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This volume covers Chinese military history, from the height of the Chinese Empire to the disastrous Opium wars, and covers the latter part of the Ming Empire, the rise of the Ming dynasty and the Ching dynasty. The effect on China of Western influences fronm 1840 onwards is also examined.

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In the last years of the Roman Empire the infantryman who had dominated Greek and Roman warfare for centuries was gradually replaced by the mounted soldier.

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The second of two studies of the army of Louis XV. The author looks at the uniforms and equipment of French infantry. As part of the most powerful army of the time, these men fought in European campaigns such as the Seven Years War, and also in the American War of Independence.

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A study of the uniforms, equipment and role of foreign infantry in the army of Louis XV. In terms of skill and sheer numbers, they were considered as making up for the perceived weaknesses of the French soldier.

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The M4 Sherman tank was the mainstay of the Western allies between 1942 and 1945. This title examines developments such as the HVSS suspension. It uses rare archive material.

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Between the 13th and 15th centuries Russia developed along different lines from the rest of Europe. The Mongol conquest had an influence on arms, armour, organization, recruitment and tactics. This text reveals how firearms and the development of distinct fortifications make this period unique.

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A history of the Merkava, or Chariot - the first tank designed and built by the Israeli Army. It was heavily armoured and packed a powerful 105mm main gun backed up with a digital fire control system and laser range-finder. The Merkava first saw action during the 1982 invasion of Lebanon.

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After disbanding many emigre units in 1802, following the Peace of Amiens, many more were formed with the resumption of hostilities in 1803. The new units were noticeably different from the French royalist regiments of the 1790s - only the Chasseurs Britanniques remained.

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Details the organization and equipment of the armies engaged in the various wars in South Africa, involving such forces as the South Africa Defence Force, the Cubans, the Angolan Army and various guerilla units.

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Mounted upon their huge black horses, the Mounted Grenadiers of the Imperial Guard were the senior heavy cavalry unit of the French army and were never defeated in battle. Their long list of battle honours earned them the nicknames 'the Giants' and 'the Gods'. This title tells the story of this unit using documentary and pictorial sources.

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Covers the period from the Moghul invasion of India through Afghanistan to the Moghul Emperor's acceptance of British "protection" in the 18th century.

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Suitable for any modern sniper, this title reveals the tips and basic training necessary to become an efficient marksman. It includes details on advanced sniper training for maritime, helicopter, and urban sniper operations.

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

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The Panther medium tank was produced to counteract the threat of the Soviet T-34/76 which outclassed the Panzer in battle during the invasion of Russia in 1941. Rushed into service at Kursk, it proved to be one of the best all round tanks of World War II.

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This volume charts the recruitment, training, service conditions and combat experience of a typical World War II German tank crewman, serving on various fronts - from the scorching heat of the Western Desert to the frozen tundra of the Eastern Front.