Air Power 21.
Challenges for the New Century.
Edited by Peter W. Gray, MoD. 2000.
This publication is an outcome of the Chief of the Air Staff's Air Power Workshop which consists of leading academics and senior military officers. The chapters, based on detailed research and the operational experience of the authors, incorporate lessons from the past, including the recent past of Kosovo and Chechnya. Beyond the theme of air power, there are several other common themes in the book. These include: the changes brought about by the collapse of communism and the demise of the Warsaw Pact • financial pressures exacerbated by the rate of change of technology in the last decade • tensions between maintaining forces in operational use and having units ready to deploy • the role of the media. Paperback, xvi + 240 pp. 
ISBN 0117729604  $30.00

Army Battlefield Guide.
Belgium & Northern France.
Richard Holmes, MoD. 1995.
1998 3rd reprint. Covering Waterloo (1815), Mons and Le Cateau (1914), The First and Third Battles of Ypres (1914/1917) and the Arras Counter-attack (1940), this book enables visitors to conduct their own "do-it-yourself" battlefield tours. Paperback, xi + 222 pp., illustrated with maps and B&W photos.
ISBN 0117727628  $50.00

British Air Power Doctrine.
MoD. 1999.
Previous editions of this document were not Stationery Office publications. Paperback, 410 pp.
ISBN 0118873105  $30.00
 

British Barracks 1600-1914.
Their Architecture & Role in Society.
James Douet, English Heritage. 1998.
Overlapping the areas of military history, social history and architectural history, this book looks at barracks as instruments of war. It focuses on the buildings, their arrangement and internal planning, what they were built for and how they were organized. Paperback, xviii + 220 pp.
ISBN 0117724823  $80.00

British Military Transport 1829-1956.
David Fletcher. 1998.
The author of the Great Tank Scandal, Mechanised Force and the Universal Tank turns his attention to the unarmored military vehicles in this book. Credit is due to the British motor industry as ultimately their vehicles were considered more reliable than their German equivalents. Anyone with an interest in military or vintage transport will find that this book sets these particular vehicles in their historical context. Hardcover, 250 pp.
ISBN 0112905706  $50.00

The British Part in the Korean War.
Sir Anthony Farrar-Hockley. 1995.
Volume 1: A distant obligation, Volume 2: An honorable discharge. Tells how the UK became involved in the conflict in Korea in 1950 and its efforts to unite a country torn apart are discussed. Covering Britain's reluctant partnership with the USA and detailing the battles and England's eventual withdrawal. Hardcover, boxed, 1088 pp.
ISBN 0116309628  $162.00

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Damage and Deliverance. Diskette.
Propaganda and Commercial Art from the Second World War - Images of the Past.
Public Record Office. 1995.
The second in a series of disks designed by the Public Record Office for use as an educational resource by teachers of social history, social and media studies and graphic art, Damage & Deliverance contains a selection of documents illustrating British history between 1939 and 1945. These records come from the archives of the British Government held by the Public Record Office. They cover all aspects of the war, from planning the D-Day operation to the preparation of food. Documents include Cabinet and Foreign Office papers, propaganda posters and reports on the military campaigns. The License allows the user to install and run the images data on a stand-alone (non-networked ) PC, and to print or download the images for education or non-commercial use. Diskette.
ISBN 0115264639  $60.00
 

The Decision to Go to War in Iraq. Vol. I.
Report Together with Formal Minutes: 9th Report of Session 2002-03, HCP 813-1.
Great Britain Parliament House of Commons Foreign Affair Committee. Sept 2003.
The Committee's report examines whether the Government presented accurate and complete information to Parliament in the period leading up to the war in Iraq, particularly regarding Iraq's possession of weapons of mass destruction (WMD). The Committee finds that Ministers did not mislead Parliament on this matter, and that on the basis of the evidence available to the Committee, Alastair Campbell did not exert or seek to exert improper influence on the inclusion of the '45 minutes claim' (the time is would take Iraq to organize the use of WMD) within the September intelligence dossier, as has been alleged. Detailed conclusions reached include: 1) that although the September dossier was probably as complete and accurate as the Joint Intelligence Committee (JIC) could achieve without endangering intelligence sources, the '45 minutes' claim did not warrant the prominence given to it, (because it was based on a single, uncorroborated source); 2) the Government should explain why the claim was given such prominence and whether it still considers this to be accurate, in the light of subsequent events; 3) it was wrong for Alastair Campbell or any unelected Special Adviser to have chaired a meeting on an intelligence matter, and it is recommended that this practice cease; 4) the February 'dodgy dossier' was counter-productive and undermined the credibility of the Government's case, and it was fundamentally wrong to allow such a document to be presented to Parliament and made widely available without ministerial oversight; 5) the Government should be prepared, on principle, to accede to intelligence requests from the Foreign Affairs Committee, where its importance to an inquiry can be demonstrated, unless there are genuine concerns for national security. In cases where this is refused, the Government should give its full reasons for doing so. Ultimately, the continuing concerns about the WMD claims are unlikely to be dispelled unless more evidence of Iraq's WMD programs comes to light. Paperback, 103 pp.
ISBN 0215011627  $30.00

