Lieut Allen R E (7 results)
- Softcover
Seller: Naval and Military Press Ltd, Uckfield, United KingdomNaval and Military Press Ltd
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Condition: New. 2004 N&M Press reprint (original pub 1962). SB. xix + 595pp with 52 maps (Many in Colour) and numerous contemporary photos.Published Price £55 The first of two books in the 18-volume official British History of the Second World War dealing with D-Day and its consequences: the liberation of German-occupied wester…n Europe in 1944-45. This volume begins by describing the origins and development of Operation âOverlordâ - the ambitious Anglo-American plan to invade Normandy. With subsidiary sections on such subjects as the French Resistance, attempts to assassinate Hitler, and new technology, - including the artificial âMulberryâ harbours, - the authors describe D-Day itself with its airborne assaults, naval bombardment and seaborne landings on Gold, Juno, Sword, Utah and Omaha beaches. They narrate the hard fighting as the Allies secure their bridgehead and push inland, capturing Cherbourg and Caen, and enveloping the main German defending armies at the battle of the Falaise Gap. The book culminates with the liberation of Paris at the end of August, and ends with Eisenhower and Montgomery poised to cross the Rhine. Supported by ten appendices on the forces engaged, the book is lavishly illustrated with 5 general maps, 20 situation maps, 26 sketch maps and diagrams, and 63 photographs.A fine new N&MP Edition of this standard reference work, with all General, Situation, and Sketch Maps and Diagrams in full colour, to mirror the original work.
- Hardcover
Seller: Naval and Military Press Ltd, Uckfield, United KingdomNaval and Military Press Ltd
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Condition: New. 2004 N&M Press reprint (original pub 1962). Hardback xix + 595pp with 52 maps in colour and numerous contemporary photos. The first of two books in the 18-volume official British History of the Second World War dealing with D-Day and its consequences: the liberation of German-occupied western Europe in 1944-45. T…his volume begins by describing the origins and development of Operation âOverlordâ - the ambitious Anglo-American plan to invade Normandy. With subsidiary sections on such subjects as the French Resistance, attempts to assassinate Hitler, and new technology, - including the artificial âMulberryâ harbours, - the authors describe D-Day itself with its airborne assaults, naval bombardment and seaborne landings on Gold, Juno, Sword, Utah and Omaha beaches. They narrate the hard fighting as the Allies secure their bridgehead and push inland, capturing Cherbourg and Caen, and enveloping the main German defending armies at the battle of the Falaise Gap. The book culminates with the liberation of Paris at the end of August, and ends with Eisenhower and Montgomery poised to cross the Rhine. Supported by ten appendices on the forces engaged, the book is lavishly illustrated with 5 general maps, 20 situation maps, 26 sketch maps and diagrams, and 63 photographs.
Victory in the West - The Battle of Normandy - Volume I
Ellis, Major L F, CVO, CBE, DSO, MC; Allen, Captain G R G, CBE, DSO, RN; Warhurst, Lieut-Colonel A E; Robb, Air Chief Marshal Sir James, GCB, KBE, DSO, DFC, AFC
Published by Her Majesty's Stationary Office (HMSO), London, 1962
- Hardcover
- First Edition
Seller: CURIO, Cleethorpes, North East Lincolnshire, United KingdomCURIO
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. First Edition / First Print. Hardback copy in red cloth boards with gold gilt lettering to spine, no dustjacket. 595pp. B/w photographs and maps, fold-out colour maps. Library copy, remains of stickers to front endpapers, small ink stamp to bottom of title page, few marks…to page block. (42/7).
Victory in the West : Volume I The Battle of Normandy
Major L.F. Ellis with Captain G.R.G. Allen, Lieut-Colonel A.E. Warhurst & Air Chief Marshall Sir James Robb
Published by HMSO, 1962
- Hardcover
- First Edition
Seller: Gareth Roberts, Rhydcymerau, Llandeilo, CARMS, United KingdomGareth Roberts
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Hardcover. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Ex library hardback, no DJ; usual stamps/markings. 1st edition published in 1962 by H.M.S.O. London. Original boards are a little worn/faded with some fraying to spine & binding open in a few places otherwise a good, clean copy. Extensively illustrated throughout. Heavy book wi…ll ship overseas for extra postage. Ready for immediate despatch from UK. BS-1D*.
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- Hardcover
Seller: Au cidre qui bouquine, Belfaux, FR, SwitzerlandAu cidre qui bouquine
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Couverture rigide. Condition: Bon. Livre Avec une carte dépliante et 62 planches d'après des dessins. Coins émoussés, tranche usée aux extrémités. Quelques tâches de rouilles. 22.5x28cm, 154 pages. Greenville Temple, Bartlett (Sir) - Leitch, W. L. - Irton, Major - Allen, R. E. (Lieut.) (illustrator). Livre.
The Shores and Islands of The Mediterranean. With An Analysis of the Mediterranean and Descriptions of the Plates by , The Rev. G.N.Wright,M.A.
Temple, Sir Grenville, Bart., W.L. Leitch, Esq., Major Irton, & Lieut.Allen, R.E. (drawn from nature by)
Published by Fisher , Son, & Co. (1840), London, 1840
- Hardcover
Seller: Schooner Books Ltd.(ABAC/ALAC), Halifax, NS, CanadaSchooner Books Ltd.(ABAC/ALAC)
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156 Pp. Engraved plates throughout including fldg map of the Mediterranean at front. Engraved title page. Water staining throughout Including large stain to upper corner engr. tp; dampstaining and foxing to some of the plates. Covers are worn and scuffed 1/2 leather with marbled paper covered boards . Raised bands and title labe…l to spine.
More imagesPublished by Fisher & Son, London, 1839
- Hardcover
- First Edition
Seller: VANESSA PARKER RARE BOOKS, Westport, MAYO, IrelandVANESSA PARKER RARE BOOKS
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Half Calf. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. A very scarce book of superb 64 steel engravings of the mediterranean towns, ports, city`s , & ruins, handsomely bound in a contemporary red leather binding with seven raised bands heavily decorated with gilt lines decorations and titles on a black label with blind decorations in t…he compartments, blind & gilt rulings edging the green buckrum boards. Includes the fold out map of the Mediterranean dated 1839. 156pp. Sir Grenville Temple, Bart, W. L. Leitch, Esq, Major Irton, & Lieut T Allen, R.E. (illustrator).
