Military history

How the German Army combined opposing characteristics, such as drill and creativity, authority and independent thinking, into a potent mix of fighting power.

"e;The rich and diverse history of the British aircraft industry is captured in superb detail by the author in this weighty tome.

An acclaimed historian of twentieth century Germany provides a vivid account of Hitler's rise to power and its intimate connection to the Bavarian capital.

A tour of the historic French battlefield that goes beyond the usual dates and places, and reveals the full story of the fighting after the fighting.

A study of the two Late Republic slave revolts, exploring their social context, the nature of slavery at the time, and the causes of the conflicts.

A study of the Greek mythological wars between Olympians, Titans, giants, centaurs, lapiths and humans, and their significant influence on later cultures.

A pictorial overview of recipients of Nazi Germany's military award for bravery.

A retired RAF air marshal looks back on his career and the career of his World War II pilot father in this military memoir.

A Nazi infantryman recalls the horrors of combat against the Soviet Union in this WWII memoir as told to his son.

A historical analysis of the warfare during the Norman Conquest of England, and a look at the truth behind the legendary victor, King William I.

HMS Turbulent was a Royal Navy T-class submarine.

A complete history of paratroopers and their role in modern war, including a glossary and photos.

The military historian and expert on the Waterloo campaign presents a fascinating selection of firsthand accounts never before published in English.

"e;An absorbing work for those interested in both the Great War and early submarine-based strategic theory.

A historical analysis of the contribution of Great Britain's public schools to the conduct of World War II.

Dramatic accounts of ten Victoria Cross recipients and what they did to earn this highest of honors during WWII.

The notorious Nazi leader's attempt to take war prisoners hostage at the end of WWII is revealed in this lively and expertly researched history.

"e;Masterfully researched .

A historical analysis of the course of military operations and political machinations in Italy at the turn of the sixteenth century.

"e;A definitive introduction by a highly recognized authority who writes beautifully and clearly.

This pictorial history captures the humanity and sacrifice of ordinary Soviet citizens during WWII.

An extensive history of enemy fleets following both World Wars, featuring never-before-seen archival and archaeological materials.

A historian of the ancient world examines the epic rise and fall of the Celtic tribes who invaded the Mediterranean and lands further east.

Insight into the Middle East from a general with long experience in the region: "e;His analysis of the revolution in Iran is particularly enlightening.

"e;An intriguing, but also shocking insight into the thoughts of those young German women and how they saw their part in Hitler's thousand-year Reich.

A comprehensive account of the origins, design, and history of the A-10A Warthog: "e;Highly recommended.

"e;Tells about various details of data, squadrons, training, life path, passport photos and more.

This vivid combat history examines the role of German and Spanish artillery in the WW2 fight for control of Leningrad.

The author of Stirling's Men recounts the WWII exploits of Britain's legendary special forces unit in thefirst volume of this authoritative history.

In essays that are "e;entertaining and, at times, fascinating"e; The 1805 Club's journal examines how art, literature, and film portray the Georgian Navy (Pirates and Privateers).

A long-overdue biography of the dedicated commander from New Zealand who helped ward off the Luftwaffe and save Britain from a Nazi invasion.

Ninja Fighting Techniques explains how to defend yourself against real-world threats using techniques perfected centuries ago by the great Ninja masters.

Packed with archival photos, a fascinating account of armored warfare in WWII-and how tank design and tactics were transformed during the period.

A pictorial history of the valiant Polish aviators who aided the RAF in the fight against the Luftwaffe.

With over 60 photos, this look at the role of Red Army tanks in Hitler's defeat "e;will be of interest to modelers and military historians alike"e; (AMPS Indianapolis).

This harrowing WWII memoir recounts the tragic ordeal of a British couple separated by war and taken prisoner by Japanese forces in Sumatra.

The history of Oliver Cromwell's short-lived Commonwealth is a tale of regicide, dictatorship, internal conflict and war in seventeenth-century Britain.

This detailed study of Japan's fearsome WWII fighter covers its legendary combat career along with color images and technical information.

This illustrated history presents a detailed overview of the British infantry's organization, uniforms, and equipment during the Napoleonic Period.

A pictorial history of Hitler's fighter pilots that "e;will be of great interest to aircraft modelers and aviation historians alike"e; (AMPS Indianapolis).

Place yourself in the boots of the Continental Army and the British forces as they march towards a pivotal Revolutionary War battle.

This pictorial history presents a vivid and harrowing exploration of Jewish ghettos during the Nazi occupation of Poland during WWII.

An insider's "e;entertainingly written, brilliantly insightful"e; account of the Iran hostage rescue attempt-and how it led to today's special operations forces (General Stanley McChrystal (Ret.

An "e;excellent and thought provoking"e; chronicle of the IV.

The true story of the B-25 pilot who "e;fought a personal aerial war to retrieve his family from Japanese captivity in the Philippines .

"e;A very thorough analysis as to why and how the combined German-Finnish army .

"e;An unmatched collection of brilliant, compelling, and insightful essays that convincingly establish Grant as .

A "e;timely"e; look at the roles played by ex-Confederates after the war, in politics, academia, the military, industry, and more (Midwest Book Review).

This thorough account of the South's efforts to hold the Mississippi River is "e;fast-paced, easy to read, and well supported by archival research"e;(The Civil War Monitor).

The first biography of the man who served as the U.