Military history

An overview on one of the most successful infantry formations used by Alexander the Great and his successors to dominate the ancient world.

A history and analysis of the battle for the North Sea-and the crucial supplies needed by both Britain and Germany to fight the war.

This volume of rare WWII photographs offers a vivid chronicle of the exploits and operations of the famous British special forces unit stationed in Burma.

"e;If you only read one book on the development of the Fleet Air Arm and Naval air warfare in the Mediterranean during World War 2 then this should be it.

The Trafalgar Chronicle is a prime source of information as well as the publication of choice for new research about the Georgian navy, sometimes also loosely referred to as 'Nelson's Navy', though its scope reaches out to include all the sailing navies of the period.

With comprehensive captions and text this superb book tells the story of the production of the Panzer IV to the key battles in Poland, France, North Africa, Italy, Russia and North West Europe.

A history of the controversial underground group that employed political violence in its quest to create an independent Israel.

"e;This English translation of the original Russian work is thought provoking, challenging the 'official' version of what happened"e; during World War II (Firetrench).

This expert study of the U.

"e;A fitting tribute .

This fascinating study of medieval warfare examines the vital role of castles during the English civil wars of the 15th century.

A pictorial history of the British Eighth Army's campaigns in Egypt, Libya, and Tunisia during World War II.

This WWII pictorial history vividly captures the Allied liberation of Europe from Normandy to Berlin through rare wartime photographs.

The Holocaust is without doubt one of the most abhorrent and despicable events not only of the Second World War, but of the twentieth century.

"e;Takes a look at the life of Napoleon Bonaparte through using 100 objects .

An illustrated history of World War II-era women's fashions, featuring ladies from all nations involved in conflict.

A pictorial history of the armoured vehicles used by the Nazis during their occupation of North Africa in World War II.

This WWII pictorial history covers a little-known but hard-fought Pacific War campaign with striking combat images and expertly researched text.

This expert study of the U.

"e;An enjoyable ramble .

A detailed, realistic picture of what it was like to serve in the Royal Air Force during WWII, both on the ground and in the air, using firsthand accounts.

An in-depth military history of the emperors Lucius Domitius Aurelianus and Marcus Aurelius Probus.

A historian's account of the experience of Poland's people and its military before, during, and after World War II-from 1918 to 1991.

An in-depth look at the disastrous consequences of misjudgment and impulsiveness by the United States during the Korean War.

A British general's memoir of serving with these famed Nepalese warriors: "e;An inspiring journey, delightfully related.

A follow-up to the New York Times-bestselling The Cover-Up at Omaha Beach.

"e;A fascinating look into the aircrews used and the effect on those who had to live through this constant bombing"e; by the RAF during World War II (UK Historian).

An extensive study of the strategy and technology employed by the Franks and Muslims as they fought each other in the Holy Land.

A history of the "e;secret war"e; in Southeast Asia in which nearly three million tons of bombs decimated a newly independent nation.

This military biography examines the man who sought to rebuild the Germany Army after WWI-and the rival who stoked the rise of Nazism.

The summer of 1940 remains a pivotal moment in modern British history - still inspiring immense national pride and a global fascination.

In this fascinating new book, bestselling author and historian Nathaniel Lande explores the Great War at the heart of the twentieth century through the prism of theater.

The story of a revolution in moving troops and supplies: "e;A rare gem that will fill a gap in your World War I library.

Fully illustrated with photographs and maps, this guide to the WWI battlefield of Verdun offers a deeper understanding of its history and its monuments.

A unique insight into how fighter pilots lived, loved-and died-through the diary of the top-scoring RAF Ace who survived the Battle of Britain.

Packed with historically significant locations, this history and guide offers a unique look at Munich as the site of Hitler's rise to power.

An analysis of the air mast-equipped German U-boats in World War II and Allied countermeasures.

Fascinating facts and debunked myths about Catholic vs.

This concise WWII history covers the Western Desert Campaign from Operation Compass to the Battle of El Alamein.

This portrait of early-WWII British life "e;nicely weaves together anecdotes and stories of actual individuals that help illustrate the overall experience"e; (The NYMAS Review).

Following on from their pioneering account of the Saxon army in the First World War -Fighting the Kaiser's War - Andrew Lucas and Jurgen Schmieschek have compiled this remarkable sequel which covers Saxony's war in Flanders in much greater detail.

"e;A journey through the original RAF Casualty Branch files, and all the other available sources of information relating to RAF wartime casualties.

This history of the Siege of Cawnpore and the massacre of British noncombatants in Colonial India reveals the human side of the struggle.

This is a narrative military history of the emperors Lucius Domitius Aurelianus (270-275) and Marcus Aurelius Probus (276-282).

A view of British and American WWII bombing raids with over 250 color images, diagrams, and operational maps: "e;An excellent entry-level introduction.

"e;A compelling review of Antipater and his family .

Celts, Romans, Saxons, Vikings .

The story of a revolution in moving troops and supplies: "e;A rare gem that will fill a gap in your World War I library.

This regimental history chronicles the legendary exploits of the British Army's Light Division against Napoleon in Spain and Portugal.

"e;An entertaining and informative review of the evolution of one of the most important classes of warship, from the technology of WWII into the missile age.