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A most useful tactical primer using several then recent (1906) military operations in West Africa, including Ashanti 1895-96 and 1900, Benin 1897, and Aro Expedition 1901-02. Chapters cover Tactics, Columns, Transport, Artillery and Machine Guns, Encampments, Night Operations, Subjugation of a Country, and Relief of Towns. This is a vivid and lucid treatise that utilises examples, and lessons that can be learnt, from actual bush fighting.Instructive in a historical sense rather than purely theoretical, this 1906 tactical treatise covers in much detail the methods of carrying on warfare against "savages" in West Africa. Includes the expedition to Benin City against Chief Overiami, amongst other small-scale military operations to counter local opposition, and to stabilise and expand the colonial Empire in Africa.

"To win, we must endeavour to be the stronger of the two at the point of impact. Our only hope of this lies in making our own choice of operations, not in waiting passively for whatever the enemy chooses for us." - SchlieffenAuthorised English language translation of Schlieffen's masterly treatise on the battle of Cannae; the campaigns of Frederick the Great & Napoleon, & the campaigns of 1866 & 1870-1. Complete with an excellent & extensive series of detailed colour maps. This is a truly great 20th Century military book. For generations, historians have considered Schlieffen's writings to be the foundation of Germany's military strategy in World War I, and have hotly debated the reasons why the plan, as executed, failed.Long after his death, the German General Staff officers of the Interwar and Second World War period, particularly General Hans von Seeckt, recognised an intellectual debt to Schlieffen theories during the development of the Blitzkrieg doctrine.

The book provides the formation date of each regiment, names of colonels prior to 1751, changes of title, battle honours awarded before 1881 and brief descriptions of uniform and badges worn. Helpful to the collector will be the badge authorisation dates included. With a view to further research, details of important published regimental histories have been noted. The numbering of infantry regiments reached 135 but, come the reforms of 1881, only 109 were still in existence. Much has already been written about these, but recorded here, in many cases for the first time, are details of the 110th to 135th Regiments of Foot and all others that were raised and disbanded, albeit that service was short for many. For easy reference, the text has been set numerically by regiment. Illustrations, most of them in colour, number 146 and include uniform, head-dress, badges and portraits.

The material for this pamphlet was prepared for the Historical Division, EUCOM by a group of former German generals and general staff officers. The principal author, former Brig Gen Alfred Toppe, and most of his associates served for extended periods on the Russian Front during WW II. Moreover most of them held assignments involving troop training.

¿The objective of this WW2 period work was to train officers and men to handle the .38 service revolver with sufficient skill and confidence to defend themeless effectively, and to hit a target in the shortest time. This is the so called "instinctive" shooting method, one that will have a skilled man pulling the trigger with dexterity, in a fraction of a second in any tricky situation. Published by Gale & Polden the respected military supplIer, this title's photographic plates feature Ernest Polden posing for the all-important matters of grip, trigger pressing, and aiming.

¿Frederic Manning is generally acknowledged as the finest novelist of the Western Front. Born in Australia, novelist and poet Frederic Manning moved to England in his youth and was an off-and-on presence there for much of his life. He enlisted during 1915 into the Shropshire Light Infantry, and served in France during 1916 as 'Private 19022'. The Shropshires saw heavy fighting on the Somme, and Manning's four months there provided the background to Her Privates We. An undisputed classic of war writing and a lasting tribute to all who participated in the war to end all wars.

This very good and early tank book, written by a pioneering British military engineer and tank strategist who knew his subject firsthand. This is an excellent study written with an engineer's eye for mechanical detail. With good plates and chart of tank specifications and capabilities. Contains much on the experimental work of the 1920s. Martel served as a Brigade Major of Heavy Branch Machine Gun Corps, and at Tank Corps HQ in France in 1917-18 as a General Staff Officer, and his book is on the reading list of all serious students of armoured warfare.

