Modern warfare

A young Polish woman imprisoned in Auschwitz plays chess in exchange for her life in this “smart and haunting” WWII novel (New York Times–bestselling author Patti Callahan).

On 19 December 1938, Otto Hahn, working at the Kaiser Wilhelm Institute for Chemistry in Berlin, conducted an experiment the results of which baffled him.

On 19 December 1938, Otto Hahn, working at the Kaiser Wilhelm Institute for Chemistry in Berlin, conducted an experiment the results of which baffled him.

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Covers the operations of a leading SS Calvary Regiment and describes fighting under desperate conditions on the Eastern Front.

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Covers the operations of a leading SS Calvary Regiment and describes fighting under desperate conditions on the Eastern Front.

In the world of military history there is no brand as potent as that of the SAS.

In the world of military history there is no brand as potent as that of the SAS.

**THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER**'A riveting, compelling, mesmerizing journey.

The vivid account of a war correspondent shot down over Germany and taken prisoner.

Heinz Knoke was one of the outstanding German fighter pilots of the Second World War.

Heinz Knoke was one of the outstanding German fighter pilots of the Second World War.

A ';captivating' (The Washington Post) true story of ';courage, resolve, and determination' (The Christian Science Monitor), author Ralph White's successful effort to save nearly the entire staff of the Saigon branch of Chase Manhattan bank and their families before the city fell to the North Vietnamese Army.

The "e;hilarious and moving"e; true story of one of the Second World War's most unusual combatants-a 500-pound cigarette-smoking, beer-drinking brown bear (Scotsman).

An up-to-date, succinct and highly readable survey of a compelling subject, making accessible classic and recent research on Nazi Germany.

This comprehensive account of the southern English county during WWII covers everything from the Dunkirk evacuations to the Battle of Britain and more.

"e;Reminds us of the courage and immense sacrifices made by Orcadians, and tells of the efforts made by the British to protect their remote islanders.

This WWII history and battlefield guide explores the significant yet lesser-known WWII combat along the Ypres-Comines Canal during the Battle of France.

A detailed chronicle of Poland's efforts during World War II from beginning to end, by the author of Narvik and the Allies.

The decisive role of U.

A history of the Second World War with a focus on supply, transport, and other crucial operations-includes photos.

An in-depth look at how Scotland’s largest city and its residents were affected by the Second World War, with photos included.

The decisive role of U.

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“A comprehensive view of the important part Cumbria played in WWII, including a detailed look at the warships built in the Barrow Yard.

A retired RAF Wing Commander examines the history of Germany's favored fighter plane during the latter years of World War II.

A detailed chronicle of Poland's efforts during World War II from beginning to end, by the author of Narvik and the Allies.

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A retired RAF Wing Commander examines the history of Germany's favored fighter plane during the latter years of World War II.

The renowned WWII historian's definitive biography of the notorious German SS officer convicted of war crimes for his role in the Holocaust.

The history of a disastrous WWII setback, including numerous photos, maps, and information for visitors.

A history of life in the southern English town during World War II.

"e;A comprehensive view of the important part Cumbria played in WWII, including a detailed look at the warships built in the Barrow Yard.

A history of the Second World War with a focus on supply, transport, and other crucial operations-includes photos.

An in-depth look at how Scotland's largest city and its residents were affected by the Second World War, with photos included.

This comprehensive account of the southern English county during WWII covers everything from the Dunkirk evacuations to the Battle of Britain and more.

A tribute to the WWII contributions made by this northeastern English town from the historian and author of RAF Bomber Command at War 1939-1945.

"e;Reminds us of the courage and immense sacrifices made by Orcadians, and tells of the efforts made by the British to protect their remote islanders.

A guidebook for those planning a tour of this key battleground of the First World War.

The renowned WWII historian's definitive biography of the notorious German SS officer convicted of war crimes for his role in the Holocaust.

The history of a disastrous WWII setback, including numerous photos, maps, and information for visitors.

An exploration of the early service of Germany's Fw 190, containing a unique collection of rare photos displaying the wide use of this aircraft.

An exploration of the early service of Germany's Fw 190, containing a unique collection of rare photos displaying the wide use of this aircraft.

This pictorial WWII history chronicles the epic drama of the Eastern Front, from Operation Barbarossa to the Battle of Moscow.

This pictorial WWII history chronicles the epic drama of the Eastern Front, from Operation Barbarossa to the Battle of Moscow.

This WWII history and battlefield guide explores the significant yet lesser-known WWII combat along the Ypres-Comines Canal during the Battle of France.

"e;Based largely on a POW diary, this book sheds fresh light on the conditions facing POWs in Poland as the Nazi State collapsed .

An extensively illustrated look at what daily life was like for a regular American soldier fighting in this major World War II battle.

A pictorial history of Allied forces making their way through Italy in the final years of World War II, featuring rare photos from wartime archives.