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1	The Diary of Georgi Dimitrov, 1933-1949 more books like this by Georgi Dimitrov, Bernard Ireland, Mr. Ivo Banac (Editor) Georgi Dimitrov (1882-1949) was a high-ranking Bulgarian and Soviet official, one of the most prominent leaders of the international communist movement and a trusted member of Stalin's inner circle. Accused by the Nazis of setting the Reichstag fire in 1933, he successfully defended himself at the Leipzig Trial and thereby became an international ... see all copies from $3.40! new only from $5.69! \| first editions
2	Jane's Battleships of the 20th Century more books like this by Bernard Ireland, Tony Gibbons (Illustrator) The greatest arms race in history began in the first years of the 20th century as World Powers expanded their fleets. Germany challenged the Royal Navy's global dominance, the U.S. and Japan established themselves as major naval powers. The revolutionary "HMS Dreadnought" was succeeded by even larger and more powerful warships that clashed ... see all copies from $17.43! first editions
3	History of Ships more books like this by Bernard Ireland The history of the development of world shipping is presented in one comprehensive volume. Major sea battles are also included, along with over 200 illustrations to cover from 5000 BC to the present day. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.97! \| first editions \| SVS
4	Jane's War at Sea 1897-1997: 100 Years of Jane's Fighting Ships more books like this by Bernard Ireland, Jane's Information Group, Jane's "Jane's Fighting Ships" has been published annually since 1897. To mark the centenary of this title, this edition reviews the full range of technological developments charted in the pages of this publication, from the beginning of the 20th century, when Britain was the world's greatest naval power, through the World Wars and into the long era of ... see all copies from $14.50! new only from $29.95! \| first editions
5	Collins/Jane's warships of World War II more books like this by Bernard Ireland A guide to the warships of World War II, providing histories and technical specifications for over 100 vessels, from famous battleships such as "Bismarck" and "Hood", to the landing craft that carried Allied troops ashore in Normandy. see all copies from $8.92! SVS
6	Naval Warfare in the Age of Sail: War at Sea 1756-1815 more books like this by Bernard Ireland, Tony Gibbons (Illustrator) Covering the classic era of sailing ship warfare from the mid-eighteenth century to the Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars. Naval Warfare in the Age of Sail reveals how warships were built, sailed, and fought in the era made popular today by the novels of Patrick O'Brian and C. S. Forester. The often dense technical detail of these works is ... see all copies from $20.00! new only from $44.75! \| first editions
7	The War in the Mediterranean 1940-1943 more books like this by Bernard Ireland Examines the course of World War II in the Mediterranean until the allied victory in 1943. The author emphasizes how air and sea battles over the Mediterranean had a direct impact on the outcome of land offensives. see all copies from $5.49! new only from $20.81! \| first editions
8	Warships of the world : escort vessels more books like this by Bernard Ireland see all copies from $1.99! new only from $9.99! \| signed copies \| first editions
9	Fall of Toulon: The Royal Navy and the Royalist Last Stand Against the French Revolution more books like this by Bernard Ireland The British-led attempt to overthrow the French revolution is a cautionary tale for all attempts at 'regime change'. In the summer of 1793 the surviving French Royalists surrendered the great naval base at Toulon to the British, intending this to be the springboard for a full-scale counter-revolution. A multi-national taskforce led by the British, ... see all copies from $11.31! new only from $14.93! \| first editions
10	Leyte Gulf 1944: The World's Greatest Sea Battle more books like this by Bernard Ireland, Howard Gerrard (Illustrator) Experienced naval historian Bernard Ireland has written a highly readable multi-dimensional portrait of one of the most crucial battles of the Pacific war. Described as the 'greatest sea battle of all', the battle of Leyte Gulf comprised three major naval engagements at Samar, Cape Engano and Surigao Strait. Fought on the surface, under the sea ... see all copies from $7.90! new only from $8.24! \| first editions \| SVS
11	Jane's Naval History of WWII more books like this by Bernard Ireland (Foreword by), Bernard Areland, Tony Gibbons This text covers all the different types of warship that fought from the Atlantic and Arctic to the Pacific Ocean. From aircraft carriers to submarines, assault ships to destroyers and cruisers, Bernard Ireland's paintings bring to life the variety of warships that took part in the greatest naval conflict in history. Naval historian Bernard ... see all copies from $9.99! new only from $35.00! \| first editions