This a valuable, accurate, and rare contemporary account by an officer who won the Military Cross serving with the 7th Bn.Tank Co. It contains detailed accounts of a large number of tank actions, including, from personal experience, the Cockcroft, Cambrai, Bourlon Wood, 1918 battles.Cyril Falls wrote of this book in his bibliography War Books:"...his best chapters are those of an eyewitness. He is at times severely critical & perhaps even unjust, though he has obviously tried not to be. For the reader who contemplates tackling one book only on tanks in the War this is probably the best, for Captain Browne is a lucid & entertaining writer."T./Lt. Douglas Gordon Browne, 7th Bn., Tank Co. Awarded the Military Cross, London Gazette 1st February 1919.For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He showed great ability and skill as company reconnaissance officer in operations on 27th September, 1918, near Inchy-en-Artois, and on 30th September at Sancourt. In the first case the success of the operation was mainly due to his reconnaissance of the Canal du Nord and of the route up to it. He led the Tanks right up to the front line, and set each one off in the right direction at zero hour. In the second case there was no time to make reconnaissance of the ground up to the starting point, but he led the Tanks on an extremely dark night up to the jumping off point under shell fire.

This study is concerned only with the landing of airborne fighting forces in an area occupied or controlled by an enemy and with the subsequent tactical commitment of those forces in conventional ground combat.

This publication was prepared by German officers after the end of World War II. There were a number of these publications, many of which are in publication in the German Report Series by Naval and Military Press. They are all of significant importance in understanding the way in which the war was fought, particularly on the eastern front.Terrain Factors in the Russian Campaign describes only the salient geographic features of areas in European Russia actually entered by German troops during World War II, the terrain problems encountered, and German methods of dealing with those problems.

This publication was prepared by a number of German officers after the end of World War II. There were a number of these publications, many of which are in publication in the German Report Series by Naval and Military Press. They are all of significant importance in understanding the way in which the war was fought, particularly on the eastern front.Combat in forests and swamps requires firm, farsighted, energetic leadership by commanders who are able to cope with the peculiarities of this type of warfare and avoid unnecessary crises and reverses. During initial engagements uncertainty about the enemy and terrain is far greater than in the open. Unpleasant surprises may occur at any moment - in dense forests because of lack of observation and in swampy areas because of the difficulty in obtaining an accurate terrain estimate. In such situations, ignorance on the part of the staffs, defective organization, or lack of advance planning will have an immediate effect on the physical condition and the morale of the troops and may cause a loss of lives which could have been avoided.

This pamphlet describes the World War II armoured traffic control principles employed by the German Army during their combat operations in Russia.

This pamphlet was prepared for the Historical Division, EUCOM, by a group of former German generals and general staff officers. The names of the contributors were not announced at the time. The principal author, who by the end of the war had attained the rank of general (Generaloberst), served on the Eastern Front throughout the Russian campaign and the subsequent retreat into the plains of northern Germany. He was successively commander of an infantry brigade, a panzer division (November 1941 to February 1943), and two different corps in the battles for Kharkov and Belgorod. Appointed commander of a panzer army on 1 December 1943, he participated in the withdrawal across southern Russia until the Germans reached the Carpathians. In August 1944 he was transferred to Army Group Center, and his last assignment was with Army Group Weichsel. During this final phase of his military career, he played an important part in the retreat from Lithuania, East Prussia, and Pomerania.By means of short narratives based on actual experiences, this study endeavors to describe the characteristics of Russian Breakthroughs and the countermeasures employed by the Germans. A few combat narratives contain other than strictly tactical details in an effort to convey some of the emotional factors which affected the actions of troop commanders and their men in different situations.Each of the chapters deals with one of the more frequently employed tactics to prevent or contain breakthroughs. It should be pointed out, however, that only in rare instances was one single method used. Most often one tactical measure predominated in an operation, with two or three others, or even more, complementing it. During extended defensive operations even the predominant method changed occasionally. The use of combination of defense tactics without preponderance of any one often proved effective. On many occasions the parent unit employed one specific defense method while its subordinate unit had to use other tactics. No two situations were alike, and each had to be treated on its own merits. The selection of the type of defensive tactics depended on the intuitive perception of the commander in the field as well as upon the circumstances.By means of short narratives based on actual experiences, this study describes the characteristics of Russian Breakthroughs and the countermeasures employed by the Germans. A few combat narratives contain other than strictly tactical details in an effort to convey some of the emotional factors which affected the actions of troop commanders and their men in different situations.

