ISBN: 9781848841222 - target london: bombing the capital, 1915-2005 (18 resultados)

Hardback. Condición: Very Good. London was a target for Zeppelins and bombers during the First World War, for bombers, V1s and rockets in the Second, and for Cold War missiles and for terrorists in more recent times, yet rarely has the history of twentieth-century attacks on the capital been studied as a whole. Peter Reese, in this thought-provoking account, vividly describes how the destructive potential of aerial bombing and terrorist actions has increased and how Londoners have struggled to protect themselves and their city. He looks at the strategic aims of the bombing campaigns - panic, devastation, paralysis of communications and the collapse of morale - and contrasts them with the actual responses of Londoners - of civilians - who faced this new form of indiscriminate warfare. As he traces the developing theory and practice of air power, he dispels myths and misunderstandings that still surround the subject. His narrative follows the story from the commencement of the First World War when the development of aircraft accelerated and the possibilities of aerial warfare came to be appreciated - and feared. There are graphic accounts of the German raids on the city in the First World War, of the intense interwar debate about the impact of bombing, and of the ordeal that followed - the Blitz and the V1 and V2 campaigns. He also considers in the concluding chapters more recent threats to the capital which come, not from aircraft and missiles, but from the bombing tactics adopted by terrorists, and the need for appropriate responses.…

Hardback. Condición: Very Good. London was a target for Zeppelins and bombers during the First World War, for bombers, V1s and rockets in the Second, and for Cold War missiles and for terrorists in more recent times, yet rarely has the history of twentieth-century attacks on the capital been studied as a whole. Peter Reese, in this thought-provoking account, vividly describes how the destructive potential of aerial bombing and terrorist actions has increased and how Londoners have struggled to protect themselves and their city. He looks at the strategic aims of the bombing campaigns - panic, devastation, paralysis of communications and the collapse of morale - and contrasts them with the actual responses of Londoners - of civilians - who faced this new form of indiscriminate warfare. As he traces the developing theory and practice of air power, he dispels myths and misunderstandings that still surround the subject. His narrative follows the story from the commencement of the First World War when the development of aircraft accelerated and the possibilities of aerial warfare came to be appreciated - and feared. There are graphic accounts of the German raids on the city in the First World War, of the intense interwar debate about the impact of bombing, and of the ordeal that followed - the Blitz and the V1 and V2 campaigns. He also considers in the concluding chapters more recent threats to the capital which come, not from aircraft and missiles, but from the bombing tactics adopted by terrorists, and the need for appropriate responses.…

hardcover. Condición: Very Good.

Hardback. 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.

hardcover. Condición: Like New. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. An apparently unread copy in perfect condition. Dust cover is intact with no nicks or tears. Spine has no signs of creasing. Pages are clean and not marred by notes or folds of any kind.

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Target London: Bombing the Capital 1915-2005 This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. .…

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Hardcover. Condición: Fine. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Fine. 1st Edition. Fine copy in hardcover with fine jacket.

First Edition. Fine cloth copy in an equally fine dust-wrapper, now mylar-sleeved. Particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description: viii, 228 p., [8] p. of plates : ill., maps ; 24 cm. Subjects: Terrorism England London History 20th century. Service Aviation - World War I. Service Aviation - World War II. London (England) History Bombardment, 1917-1918. London (England) History Bombardment, 1940-1945. Genre: War history. Language: English. 1 Kg.…

First Edition. Fine cloth copy in an equally fine dust-wrapper, now mylar-sleeved. Particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description: viii, 228 p., [8] p. of plates : ill., maps ; 24 cm. Subjects: Terrorism England London History 20th century. Service Aviation - World War I. Service Aviation - World War II. London (England) History Bombardment, 1917-1918. London (England) History Bombardment, 1940-1945. Genre: War history. Language: English. 1 Kg.…

Condición: Good. Original boards, dust jacket, 8vo.; Price tag front cover jacket.

Hardcover. Condición: Fine. Dustjacket included. First Edition. ISBN 1848841221. Hardback. Very Good to Near Fine condition book in a Very Good to Near Fine condition dustjacket, with slight shelfwear to cover and jacket corners. Tight, bright, attractive copy with no markings to the book. No statement of later printing on copyright page. 19.99 (English pounds) original price is present and unclipped on front flap of dustjacket. No Signature.…

Hardback. 1st Edition. Large octavo size [16x24cm approx]. Very Good condition in Very Good Dustjacket. DJ protected in our clear archival purpose-made plastic sleeve. A nice copy. Illustrated with Black & White Photographs and Maps. Robust, professional packaging and tracking provided for all parcels. 228 pages. London was a target for Zeppelins and bombersduring the First World War, for bombers, V1s and rockets in the Second, and for Cold War missiles and for terrorists in more recent times. The author vividly describes how the destructive potential of aerial bombing and terrorists actions has increased and how Londoners have struggled to protect themselves and their city.…

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Very Good. 1st. Heavy, extra postage required unless posted within South Africa. The dust jacket is shelf rubbed and bit knocked. Minor stains on the end pages and end papers. Internally clean and tightly bound. [P.K.]. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.…

Hardcover. Condición: New. Estado de la sobrecubierta: New. 1st Edition. This copy is in new, unmarked condition bound in black cloth covered boards with bright gilt titling to the spine. This copy is bright, tight, white and square. The unclipped dust wrapper is in new condition. International postal rates are calculated on a book weighing 1 Kilo, in cases where the book weighs more than 1 Kilo increased postal rates will be quoted, where the book weighs less then postage will be reduced accordingly. This copy has been signed and dated on the title page with no other dedication. London was a target for Zeppelins and bombers during the First World War, for bombers, V1s and rockets in the Second, and for Cold War missiles and for terrorists in more recent times, yet rarely has the history of twentieth-century attacks on the capital been studied as a whole. Peter Reese, in this thought-provoking account, vividly describes how the destructive potential of aerial bombing and terrorist actions has increased and how Londoners have struggled to protect themselves and their city. He looks at the strategic aims of the bombing campaigns - panic, devastation, paralysis of communications and the collapse of morale - and contrasts them with the actual responses of Londoners - of civilians - who faced this new form of indiscriminate warfare. As he traces the developing theory and practice of air power, he dispels myths and misunderstandings that still surround the subject. His narrative follows the story from the commencement of the First World War when the development of aircraft accelerated and the possibilities of aerial warfare came to be appreciated - and feared. There are graphic accounts of the German raids on the city in the First World War, of the intense interwar debate about the impact of bombing, and of the ordeal that followed - the Blitz and the V1 and V2 campaigns. He also considers in the concluding chapters more recent threats to the capital which come, not from aircraft and missiles, but from the bombing tactics adopted by terrorists, and the need for appropriate responses. Ref UUU 3. Signed by Author(s).…

Hardcover. Condición: Brand New. 240 pages. 9.25x6.25x1.00 inches. In Stock.