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Who Will Fight the Next War?: The Changing Face of the

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Binkin, Martin, PUBLISHER: Brookings Institution Press, The Persian Gulf conflict was the first major combat test for U.S. military forces since the nation ended conscription two decades ago. As hundreds of thousands of American troops were dispatched to the Middle East, the nation realized, seemingly for the first time, that the composition of its armed forces was far removed from any that the nation had previously sent to war. The deployment of unprecedented proportions of minorities and women and the prominent role of reserves and national guard troops aroused considerable interest, widespread debate, and some worry. The prospect that African Americans could bear a disproportionate share of military casualties generated a socially diverse debate that threatened to reopen old racial scars; the reality that American women were exposed to perils from which, by long and deep tradition, they had previously been shielded inspired calls for them to be admitted to combat specialties; and controversy surrounding the readiness of the Army's combat reserves led to an internecine struggle over the future shape of the U.S. Army. In this book, Martin Binkin addresses each of these issues in order to provide a better understanding of the composition of America's fighting forces, to prompt an assessment of attitudes toward who should fight in future wars, and to delineate the choices for influencing the social distribution of peril. Binkin argues that the time for public involvement is now, while the memories of the Persian Gulf conflict are still reasonably fresh and while a fundamental rethinking of the post-cold war military is under way.

Novelization of ‘The X Files’ 1st film ‘Fight the Future’&‘Making of The X Files–Fight the Future’

Books: Hardback – novelization of ‘The X Files’ first film ‘Fight the Future’; plus ‘The Making of The X Files – Fight the Future’ – paperback. Both only read once; some damage due to storage. The pair would be a nice present for any X Files fan. Will sell individually. Ad ID: Delivery Service Consumer Credit

War of the Daleks Game - Doctor Who - Dr Who

War of the Daleks Game - Dr Who. Highly collectable - Box and board - no figures - £5 Ad ID:

The Beatles, The complete story of four lads who shook the world

Book - The Beatles, The complete story of four lads who shook the world in pristine condition. Publisher - Daily Mail Coffee table book £35 Ad ID: Delivery Service Consumer Credit

The Man Who Ate His Boots: The Tragic History of the Search

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Brandt, Anthony, PUBLISHER: Anchor Books, The enthralling and often harrowing history of the adventurers who searched for the Northwest Passage, the holy grail of nineteenth-century British exploration. After the triumphant end of the Napoleonic Wars in , the British took it upon themselves to complete something they had been trying to do since the sixteenth century: find the fabled Northwest Passage, a shortcut to the Orient via a sea route over northern Canada. For the next thirty-five years the British Admiralty sent out expedition after expedition to probe the ice-bound waters of the Canadian Arctic in search of a route, and then, after , to find Sir John Franklin, the Royal Navy hero who led the last of these Admiralty expeditions and vanished into the maze of channels, sounds, and icy seas with two ships and 128 officers and men. In "The Man Who Ate His Boots, " Anthony Brandt tells the whole story of the search for the Northwest Passage, from its beginnings early in the age of exploration through its development into a British national obsession to the final sordid, terrible descent into scurvy, starvation, and cannibalism. Sir John Franklin is the focus of the book but it covers all the major expeditions and a number of fascinating characters, including Franklin's extraordinary wife, Lady Jane, in vivid detail. "The Man Who Ate His Boots" is a rich and engaging work of narrative history that captures the glory and the folly of this ultimately tragic enterprise. "From the Hardcover edition."

The Beatles, The complete story of four lads who shook the world

Book - The Beatles, The complete story of four lads who shook the world in pristine condition. Publisher - Daily Mail Coffee table book £35 Ad ID: Ad ID: Delivery Service Consumer Credit

The Beatles, The complete story of four lads who shook the world

Book - The Beatles, The complete story of four lads who shook the world in pristine condition. Publisher - Daily Mail Coffee table book £35 Ad ID: Delivery Services Consumer Credit

Book - The Beatles, The complete story of four lads who shook the world

Book - The Beatles, The complete story of four lads who shook the world in pristine condition. Publisher - Daily Mail Coffee table book £35 ono

Book - The Beatles, The complete story of four lads who shook the world

Book - The Beatles, The complete story of four lads who shook the world in pristine condition. Publisher - Daily Mail Coffee table book £35 Ad ID:

