In this anthology of military history the author uses extracts from the diaries of soldiers from the time of the American War of Independence up to the Falklands War to reveal their thoughts and attitudes to facing up to the cannon, under shellfire and going over the top in World War I.
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In this anthology of military history the author uses extracts from the diaries of soldiers from the time of the American War of Independence up to the Falklands War to reveal their thoughts and attitudes to facing up to the cannon, under shellfire and going over the top in World War I.
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A hardback volume in Very Good condition, in a similar dustjacket. This book is in stock now, in our UK premises. Photos of our books are available on request (the pictures you see on Alibris are NOT our own). Are you outside UK? Then unless you arrange shipping 'Via Alibris' we WILL cancel your order; this is due to the derisory shipping allowance that Alibris make to sellers for overseas orders.
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1st edn. 8vo. Original gilt lettered blue cloth (Fine), dustwrapper (Fine, not price clipped). Pp. xiii + 160, illus with b&w drawings in text (no inscriptions).
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Vg in d/w. History & Development of Warfare-General An anthology of military history from the 18th century to World War I, extracted from the diaries of soldiers from Private to Lieutenant. Published to celebrate Leo Cooper's twenty one years as a publisher. Looks at the comradeship, the boredom, the bravery, the misery, all illustrating the commonality of experience. UL-XXXXXX. 160pp, illustrations.
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HARDCOVER Good-Bumped and creased book with tears to the extremities, but not affecting the text block, may have remainder mark or previous owner's name-GOOD Standard-sized.