Harper Glyn (184 results)

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Le Quesnoy (pronounced Leck con wah) is a town in northern France. It is surrounded by high walls and deep trenches. In World War I it was occupied by the German army for four long years. In November 1918 the town was liberated by soldiers from far-away New Zealand. Because these men used a bit of kiwi ingenuity they were able to take the town back without a single civilian life being lost. This has become one of the most famous stories in New Zealand military history and the relationship between Le Quesnoy and New Zealand continues to this day. This book tells the story of Le Quesnoy's liberation through the eyes of a child living in the town at the time. Stunning watercolour illustrations and simple language make this an ANZAC picture book that young readers will be able to imaginatively engage with. The heartwarming and beautifully illustrated story of the liberation of the French town of Le Quesnoy by New Zealand soldiers in 1918, told through the eyes of a child. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Jenny Cooper (illustrator).…

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Hello. My name is Roly. I'm a donkey. Let me tell you about the time during the First World War when I worked at a place called Gallipoli. I met a man there from New Zealand who was very special. He and I worked as a team to help rescue soldiers who had been hurt in battle. Based on real people and events, this is the heartwarming story of Richard Alexander Henderson, a soldier in the New Zealand Medical Corps, and the donkey he discovers wandering and hungry on a Gallipoli road. Richard and Roly form a strong friendship and, working together, they courageously save the lives of many wounded soldiers. But now the army has received top-secret orders to leave Gallipoli - and quickly. All the donkeys must be left behind. Richard is heartbroken. What will become of his dear friend Roly? Glyn Harper and Jenny Cooper are the author and illustrator of the hugely successful picture books Le Quesnoy and Jim's Letters. Roly the Anzac Donkey is a moving retelling of Glyn Harper's 2004 story The Donkey Man, reinvigorated for a new generation of children with Jenny Cooper's beautiful illustrations, and commemorates the 100th anniversary of the Gallipoli invasion. Glyn Harper's Roly, the Anzac Donkey follows Richard Henderson and his donkey Roly, who together saved many WW1 soldiers. Illustrated by Jenny Cooper, it marks the 100th anniversary of Gallipoli. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

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Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine.

Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. Dear Jim, Your postcard arrived today. I showed it to the family. Mum misses you . . . Between December 1914 and August 1915 Tom and Jim write to each other whenever they get a chance. Tom talks about life at home on the farm while Jim writes from Egypt and then from the trenches of the Gallipoli peninsula. From the author and illustrator of Le Quesnoy and Roly, the Anzac Donkey comes a moving story of two brothers separated by war. It is based on the thousands of letters sent by and to Anzac soldiers fighting at Gallipoli, one of the most significant campaigns of the First World War. This beautiful hardback depicts life at war and on the home front with exquisite illustrations by Jenny Cooper and fold-out letter inserts. Best Picture Book, New Zealand Book Awards for Children and Young Adults 2015 Storylines Notable Picture Book 2015 This award-winning picture book tells the moving story of two brothers separated by the First World War. It is based on the thousands of letters sent by and to Anzac soldiers fighting at Gallipoli. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Jenny Cooper (illustrator).…

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Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. Discover the life and military career of Lucian Truscott, one of the greatest, yet least celebrated, US combat commanders of World War II.Born in Texas to a drug-addicted father, Truscott would become one of the United States greatest ever combat generals. Expert in mechanised warfare and amphibious operations during World War II, he was a plain-speaking, determined fighter.The book traces Truscotts rise as a senior American commander in various theatres of war, including the campaigns in North Africa, Sicily, Italy and southern France. It examines Truscotts relationship with other senior American commanders such as George Patton (who once threatened to sack him), Mark Clark (who didnt like him), Eisenhower and George Marshall. Truscott made a significant contribution to the defeat of Nazi Germany, improving his command skills with each new experience. Being placed in command of the Anzio beachhead was his finest hour, where his vital contribution ultimately led to the capture of Rome.Truscott garnered a unique record during World War II as the only American officer to command military formations from regiment up to a full army, with over 200,000 soldiers under his command. He also took part in five amphibious landings during the war, becoming the United States foremost expert in such operations. General Lucian K. Truscott: Quite a talent for fighting is for military enthusiasts looking to expand their knowledge beyond the well-known names of World War II canon. The book focuses on Lucian Truscott, one of the greatest, but least celebrated, US combat commanders of World War II. Perfect for military enthusiasts wanting to expand their knowledge beyond the well-known names. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. …

