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Showing 1 - 12 of 15 results for “alejandro de quesada”
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  • The Spanish-American War and Philippine Insurrection

    1898–1902

    by Alejandro de Quesada ...
    Series series Men-at-Arms
    This book details the uniforms and weapons of the American, Spanish, Cuban and Filipino forces involved in the United States Army's first overseas war.In 1898 the USA took the decision to intervene in the Cuban war of independence against Spain, and to expel the last vestige of European colonial rule from the Americas. This also led to the US acquiring rule over the Philippine Islands; and there, ... Read more

    $13.59 USD

  • Uniforms of the German Soldier

    An Illustrated History from 1870 to the Present Day

    by Alejandro M. de Quesada ...
    This book traces the evolution of the German Army uniform from 1870 to the present day, using nearly 800 photographs to offer the reader an unparalleled analysis. Each image is accompanied by a detailed caption, explaining interesting aspects of the soldiers uniform, insignia and equipment.It begins with the German Empire at its height, with the iconic spiked Pickelhaube and the colonial troops in ... Read more

    $21.59 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Spanish-American War and Philippine Insurrection

    1898–1902

    by Alejandro de Quesada ...
    Series Book 437 - Men-at-Arms
    This book details the uniforms and weapons of the American, Spanish, Cuban and Filipino forces involved in the United States Army's first overseas war.In 1898 the USA took the decision to intervene in the Cuban war of independence against Spain, and to expel the last vestige of European colonial rule from the Americas. This also led to the US acquiring rule over the Philippine Islands; and there, ... Read more

    $15.19 USD

  • US Coast Guard in World War II

    by Alejandro de Quesada ...
    Series Book 180 - Elite
    Alex de Quesada reveals the full history of the US Coast Guard throughout World War II in this Elite title.In particular, the book draws attention to the little-known story of how the US Coast Guard ran a number of the landing craft throughout D-Day in 1944 as well as providing crucial anti-U-boat patrols throughout the war years. A number of Coast Guard servicemen were lost in these two campaigns ... Read more

    $14.29 USD

  • MP 38 and MP 40 Submachine Guns

    by Alejandro de Quesada ...
    Series Book 31 - Weapon
    Nazi Germany's MP 38 and MP 40 submachine guns are among World War II's most recognizable weapons.Portable and with folding stocks, both were widely issued to airborne troops and became the hallmark of Germany's infantry section and platoon leaders. A million were produced during the conflict – and many found their ways into the hands of paramilitary and irregular forces from Israel to Vietnam ... Read more

    $17.49 USD

  • US Coast Guard in World War II

    by Alejandro de Quesada ...
    Series Book 180 - Elite
    Alex de Quesada reveals the full history of the US Coast Guard throughout World War II in this Elite title.In particular, the book draws attention to the little-known story of how the US Coast Guard ran a number of the landing craft throughout D-Day in 1944 as well as providing crucial anti-U-boat patrols throughout the war years. A number of Coast Guard servicemen were lost in these two campaigns ... Read more

    $15.99 USD

  • The Hunt for Pancho Villa

    The Columbus Raid and Pershing’s Punitive Expedition 1916–17

    by Alejandro de Quesada ...
    Series Book 29 - Raid
    On March 9, 1916, troops under the command of Pancho Villa attacked Columbus, New Mexico and its local detachment of the US 13th Cavalry Regiment, killing 18 people and burning the town.Six days later, on orders from President Woodrow Wilson, General John J. “Black Jack” Pershing led an expeditionary force of 4,800 men into Mexico to capture Villa. What followed was a series of skirmishes, battles ... Read more

    $17.49 USD

  • Imperial German Colonial and Overseas Troops 1885–1918

    by Alejandro de Quesada, Chris Dale ...
    Series series Men-at-Arms
    Germany's 30–year colonial episode in Africa, the Pacific, and her enclave in China is a relatively unexplored aspect of the country's history.Under the young Kaiser Wilhelm II, rivalry with the old colonial powers saw the protectorates, originally established by trading companies, transformed into crown colonies garrisoned by the newly raised Schutztruppe, with support from the Imperial Navy's ... Read more

    $13.99 USD

  • Roosevelt’s Rough Riders

    by Alejandro de Quesada ...
    Series Book 138 - Warrior
    This book examines the brief but colorful history of the 1st US Volunteer Cavalry, and details the rich experiences of the men who fought in its ranks.Founded in May 1898 after the outbreak of the Spanish-American War, the unit was composed of volunteers from all walks of American life. Posted to Cuba, it fought in the battles of Las Guasimas, Kettle Hill and San Juan Hill. At this time, Theodore ... Read more

    $15.99 USD

  • Roosevelt’s Rough Riders

    by Alejandro de Quesada ...
    Series Book 138 - Warrior
    This book examines the brief but colorful history of the 1st US Volunteer Cavalry, and details the rich experiences of the men who fought in its ranks. Founded in May 1898 after the outbreak of the Spanish-American War, the unit was composed of volunteers from all walks of American life. Posted to Cuba, it fought in the battles of Las Guasimas, Kettle Hill and San Juan Hill. At this time, Theodore ... Read more

    $14.99 USD

  • Imperial German Colonial and Overseas Troops 1885–1918

    by Alejandro de Quesada, Chris Dale ...
    Series Book 490 - Men-at-Arms
    Germany's 30–year colonial episode in Africa, the Pacific, and her enclave in China is a relatively unexplored aspect of the country's history.Under the young Kaiser Wilhelm II, rivalry with the old colonial powers saw the protectorates, originally established by trading companies, transformed into crown colonies garrisoned by the newly raised Schutztruppe, with support from the Imperial Navy's ... Read more

    $15.19 USD

  • The Bay of Pigs

    Cuba 1961

    by Alejandro de Quesada ...
    Series Book 166 - Elite
    F****rom the shadowy world of the CIA to the desperate actions of exiles seeking to return home, this dramatic story reveals how Cold War politics were played out on the battlefield.The landings by the Cuban exile Assault Brigade 2506 at the Bay of Pigs on April 17, 1961 led to three days of savage but unequal combat. Before they even sailed for Cuba, a White House decision had condemned them to ... Read more

    $15.99 USD