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Looks at the many flying naval heroes who served alongside or against those of the Royal Naval Air Service (RNAS). While the RNAS operated its own formidable arsenal of Nieuport and Sopwith scouts over the Flanders coast, the German Navy countered with its own Land Feld Jagdstaffeln and Seefront Staffeln.

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Covering all the naval fighter pilots to achieve ace status during World War I, this book examines the elite members of the Royal Naval Air Service (RNAS). It covers the members of the RNAS who 'made ace'. It also cover the naval Aces from the other participants in the war.

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In the dying days of World War II, Nazi Germany spent increasingly large amounts of its dwindling manufacturing capability on the construction of a small fleet of flying saucers capable of travel beyond the atmosphere. This title reveals the history of the Nazi space program with a focus on the design, construction, and layout of the moon base.

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Details the uniforms of one of the most skilled and professional navies in the world, the men who swept the seas clean of Britain's enemies. This book covers many of the most famous battles and personalities of that period, as well as the ships, combat and crews.

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Tells the story of those boys who fought aboard His Majesty's mighty ships-of-the-line to defend their kingdom against the French.

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Under the leadership of rulers such as Rameses II, Egypt - the most ancient and enduring power of the biblical world - fought every other major power to control an empire that stretched from the Sudan to Palestine. In this book the arms and equipment of Ancient Egypt are examined.

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Part of the "Men-At-Arms" series, this illustrated book examines the New Model Army of 1645-60, illustrating weapons, equipment and uniforms.

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For the British, New Orleans was an unfortunate sideshow. For the Americans, it was the one major, unequivocal land victory of the War of 1812. This lively account describes a campaign of intrigue, muddle, and accident, featuring a cast of colorful characters, led by a future U.S. president. 90 illustrations.

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A new volume to replace The Short History of the Catholic Church (Burns&Oates) - now severely out of date.

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"Nez Perce 1877: The Last Fight".

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The War of 1812 has the strange distinction of being largely forgotten by both of its main participants. In 1814, the Americans launched a last offensive in an attempt to seize Canada. This Niagara campaign saw a number of pitched battles including Chippawa, Lundy's Lane, and Cook's Mill. However, due to poor planning the campaign failed.

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The appearance in July 1915 of the Fokker E I heralded a reign of terror over the Western Front that the Allies called the 'Fokker Scourge'. The French Nieuport 11 was one type desperately thrown into action to counter the Fokkers. This book looks at the developmental history of these fighters.

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The French Nieuport company provided the Allied air forces with the first true fighter scout of World War I. This detailed text outlines the exploits of the aces who flew them and is accompanied by 40 specially commissioned artworks.

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On the night of 1 August 1798 a British fleet under the command of Rear-Admiral Horatio Nelson met a French fleet under the command of Admiral Franois-Paul Brueys D'Aigalliers. By morning the British had won a near-complete victory. This book tells the story of one of the great sea battles of the Napoleonic era.

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The first illustrated book about the Nile river gunboats, this fascinating account of imperial war machines will appeal to colonial-era wargamers, and naval and military history enthusiasts.

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The Nimitz class aircraft carrier is the ultimate symbol of the United States superpower status. A true behemoth, this is an unsurpassed weapons platform that overshadows all of its nearest rivals. This book looks at the development and deployment of the nuclear-powered Nimitz class aircraft carriers from 1975 onwards.

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The Ninja were the secret agents and assassins of feudal Japan. This title provides an account of the Ninja, detailing methods of daily life, training, hiring, combat use and secret operations. Also covered are the Ninja's use and knowledge of poisons, medicines and charms.

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The success of No 126 Wing began before the D-Day landings and through operations at Falaise Gap, Operation Market Garden, the winter offensive in the Ardennes, and crossing the Rhine into Germany. This book examines the wing's operations chapter by chapter, demonstrating how the five squadrons of Spitfires of No 126 Wing were self-sufficient.

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No 43 Squadron has been a part of the RAF since 1916. This text deals with the unit's exploits during World War II, covering its service during the evacuation of Dunkirk and the Battle of Britain, and the years supporting the Allied cause in North Africa and the Mediterranean.

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Uncovers the early days and development of No 56 Squadron, its victories and losses, and the birth of a proud tradition.

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Illustrated information on the weapons, armour and tactics of the archetypal medieval soldier, from his earliest origins as a Viking adventurer.