Arranged under a variety of topics such as "Women", "Weather", "The Best of Enemies" and "The Whims of War", this is a collection of military anecdotes drawn from a wide range of sources, from Plutarch to the 20th century, and from medieval chronicles to the American Civil War. The text is accompanied by illustrations and snapshots of men and women at war. The anecdotes include the American admiral who tried to order a lighthouse to change course; the shy young Allied pilot forced to disguise himself as a prostitute in a Paris brothel, to escape from the Gestapo; and the Irish sentry in the Napoleonic wars who was found keeping guard for both sides while the French sentry went to buy some brandy.
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Librería: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Reino Unido
Hardback. Condición: Good. The book has been read but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. Some minor wear to the spine. Nº de ref. del artículo: GOR002029176
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Librería: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Reino Unido
Paperback. Condición: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Nº de ref. del artículo: GOR000764505
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Librería: WeBuyBooks, Rossendale, LANCS, Reino Unido
Condición: Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. Minor shelf wear. Small Tears to the Dust Jacket/Slipcase, or may be price clipped. Nº de ref. del artículo: wbb0020250898
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Librería: Reuseabook, Gloucester, GLOS, Reino Unido
Hardcover. Condición: Used; Good. Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. This book is in good condition but will show signs of previous ownership. Please expect some creasing to the spine and/or minor damage to the cover. Nº de ref. del artículo: CHL1816710
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Librería: Pendleburys - the bookshop in the hills, Llanwrda, Reino Unido
Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Very Good. hardback, 8vo, a very good tightly bound clean and unmarked copy in a very good pictorial dust wrapper, b&w illustrations, 220pp. Nº de ref. del artículo: 201738
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Librería: MW Books, New York, NY, Estados Unidos de America
First Edition. Fine cloth copy in a near-fine, very slightly edge-dulled dust wrapper, now mylar-sleeved. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description: 220p ; 24cm. Notes: Includes index. Subjects: Military art and science History ; Anecdotes. Military operations History. Genre: text. 1 Kg. Nº de ref. del artículo: 282282
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Librería: Balfour Books, Sidmouth, DEVON, Reino Unido
Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Very Good. First Edition. Copy in navy cloth on boards in unclipped D/J. Jacket very slightly creased along edges. Free of inscriptions. Clean text with b/w illustrations and plates. Appears unread. Nº de ref. del artículo: 031290
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Librería: MW Books Ltd., Galway, Irlanda
First Edition. Fine cloth copy in a near-fine, very slightly edge-dulled dust wrapper, now mylar-sleeved. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description: 220p ; 24cm. Notes: Includes index. Subjects: Military art and science History ; Anecdotes. Military operations History. Genre: text. 1 Kg. Nº de ref. del artículo: 282282
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Librería: Adelaide Booksellers, Clarence Gardens, SA, Australia
Hardback. 1st Edition. Small Quarto Size [approx 17.5cm x 24cm]. Very Good condition in Very Good Dustjacket. DJ protected in our purpose-made clear archival plastic sleeve. A nice copy. Black & white illustrations. Bookplate to the preliminary pages. 220 pages. A highly entertaining and original collection fo military anecdotes bringing together over 400 diverting tales. Robust, professional packaging and tracking provided for all parcels. Nº de ref. del artículo: 274829
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Librería: Barclay Books, York, WA, Australia
Hardback. Arranged under a variety of topics such as "Women", "Weather", "The Best of Enemies" and "The Whims of War", this is a collection of military anecdotes drawn from a wide range of sources, from Plutarch to the 20th century, and from medieval chronicles to the American Civil War. The text is accompanied by illustrations and snapshots of men and women at war. The anecdotes include the American admiral who tried to order a lighthouse to change course; the shy young Allied pilot forced to disguise himself as a prostitute in a Paris brothel, to escape from the Gestapo; and the Irish sentry in the Napoleonic wars who was found keeping guard for both sides while the French sentry went to buy some brandy. 1992. First edition. A near fine copy only marked by a small spot to each of the top and fore edges. The d/w is unclipped and fine. Nº de ref. del artículo: 8026316
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