Military history

"e;Invaluable to those guiding visitors and those visiting the battlefields of WWI .

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

A world where little light penetrates.

This illustrated WWI battlefield guide explores the heroic acts honored with Victoria Crosses-and the sites where they took place-in 1918 France.

A biography of the man who lead the secret mission to kill Adolph Hitler and topple the Nazi regime, from an award-winning historian.

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.

An authoritative and fully illustrated study of the German military vehicles that fought in the Spanish Civil War-from motorcycles to Panzer Tanks.

An in-depth look at the world's first ever military logistical supply system and how it fed Caesar's armies in the field.

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

An authoritative and fully illustrated study of the German military vehicles that fought in the Spanish Civil War-from motorcycles to Panzer Tanks.

An epic historical biography of the Norwegian king who laid claim to the thrones of Denmark and England.

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

A biography of a British pilot set against the backdrop of the Royal Navy's fight to regain control of its aviation after the First World War.

A political and military analysis of this conflict in southern Africa with maps, photos, and a new introduction assessing its long aftermath.

A vivid history of how a battered British Expeditionary Force stopped the advancing Germans, against the odds and just in time.

This "e;superb account of the British Army under Wellington in India reads like one of Bernard Cornwell's Sharpe novels, or, better still, a Flashman novel"e; (Books Monthly).

"e;This useful work will appeal to a wide audience, from military buffs to historically minded tourists (and their guides), to students and scholars.

The author of The Warrior Generals examines the machinations of the Parlimentarian military leadership during the English Civil War.

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

An epic historical biography of the Norwegian king who laid claim to the thrones of Denmark and England.

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.

A political and military analysis of this conflict in southern Africa with maps, photos, and a new introduction assessing its long aftermath.

History has recorded that the first ever powered flight took place at Kitty Hawk in America, on 17 December 1903 and was carried out by the Wright brothers, Orville and Wilbur, who were aircraft designers and manufacturers.

Stories of the residents of Jersey, Guernsey, and other Channel Islands and their service and sacrifice during the First World War.

The author of 24 Hours in Ancient Athens"e;tells the powerful story of how Greek history survived the meteor of Alexander and his brief world empire"e; (Firetrench).

Stories of the residents of Jersey, Guernsey, and other Channel Islands and their service and sacrifice during the First World War.

"e;Cats, rabbits and even the bear that inspired Winnie the Pooh appear in remarkable photos of the 16 million animals caught up in World War One.

"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 vivid history of late 18th century France chronicles the little-known counterrevolution that threatened the First Republic.

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

This social history of WWI explores the wartime sacrifices and contributions made by the people of this charming, historic English town.

A comprehensive look at campaigns, battles, and military developments in these dramatic decades.

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

Fully revised second edition of Peter Duckers best-selling guide to military medals.

"e;[The] well known historian .

A history of the fighting and day-to-day lives of French soldiers on the Western Front in World War I, filled with rare archival photos.

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

"e;A very good read .

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

An in-depth look at the world's first ever military logistical supply system and how it fed Caesar's armies in the field.

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.

"e;[The] well known historian .

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.