Climatic conditions of European Russia varied from bitterly cold, long winters to dry, hot summers, interrupted by wet, rainy springs and winters that virtually halted all ground movement. The German Army was ill prepared and ill equipped for Russian winters and paid a huge price for its negligence.

Throughout this pamphlet, Finnish and Russian combat methods, organisation, and equipment are compared to those of the German Army. The descriptions of Finnish climate and terrain involve comparisons with that of Germany."

Fighting encircled became a frequent occurrence for German commanders, and their experiences at Klin, Cherkassy, and Kamenets-Podolskiy are related here as well as an analysis of the critical role of air support when fighting encircled.

Silhouettes of the most important British and German aircraft, with particulars of their functions dimensions and characteristics, originally published 1943. Intended as an accurate aircraft spotters hand book, and used by "Roof Spotters" and others, gives distinctive features with points to note printed in red.

A 1916 training guide on the art of military night scouting, originally published by Gale & Polden. Covering among other military scouting topics, scouting by night between the trenches and the open, and around typical farm buildings. This type of guide was produced and sold during the Great War to supplement official Army handbooks. The information contained although rather 'gung-ho' would have been most useful when making trench raids at night.

Classic work that was written, and illustrated, by diligent researcher, and a designer of ships' badges, each entry is complete with detailed line illustrations, field colour-badge-and motto, explanation of design, Battle Honours, and history of ship. Each ship takes a least one page to cover, and some of the unofficial badges that appeared before 1918 are also illustrated. A wonderful book that gives a guide to the wide variety of types and of designs this fascinating subject.

An alphabetical 'Who's Who' of some 7000+ Indian rulers. The author was a British academic and civil servant in India. This is truly exceptional work, with much genealogical information regarding both Military and Civil service to the British Indian Empire.Specimen Entry:LACHHMAN SINGH (Of Wazipur) Raja; b.October 19,1826. The title was conferred on January 1,1877, as a personal distinction, at the Imperial Assemblage of Delhi, on the occasion of the Proclamation of Her Most Gracious Majesty as Empress of India. Belongs to a Rajput family of the Jadon clan, originally resident at Karemna in Rajputana. About 130 years ago Karemna was burnt by the troops of the Raja of Macheri (Alwar)in his war with the raja of Bhartpur; and Kalyan Singh, the ancestor of Lachhman Singh, took refuge in Bhartpur. His eldest son was appointed Fotehdar of Pargana Ruphas by the Raja of Bhartpur, but was subsequently poisoned; and the younger son, Lachhman Singh's grandfather, took service in Sindhia's army. He died at Aligarh a few months before the capture of that fortress by the British, and his son removed to Agra. His grandson, the present Raja, entered the Government service in 1847, and for his service during the time of the Mutiny, and generally to the cause of education, he has received the title of Raja, a khilat, and various grants. Residence: Agra, North-Western Provinces.

This publication issued by the Air Department in September 1916, gives the basic information to enable ground crew to assemble and rig aeroplanes, and goes into greater detail with regard to aircraft configurations and of specific types. An appendix of diagrams illustrates the methods of truing-up of the different types of aeroplanes and seaplanes then in service.

This 1945 WW2 publication emphasises the importance of a physically fit fighting force, with clear guidance and useful line drawings.1. Physical exercise: Daily exercise. Surprise Movements. P.E. Tables A, B, C, and D.2. Applied Physical Training: Introduction. Rifle exercise. Log Exercise. Low tubular bar work. Balance work. Tug-o'-war. Outdoor gymnasium and A.P.T. Tables. Physical efficiency tests. Bayonet Fighting. Close combat.3. Recreational games: R.T. games. Agility exercise. Bayonet fencing. Tug-o'-war training. Notes on draws and competitions.

For the use of Battery Commanders to give detailed guidance on the current types of ammunition in use. This periodic publication was not to be taken into first line trenches due to its confidential content. With clear colour technical drawings and comprehensive descriptions throughout, this is a must for those with an in interest in Great War ordnance, especially that used in the latter part of the War.

