates warn of the results of errors. An exciting book, of value to aircraft enthusiasts, historians and even ilustrators. Publication 712 ISBN 9781847911353 1 text 20 1 9781847911353 712 Author Consolidated Vultee Aircraft Corp 1 text 50 2 Consolidated Vultee Aircraft Corp 712 Publisher Consolidate Vultee Aircraft Corp 1 text 50 1 3 Consolidate Vultee Aircraft Corp 712 First Edition Published 1944 1 text 10 4 1944 712 Published 2008 1 text 50 6 2008 712 Pages 284 1 int 4 1 7 284 712 Photos 60 1 int 4 1 8 60 712 Maps 0 1 int 4 1 9 0 712 Illustrations 100 1 int 4 1 10 100 712 Line drawings 1 text 4 1 11 712 Indexed 1 1 bool Yes,No 1 12 Yes 9781847911353 Consolidated Vultee Aircraft Corp Consolidate Vultee Aircraft Corp 1944 2008 284 60 0 100 1 1119 1 Flying Bomb and Rocket Campaigns (Air Defence Great Britain 6) image/jpeg 40.00 0.00 -1 2010-08-09 10:53:51 2010-08-09 10:53:51 The German V-bomb campaign was meant to bring Great Britain to her knees with an unrelenting hail of pilotless missiles causing destruction and bringing death in an overwhelming manner. The fact that it failed despite some isolated successes and how it failed is the theme of this volume of the Air Defence of Great Britain series. The volume stands alone and is one of the most important and complete analyses of this new style of warfare which had a significant legacy after the war. Complete with all tables and appendices. Publication 1119 ISBN 9781847917591 1 text 20 1 9781847917591 1119 Author Air Historical Branch 1 text 50 2 Air Historical Branch 1119 Publisher Air Ministry 1 text 50 1 3 Air Ministry 1119 First Edition Published 1947 1 text 10 4 1947 1119 Original form and quality Typescript 1 text 60 5 Typescript 1119 Published 2010 1 text 50 6 2010 1119 Pages 392 1 int 4 1 7 392 1119 Photos 0 1 int 4 1 8 0 1119 Maps 0 1 int 4 1 9 0 1119 Illustrations 0 1 int 4 1 10 0 1119 Line drawings 1 text 4 1 11 1119 Indexed 1 1 bool Yes,No 1 12 Yes 9781847917591 Air Historical Branch Air Ministry 1947 Typescript 2010 392 0 0 0 1 863 1 Flying Training Volume I: Policy and Planning image/jpeg 30.00 0.00 -1 2008-12-01 10:11:50 2008-12-01 10:11:50 <p>This detailed description of flying training in the RAF covers the period from 1919 to 1944. It is a historical and chronological account of the subject and includes training before the war, the Empire Air Training Scheme, the crisis after May 1940, the development of training from November 1940 and the &#39;New Deal.&#39; The writing is informative and of great value to all who want to know the real details of how fighter and bomber crew were trained, where and when.&nbsp;</p> Publication 863 ISBN 9781847917072 1 text 20 1 9781847917072 863 Author Air Historical Branch 1 text 50 2 Air Historical Branch 863 Publisher Air Ministry 1 text 50 1 3 Air Ministry 863 First Edition Published 1952 1 text 10 4 1952 863 Published 2008 1 text 50 6 2008 863 Pages 292 1 int 4 1 7 292 863 Photos 0 1 int 4 1 8 0 863 Maps 0 1 int 4 1 9 0 863 Illustrations 0 1 int 4 1 10 0 863 Line drawings 1 text 4 1 11 863 Indexed 1 1 bool Yes,No 1 12 Yes 9781847917072 Air Historical Branch Air Ministry 1952 2008 292 0 0 0 1 916 1 Fuzing Components image/jpeg 20.00 0.00 -1 2008-12-01 14:40:34 2008-12-01 14:40:34 A complete descriptive manual on pistols, fuzes and other detonating components for all aircraft ordnance. With a multitude of illustrations. This complements