BOOKS by Dan Van Der Vat

Sometimes it pays off to expand your search to view all available copies of items matching your search terms.

Page 1 of 2

sort by

1	The Grand Scuttle: The Sinking of the German Fleet at Scapa Flow in 1919 more books like this by Dan Van Der Vat add to wishlist At Scapa Flow, Orkney, on 21 June 1919, the world's second most powerful navy deliberately sank itself. Four hundred thousand tons of shipping went to the bottom of Scapa Flow on that fateful day in the greatest act of self-immolation ever committed. However, few people are aware that rear-Admiral Ludwig von reuter was the only man in history to ... see all copies from $2.53! new only from $10.40! \| first editions
2	The Ship That Changed the World: The Escape of the Goeben to the Dardanelles in 1914 more books like this by Dan Van Der Vat add to wishlist This is the story of 12 days that changed the world. As the outbreak of the Great War drew ever nearer, the German navy had just two ships in the Mediterranean - the new battle-cruiser "Goeben" and the light cruiser "Breslau". Against them was arrayed 16 British and French battleships and cruisers. see all copies from $2.53! new only from $68.32! \| first editions
3	The Good Nazi: The Life and Lies of Albert Speer more books like this by Dan Van Der Vat add to wishlist A biography of the German architect who became a confidant of Hitler and the Minister of War Production under the Nazi regime. Convicted of crimes against humanity by the Nuremburg tribunal in 1946, Speer spent the rest of his life in Spandau Prison in Berlin, where he died in 1981. see all copies from $5.45! new only from $15.00! \| first editions
4	Pacific Campaign: World War II--The U.S.-Japanese Naval War 1941-1945 more books like this by Dan Van Der Vat add to wishlist Examines the war at sea between the United States, its allies and Japan from 1941 to 1945. The narrative moves from cabinet meetings to foxholes on steaming tropical islands, from events under the sea to dogfights in the air and the huge, set-piece battles on the surface. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $29.96! \| first editions
5	D-Day: The Greatest Invasion-A People's History more books like this by Dan Van Der Vat, John S D Eisenhower (Introduction by) add to wishlist As the 60th anniversary of D-Day approaches, those who remember that epic invasion are rapidly dwindling in number. Now, their gripping eyewitness accounts--most of them never before published--are woven into an authoritative new look at that unforgettable "longest day" by distinguished military historian Dan van der Vat. Hundreds of historical ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $18.12! \| first editions
6	Pacific Campaign: The U.S.-Japanes Naval War 1941-1945 more books like this by Dan Van Der Vat add to wishlist Using previously neglected archives of firsthand accounts, Dan van der Vat interweaves eyewitness testimony with sharp, analytic narrative in a vivid account of the war in the Pacific. Filled with startling new insights, he examines strategic and political aspects of the war, on both sides and at all levels. 24 pages of photographs. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.96! \| first editions \| SVS
7	Pearl Harbor: The Day of Infamy-An Illustrated History more books like this by Dan Van Der Vat, Tom Freeman (Illustrator), Senator John McCain (Introduction by) add to wishlist From the creators of "The Discovery of the Titanic" comes an illustrated history of the bombing of Pearl Harbor, published to release with the blockbuster movie. No other battle of the Pacific War was better documented, and this visual record of that day includes not just stunning black-and-white shots but also vivid color photos. A compelling ... see all copies from $8.00! new only from $39.95! \| signed copies \| first editions
8	Pearl Harbor an Illustrated History more books like this by Dan Van Der Vat add to wishlist From the creators of The Discovery of the Titanic comes THE illustrated publishing event of 2001 releasing with THE movie event of 2001. Franklin Delano Roosevelt proclaimed it "A day that will live in infamy"-December 7, 1941, the one date from the Second World War that almost every American knows by heart. Pearl Harbor is the definitive ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $14.94! \| signed copies \| first editions
9	The Atlantic Campaign more books like this by Dan Van Der Vat add to wishlist This work studies the "Battle of the Atlantic" - the greater part of the struggle of World War II. Dan van der Vat explores the struggle for Norway, the cruise of the Bismarck, Operation Cerberus, the "Channel Dash", the sinking of the Scharnhorst, and the final defeat of the U-Boat menace. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.78! \| first editions
10	Stealth at Sea: The History of the Submarine more books like this by Vat Dan Van Der, Dan Van Der Vat, Dan Van Der Vat add to wishlist The author tells how the submarine progressed from being a gleam in the eye of Fenian Irishmen intent on damaging the British Navy to becoming the most intricate technological system devised by man. Fills an essential need in contemporary military history. Photos. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.00! \| first editions
11	Gentlemen of War: The Amazing Story of Captain Karl Von Muller and the S.M.S. Emden more books like this by Dan Van Der Vat add to wishlist see all copies from $2.45! new only from $16.00! \| first editions \| SVS
