Use the list below to locate a specific specialist bookseller or book store near you. Some were troops embarking to serve on the western front and others were troops returning home because they. The book details gallantry citations, some of which are i. Folkestone was an important port in the first world war with approximately 10 million troops and others, including nurses, passing through the harbour. Shop at the military history bookshop online bookstore, a bookseller of new and used books in folkestone, kent, gbr. If you cant find what you want from the menu on the left or the options below. Books from all over the world in every language that you can think of. Covers the assault on the gustav line and cassino, the disaster at. Some were troops embarking to serve on the western front and others were troops returning home because they had leave or were wounded. The military history bookshop is one of the best known military specialists in the uk. Publisher directory, dealer directory, bibliography of books and prices, free book search service, and more.
Complete news and information about books, publishers, booksellers, and authors for readers, researchers, and collectors of books about the second world war. Nov 20, 2014 2014 is the year of the start of military history books limited, a company which is located at pine lodge, 6 hardwick road, folkestone. They had a shop in hythe near folkestone but i think now they only operate an internet business. Welcome to our military history book shop, where we link to some of our favourite books on military history. It is situated on the strait of dover, 7 miles 11 km westsouthwest of dover. It is fitting then that there is a excellent little bookshop in the town with friendly and knowledgeable staff to help you find the right books for you and recommend titles that will become new favourites. The book is illustrated with many rare and previously unpublished photos with very detailed captions. The military history bookshop folkestone, united kingdom seller rating. Military history books limited in folkestone, ct20 2ny. Military topics cover major wars and battles, as well as the history on all branches of the military.
Bookshop in folkestone results 1 20 of 21 switch to map. Opening times most booksellers in london have an opening time of 00. World war iigeneral this volume describes the organizational history of the 10th mountain division which was the only mountain division formed by the us army during world war ii. Military history books the people, the wars, the weapons. Fortress books is a dutch internet bookshop that has specialized entirely in military books. The military history bookshop limited in kent, ct20 2ny. Postcards of the army service corps 19021918, coming of age, michael young. The webs always convenient, but nothing beats browsing in store. If you cant find what you want from the menu on the left or. Covers the physical layout of the camp, life within the camp, entertainment, discipline and complaints about the commandant. In 1989 following a stint in the reme, justin youngest son of les and janet got the. Check military history bookshop in hythe, 27 high street on cylex and find. The military history bookshop limited free company information from companies house including registered office address, filing history, accounts, annual.
Peiper s war is a new serious work of military history which presents a unique view off the second world war as seen from a prominent participant on the dark side of history. A collection of postcards sent home by members of the army service corps, from the corps formation to the end of the first world war, so largely dominated by pictures of groups of men from the corps, showing how it developed from fairly small roots into a massive formation. A history of the first world war liddell harts history of the first world war first appeared in 1930 and is widely regarded as one of the greatest, most cogent accounts of the conflict ever published. Or, use the form below to search the inventory of all booksellers who specialize in. If you cant find what you want from the menu on the left or the options below click here to email us. Explore your town map to discover people who lived in your town during the first world war. Military history books kent united kingdom bookstore specializing in aviation, napoleonic, naval, regimental, third reich, world war one, world war two. Specialist bookseller covering all areas of military history. All order must be prepaid by credit card, paypal or uk. Military history books limited folkestone, pine lodge 6. Bookshops in folkestone browse bookshops in folkestone featuring photos, videos, special offers and testimonials to help you choose the right local bookshops for you. Find your favorite military history books at much lower prices compared to other booksellers. The history of folkestone stretches back to prehistoric times, with evidence of human habitation dating to the mesolithic and paleolithic ages over 12,000 years ago. The military history bookshop po box 590, folkestone, kent, ct20 2wx email.
Folkestone, town parish, shepway district, administrative and historic county of kent, southeastern england. Folkestone and the surrounding area has a great literary tradition. Explore these government publications highlighting u. For anyone interested in americas history, key publications cover information on american democracy, presidents, presidential elections, and other important topics.
The military history bookshop limited free company information from companies house including registered office address, filing history, accounts, annual return, officers, charges, business activity. In 1541, king henry was about to wage a war against the french. Browse books at military history bookshop online alibris uk. The third reich general the wartime years of ss leader, jochen peiper, 1941 44. It sits near the north downs trackway, which provided a natural track from the narrowest point across the english channel to the important religious complexes at avebury and stonehenge in wiltshire, where it is known as the harroway. The military history bookshop po box 590 folkestone kent ct20 2wx. Its close proximity to the continent means that it has often been a point of transit for migrating people groups. The town is the administrative centre for the district. Folkestone s history has been shaped by its location within the natural landscape. A rare history of a first world war era prisoner of war camp in britain, looking at a camp built on cannock chase, combining a normal pow camp and a hospital camp. The military history bookshop iberlibro folkestone.
That would make 6 years military history books has prospered on the local market, as it was established on 20141120. Third reich general third reich military structure third reich siegrunen collection world war ii the second world war. The last battle in the wars of the roses by david baldwin. Based on a vast array of records, archives, diaries as well as interviews and meetings with numerous members of hitlers staff and field commanders, all combining to provide what is acknowledged to be a vivid record, whatever the controversy surrounding the author.
Military history book shop military history encyclopedia. Military history books online military history bookshop. Bookshops folkestone evening standard directory see search results for bookshops in folkestone. The area has alternatively been occupied by groups of britons, romans and saxons. World war ii general a sensational account of the most horrifying religious massacre of the 20th century. But we are really specializing in books on fortification and artillery. General sir john hacketts fascinating prediction of how a global war between the west and the soviets could have been fought, primarily in europe, in the nineteen eighties published. Get contact details, videos, photos, opening times and map directions. Decent military book store in london axis history forum. Les had previously worked as a sales manager and eventually decided to go it alone and set up bookworld wholesale ltd from an old converted pub in bewdley, worcestershire.
Covers the assault on the gustav line and cassino, the disaster. The military history book shop opening hours 2020 the. Nov 01, 2004 they had a shop in hythe near folkestone but i think now they only operate an internet business. An online database of world war ii books and information on the web since 1995. The military history bookshop po box 590, folkestone, kent. Bookworld wholesale ltd was originally founded in 1984 by les and janet gainham. Our hand picked range of books covers the whole spectrum of military history with titles on uniforms, battles, official and regimental histories, specialist works containing medal rolls and casualties lists as well as titles for. A plan was made to use folkestone as a port of embarkation to supplies and troops. Folkestone harbour is the main harbour of the town of folkestone in kent, england. Having visited the shop, they lean much more to ww ii than i, but they do have a good foreign language selection inter alia. Find the military history bookshop in folkestone, ct20. The military history bookshop limited officers free. Military history books specialist bookseller covering all areas of military history. Discover the best military history books telling stories of bravery and ideals, and stories of people writing history as we know it today.
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