the Bombs manual (due soon) Publication 916 ISBN 9781847918192 1 text 20 1 9781847918192 916 Author Air Ministry 1 text 50 2 Air Ministry 916 Publisher Air Ministry 1 text 50 1 3 Air Ministry 916 First Edition Published 1949 1 text 10 4 1949 916 Published 2008 1 text 50 6 2008 916 Pages 192 1 int 4 1 7 192 916 Photos 0 1 int 4 1 8 0 916 Maps 0 1 int 4 1 9 0 916 Illustrations 100+ 1 int 4 1 10 100+ 916 Line drawings 1 text 4 1 11 916 Indexed 1 1 bool Yes,No 1 12 Yes 9781847918192 Air Ministry Air Ministry 1949 2008 192 0 0 100+ 1 599 1 Fw 190 A-1 bis A-8 (Bedienungsvorschrift-Fl) image/jpeg 12.00 0.00 -1 2007-06-24 11:00:36 2007-06-24 11:00:36 This is a reprint of the official German service manual for the Fw 190 A 1-8 range of aircraft. It covers all basic aspects of the aircraft including the fighter bomber versions. This is one of a series of German aircraft manuals being reprinted by MLRS thanks to cooperation with aircraft manual collectors in New Zealand and elsewhere. Further manuals on the Fw 190 and other German aircraft will be published. [Text in German] Publication 599 ISBN 9781847910387 1 text 20 1 9781847910387 599 Author German Air Ministry 1 text 50 2 German Air Ministry 599 Publisher German Government 1 text 50 1 3 German Government 599 First Edition Published 1944 1 text 10 4 1944 599 Published 2007 1 text 50 6 2007 599 Pages 112 1 int 4 1 7 112 599 Photos 0 1 int 4 1 8 0 599 Maps 0 1 int 4 1 9 0 599 Line drawings 25 1 text 4 1 11 25 599 Indexed 1 1 bool Yes,No 1 12 Yes 9781847910387 German Air Ministry German Government 1944 2007 112 0 0 25 1 500 1 German Air Defence 1933-1939 luftwaffe, german, air force, image/jpeg 34.00 0.00 -1 2006-10-17 05:59:29 2006-10-17 06:05:46 This is the first history of German air defence published in English, and was written by Major-General Grabmann, who was in the Luftwaffe throughout the period. It details the creation of the Luftwaffe, and the various branches of the German air defence system, including Flak, night fighters, and the air raid protection service. This story will be continued in later publications. Publication 500 ISBN 978-1-905696-96-3 1 text 20 1 978-1-905696-96-3 500 Author MajGen Walter Grabmann 1 text 50 2 MajGen Walter Grabmann 500 Publisher US Air Force 1 text 50 1 3 US Air Force 500 First Edition Published 1948 1 text 10 4 1948 500 Published 2006 1 text 50 6 2006 500 Pages 289 1 int 4 1 7 289 500 Photos 0 1 int 4 1 8 0 500 Maps 0 1 int 4 1 9 0 500 Indexed Yes 1 bool Yes,No 1 12 Yes 978-1-905696-96-3 MajGen Walter Grabmann US Air Force 1948 2006 289 0 0 Yes 510 1 German Air Force Air Lift Operations luftwaffe, air lift, airlift, image/jpeg 52.00 0.00 -1 2006-10-19 07:31:00 2006-10-19 07:39:42 This is the complete story of air lift operations carried out by the Luftwaffe during the Second World War. It includes the organisation, tasks, personnel and aircraft of the Luftwaffe transport arm, and a listing of the types of operation they were called upon to complete, in all the theatres of war in which German air and land forces were engaged. Paratroop operations are included in a complete description of an essential air service in war. Coverage of operations in the east is particularly detailed including Stalingrad, the Kuban bridgehead, Demyansk and Kholm, and theCherkassy-Korsun and Crimea operations. In the west and the Mediterranean the detail is equally