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1	Culloden Moor 1746 more books like this by Stuart Reid, Gerry Embleton (Illustrator) The final demise of the Jacobite cause on Culloden Moor in April 1746 concluded one of the most famous battles in British military history. In this detailed modern account the author combines a thorough knowledge of 18th century tactics, an intimate knowledge of the battlefield itself and a scandalously underused archive of contemporary material ... see all copies from £9.08! new only from £12.56! \| first editions
2	The German Army in World War I (1): 1914-15 more books like this by Gerry Embleton (Illustrator), Dr. Nigel Thomas This is the first of three books that study the German Army of World War I in great detail. They give a comprehensive study of the organisation, uniforms, insignia and equipment of the Imperial German army - in practice the combined armies of Prussia, Bavaria, Saxony and Wurttemberg. This first volume covers the troops who fought at Mons, Arras, ... see all copies from £7.42! new only from £7.42!
3	Rome's Enemies (1): Germanics and Dacians more books like this by Peter Wilcox, Gerry Embleton (Illustrator) These vigorous northern 'barbarians' were the destroyers of the Western Empire of Rome. It was they who delivered the coup de grace to the dying colossus in the south, subsequently creating medieval Europe, the feudal system and chivalry. Their direct descendants were the knights and men-at-arms. In every sense, they were the creators of the ... see all copies from £4.24! new only from £10.89!
4	World War II German Police Units more books like this by Gordon Williamson, Gerry Embleton (Illustrator) The wartime Police were headed by Himmler as chief of the SS; and throughout the occupied nations the regional SS commanders were specifically termed 'Higher SS and Police Leaders'. It was not a single service, but a vast machinery which included many special categories - from conventional criminal detectives, municipal and rural police; to many ... see all copies from £8.16! new only from £8.35!
5	Confederate Infantryman 1861-1865 more books like this by Ian Drury, Christa Hook (Illustrator), Gerry Embleton (Illustrator) The American Civil War was predominantly an infantryman's war. Artillery had improved substantially since 1815 and guns could inflict murderous losses if they had a clear field of fire. But most Civil War battlefields were characterised by sprawling forests and broken ground. Cavalry were important for reconnaissance, raiding and rearguard actions ... see all copies from £4.28! new only from £9.82! \| first editions
6	Medieval Polish Armies 966-1500 more books like this by Witold Sarnecki, Dr. David Nicolle, Gerry Embleton (Illustrator) The history of Poland is a fascinating study of a people struggling to achieve nationhood in the face of internal and external enemies. Poland became a unified Christian state in AD 966 and by the 12th century a knightly class had emerged - a force that was integral to the defense of Poland against increasingly frequent foreign invasions. Intent ... see all copies from £8.02! new only from £8.02!
7	American Loyalist Troops 1775-84 more books like this by Rene Chartrand, Gerry Embleton (Illustrator), Samuel Embleton (Illustrator) In the American Revolutionary War, there were at times as many American volunteers in the field fighting for King George as against him. In total something between 30,000 and 50,000 of these Tories served in dozens of units, on all fronts from Canada to Florida, and many regiments distinguished themselves in battle. After the final British defeat ... see all copies from £11.10! new only from £11.10!
8	Confederate Cavalryman 1861-65 Confederate Cavalryman 1861-65 more books like this by Philip Katcher, Gerry Embleton (Illustrator), Osprey Publishing (Creator) The Southerner of the mid-19th century had been bred to ride horses. Men rode horseback wherever they wanted to go. Added to this, the period Southerner had long been used to firearms, whether for hunting for pleasure or food or simply sport. Putting the two together promised that when the Southern states seceded, beginning in December 1860, the ... see all copies from £8.48! new only from £10.91!
9	Saxon, Viking and Norman more books like this by Terence Wise, Gerry Embleton (Illustrator) If there is one thing we can be sure of concerning the Saxons, Vikings and Normans who inhabited the medieval world, it is that they were a good deal more advanced than some writings would have us believe. This fascinating book by Terence Wise explores the history, organization, clothing, equipment and weapons of Saxon, Viking and Norman peoples, ... see all copies from £8.34! new only from £9.56! \| first editions
10	Wolfe's Army more books like this by Robin May, Gerry Embleton The British victory at Quebec in 1759 was a landmark in the history of North America. In this 'year of miracles', according to Horace Walpole, one could 'never afford to miss a single copy of a newspaper for fear of missing a British victory somewhere'. Of all the pivotal figures in the Seven Years' War, a cast which included George Washington, ... see all copies from £3.54! new only from £67.96! \| first editions
11 view cover	Viking Hersir, 793-1066 Ad more books like this by Mark Harrison, Gerry Embleton (Illustrator) When Norwegian Vikings first raided the European coast in the 8th century AD, their leaders were from the middle ranks of warriors known as hersirs. At this time the hersir was typically an independent landowner or local chieftain with equipment superior to that of his followers. By the end of the 10th century, the independence of the hersir was ... see all copies from £9.54! new only from £9.67! \| first editions
12	Hansel and Gretel more books like this by Kay Brown, Gerry Embleton see all copies from £2.08! first editions
13 view cover	The Sarmatians 600 BC-AD 450 more books like this by R Brzezinski, M Mielczarek, Gerry Embleton (Illustrator) For a thousand years the Sarmatian tribes had contacts with the major military powers of the ancient world - Darian Persia, the Crimean and Pontic kingdoms, the Celts, Thracians and finally the Romans. These armoured horsemen of the southern Russian steppes migrated into the Roman world at first as invaders and later as heavy cavalry auxiliaries. ... see all copies from £8.14! new only from £8.14!