12	The Atlantic Campaign: World War II's Great Struggle at Sea more books like this by Dan Van Der Vat add to wishlist A brilliantly readable account of the complex, important campaign that came closer than any other to ending World War II in Germany's favor. Van der Vat's comprehensive history is based on extensive research in American, Canadian, British, and German sources. Illustrated. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $39.47! \| first editions \| SVS
13	D-Day: the Greatest Invasion-a People's History by Dan Van Der Vat add to wishlist "D-Day" compellingly re-creates every key moment of the historic day when the defences of the Third Reich crumbled and Europe was liberated. Beginning with the first tentative plans to free Europe from Hitler's tyranny, Dan van der Vat traces the story of 'Operation Overlord' from the preparations through the actual invasion and beyond. This ... see all copies from $18.05! new only from $30.71!
14	The Last Corsair: The Story of the Emden more books like this by Dan Van Der Vat add to wishlist Karl von Muller, captain of the "Emden" was to the sea as the "Red Baron" was to the air. This is the story of the "Emden" and her crew; a story of great heroism and old-fashioned chivalry. see all copies from $11.00! new only from $15.49! \| first editions
15 view cover	Good Nazi Pa more books like this by Vat Dan Van Der, Dan Van Der Vat add to wishlist A biography of the German architect who became a confidant of Hitler and the Minister of War Production under the Nazi regime. Convicted of crimes against humanity by the Nuremburg tribunal in 1946, Speer spent the rest of his life in Spandau Prison in Berlin, where he died in 1981. see all copies from $4.83! new only from $30.52!
16	The Last Corsair more books like this by Dan Van Der Vat add to wishlist see all copies from $2.49! first editions
17	Freedom Was Never Like This: A Winter's Journey in East Germany more books like this by Dan Van Der Vat add to wishlist The euphoric reunification of Germany is turning into an abysmal economic and social disaster for the former German Deomcratic Republic. Unemployment of 50 per cent is forecast. So is unrest, as the federal government in Bonn struggles with a spiralling crisis which is wildly underestimated. Carpetbaggers roam the land, property claims prevent ... see all copies from $15.07! new only from $38.00! \| first editions
18	Behold! the Hebrides more books like this by Dan Van Der Vat, Douglas Sutherland add to wishlist see all copies from $8.00! first editions
19	Stealth at sea. more books like this by Dan Van der Vat add to wishlist The submarine played crucial parts in both world wars and the Cold War. This book looks at the history of the submarine, with the submarines' role in the new world order. The book covers early inventions and technical developments in armament and in anti-submarine warfare, the political and diplomatic context of submarine strategy and operations ... see all copies from $6.00! first editions
20	Grand Scuttle more books like this by Maritime Books, Dan Van Der Vat add to wishlist see all copies from $11.00!
21 view cover	The Pacific campaign more books like this by Dan Van der Vat add to wishlist The author explores the naval conflict in the Pacific from Pearl harbour to Leyte Gulf, from Midway to Okinawa. He tells the story of the fatal misunderstanding between America and Japan, and describes the cabinet meetings and military strategy of the complex campaign. see all copies from $12.00! first editions
22 view cover	The Pacific campaign : the Second World War : the US-Japanese war (1941-1945) more books like this by Dan Van der Vat add to wishlist Examines the war at sea between the United States, its allies and Japan from 1941 to 1945. The narrative moves from cabinet meetings to foxholes on steaming tropical islands, from events under the sea to dogfights in the air and the huge, set-piece battles on the surface. see all copies from $6.75!
23	Die Titanic-Verschwörung: Die Geschichte Eines Gigantischen Versicherungsbetrugs by Robin; Vat Gardiner, Dan Van Der add to wishlist see all copies from $51.01!
24	Pearl Harbor: the Day of Infamy; an Illustrated History by Dan Van Der Vat add to wishlist see all copies from $92.99! first editions
25 view cover	The Titanic Conspiracy: Cover-Ups and Mysteries of the World's Most Famous Sea Disaster more books like this by Robin Gerdiner, Robin Gardiner, Dan Van Der Vat add to wishlist More than a decade after the "Titanic" was located in the North Atlantic, here is an intriguing reassessment of one of the greatest legends of the 20th century. This book sheds new light on key evidence from the official inquiries and transcripts of radio transmittals and offers new insight gained from examining relics recovered from the ship and ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.00! \| first editions \| SVS

Page 1 of 2: 1 2 Next>

Browse authors

Browse subjects

Our Money-Back Guarantee

We guarantee every item's condition, as described on Alibris. If you are not satisfied that an item is as described, return your purchase for a refund.

	Eagle Against the Sun: The American War with Japan by Ronald H Spector see all from $1.99! new only from $7.95!
	Combined Fleet Decoded: The Secret History of American Intelligence and the Japanese Navy in World War II by John Prados see all from $10.00! new only from $91.89!
	American Caesar: Douglas MacArthur 1880-1964 by William Manchester see all from $1.99! new only from $10.03!
	Albert Speer: His Battle with Truth by Gitta Sereny see all from $1.99! new only from $16.32!
	Band of Brothers: E Company, 506th Regiment, 101st Airborne from Normandy to Hit by Professor Stephen E Ambrose see all from $1.99! new only from $3.85!
	Black May: The Epic Story of the Allies' Defeat of the German U-Boats in May 1943 by Michael V Gannon see all from $1.99! new only from $4.99!