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  • Naval Advising and Assistance

    History, Challenges and Analysis

    Series Book 2 - Modern Military History
    This original edited volume is the only book on naval advising. Drawing upon the work of scholars and practitioners from all over the world, it takes a comparative and global approach to examining the history, theory and evolution of naval advising and assistance. Starting with a brief history of the evolution of naval advising, the book then moves to late-19th century naval advising efforts. ... Read more

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  • Strategy in the American War of Independence

    A Global Approach

    Series series Cass Military Studies
    This book examines the strategies pursued by the Colonies and the other combatants in the American War for Independence, placing the conflict in its proper global context.Many do not realize the extent to which the 1775 colonial rebellion against British rule escalated into a global conflict. Collectively, this volume examines the strategies pursued by the American Colonies, Great Britain, France, ... Read more

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    Series Book 1 - War in the Far East
    "An excellent primer about World War II in Asia prior to the involvement of the United States"—part one of a fascinating history trilogy ( New York Journal of Books).War in the Far East is a trilogy of books offering the most complete narrative yet written about the Pacific Theater of World War II, and the first truly international treatment of the epic conflict. Historian Peter Harmsen weaves ... Read more

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  • War and Power

    Who Wins Wars—and Why

    A bold, revisionist study of modern warfare, showing that military victory is rooted not in large armies and decisive battles, but in the full spectrum of economic, political, and social power“Stimulating. ... Full of interesting facts and connections.” —Wall Street JournalFor nearly two centuries, international relations have been premised on the idea of the “Great Powers.” As the thinking went, ... Read more

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  • In the Ruins of Empire

    The Japanese Surrender and the Battle for Postwar Asia

    The New York Times said of Ronald H. Spector’s classic account of the American struggle against the Japanese in World War II, “No future book on the Pacific War will be written without paying due tribute to Eagle Against the Sun.” Now Spector has returned with a book that is even more revealing. In the Ruins of Empire chronicles the startling aftermath of this crucial twentieth-century conflict ... Read more

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  • War and Technology

    by Jeremy Black ...
    Series series Encounters: Explorations in Folklore and Ethnomusicology
    "[A] scholarly overview of military technology throughout history—starting roughly in the 15th century and extending into the future . . . insightful."— Publishers WeeklyIn this engaging book, Jeremy Black argues that technology neither acts as an independent variable nor operates without major limitations. This includes its capacity to obtain end results, as technology's impact is far from simple ... Read more

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  • The Modern Russian Army 1992–2016

    by Mark Galeotti ...
    Series Book 217 - Elite
    A full and authoritative illustrated history of Russia's army since the fall of the Soviet Union in 1991, including Air Assault and Navy ground forces.Since the collapse of the Soviet Union, Russia's army has undergone a turbulent transformation, from the scattered left-overs of the old Soviet military, through a period of shocking decay and demoralization, to the disciplined force and ... Read more

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  • The Sea and the Second World War

    Maritime Aspects of a Global Conflict

    Series series New Perspectives on the Second World War
    An in-depth study of World War II's naval operations. "Rarely does a collection of essays offer so many new and persuasive assessments. Well done!"—Professor David Snead, Liberty UniversityThe sea shaped the course and conduct of World War II, from the first moments of the German invasion of Poland on September 1, 1939, to the Japanese surrender on September 2, 1945. The impact could be felt far ... Read more

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    by Jeremy Black ...
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  • From Cold War to New Millennium

    The History of The Royal Canadian Regiment, 1953–2008

    Canadian regimental histories are war stories that provide testimony to the feats of courage and tenacity of Canadians tested in combat or engaged in the sometimes tedious regimen of peace. These regimental histories speak to the collective military heritage and legacy of the country. They are, in fact, windows on our nation and ourselves. This volume, the companion to Establishing a Legacy, the ... Read more

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  • Spanish Civil War Tanks

    The Proving Ground for Blitzkrieg

    Series Book 170 - New Vanguard
    The tanks used during the Spanish Civil War are not often examined in any great detail, and are often labeled as little more than test vehicles in a convenient proving ground before World War II.But, with groundbreaking research, armor expert Steven J Zaloga takes a fresh look at the tanks deployed in Spain, examining how future tanks and armored tactics were shaped and honed by the crews' ... Read more

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  • Military Innovation in the Interwar Period

    In 1914, the armies and navies that faced each other were alike right down to the strengths of their companies and battalions and the designs of their battleships and cruisers. Differences were of degree rather than essence. During the interwar period, however, the armed forces grew increasingly asymmetrical, developing different approaches to the same problems. This study of major military ... Read more

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