Dissolution of the Luftwaffe.
The Work of the British Air Forces of Occupation Germany Feb 1944-Dec 1946.
British Air Forces of Occupation Germany, Air Headquarters, MoD. 1995.
Compiled from official records and papers and written by a number of authors at the Air Headquarters British Air Forces of Occupation in Germany (BAFO), this previously restricted account, first published in two volumes in 1947, and now available in one volume, relates how the disarmament and disbandment of that part of the Luftwaffe that came under the control of the British forces operating in NW Europe was brought about. The first two parts of Volume I cover the planning for the task and the general operations of the forces involved. The remaining part of Volume I and the whole of Volume II consist of detailed accounts prepared by specialist branches while, at the conclusion of each Volume, the reader's attention is drawn to lessons learnt and conclusions that can be drawn from the operation. Paperback, xi + 271 pp.
ISBN 0117728225  $80.00

The End of the War in Europe 1945.
Edited by Gill Bennett, International Committee for the History of the Second World War. 1996.
These are the proceedings of an important and fascinating conference on the cessation of hostilities in Europe. The symposium brought together a unique combination of participants which may never be repeated: Resistance leaders, military heroes, key figures in wartime and post-war planning, eminent historians and academic experts, producing an often thrilling mixture of expert analysis, informed debate and eyewitness accounts. Discussions include the parallels with WWI, psychological profiles of the key leaders, and the political crisis, social dislocation, and the legacy of loss and utter devastation after six years of war. Hardcover, xxii +251 pp., illustrated.
ISBN 0117020354  $60.00
 

External Economic Policy Since the War.
Vol. 1 The Post-war Financial Settlement.
L.S. Pressnell, Great Britain Cabinet Office. 1987. 
Paperback, xiv + 501 pp.
ISBN 0116301864  $100.00

Fighting with Figures.
A Statistical Digest of the Second World War.
Peter Howlett & Anthony Montague-Brown, Great Britain Central Statistical Office. 1995.
Foreword by Anthony Montague Browne (Private Secretary to Winston Churchill, 1952 - 1965). Available in paperback or hardcover, 298 pp.
Paperback ISBN 0116207191  $40.00 
Hardcover ISBN 0116206632  $60.00

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Global Geopolitical Flashpoints.
An Atlas of Conflict.
Ewan W. Anderson. 2000.
Far from witnessing the establishment of some form of global equilibrium in a New World Order, the last decade has seen increasing instability. The assurance of the bipolar world has been replaced by the uncertainty of a global system in which sources of insecurity range from the political and military through the socioeconomic to the environmental. It is unclear as to whether, in the longer term, the world will settle into unipolarity. At present the Western powers - and particularly the United States - dominate, resulting in the acceptance of bodies such as United Nations and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization intervening in internal affairs of states. For each of the major current and potential geopolitical flashpoints, this unique atlas provides a map and text in which the situation, issues and present status are described and analyzed; with the long history of world conflict, the key problem in producing a volume such as this has been selecting from the many rather than identifying the few flashpoints. Suggestions for further reading are also provided.
ISBN 0117026565  $70.00
 

High Commanders of the Royal Air Force.
Henry Probert, MoD. 1991.
Some of the most senior commanders of the Royal Air Force are already well-known and have received considerable attention from historians and biographers. Little, however, has been written about most of those who have held the highest appointment the Service has to offer. The 22 biographies in this book include all 19 past Chiefs of the Air Staff and three other very senior commanders. Drawn from a wide cross-section of the nation's talent, their varied careers reflect the history of the Service itself, in war-time as well as in peace-time. Paperback, xxii + 149 pp., includes B&W photos
ISBN 0117726354  $20.00

Hot Rolled Asphalt and Coated Macadam for Airfield Pavement Works.
Defence Works Functional Standards.
MoD Defence Works Services. 1995.   
Paperback, viii + 77 pp.
ISBN 0117726885  $32.00

Informing the People.
Anthony James. 1996.
This book examines 120 British Government wartime pamphlets (now often referred to as "WW2 HMSO paperbacks") written to inform the people on the war's progress.   Title on cover: Informing the people: how the Government won hearts and minds to win WW2. Paperback, v + 141 pp.
ISBN 0117020141  $36.00

