Military history

The second volume following the World War II exploits of the famed German parachute unit-from the battle of Crete to the surrender of the Third Reich.

This volume presents complete and annotated facsimiles of the official builders' plans for Germany's WWI era dreadnaught battleship, SMS Helgoland.

The incredible true story of the first four Nazi spies to infiltrate British soil is revealed in this WWII history.

A guide that blends the history behind this German World War II tank with resources for military vehicle modeling enthusiasts.

"e;Fascinating.

The go-to intelligence expert and author of MI6 has "e;provided the clearest review of GCHQ and its predecessors in a publicly available book"e; (Firetrench).

This first pictorial history of the LRDG "e;covers all aspects of [its] work and the vehicles and weapons they used in their devastating raids"e; (Beating Tsundoku).

The author of Battle for Paris 1815 examines the uniforms and equipment of the cavalry of Napoleon's Imperial Guard.

A look at the military might of these ancient warriors who sacked Rome and conquered much of Europe.

The author of The Charge of the Light Brigade examines the history behind a treasure of military gold that disappeared during the Peninsula War.

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 complete guide to the WWI uniforms and equipment of RFC pilots and airmen-fully illustrated with color photos.

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

"e;The real story of how the Second World war was won in Europe .

In December 1944 the Third Reich was retreating.

This vivid WWII memoir recounts the exploits of a 4th Queen's Own Hussar through the Mediterranean and Middle Eastern theatre of combat.

An exciting, evocative memoir of combat in North Africa, danger behind enemy lines, and two daring escapes.

A 1955 military memoir offering a first-hand account of life in the British 7th Armoured Division during World War II.

A look at the military might of these ancient warriors who sacked Rome and conquered much of Europe.

This fully illustrated history chronicles the road to WWII and the first year of combat through archival and color photographs accompanied by text.

A military aviation expert chronicles the decades of breathtaking innovation that took place at Britain's secret airbase.

A photographic history of Nazi Germany's last days: "e;The images are well chosen-this reviewer cannot recall having seen any before.

A US marine and Special Ops Commander recounts his combat experiences through Iraq and beyond in this "e;powerful and beautifully written memoir"e; (The Washington Times).

The author of The Charge of the Light Brigade examines the history behind a treasure of military gold that disappeared during the Peninsula War.

This unique pictorial history captures the many types of armored vehicles used across the Western Front of WWII-through soldiers' photos of enemy wreckage.

The first volume in a groundbreaking work of WWII history presents a startlingly different narrative of D-Day based on newly released documents.

A 1955 military memoir offering a first-hand account of life in the British 7th Armoured Division during World War II.

The heavy tanks and other armored vehicles of WWII Germany come vividly to life in this informative volume of detailed wartime photos.

A pictorial history of US assaults on these Japanese-occupied islands during World War II.

"e;Offers a fascinating look at the French Navy during the years leading up to World War I .

A renowned historian captures the French experience of the Peninsular War through soldiers' unpublished memoirs and eyewitness accounts.

An analysis the Roman imperial succession and the failure to come up with an enduring, consistent system for selecting the next emperor with over 22 genealogical tables and 100 images illustrating the Emperors.

A military aviation expert chronicles the decades of breathtaking innovation that took place at Britain's secret airbase.

On New Year's Day 1940, the people of Britain looked back on the first four months of the Second World War with a sort of puzzled unease.

"e;Takes us into areas that aren't always covered .

In this landmark study, an amateur historian tackles the unanswered questions surrounding Julius Caesar's time in Britain.

"e;[An] excellent volume .

This regimental history chronicles the Dandy Ninth Battalion Royal Scots from its first forays in the Boer War through the brutal fighting of WWI.

A military historian's enlightening reassessment of the famous 16th century naval battle between the Ottoman Empire and Pope Pius V's Holy League.

"e;An informative and colorful memoir about the role that observation helicopters played during the Vietnam War .

A pictorial history of US assaults on these Japanese-occupied islands during World War II.

This WWII combat history sheds light on the Battle for Staraya Russa, in which German soldiers and Spanish volunteers bitterly fought the Red Army.

A renowned historian captures the French experience of the Peninsular War through soldiers' unpublished memoirs and eyewitness accounts.

"e;[An] excellent volume .

This study of Medieval military leadership offers a critical comparison of two great rivals of the Hundred Year War.

In this landmark study, an amateur historian tackles the unanswered questions surrounding Julius Caesar's time in Britain.

Tour the Belgian battleground where Napoleon was defeated-with historical background, maps, archival images, and more.

"e;Highly Recommended .

An illustrated and informative guide to the WWI battlefields south of Arras, France, including some of the most significant battles of 1917.

The author of Battle for Paris 1815 examines the uniforms and equipment of the infantry of Napoleon's Imperial Guard.