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Part of the "Men-At-Arms" series, this book looks at the army of Alexander the Great, illustrating the weapons, equipment and uniforms of the Macedonian military forces.

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Gustavus of Sweden had a marked effect on warfare in the 17th century, choosing to fight with small flexible units, instead of the cumbersome massed formations common at the time. This volume covers the uniforms, organization and equipment of his infantry.

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"The Lion of the North", saviour of German Protestantism and the outstanding tactical genius of his day, Gustavus Adolphus had a revolutionary effect on the warfare of the 17th century, as this book describes.

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Herod was Rome's most important and powerful ally at the end of the Republic. This book offers a look at the ancient army of Herod the Great which uses the Israeli archaeological reports and finds, including weapons and armour fragments.

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Dora Carrington's association with Lytton Strachey and his Bloomsbury friends has tended to overshadow her own contribution to modern British painting. This book aims to redress the balance by looking at the immense range of her work: portraits, landscapes, glass paintings and letter illustrations.

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Deals solely with the Germany's Atlantic Wall on the French coast, starting with the Pas-de-Calais and extending down to Spain. This book also features detailed illustrations and diagrams of the various sections of the Wall and the role that they played, giving a thoughtful analysis of some of the most accessible fortifications of World War II.

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Focusing on the northern Atlantic Wall in the Low Countries and Scandinavia, this title addresses the special defensive features and unique aspects of fortification in these countries, such as the early focus on fortifying Norway; the greater use of turreted naval guns; and, the establishment of first-line Flak defences in the Low Countries.

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Tells the story of defensive lines in Europe in World War II, looking at the lesser known Mediterranean extension and describing how it was conceived of, built and used. This book recounts the defenses role in the Allied invasion of Southern France and Operation Dragoon - The Second D-Day.

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Describes the uniforms, insignia, weaponry, campaigns and military practices of the Infantry of Maria Theresa's Austrian Army between 1740 and 1780, a period when the Austrian forces proved themselves to be one of the best armies in Europe.

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The first of a two-volume set on the Austrian army of the 19th century. The book protrays the changes which took place over this turbulent period for the Empire, including wars against France, Prussia and Italy.

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This second volume in the history of the Austrian Army during the 19th century focuses on the cavalry, including the famous Hungarian Hussars. It details the armies which fought the French at Magenta and Solferion and the Prussians at Koniggratz.

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This volume is a detailed study of the army of Germany's most important ally in World War I during the reign of Emperor Franz Joseph I. It is illustrated woth rare photographs and uniform details.

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The Austro-Hungarian forces were of central importance in World War I - it was Austria's crisis in the Balkans that began the war. This work is a study of Germany's important ally in World War I during the period of the Emperor Karl I.

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For the best part of three centuries the 'corsairs' or pirates from the 'Barbary' coasts of North Africa dominated the Western and Central Mediterranean. This book examines their development and their style of fighting, chronicles their achievements and failures, illustrates their ships, and explains why they were so feared and effective.

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The Barrett M82 is one of the most successful sniper rifles ever manufactured. This is technical history of a rifle initially commissioned as an anti-materiel and explosive ordnance disposal tool, designed to neutralize enemy vehicles and parked aircraft, but which has since been adopted by snipers across the world.

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The bazooka combined a revolutionary new anti-tank rifle-grenade warhead, a much-modified British anti-aircraft rocket motor, and a cobbled-together launcher tube and electrical firing system; its first test-firing astounded observers, and it was immediately adopted by the US armed forces. This study tells the story of the bazooka.

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While small in numbers, the Belgian Army played a vital role in World War 2 that is often overlooked. This work presents the story of this determined Army, from their organization and commanders, to their uniforms and equipment.