valuable. Although a mundane sounding subject, this volume in the Air War series is actually full of valuable extra detail not present in other publications, and is well worth the price. Publication 510 ISBN 978-1-905973-09-5 1 text 20 1 978-1-905973-09-5 510 Author Maj Gen Fritz Morzik 1 text 50 2 Maj Gen Fritz Morzik 510 Publisher US Air Force 1 text 50 1 3 US Air Force 510 First Edition Published 1961 1 text 10 4 1961 510 Published 2006 1 text 50 6 2006 510 Pages 472 1 int 4 1 7 472 510 Photos 0 1 int 4 1 8 0 510 Maps 0 1 int 4 1 9 0 510 Indexed Yes 1 bool Yes,No 1 12 Yes 978-1-905973-09-5 Maj Gen Fritz Morzik US Air Force 1961 2006 472 0 0 Yes 495 1 German Air Force Operations in Support of the Army Luftwaffe, ground support, German army image/jpeg 30.00 0.00 -1 2006-10-15 13:05:45 2006-10-15 13:11:55 This fascinating monograph covers German Air Force support operations for the German Army from the formative period before the war (and the lessons of World War I) through to a detailed account of the forms such support took - reconnaissance, air combat and battlefield interdiction. This is a textbook on the subject which lends itself readily to present day operations where ground support for land operations is fundamental to success in areas such as Afghanistan and Iraq. Definitely not to be missed! Publication 495 ISBN 978-1-905696-91-8 1 text 20 1 978-1-905696-91-8 495 Author Gen Paul Deichmann 1 text 50 2 Gen Paul Deichmann 495 Publisher US Air Force 1 text 50 1 3 US Air Force 495 First Edition Published 1955 1 text 10 4 1955 495 Published 2006 1 text 50 6 2006 495 Pages 252 1 int 4 1 7 252 495 Photos 0 1 int 4 1 8 0 495 Maps 0 1 int 4 1 9 0 495 Indexed No 1 bool Yes,No 1 12 Yes 978-1-905696-91-8 Gen Paul Deichmann US Air Force 1955 2006 252 0 0 No 977 1 Gunnery training for pilots and Bomb aiming image/jpeg 40.00 0.00 -1 2009-02-11 14:17:32 2009-02-11 14:17:32 <p><span style="letter-spacing: 0px">This reprint gathers together a number of pamphlets from the First World War on air gunnery, and also includes one of the first aerial bomb aiming instruction pamphlets. It covers pilot gunnery training (fixed and free guns), the theory and practice of aerial sighting, the Lewis Gun, the Vickers gun, Bomb Sighting and three pamphlets on interrupter gear. All are detailed, none more so that the machine gun pamphlets. Many illustrations.</span></p><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px"><br /></span></div> Publication 977 ISBN 9781847918277 1 text 20 1 9781847918277 977 Author Various 1 text 50 2 Various 977 Publisher War Office 1 text 50 1 3 War Office 977 First Edition Published 1917 1 text 10 4 1917 977 Published 2009 1 text 50 6 2009 977 Pages 516 1 int 4 1 7 516 977 Photos 60 1 int 4 1 8 60 977 Maps 0 1 int 4 1 9 0 977 Illustrations 0 1 int 4 1 10 0 977 Line drawings 1 text 4 1 11 977 Indexed 1 1 bool Yes,No 1 12 Yes 9781847918277 Various War Office 1917 2009 516 60 0 0 1 965 1 Handbook on guided missiles of Germany and Japan image/jpeg 45.00 0.00 -1 2009-02-01 09:35:27 2009-02-01 09:35:27 <p><span style="letter-spacing: 0px">German rocket development led the way for post-war rocketry designs by both sides of the&nbsp; cold war. This remarkable record of German rockets contains a massive amount of information, and is copiously illustrated with photographs and drawings of the ground-to-ground, ground-to-air, air-to-ground and air-to-air missiles the Germans experimented wirth and often used to significant effect. If you thought a &ldquo;Schmetterling&rdquo; was just a butterfly, think again - it was a really nasty piece of kit!