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MHQ - MILITARY HISTORY QUARTERLY - SUMMER 1991 New York, hard bound with illustrated cover, 8 3/4 x 11 1/4, glossy page stock, VG condition ( light wear ) average 112 - 128 pages - massively illustrated in B&W and Color photos and maps Feature Articles: The Assyrians The ancient Iraqi lust for conquest was personified by one king, Sennacherib. His army terrorized the region. The Gulf Crisis and the Rules of War An eminent historian considers those unofficial rules in light of the recent conflict. Which rules are in the process of changing? And why are they needed in the first place? Crete This 1941 battle remains an object lesson in how to turn a seemingly sure victory into disaster. The Allies ended up losing much more than an island. The Final Solution in South West Africa In an obscure colonial struggle at the turn of the century, German troops slaughtered thousands of tribesmen. The destruction of the Herero's would have direct and terrible consequences for the Jews of Europe. The Old Woman's Gun The United States lost only two battles in the Mexican War, both around Los Angeles. They provide an odd and somehow touching footnote to our conquest of California. Amazons The ancient Athenians were convinced that Amazons had once laid siege to the Acropolis. Hitler had nightmares about them. Why has the mythology of warrior women proved so enduring? Calamity on the R.C. 4 Few remember the 1950 struggle along the Route Coloniale 4, but for the French in Indochina it was the beginning of the end. The Fiery Trail of The Alabama The Confederate raider and her stubborn skipper set a record for merchant-ship destruction that has never been equaled. The sinking of the Alabama was witnessed by crowds of French spectators - including the painter Manet. Verdun: The Haunted Woods This extraordinary photographic portfolio shows a Verdun that few people see - one that is still full of memories and menace. MHQ: The Quarterly Journal of Military History takes you on an exciting journey to the world's greatest battles and campaigns over the last 5,000 years, from ancient warfare through modern Iraq. Written by distinguished authors and historians who bring the world of history alive, the magazine covers in vivid detail the soldiers, leaders, tactics, and weapons throughout military history, and delivers it in an exquisitely illustrated, deluxe edition. THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR BROWSING OUR SELECTIONS Please browse our other items and bookmark our site - we constantly add new items. We pack your item extremely carefully so you will receive it in the best condition. This sometimes causes us to be a day or two late in processing orders if we have a good number of sales - Please be patient- we aim to provide the best service we can. POSTAGE WILL BE COMBINED ON MULTIPLE ITEMS PURCHASED. PLEASE WAIT FOR ME TO SEND YOU AN INVOICE BEFORE PAYING - I MAY BE ABLE TO SAVE YOU POSTAGE. ON PAPER BACK BOOKS, MANY TIMES WE CAN COMBINE SEVERAL BOOKS, AND / OR SHIP CHEAPER BY FIRST CLASS AIR MAIL ( A LITTLE SLOWER THAN PRIORITY)- PLEASE ASK ME ABOUT RATES. Please remember that the binding glue in vintage paperbacks is likely to be drier than newer books, and thus more fragile than more modern printings. All vintage paperbacks require proper care in handling. INTERNATIONAL POSTAGE NOTICE ! PLEASE WAIT FOR INVOICE BEFORE PAYING IMPORTANT NOTICE- AS OF MAY 14th, 2007, THE US POSTAL SYSTEM WILL COMPLETELY CHANGE INTERNATIONAL MAIL RATES - ALL SURFACE MAIL HAS BEEN DROPPED , THERE WILL ONLY BE TWO CLASSES OF AIR MAIL= PRIORITY OR FIRST CLASS, AND THE RATES HAVE GONE UP SUBSTANTIALLY. FURTHER IMPORTANT NOTICE - AS OF 2011, U.S. POSTAGE RATES HAVE BEEN RAISED AGAIN. WE HAVE NO IDEA HOW FAST THESE NEW RATES WILL ACTUALLY BE, SO PLEASE BE PATIENT. I ASSUME 2 - 4 WEEKS AS BEFORE DEPENDING ON THE CLASS OF AIR MAIL USED AND IF ITEM IS HELD UP IN CUSTOMS . IT WILL TAKE AT LEAST THE TIMES STATED ABOVE. PLEASE DO NOT START ASKING WHERE IT IS IN A WEEK OR TWO AND ACCUSE ME OF NOT SENDING THE ITEM - SLOW DELIVERY TIMES BY THE POST OFFICE ARE NOT MY FAULT, PLEASE BE PREPARED TO WAIT THE AVERAGE TIMES I HAVE STATED. WE HAVE BEEN IN BUSINESS FOR OVER 40 YEARS & WE KNOW BY BITTER EXPERIENCE JUST HOW SLOW THE MAIL CAN BE. IF YOU BID ON SOMETHING AND THE POSTAGE IS TOO HIGH, I WILL CANCEL THE SALE AT YOUR REQUEST WITH NO ADVERSE COMMENTS. IF YOU WISH A POSTAL QUOTE BEFORE BIDDING , JUST ASK ME. THANK YOU FOR LOOKING . Bob Ruman