IRAQ: CM 5769.
Great Britain Foreign & Commonwealth Office. Feb 2003.
This paper brings together some of the key international documents relevant to Iraq. It includes all of the United Nations Security Council resolutions dating from August 1990 up to UNSCR 1441 of November 2002. In addition there are reports on weapons inspections, European Union statements and statements by the Foreign Secretary. Paperback, 98 pp.
ISBN 0101576927  $30.00

Iraqi Weapons of Mass Destruction.
Intelligence and Assessments.
Intelligence and Security Committee. Sept 2003.
This Report does not judge whether the decision to invade Iraq was correct. Its purpose is to examine whether the available intelligence, which informed the decision to invade Iraw, was adequate and properly assessed and whether it was accurately reflected in Government publications. Key Features: The Committee's Investigation • The February 2003 Document • The JIC Assessments August 1990 to September 2002 • The 24 September Dossier • The Assessments October 2002 to March 2003-09-10 • Other Issues. 60 pp.
ISBN 0101597223  $22.00

Male Roles, Masculinities and Violence.
A Culture of Peace Perspectives.
UNESCO. 2000.
This book is based on an expert group meeting entitled 'Male Roles and Masculinities in the Perspective of a Culture of Peace', which was organized by UNESCO in Oslo, Norway in 1997, the first international discussion of the connections between men and masculinity and peace and war. The group consisted of researchers, activists, policy makers and administrators and the aim of the meeting was to formulate practical suggestions for change. Chapters in the book consist of both regional case studies and social science research on the connections of traditional masculinity and patriarchy to violence and peace building. The Culture of Peace initiatives in this book show how violence is ineffective, and the book contests the views in the socialization of boy-children that aggressiveness, violence and force are an acceptable means of expression. Paperback, 288 pp.
ISBN 9231037455  $58.00

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National Intelligence Machinery.
Great Britain Cabinet Office. 2000.
The UK has three intelligence and security services, collectively known as the Agencies: the Secret Intelligence Service (SIS or MI6), Security Service (MI5), and the Government Communications Headquarters (GCHQ). The operations and functions of all three have been put on a statutory basis. In addition, the Defence Intelligence Staff is an integral part of the Ministry of Defence. This booklet is a summary of the history and functions of the Agencies and the Defence Intelligence Staff, and contains details of the Cabinet Office contribution to the co-ordination of intelligence effort. Previous booklets were entitled Central intelligence machinery.
ISBN 0114301719  $25.00

The Navy List 2003.
Corrected to 7th April 2003.
MoD Royal Navy. Sept 2003.
The Navy List gives an active enrollment, and the seniority, of all officers of the Royal Navy, Royal Marines, the Queen Alexandra's Royal Naval Nursing Service, and retired and emergency officers serving. The list is corrected to include promotions and appointments promulgated on or before 7th April 2003. Also listed are the ships and units of the Fleet and Establishment, and the ships of the Royal Fleet Auxiliary Service. Paperback, v + 328 pp.
ISBN 0117730084  $46.00
*older editions also available - please email to inquire

Operation Firedog.
Air Support in the Malayan Emergency 1948-1960.
Malcolm R. Postgate. 1992.
Previously available only on a limited circulation for official purposes. Foreword by Air Chief Marshal Sir David Lee. Hardcover, xiv + 234 pp. + 12 pp. of plates.
ISBN 0117727245  $40.00

Persuading the People.
Anthony Osley. 1995.
On cover: Government publicity in the Second World War - Persuading the people. Paperback, 97 pp.
ISBN 0117018856  $30.00

The Royal Air Force Builds for War.
A History of Design & Construction in the RAF 1935-1945.
MoD, Air Historical Branch Staff. 1997.
While the heroes of the skies were tracing their names on the pages of history, others were busy with less glamorous war efforts - constructing Nissan huts, airfields and sewage disposal schemes in Middle Wallop, conducting bomb trials in Orfordness, devising mud hut officers' messes in Nigeria and carved out caves in Massawa. This is a facsimile edition of a declassified Royal Air Force publication entitled 'Works'. It is an engineer's history of the work of the Air Ministry Directorate-General 1935-1945; a technical paper on 10 years of constructional work, probably of unique magnitude and certainly of unparalleled diversity and geographical scope. Same title as Ploughshares into Swords: The Expansion Years of the Infrastructure of the RAF 1935-1945. Hardcover, 768 pp., includes 171 photos and 9 disposable diagrams.
ISBN 0117724696  $117.00

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Royal Navy and Royal Marines Uniform Regulations BR81.
MoD. 1985.
Paperback, 121 leaves of loose leaf, with binder holes.
ISBN 0117721840  $96.00

Russian-English/English-Russian Military Dictionary.
Great Britain Joint Technical Language Service. 1983.
Hardcover, x + 688 pp.
ISBN 0112300189  $58.00