</span></p> <p><span style="letter-spacing: 0px"></span></p> Publication 965 ISBN 9781847918246 1 text 20 1 9781847918246 965 Author US Military Intelligence 1 text 50 2 US Military Intelligence 965 Publisher US War Department 1 text 50 1 3 US War Department 965 First Edition Published 1946 1 text 10 4 1946 965 Published 2009 1 text 50 6 2009 965 Pages 402 1 int 4 1 7 402 965 Photos 0 1 int 4 1 8 0 965 Maps 0 1 int 4 1 9 0 965 Illustrations 300+ 1 int 4 1 10 300+ 965 Line drawings 1 text 4 1 11 965 Indexed 1 1 bool Yes,No 1 12 Yes 9781847918246 US Military Intelligence US War Department 1946 2009 402 0 0 300+ 1 1077 1 Handbook on the Air Services of Japan (1939) image/jpeg 35.00 0.00 -1 2009-09-18 09:52:15 2009-09-18 09:52:15 This is a complete description of the Japanese Air Force and air industry in 1939. It includes a valuable section on tactics as well as details of the aircraft industry and sources of raw materials - later a significant factor in the war. A very good introduction to the study of the subject. With 4 colour A1 maps and many appendices. Publication 1077 ISBN 9781847918635 1 text 20 1 9781847918635 1077 Author Air Intelligence 1 text 50 2 Air Intelligence 1077 Publisher Air Ministry 1 text 50 1 3 Air Ministry 1077 First Edition Published 1940 1 text 10 4 1940 1077 Original form and quality Typescript MS - clean 1 text 60 5 Typescript MS - clean 1077 Published 2009 1 text 50 6 2009 1077 Pages 240 1 int 4 1 7 240 1077 Photos 0 1 int 4 1 8 0 1077 Maps 4 1 int 4 1 9 4 1077 Illustrations 0 1 int 4 1 10 0 1077 Line drawings 1 text 4 1 11 1077 Indexed 1 1 bool Yes,No 1 12 Yes 9781847918635 Air Intelligence Air Ministry 1940 Typescript MS - clean 2009 240 0 4 0 1 1067 1 Handbook on the German Air Force (1939) image/jpeg 18.00 0.00 -1 2009-09-17 08:36:33 2009-09-17 08:37:16 In 1939 the German Luftwaffe was seen as the premier Air Force in Europe, which had been blooded in the Spanish Civil War. This is the Air Ministry&#39;s own appreciation of this air arm, and is a very interesting read. It details organization. Flak, air defence, cooperation with other services, personnel, training, aircraft, supply and maintenance, air tactics and camouflage and concealment. Publication 1067 ISBN 9781847918604 1 text 20 1 9781847918604 1067 Author Air Staff 1 text 50 2 Air Staff 1067 Publisher Air Ministry 1 text 50 1 3 Air Ministry 1067 First Edition Published 1939 1 text 10 4 1939 1067 Original form and quality Typescript MS - clean 1 text 60 5 Typescript MS - clean 1067 Published 2009 1 text 50 6 2009 1067 Pages 146 1 int 4 1 7 146 1067 Photos 0 1 int 4 1 8 0 1067 Maps 2 1 int 4 1 9 2 1067 Illustrations 0 1 int 4 1 10 0 1067 Line drawings 1 text 4 1 11 1067 Indexed 1 1 bool Yes,No 1 12 Yes 9781847918604 Air Staff Air Ministry 1939 Typescript MS - clean 2009 146 0 2 0 1 1013 1 Handbook on the German Air Force 1939 image/jpeg 30.00 0.00 -1 2009-05-26 09:51:07 2009-05-26 09:51:07 This handbook gives a picture of the German Air Force in July 1939 (and see our reprint of the same manual for December 1938). It covers organisation, Flak, air defence, cooperation with other services, personnel, training, aircraft, supply and maintenance, air