14 view cover	Late Roman Infantryman Ad 236-565 more books like this by Simon Macdowall, Gerry Embleton (Illustrator), Gerry Embleeton (Illustrator) This is a description of the uniforms, weaponry, military practices and daily life of the Roman soldier during the twilight years of the Empire, a time which saw the army increasingly influenced by German troops and the rise of private armies. The book is illustrated with contemporary images, diagrams and colour plates. see all copies from £9.78! new only from £9.78!
15	Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs by Kay Brown, Gerry Embleton see all copies from £5.65!
16 view cover	The British Army in North America: 1775-1801 more books like this by Robin May, Gerry Embleton (Illustrator) This volume details the part played by the British Army in the American Revolution, as well as the uniforms, equipment and organization of the units involved. This revised edition includes new colour artwork with several additional figures to bring the title up to date with recent historical research. see all copies from £2.19! new only from £54.02! \| first editions
17 view cover	Irish Regiments in the World Wars more books like this by David Murphy, Gerry Embleton (Illustrator) The tens of thousands of Irish soldiers who fought in the British Army in World War I gained a fierce fighting reputation, distinguishing themselves at Ypres, Gallipoli, the Somme, and Palestine. Despite the establishment of the Irish Free State in 1922, Irishmen continued to volunteer for the British Army in World War II. Again their war record ... see all copies from £6.01! new only from £6.01!
18	Pinocchio by Kay Brown, Gerry Embleton see all copies from £1.41! first editions
19 view cover	Roman Legions Recreated more books like this by Gerry Embleton In this book, for the first time, the 500-year story of the evolution of the Roman legionary, his armor and equipment is told in vivid color photographs of museum-quality reconstructions. The Roman soldier is reconstructed by actors authentically armored and equipped. Europa Militaria Special 2. see all copies from £12.41! new only from £12.41!
20 view cover	The Canadian Corps in World War I more books like this by Rene Chartrand, Gerry Embleton (Illustrator) This book describes the organization, lists the units and illustrates the uniforms and equipment of the four Canadian divisions which earned an elite reputation on the Western Front in 1915-18. Canada's 600,000 troops-of whom more than 66,000 died and nearly 150,000 were wounded- represented an extraordinary contribution to the British Empire's ... see all copies from £9.66! new only from £9.85!
21 view cover	Anglo-Saxon Thegn Ad 449-1066 more books like this by Mark Harrison, Gerry Embleton (Illustrator) The collapse of Roman rule in Britain was not so much a sudden catastrophe as a long and drawn-out decline. The 'Celtic' Britons retreated gradually to the highland areas of Wales, Cornwall and the south-west of Scotland. Control of the fertile eastern lowlands was lost to warriors of Germanic origin who migrated from the Continent. These Germanic ... see all copies from £9.89! new only from £12.12!
22 view cover	The British Army in North America 1775-83 more books like this by Robin May, Gerry Embleton For sheer guts, the Redcoats' behaviour at Bunker Hill, Saratoga and other bloody encounters has rarely been surpassed. The Americans won, but only just, and then thanks to foreign intervention and a small number of dedicated and valiant patriots who were continually let down by their own people. Robin May's splendid work looks at the British Army ... see all copies from £9.54! new only from £10.91!
23 view cover	Spanish Army of the Napoleonic Wars(1): 1793-1808 more books like this by Rene Chartrand, Rene Chatrand, Gerry Embleton The Spanish Army was transformed during the 18th century by an influx of progressive officers who modernised and expanded it. It was closely modelled on the French armies of Louis XIV and Louis XV in tactical doctrine, organisation, armament and uniforms. In battle, they were often brave to the point of carelessness, and were thus sometimes ... see all copies from £24.86! new only from £24.86!
24 view cover	Usaaf Medium Bomber Units: Eto and Mto 1942-45 more books like this by Rene J Francillon, Gerry Embleton (Illustrator) see all copies from £5.48! new only from £14.80!
25 view cover	Queen Victoria's Highlanders more books like this by Stuart Reid, Gerry Embleton (Illustrator) This book is not only a tribute to the proud Highlander regiments who have served with distinction for over two centuries but will also be an insightful study of the period in which they made their name. As the British Empire dominated every corner of the globe, Queen Victoria's Highlanders served in a variety of campaigns from the Indian ... see all copies from £10.07! new only from £10.37!

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