America's Cup: Trials & Triumphs is a concise history of some of the most interesting of the international struggles for possession of the acclaimed Cup. But more than that, Simpson writes about the ingenuity and technical advancements made over the years in hull and sail design for swift oceangoing sailing yachts. Not satisfied by relating only the history of the America's Cup challenges and defenses, Simpson illustrates some of the interesting events that have changed commercial sailing into the popular sport of sailboat racing. A sport that was once the singular pleasure of wealthy barons of industry is now enjoyed by thousands of middle-class citizens from many nations with access to the sea. Also included in this volume are sailing techniques, maneuvers and useful nautical terminology.

The America's Cup: An informal history

Dear, Ian

Stanley Paul

The Ropner story

Hutchinson Benham

The shadowy undercover work of the American OSS and the British SOE in World War Two - usually behind enemy lines or close to the hard action - needs no invention to make its retelling a tale of unbelievable daring and bravery. In this enthralling compilation of actual events the author allows this natural excitement through as he accurately describes specific actions - codebreaking, blockade running, guerrilla action, bombing missions, sniper and assassination work, running double agents, training work and recruitment methods.

Sabotage and Subversion: The Soe and Oss at War (Cmp)

History

Military

UNKNO

How does a captured soldier make a great escape? During World War Two, many tried to break out...but few actually succeeded. Here is the planning and execution of 18 incredible flights to freedom--some never written about before. These exciting true stories read like fiction, showing in detail how resistance fighters on the outside organized escape routes and safe houses. The group of intrepid characters comes not only from the Allied powers, but also from Germany and Japan.

Cassell Military Classics: Escape and Evasion: POW Breakouts in World War Two

Cassell

ESCAPE AND EVASION: READERS DIGEST PACK (CASSELL MILITARY TRADE BOOKS)

Europe

During World War II Ten Commando was composed entirely of men who came from Germany & from Nazi-occupied countries such as Holland, Poland, & France. Secrecy was vital, for if an Axis agent infiltrated into Ten Commando he could do untold harm. If a member of Ten Commando were captured & his unit identified, the rules of the Geneva Convention were unlikely to worry the captors. This overwhelming need for absolute secrecy was so well instilled in the men of Ten Commando that, until now, little was known about their daring exploits behind enemy lines, including coordination of resistance fighters & sabotage.

Ten Commando, 1942-1945

First Glance Books

Recounts the exploits and history of a unit in World War II that was composed of anti-Nazi citizens who returned to Europe as secret soldiers for the British

St Martins Pr

Great book about The J Class Yachts, Enterprise to Endeavour

Enterprise to Endeavour: The J-Class Yachts

Sports & Outdoors

Miscellaneous

Dodd, Mead

Water Sports

1st Grafton 1989 edition paperback. vg+ condition. In stock shipped from our UK warehouse.

Ten Commando, 1942-45

GRAFTON

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The America's Cup: An informal history

The Ropner story

Sabotage and Subversion: The Soe and Oss at War (Cmp)

Cassell Military Classics: Escape and Evasion: POW Breakouts in World War Two

ESCAPE AND EVASION: READERS DIGEST PACK (CASSELL MILITARY TRADE BOOKS)

Ten Commando, 1942-1945

Ten Commando, 1942-1945

Enterprise to Endeavour: The J-Class Yachts

The America's Cup: An informal history

Ten Commando, 1942-45