12	The Rise and Fall of the Aircraft Carrier by Bernard Ireland see all copies from $1.99! first editions
13 view cover	The Fall of Toulon: The Last Opportunity to Defeat the French Revolution more books like this by Bernard Ireland In the summer of 1793 French Royalists surrendered the great naval base at Toulon to the British, intending this to be the springboard for a full-scale counter-revolution. A multi-national taskforce led by the British, and including Spanish, Austrian and Italian forces, landed in the city. But the Royalists' hopes were dashed: the Revolutionaries ... see all copies from $5.99! new only from $7.94! \| SVS
14 view cover	War at Sea 1914-45 more books like this by Bernard Ireland, John Keegan (Editor) In 1914 international naval power was measured in dreadnought battleships. They were the index of national power like the 'nuclear club' of those 21st century countries armed with atomic weapons. Every nation with pretentions to world power joined the 'battleship race', from France and Russia to Argentina and Chile. Most critical of all were the ... see all copies from $8.90! new only from $17.00! \| first editions
15	Warships : from sail to the nuclear age more books like this by Bernard Ireland see all copies from $1.99! first editions
16	Warships of the world : major classes more books like this by Bernard Ireland see all copies from $1.99! signed copies \| first editions
17 view cover	The Battle of the Atlantic more books like this by Bernard Ireland Noted naval historian Bernard Ireland takes a fresh look at the long and bitter struggle waged by the Allies against Nazi U-boats in the Atlantic. After sifting through the evidence--some just recently released--he questions the popular theory that the Allies triumphed by the narrowest of margins. Calling attention to the massive resources the ... see all copies from $10.99! new only from $29.51! \| first editions \| SVS
18	The Aircraft Carrier by Bernard Ireland see all copies from $2.48! first editions
19	Sea Power 2000 by Bernard Ireland This is an informed prediction on the state of naval strategy and armament at the outset of the 21st century. Irrespective of the effects of glasnost and hostilities which may occur in the interim, it can already be assessed what naval vessels and equipment will be deployed, in production or on the drawing board at the turn of the century. ... see all copies from $5.49! first editions
20 view cover	Aircraft Carriers: An Illustrated History of Aircraft Carriers of the World, from Zeppelin and Seaplane Carriers to Vertical/Short Take-Off and Landing Jet Decks and Nuclear Carriers. Featuring Over 170 Aircraft Carriers with 500 Identification... by Bernard Ireland A comprehensive country by country visual directory of all the major aircraft carriers, with an informative and expert text describing the construction, appearance, function and history. see all copies from $16.88! new only from $18.99!
21	Cruisers more books like this by Bernard Ireland see all copies from $14.16! first editions
22 view cover	Jane's naval airpower by Bernard Ireland This title is an illustrated guide to the development of the aircraft as an instrument of naval power from its inception in the early 20th century to the modern day. Naval warfare was transformed by airpower, but it was a hit and miss process. The Royal Navy pioneered the use of aircraft carriers during World War I, but famously lost Prince of ... see all copies from $14.33! new only from $179.91! \| first editions
23 view cover	The History of Aircraft Carriers: An Authoritative Guide to 100 Years of Aircraft Carrier Development, from the First Flights in the Early 1900s Through to the Present Day, Shown in Over 260 Fascinating Photographs more books like this by Bernard Ireland With magnificent illustrations, cutaway diagrams and historical paintings, this authoritative book provides both enthusiasts and historians with key information about the history of the aircraft carrier, and is an essential reference for everyone interested in naval aviation. see all copies from $8.36! new only from $8.36! \| SVS
24	Illustrated Guide to Aircraft Carriers of the World by Bernard Ireland see all copies from $3.13! new only from $3.13!
25 view cover	Hamlyn history of ships. more books like this by Bernard Ireland This is an account of humanity's progression from the first dug-out canoe to the great ocean liners and modern warships of the modern age. It provides biographies of great names in naval history, plans of famous ships down the ages, and traces developments in construction materials. Historic voyages of Cook and Columbus are also described and ... see all copies from $11.90! first editions \| SVS

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