tactics, camouflage, armament, the aircraft industry, meteorology and topography. It is important to see how powerful the <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic">Luftwaffe</span>&nbsp;was at the beginning of the war. The tactics section should be read in conjunction with the MLRS reprint of German Fighter Tactics. Publication 1013 ISBN 9781847918376 1 text 20 1 9781847918376 1013 Author Air Ministry 1 text 50 2 Air Ministry 1013 Publisher Air Ministry 1 text 50 1 3 Air Ministry 1013 First Edition Published 1939 (July 1 text 10 4 1939 (July 1013 Original form and quality Typescript MS - clean 1 text 60 5 Typescript MS - clean 1013 Published 2009 1 text 50 6 2009 1013 Pages 156 1 int 4 1 7 156 1013 Photos 0 1 int 4 1 8 0 1013 Maps 2 1 int 4 1 9 2 1013 Illustrations 0 1 int 4 1 10 0 1013 Line drawings 1 text 4 1 11 1013 Indexed 1 1 bool Yes,No 1 12 Yes 9781847918376 Air Ministry Air Ministry 1939 (July Typescript MS - clean 2009 156 0 2 0 1 1076 1 Intelligence Handbook of the USSR Air Forces (1939) image/jpeg 45.00 0.00 -1 2009-09-18 09:46:19 2010-01-14 16:10:10 This intelligence handbook covers the pre-war Russian Air Force in great detail. It includes over 90 A3 fold-outs and 5 A1 maps. It serves as a good guide to Stalin&#39;s air power before it was virtually wiped out by the Luftwaffe following the German invasion in 1941. Publication 1076 ISBN 9781847918628 1 text 20 1 9781847918628 1076 Author Air Intelligence 1 text 50 2 Air Intelligence 1076 Publisher Air Ministry 1 text 50 1 3 Air Ministry 1076 First Edition Published 1940 1 text 10 4 1940 1076 Original form and quality Typescript MS - clean 1 text 60 5 Typescript MS - clean 1076 Published 2009 1 text 50 6 2009 1076 Pages 240 1 int 4 1 7 240 1076 Photos 0 1 int 4 1 8 0 1076 Maps 5 1 int 4 1 9 5 1076 Illustrations 0 1 int 4 1 10 0 1076 Line drawings 1 text 4 1 11 1076 Indexed 1 1 bool Yes,No 1 12 Yes 9781847918628 Air Intelligence Air Ministry 1940 Typescript MS - clean 2009 240 0 5 0 1 1151 1 Lectures and Essays from the RAF Staff College 1922-1926 image/jpeg 45.00 0.00 -1 2010-08-19 08:32:55 2010-08-19 08:32:55 <p><span style="letter-spacing: 0px">This publication includes a series of lectures given at the RAF Staff College in&nbsp; the years 1922 - 1926. There are a number of topics dealt with including &ldquo;Fighting in the Air,&rdquo; &ldquo;Air Home Defence,&rdquo; &ldquo;War Experiences,&rdquo; &ldquo;Anti-Submarine Patrolling by Aircraft,&rdquo; &ldquo;The Royal Air Force in Iraq since 1918,&rdquo; &ldquo;Morale,&rdquo; &ldquo;Air operations on the N.W. Frontier,&rdquo; and even &ldquo;A study of Marlborough and Napoleon.&rdquo; Of great interest in that the war experiences are important in getting a better picture of World War I in the air, but the lectures also show what were matters of concern from a policy and doctrine point of view in the mid-1920s.&nbsp;</span></p><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px"><br /></span></div> Publication 1151 ISBN 9781847918734 1 text 20 1 9781847918734 1151 Author Various 1 text 50 2 Various 1151 Publisher Air Council 1 text 50 1 3 Air Council 1151 First Edition Published 1922-1926 1 text 10 4 1922-1926 1151 Original form and quality Printed manuals 1 text 60 5 Printed manuals 1151 Published 2010 1 text 50 6 2010 1151 Pages 470 1 int 4 1 7 470 1151 Photos 0 1 int 4 1 8 0 1151 Maps 0 1 int 4 1