Alaric Searle (95 results)

Paperback. Condition: New. Rodríguez, Irene Cano (illustrator). One of the most remarkable mechanized campaigns of recent years pitted the brutal and heavily armed jihadis of Islamic State against an improvised force belonging to the Kurdish YPG (later the SDF).While some Kurdish vehicles were originally from Syrian Army stocks or captured from ISIS, many others were extraordinary homemade AFVs based on truck or digger mechanicals, or duskas, the Kurds' version of the technical. Before US air power was sent to Syria, these were the Kurds' most powerful and mobile weapons. Co-written by a British volunteer who fought with the Kurds and an academic expert on armoured warfare, this study explains how the Kurds built and used their AFVs in the war against 'Daesh', and identifies as far as possible which vehicles took part in major battles, such as Kobane, Manbij and Raqqa. With detailed new artwork depicting the Kurds' range of armour and many previously unpublished photos, this is an original and fascinating look at modern improvised mechanized warfare.

Paperback. Condition: New. Rodríguez, Irene Cano (illustrator). One of the most remarkable mechanized campaigns of recent years pitted the brutal and heavily armed jihadis of Islamic State against an improvised force belonging to the Kurdish YPG (later the SDF).While some Kurdish vehicles were originally from Syrian Army stocks or captured from ISIS, many others were extraordinary homemade AFVs based on truck or digger mechanicals, or duskas, the Kurds' version of the technical. Before US air power was sent to Syria, these were the Kurds' most powerful and mobile weapons. Co-written by a British volunteer who fought with the Kurds and an academic expert on armoured warfare, this study explains how the Kurds built and used their AFVs in the war against 'Daesh', and identifies as far as possible which vehicles took part in major battles, such as Kobane, Manbij and Raqqa. With detailed new artwork depicting the Kurds' range of armour and many previously unpublished photos, this is an original and fascinating look at modern improvised mechanized warfare.

PAP. Condition: New. Rodríguez, Irene Cano (illustrator). New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Trade Paperback. Condition: Used - Very Good. Rodríguez, Irene Cano (illustrator). Clean and bright. Possible light wear. No stamps or interior markings.

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Condition: New. Rodríguez, Irene Cano (illustrator).

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. Rodríguez, Irene Cano (illustrator). 48 pages. 9.76x7.24x0.32 inches. In Stock.

First Edition. Fine cloth copy in an equally fine dust-wrapper. Particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Physical description; xi, 244 pages : illustrations and maps ; 24 cm. Subjects; World War, 1914-1918 Technology. Technological innovations History. Tank engineers French. World War, 1914-1918; Tank warfare. Tanks (Military science) History 20th century. Tank warfare History 20th century. 3 Kg.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. The employment of the first tanks by the British Army on the Western Front in September 1916, although symbolic rather than decisive in its effects, ushered in a new form of warfare - tank warfare. While much has been written on the history of the tank, this volume brings together a collection of essays which uncover new aspects of the history of these early machines. Leading military historians from Britain, France and Germany offer insights into the emergence of the tank before the First World War, during the conflict, as well as what happened to them after the guns fell silent on the Western Front. Based on painstaking research in archives across Europe, each of the chapters sheds new light on different aspects of the history of First World tanks. Two chapters consider why the Germans failed to recognize the possibilities of the tank and why they were so slow to develop their own machines after the first British tank attack in 1916. Two other chapters chart the history of French tanks on the Western Front and after the end of the war. Tank communication, the employment of British tanks on the Western Front, as well as the activities of British Tank Corps intelligence, are also explained. The use of British tanks in Palestine and in the Russian Civil War is examined in detail for the first time. The volume also reflects on the impact of the Battle of Cambrai, both in terms of its psychological impact in Britain and the power it exerted over military debates until the end of the Second World War. The aim of the book is to reconsider the history of First World War tanks by widening the historical perspective beyond Britain, to include France and Germany, and by reflecting on the pre-1914 and post-1918 history of the these new weapons of war. AUTHOR: Professor Alaric Searle Is a historian with research interests in, among other subjects, German, British, Chinese and military history in the 19th and 20th centuries, global history, and the history of military thought. After completing degrees at the University of Edinburgh, he moved to Germany two months before the fall of the Berlin Wall. Before his appointment to the University of Salford, he was a lecturer in the Department of History at the University of Munich (1998-2001), where he was subsequently a post-doctoral research fellow (2001-5) and Privatdozent (2011-15). He has been a Visiting Scholar at St. John's College, Oxford (2009), an Honorary Fellow at the Historisches Kolleg, Munich (2012) and a Visiting Fellow, Oxford Changing Character of War Programme, Pembroke College, Oxford (2016/17). He has been a member of the Executive Committee of the Arbeitskreis Militaergeschiche since 2007, and Distinguished Visiting Professor, Faculty of History, Nankai University, Tianjin, PR China, since 2016. 10 b/w photos, 10 maps & diagrams Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Condition: New. Rodríguez, Irene Cano (illustrator). In.