Official R.N. Gunnery School handbook drawn up for the information of Masters and Trained Gunnery Ratings of defensively armed merchant vessels. Valuable information covering: General instructions; Instructions for drill and practice; Sighting; Care and maintenance; Drill for all guns; Single gun control; Single gun anti-aircraft control; Ammunition; Hints on shooting; Notes on the submarine.During the Great War the UK blockaded Germany and armed its merchant ships to help defend them against U-boats. A single stern gun, equivalent to what a submarine might carry, was mounted, and civilian captains were encouraged to flee and shoot back from their more stable gun platform. 766 civilian ships had been armed by December 1915, and rose to 2,899 by February 1917. Arming of merchant ships pushed Germany away from prize rules towards unrestricted submarine warfare.

This technical manual is illustrated with good clear plates for maintenance and repair; they number in detail the components in each gun described. Published in May 1911 for the Ordnance College.Nomenclature of Parts, Stripping, Assembling, Action, Jams, Missfires, Failures, and Inspection of:Rifles, Short, M.L.E..Rifles, Charger Loading M.L.E..Pistols, Webley.Maxim 303-inch

¿This technical manual, is illustrated with good clear plates for maintenance and repair; they number in detail the components in each gun described. Published in May 1918 for the guidance of Machine Gun Company commanders and Ordnance officers in equipping and ordering parts for MGC. Covers the Hotchkiss machine gun model 1914. Saint-Etienne tripod model 1915. Hotchkiss tripod model 1916. Gun cart model 1907. Ammunition cart model 1907.Contents:Machine Gun organization per Division and Army Corps.Issue of Indirect Fire Control Instruments, Hotchkiss M.G. Cos.Issue of Equipment , Hotchkiss Machine Gun CompaniesAnti-Aircraft Machine Guns and Equipment for Balloon Companies.Machine Guns and Equipment for Light Tanks (Renault)Anti-Aircraft Machine Guns and Equipment for protection of depots, hospitals, ammunition dumps etc.Anti-Aircraft Machine Guns and Equipment for heavy Artillery and railroad Artillery.Nomenclature of Hotchkiss Machine Gun Model 1914 (Numerical arrangement). Nomenclature of Hotchkiss Machine Gun Model 1914 (Group arrangement). Spare Part Case No.1 (Contents) Hotchkiss M. G.. Spare Part Case No.2 (Contents) Hotchkiss M. G..Gunner's Pouch (Contents).Cleaning Kit (Contents).Nomenclature of St-Etienne Tripod Model 1915 (Part Numbers).Nomenclature of St-Etienne Tripod Model 1915 (Group Arrangement).Nomenclature of Hotchkiss Tripod Model 1916 (Part Numbers).Nomenclature of Hotchkiss Tripod Model 1916 (Group Arrangement).Vertical Fire Bracket.Machine Gun Cart Model 1907.Machine Gun Cart Model 1907 - Accessories carried.Ammunition Cart Model 1907.Ammunition Cart Model 1907 - Accessories carried.Harness-French type 1861.Head Harness-French type 1861.French Supply Caisson.Cartridges carried on light Carts.Weight of Hotchkiss Machine Gun.General description of the Hotchkiss Machine Gun Model 1914.Action of the mechanism of the Hotchkiss Machine Gun Model 1914.To strip the Hotchkiss Machine Gun.Timing table (explaining actions of the parts of the gun during one cycle).Precautions to be taken before, during and after firing Hotchkiss M.G..Loading the Hotchkiss Machine Gun.To Unload the Hotchkiss Machine Gun.To let down mechanism.Jams, Malfunctions, Stoppages- Hotchkiss Machine Gun.

Story of the 79th Armoured Division from October 1942 to June 1945 - Hamburg: BAOR. 1945. Hobart's "funnies" (DD tanks, Crabs, Crocodiles, Kangeroos, Arks, Buffaloes &c., Normandy to Germany.

Collected from German Semi-official Sources and largely based upon 'Uniformender Deutschen Wehrmacht' by Eberhard Hettler of the German Air Ministry. Comprehensive details of the organization, structure, ranks & uniforms ofthe German armed forces of WW2, well illustrated throughout with colour. plates depicting about 50 German servicemen with some 450 B&W Illustrations. Given it date of publication this is an early war and superior "know your enemy" publication.