The Sapper VCs.
The Story of Valour in the Royal Engineers & its Associated Corps.
Gerald Napier. 1998.
The Victoria Cross has kept its place as the ultimate symbol of valour in battle. Only 1354 have been awarded since its inception in 1856. Over 50 of these have gone to the Sappers (Royal Engineers). It includes 55 Sapper VCs from those who received their awards by virtue of events such as the Kashmir Gate in 1857 and Wagon Hill in 1900. Hardcover, 280 pp.
ISBN 0117728357  $70.00

Sri Lanka.
British Documents at the End of Empire series.
Edited by K.M De Silva & S.R. Ashton, University of London Institute of Commonwealth Studies. 1997.
Part 1: The Second World War and the Soulbury Commission 1939-1945.
Part 2: Towards Independence 1945-1948.
Renamed Sri Lanka in 1972, Ceylon was the first of Britain's crown colonies in Asia and Africa to become independent. Though it was regarded as a model colony, conflict between the Sinhalese majority and Tamil minority posed a major obstacle to self-governance. Based on hitherto unpublished material from official British archives, this two-part volume illustrates the complexities in the political and constitutional negotiations which culminated in Ceylon's independence in February 1948. Part I (1939-1945) reveals how Ceylon insisted that its contribution to the war effort be considered as pledge for dominion status, and Part II records developments up to independence and the Colonial Office's final agreement. Reviews of previous volumes in the series: 'Superbly produced and meticulously edited . . . a treasure trove.' Times Literary Supplement '. . . it can be read like a book - indeed it has the pace and tension of an historical thriller.' Journal of Commonwealth and Comparative Politics. Hardcover, Part 1: cvi + 368 pp.; Part 2: xxxvi + 396 pp.
Part 1: ISBN 0112905587  $144.00
Part 2: ISBN 0112905595  $144.00

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Thunder & Lightning: the RAF in the Gulf.
Personal Experiences of War.
Charles Allen. 1991.
This is the story of the 'thousand hour war' as it was fought by the RAF and as viewed by the young men and women sent out to the Gulf initially to reinforce the air blockade against Iraq but who went on to play key roles in both the air and land wars that followed. Charles Allen, author of such oral-history bestsellers as Plain Tales from the RAJ, Tales from the South China Seas, and The Savage Wars of Peace, has woven together the personal experiences of more than 140 British airmen and airwomen to tell the inside story of what the RAF termed Operation Granby and the rest of the world knew as Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm. Accompanying the text are more than 150 hitherto unpublished color and black and white photographs from private and squadron collections. This is not an official history, but is essentially about people and the extraordinary things that happen to them, and the extraordinary things that they do under pressure. Paperback, xii + 165 pp.
ISBN 011701625X  $17.00

To Japan and Back.
Thai Women Recount Their Experiences.
Therese Cauette & Yuriko Saito. 1999.
Based on interviews with former Thai illegal "sex workers" migrants. Paperback, 93 pp.
ISBN 9290680938  $29.00

The United Nations Disarmament Yearbook.
United Nations Department for Disarmament Affairs. 2000.
This publication is a convenient reference source that focuses on the activities of the United Nations in the field of disarmament during 1999. The appendices include the full text of UN disarmament resolutions and decisions, and the voting patterns of resolutions and decisions on disarmament adopted by the General Assembly in 1999. Paperback, xii + 419 pp.
ISBN 9211422361  $84.00

War with Japan.
MoD (Navy). 1995.
For the first time the British Naval Staff History on the war with Japan has been made freely available. It provides the full official version of World War 2 events in the Pacific, previously seen only by restricted naval personnel. All volumes are hardcover.
• Vol. 1 & 2: Background to the War [and] Defensive Phase. Vii, 154 pp.; [2], ix, [2], 287 pp. + 1 folder with 21 maps. ISBN 0117728187  $108.00
• Vol. 3: The Campaigns in the Solomons and New Guinea. Ix, 297 pp. + 1 folder of 30 maps. ISBN 0117728195  $100.00
• Vol. 4 & 5: The South-East Asia Operations & Central Pacific Advance & the Blockade of Japan. X, 294 pp.; xii, 178 pp. + 1 folder of 40 maps.
   ISBN 0117728209  $116.00
• Vol. 6: The Advance to Japan. X, 341 pp. + 1 folder with 25 maps & 2 figs. ISBN 0117728217  $99.00

Watching the Skies.
A History of Ground Radar for the Air Defence of the United Kingdom by the Royal Air Force from 1946 to 1975.
Jack Gough, Great Britain Ministry of Defence (Air Historical Branch). 1993.
Paperback, includes 2 folded pages. xii, 328, 13, [70]p.
ISBN 0117727237  $60.00

When Peace Broke Out.
Britain 1945.
Central Office of Information. 1994.
With Preface by Sir John Mills. Paperback, 160 pp.
ISBN 0117018600  $20.00

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