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Hardcover. Condition: New. Dust Jacket Included. 1st Edition. 244pp. Ill. Maps.

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Softcover. Condition: New. Osprey New Vanguard - Tanks - Japanese, Israeli & Russian Kurdish Armour Against Isis (MINT/New) Manufacturer: Osprey Product Line: New Vanguard - Tanks - Japanese, Israeli & Russian Type: Softcover Code: OSPNVG299 Copyright Date: 2021 Author: Ed Nash, Alaric Searle Page Count: 48 Please review the condition and any condition notes for the exact condition of this item. All pictures are stock photos. The condition of the item you will receive is MINT/New. Our grading system is explained in the terms of sale section of our bookseller page. Please feel free to contact us with any questions. Product Description: One of the most remarkable mechanized campaigns of recent years pitted the brutal and heavily armed jihadis of Islamic State against an improvised force belonging to the Kurdish YPG (later the SDF). While some Kurdish vehicles were originally from Syrian Army stocks or captured from ISIS, many others were extraordinary homemade AFVs based on truck or digger mechanicals, or duskas, the Kurds' version of the technical. Before US air power was sent to Syria, these were the Kurds' most powerful and mobile weapons. Co-written by a British volunteer who fought with the Kurds and an academic expert on armoured warfare, this study explains how the Kurds built and used their AFVs in the war against âDaesh', and identifies as far as possible which vehicles took part in major battles, such as Kobane, Manbij and Raqqa. With detailed new artwork depicting the Kurds' range of armour and many previously unpublished photos, this is an original and fascinating look at modern improvised mechanized warfare.

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Condition: New. Rodríguez, Irene Cano (illustrator).

First Edition. Fine cloth copy in an equally fine dust-wrapper. Particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Physical description; xi, 244 pages : illustrations and maps ; 24 cm. Subjects; World War, 1914-1918 Technology. Technological innovations History. Tank engineers French. World War, 1914-1918; Tank warfare. Tanks (Military science) History 20th century. Tank warfare History 20th century. 1 Kg.

Paperback. Condition: 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.

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Condition: New. Rodríguez, Irene Cano (illustrator).

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First edition. Hardback. Book and dust jacket are in as new Fine condition. Maps and black and white photographic illustrations. 244pp. Jacket fitted with a new removable clear cover. Securely packaged. Please note, this is a heavy volume and additional airmail charges will be applied for overseas.

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Hardcover. Condition: New. Dust Jacket Condition: New. New. Pristine, unmarked. 10 photographs, 8 maps, 2 diagrams. // Shipped carefully packed in a sturdy box. The aim of the book is to reconsider the history of First World War tanks by widening the historical perspective beyond Britain, to include France and Germany, and by reflecting on the pre-1914 and post-1918 history of the these new weapons of war.

Paperback. Condition: New. This book charts the history of armoured warfare from the first use of the tank in 1916 right through to the 21st century, adopting military, political and global perspectives. Alaric Searle explores the origins of the tank, the part it played in the First World War and its contribution to the outcome of the war. He considers its role as a tool of propaganda, the military controversies of the interwar period and the employment of armoured forces in all the major theatres in the Second World War.Since the First World War, major and medium-sized powers have invested heavily in armoured forces. Searle looks at the conduct of mechanised warfare in Korea, Indo-China and Vietnam, and during conflicts such as the Arab-Israeli Wars and the Gulf Wars. Armoured Warfare adopts a global perspective, providing the most comprehensive survey of the history of the subject currently available. With a detailed bibliography of both primary and secondary sources, it is an ideal companion for those studying armoured warfare, modern military history and war studies.

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Paperback. Condition: Brand New. reprint edition. 256 pages. 9.20x6.14x0.51 inches. In Stock.