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Why is military history such a strong collecting field? Few subjects have as broad and loyal a readership, and Midlands Books holds one of the deepest military sections you will find in a South African shop. This category spans the whole sweep of the subject: campaign and battle histories, regimental and unit records, biographies of commanders, weapons and uniform references, and first-hand accounts from the Napoleonic Wars through both World Wars to modern conflicts.
Here you will find second-hand and collectable military history books held at our shop in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands, from affordable reading copies to scarce first editions, signed volumes, and finely illustrated works. South African military history features strongly, including the Anglo-Boer War, the two World Wars and the Border War. This category sits alongside our more specific sections such as the Boer War collection, WWI and WWII. Because edition, condition and completeness drive value in this field, it is worth knowing what you have before you buy or sell.
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Cry Havoc – Simon Mann's own account of the failed 2004 coup attempt in Equatorial Guinea, his years as a mercenary in Angola and Sierra Leone, and his imprisonment in Zimbabwe and…
Life on Commando During the Anglo-Boer War 1899-1902 – Fransjohan Pretorius's acclaimed study of the everyday experience of the Boer fighter, published by Human & Rousseau, Cape Town, in this 2000 second…
Executive Outcomes – Against All Odds offers not just a firsthand account of mercenary life, but also a critical reflection on the privatization of power in post-colonial Africa. Barlow’s perspective is invaluable…
For anyone researching the South African Defence Force, intelligence services, covert operations or the political violence of the 1980s and 1990s, Warfare by Other Means offers a substantial and thought-provoking addition to…
On Desperate Ground – Hampton Sides' bestselling account of the Chosin Reservoir campaign of 1950, when the 1st Marine Division fought its way out of encirclement by Chinese forces in the frozen…
Letters from Ladysmith – Eyewitness accounts of the Siege of Ladysmith and the Natal campaign of the Anglo-Boer War, edited by Edward M. Spiers with a foreword by Ian Knight. A 2010…
In Basket Work Harbour, Eric Turpin presents a rich and evocative narrative that explores the intricate lives of a small coastal community, drawing readers into the rhythms of their everyday existence. Set…
Dreadnought - Robert K. Massie's acclaimed and comprehensive account of the Anglo-German naval arms race and the political rivalries leading to the First World War. This substantial 1993 Pimlico paperback explores battleships,…
The Fall of Berlin 1945 - A compelling 2002 Viking hardcover edition of Antony Beevor's acclaimed history of the Soviet capture of Berlin and the collapse of Nazi Germany in 1945. Drawing…
No Place to Lay My Head – Anthony Richardson’s gripping account of Sasha Nioman, a Byelorussian teenager forced into German service on the Eastern Front, who survived a Soviet massacre and later…
The Secret Raiders – David Woodward’s 1955 William Kimber account of the German armed merchant raiders of the Second World War, disguised ships that sank more than 850,000 tons of Allied shipping…
Fighters of World War II - Impressive oversized 1985 landscape paperback featuring 29 iconic World War II fighter aircraft, with spectacular full-colour illustrations by Keith Fretwell and Ichiro Hasegawa and text by…
A fascinating and authoritative history of Hitler's rise to power and the collapse of German democracy. Richard J. Evans explores the political, economic and social upheavals that enabled the Nazi Party to…
Die japanischen Kriegsschiffe - A sought-after 1970 German-language naval reference covering Japanese warships from 1869 to 1945. Featuring 515 pages of detailed technical specifications, diagrams and historical information on the Imperial Japanese…
Army: An Illustrated History - A richly illustrated 224-page history of the United States Army by Chester G. Hearn, with contributions by Robert F. Dorr. Covers major American military campaigns from the…
Marines: An Illustrated History - An extensively illustrated history of the United States Marine Corps from 1775 to the modern era. Chester G. Hearn explores the Marines' legendary battles, military traditions, amphibious…
In Memoriam: Roll of Honour Imperial Forces, Anglo-Boer War 1899–1902 - An extensive reference work recording more than 25,000 Imperial casualties of the Anglo-Boer War, with details of regiments, deaths and burial…
Flying with the Birds - Featuring spectacular colour photography, innovative scientific research and extraordinary accounts of bird migration and aviation safety. Near fine 2009 second-edition hardcover with dust jacket.
Death Was Our Companion - A fascinating firsthand account of the final days of Nazi Germany in 1945. Military historian Tony Le Tissier draws on German eyewitness testimonies to reveal the desperate…
By examining the campaign as both an operational struggle and a defining moment in British history, The Battle of Britain offers a valuable perspective on the importance of air power in modern…
