True stories: general

This classic sea story recounts Frank Dye's intrepid voyagesin his open 16ft Wayfarer dinghy to Iceland and Norway, which must rankamong the most hazardous sea adventures of our time.

This classic sea story recounts Frank Dye's intrepid voyagesin his open 16ft Wayfarer dinghy to Iceland and Norway, which must rankamong the most hazardous sea adventures of our time.

This book tells the full story of the US Naval air campaign during the Vietnam War between 1965 to 1975, where the US Seventh Fleet, stationed off the Vietnamese coast, was given the tongue-in-cheek nickname 'The Tonkin Gulf Yacht Club'.

During the Battle of Midway in June 1942, US Navy dive bomber pilot Wade McClusky proved himself to be one of the greatest pilots and combat leaders in American history, but his story has never been told until now.

During the Battle of Midway in June 1942, US Navy dive bomber pilot Wade McClusky proved himself to be one of the greatest pilots and combat leaders in American history, but his story has never been told until now.

27 April 1944.

27 April 1944.

'We are the Pilgrims, master; we shall go, Always a little further; it may be, Beyond that last blue mountain barred with snow.

'We are the Pilgrims, master; we shall go, Always a little further; it may be, Beyond that last blue mountain barred with snow.

A unique first-hand narrative of the Falklands war.

Based on 20 years of research, Gianluca Barneschi has uncovered the true story of a real-life James Bond.

Based on 20 years of research, Gianluca Barneschi has uncovered the true story of a real-life James Bond.

The moving biography of Lt Col William Norman Reed, a World War II fighter ace who fought with the Flying Tigers and died in defence of the two nations he loved.

The moving biography of Lt Col William Norman Reed, a World War II fighter ace who fought with the Flying Tigers and died in defence of the two nations he loved.

A series of daring missions from World War II, revealed through letters and documents from the main protagonists.

A series of daring missions from World War II, revealed through letters and documents from the main protagonists.

Written by a pilot who flew near-daily combat missions, this engrossing book is the story of one man, his colleagues and his machine, the mighty F-4 Phantom II, at war.

Written by a pilot who flew near-daily combat missions, this engrossing book is the story of one man, his colleagues and his machine, the mighty F-4 Phantom II, at war.

The compelling, previously unknown story of the wartime adventures of Bob Allen: pilot, aerial photographer and prisoner of war.

The compelling, true story of an SAS veteran, who led a team during the assault on the Iranian Embassy Siege in 1980, as well as serving in the Falklands, Northern Ireland and throughout the globe in a 15-year career with the Regiment.

The compelling, true story of an SAS veteran, who led a team during the assault on the Iranian Embassy Siege in 1980, as well as serving in the Falklands, Northern Ireland and throughout the globe in a 15-year career with the Regiment.

First hand accounts of adventure and bravery from RAF pilots shot down and forced to flee enemy forces.

First hand accounts of adventure and bravery from RAF pilots shot down and forced to flee enemy forces.

Enthralling stories of adventure and bravery from RAF pilots shot down in the sea during World War II and those who rescued them.

Enthralling stories of adventure and bravery from RAF pilots shot down in the sea during World War II and those who rescued them.

Tasked with destroying as many British merchant ships as possible, German aristocrat Felix von Luckner and his ship the Seeadler succeeded in spectacular fashion.

Tasked with destroying as many British merchant ships as possible, German aristocrat Felix von Luckner and his ship the Seeadler succeeded in spectacular fashion.

The compelling, previously unknown story of the wartime adventures of Bob Allen: pilot, aerial photographer and prisoner of war.

The combat photography and wartime experiences of Phil 'Snapdragon' Stern, an iconic photographer of JFK, Marilyn Monroe and James Dean, published for the first time and beautifully presented.

The combat photography and wartime experiences of Phil 'Snapdragon' Stern, an iconic photographer of JFK, Marilyn Monroe and James Dean, published for the first time and beautifully presented.

A major illustrated history of the Long Range Desert Group from the foremost expert on British wartime special forces.

A major illustrated history of the Long Range Desert Group from the foremost expert on British wartime special forces.

A detailed and highly illustrated account of the Polish II Corps' (or 'Anders Army') perilous journey to fight side by side with Allied forces at the height of World War II.

A detailed and highly illustrated account of the Polish II Corps' (or 'Anders Army') perilous journey to fight side by side with Allied forces at the height of World War II.

Bloodstained Sands tells the untold story of the men who stormed beaches around the globe during World War II, from the Sword and Juno Beaches on D-Day to the sands of Iwo Jima.

Bloodstained Sands tells the untold story of the men who stormed beaches around the globe during World War II, from the Sword and Juno Beaches on D-Day to the sands of Iwo Jima.

The engrossing account of one of World War II's legendary figures.

The engrossing account of one of World War II's legendary figures.

This is the remarkable account of Medal of Honor recipient Leslie Sabo Jr, whose brave actions in Vietnam and Cambodia were forgotten for over three decades.

This is the remarkable account of Medal of Honor recipient Leslie Sabo Jr, whose brave actions in Vietnam and Cambodia were forgotten for over three decades.

Step into the violent world of the 13th century, where the European states of the Levant battled with Muslim powers for control of Jerusalem.

Step into the violent world of the 13th century, where the European states of the Levant battled with Muslim powers for control of Jerusalem.

An exhilarating combat history of the 601st Tank Destroyer Battalion, the very first pure Tank Destroyer force.

An exhilarating combat history of the 601st Tank Destroyer Battalion, the very first pure Tank Destroyer force.

A gripping history of the SAS in World War II, supported by a collection of rare images from the SAS Regimental Association.

A gripping history of the SAS in World War II, supported by a collection of rare images from the SAS Regimental Association.

The life and times of the greatest knight of the high middle ages, who saved England from the French.

The life and times of the greatest knight of the high middle ages, who saved England from the French.

The final volume of Gardner's critically acclaimed biography of the Third Battalion 506 Parachute Infantry Regiment the sister company to the famed Band of Brothers this book traces the battalion's actions in the frantic final days of the war in Europe.

A legacy of an empire and a nation at war, Letters from the Front is a collection of correspondence sent by British and Commonwealth troops from the front line of war to their loved ones at home.