The Treasure of the "San Jose": Death at Sea in the War of

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Phillips, Carla Rahn, PUBLISHER: Johns Hopkins University Press, Sunk in a British ambush in , the Spanish galleon "San Jos? "was rumored to have one of the richest cargos ever lost at sea. Though treasure hunters have searched for the wreck's legendary bounty, no one knows exactly how much went down with the ship or exactly where it sank. Here, Carla Rahn Phillips confronts the legend of lost treasure with documentary records of the "San Jos?"'s final voyage and suggests that the loss of silver and gold en route to Spain paled in comparison to the loss of the six hundred men who went down with the ship. Drawing from rich archival records, Phillips presents a biography of the ship and its crew. With vivid detail and meticulous scholarship, the author tells the stories of the officers, sailors, apprentices, and pages who manned the ship and explains the historical context in which the "San Jos?" became prey to the British squadron. But the story does not end with the sinking of the "San Jos?." While Phillips addresses the persistent question of how much treasure was on board when the ship went down, she focuses on the human dimensions of the tragedy as well. She recovers the accounts of British naval officers involved in the battle, and examines the impact of the ship's loss on the Spanish government, the survivors, and the families of the men who perished. Original, comprehensive, and compelling, "The Treasure of the " "San Jos?" separates popular myth from history and sheds light on the human lives associated with a "treasure" ship. " "

The Lord of the Rings: War in the North - Collector's

The Lord of the Rings: War in the North - Collector's Edition (PC)

The Great War and the Culture of the New Negro (Hardcover)

More than African American soldiers fought in World War I,and returning€troops frequently spoke of color-blind France. Such cosmopolitan experiences,along with the brutal,often desegregated no-man's-land between the trenches,forced African American artists and writers to reexamine their relationship to mainstream (white) American culture.€The war represented a seminal moment for African Americans,and in the s and s it became a touchstone for such diverse cul

The Lord of the Rings: War in the North (PC)

The Lord of the Rings: War in the North (PC)

The Pastons. A Family in the War of the Roses

Containing many letters written by family members this book provides great insight into their lives and the political intrigues of the period. Folio Illustrated with details from the Devonshire Hunting Tapestries which date from thes Very good condition with slipcase Ad ID: Delivery Services Consumer Credit

The Who's Who Of Colchester United - The Layer Road Years

The Who's Who Of Colchester United - The Layer Road Years By Jeff Whitehead and Kevin Drury. Hardback in good condition. Published . Read More

The Great War The Standard History Of The All Europe Conflict HW WILSON volumes 1-7 volume

The Great War The Standard History Of The All Europe Conflict HW WILSON volumes 1-7 volume 1&3 book cover damage but in side good conditions

Prisoner Of War: Voices from Behind the Wire in the Second World War Paperback

In excellent condition For you, the war is over.' These famous words marked the end of the Second World War for nearly half a million allied servicemen, Ad ID:

the WHO''the real alternate albumwho's next''

the who-----the real alternate who's next ---virgin vinyl ------- lp's & 4 cd's Read More

Box set JRR Tolkien The Fellowship of the Ring, The Two Towers & The Return of the King

Books unread, but box set cover a bit worn from being in storage

Doctor Who The Face Of Boe Figure

Never been used so basically still new, in it's box & in good condition. COLLECTION ONLY Ad ID:

THE GREAT WAR, THE GREAT WAR:The Standard History of...

THE GREAT WAR, THE GREAT WAR:The Standard History of the All Europe Conflict by H W Wilson and J A Hammerton. Very good condition, volumes 1 - 13. Collection preferred as very heavy. £, Waterlooville, .

The Changing face of Britain's coinage golden edition

Boxed with certificates, a chance to own a piece of history, each layered with 24 carat gold. Read More

Almost President: The Men Who Lost the Race but Changed the

Veteran political journalist Scott Farris tells the stories of legendary presidential also-rans,from Henry Clay to Stephen Douglas,from William Jennings Bryan to Thomas Dewey,and from Adlai Stevenson to Al Gore. He also includes concise profiles of every major candidate nominated for president who never reached the White House but who helped promote the success of American democracy. Farris explains how Barry Goldwater achieved the party realignment that had eluded FDR,how George McGovern paved the

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The Impact of World War 1 and World War 2,Between two wars, 9 books in tatal, £25 only for the lot.

If you have ever wanted to read about all the events in World War 1 and World War 2 and in between, then look no further. This is an amazing deal, 9 books for the price of £(each book online would cost you at least £, and the books are in immaculate condition). This does not include delivery. The buyer needs to collect and the payment only in cash(I can deliver if you live in the area, 3 miles radius). Please no time wasters. In the first instance please text or email. Thanks, Ed Ad ID: Delivery Service Consumer Credit

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