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Hardback. Condition: New. Explores thelife and military career of Lucian Truscott, one of the greatest, yet leastcelebrated, US combat commanders of World War II.Born in Texas to adrug-addicted father, Truscott would become one of the United States' greatestever combat generals. Expert in mechanised warfare and amphibious operationsduring World War II, he was a plain-speaking, determined fighter. The book tracesTruscott's rise as a senior American commander in various theaters of war,including the campaigns in North Africa, Sicily, Italy and southern France. Itexamines Truscott's relationship with other senior American commanders such asGeorge Patton (who once threatened to sack him), Mark Clark (who didn't likehim), Eisenhower and George Marshall. Truscott made asignificant contribution to the defeat of Nazi Germany, improving his commandskills with each new experience. Being placed in command of the Anzio beachheadwas his finest hour, where his vital contribution ultimately led to the captureof Rome.Truscott garnereda unique record during World War II as the only American officer to commandmilitary formations from regiment up to a full army, with over 200,000 soldiersunder his command. He also took part in five amphibious landings during thewar, becoming the United States' foremost expert in such operations.General Lucian K.Truscott: 'Quite a talent for fighting' is for military enthusiasts looking to expand theirknowledge beyond the well-known names of World War II canon.…

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Hardback. Condition: New. Explores thelife and military career of Lucian Truscott, one of the greatest, yet leastcelebrated, US combat commanders of World War II.Born in Texas to adrug-addicted father, Truscott would become one of the United States' greatestever combat generals. Expert in mechanised warfare and amphibious operationsduring World War II, he was a plain-speaking, determined fighter. The book tracesTruscott's rise as a senior American commander in various theaters of war,including the campaigns in North Africa, Sicily, Italy and southern France. Itexamines Truscott's relationship with other senior American commanders such asGeorge Patton (who once threatened to sack him), Mark Clark (who didn't likehim), Eisenhower and George Marshall. Truscott made asignificant contribution to the defeat of Nazi Germany, improving his commandskills with each new experience. Being placed in command of the Anzio beachheadwas his finest hour, where his vital contribution ultimately led to the captureof Rome.Truscott garnereda unique record during World War II as the only American officer to commandmilitary formations from regiment up to a full army, with over 200,000 soldiersunder his command. He also took part in five amphibious landings during thewar, becoming the United States' foremost expert in such operations.General Lucian K.Truscott: 'Quite a talent for fighting' is for military enthusiasts looking to expand theirknowledge beyond the well-known names of World War II canon.…

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HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Hardback or Cased Book. Condition: New. The Battle for North Africa: El Alamein and the Turning Point for World War II. Book.

Condition: New.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. Covers in very good condition with minimal wear. Bookstore sticker on half-title page. Inscribed to previous owner by Harper on title page. Binding tight and text clean. Inscribed by Author(s).

Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. Paper back in Near Fine condition. The book is clean & tightly bound throughout. No Inscriptions. Free Postage within the UK.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Jenny Cooper (illustrator).

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: None Issued. First Edition. 290 pages. Ex-Library. Book is in Very good condition throughout.

Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. A very clean, tidy copy. Profiles in courage - the definitive history of the Victoria Cross and New Zealand, fully updated in this new edition. For 150 years the highest Commonwealth military decoration for gallantry has been the Victoria Cross. These are the extraordinary stories of the New Zealand VCs. Since its instigation in 1856 more than 40 Victoria Crosses have been awarded to men whose courage in the face of the enemy was recognised by their comrades. Acts of Valour tells the story of each one, from the New Zealand Wars to the Second World War and the modern battlefields of Afghanistan in the 21st century. Many more were nominated for a VC than ever received it, with some of those famously declined - Malone of Chunuk Bair, Manahi, Perkins and Stott - igniting controversy that continues today. The events, politics and philosophies of this exclusive award are examined by two leading military historians - each story powerful and unique, with compelling accounts of the battles that made our nation and forged our history. Informative, exciting and provocative, Acts of Valour presents a detailed insight into our military history - and the heroes who walked amongst us, right up to Corporal Willie Apiata, the most recent recipient of the VC, in 2007.…

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 1st edition. 279 pages. 8.50x5.25x0.75 inches. In Stock.

Soft Covers. Condition: Very Good. None. First Edition. 23cm, 168pp, b&w photo illus in text, soft covers. VG copy. A remarkable collection of correspondence from 35 New Zealand soldiers in the great War.

Soft cover. Condition: Good. Good condition.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. A very good copy with a gift inscription on the Contents page.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. A very good clean copy. The cover has been laminated. Is there a distinctive style of New Zealand command? An examination of New Zealand military commanders and the style of New Zealand command is long overdue, and this superb new book now fills the gap. Glyn Harper, Joel Hayward and a team of top military historians profile the most important commanders in New Zealand history, both Maori and Pakeha, from the nineteenth century to the recent past. Each writer is an expert on the commander concerned, with the subjects drawn from all three arms of the defence forces: Army, Navy and Air Force. The commanders profiled are: Alexander Godley, Andrew Russell, Edward Chaytor, Keith Park, Bernard Freyberg, Howard Kippenberger, Peter Phipps, Harold Barrowclough, Arthur Coningham, Leonard Thornton, Maori Battalion commanders and commanders of the infantry battalions of the 2nd New Zealand Division.…

Condition: New. 2025. 1st Edition. hardcover. . . . . .

Paperback. Condition: Good. No jacket. HarperCollins Publishers, 2000. Paperback, 8vo, 208pp, illust. Owner initials/date. A good copy. 1869503635/0.5nz.

Soft cover. Condition: As New. 1st Edition. Feels unread with an inscription. The highest Commonwealth military decoration for gallantry is the Victoria Cross, and this book examines the history of the award, telling the stories of those New Zealanders (or those with strong New Zealand associations) who have won it. This includes awards made to British soldiers serving in New Zealand during the New Zealand Wars, the Boer War and the First and Second World Wars. (No New Zealander has been awarded a VC since 1943.) Also covered are some of the controversies and political machinations surrounding those whose nominations have been declined, Manahi, Stott, Simpson and Malone. An extraordinary collection of individuals and their courageous exploits is the outstanding result. Informative, exciting and provocative, In the Face of the Enemy is a riveting and valuable addition to our military list, by two highly respected military historians. Each story is powerful and unique, and provides fascinating insight into the battles that forged the Anzac identity. …

Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. This copy is very close to new. Best and Bravest is the children's version of In the Face of the Enemy, (publishing ANZAC 2006) a history of New Zealanders and the Victoria Cross. Including all the VC winners from the First and Second World Wars, authors Glyn Harper and Colin Richardson have told the stories of the courageous men who were awarded our highest military decoration. These include the well known (Charles Upham, Moana-nui a kiwa Ngarimu, Clive Hulme, Jimmy Ward and many others), as well as those less well-remembered. All three services are represented and stirring stories of wing walkers, daring raids, courageous advances against huge odds, and awe-inspiring courage under fire make it a fascinating and invaluable additional to our historical record for children. A simple introduction to each man is followed by an account of how he won his award, and what happened to him afterwards. Poignant and inspiring, the tales of self sacrifice courage and extraordinary deeds by otherwise ordinary men in the field of battle will provide excellent background material for history and language units. An excellent resource for motivating reluctant readers, especially boys, and well suited to classroom and individual reading.…