Military history

Salado Creek, Texas, 1918: Thirteen black soldiers stood at attention in front of gallows erected specifically for their hanging.

A young man searching for a life that demanded everything from him.

"e;The class the stars fell on"e; is an expression used to describe the West Point Class of 1915.

Here is a mid-range book description:Civilizations are not built solely with stone, steel, armies, or governments.

Deep beneath the waves, history hides its most profound secrets.

Explore the fascinating journey of military technology through the ages in this riveting nonfiction eBook, "e;The Historical Evolution of Secret Military Technologies.

At his inauguration President Donald Trump claimed that his life was saved by God to make America great again.

A megaton nuclear missile fitted with a detonator timing device has been launched.

She heard voices.

'This is the history we so badly needed' ANTONY BEEVOR'Essential reading for understanding Asia's present' RICHARD OVERYA momentous new history of World War II in Asia.

They marched into the inferno as boys.

A thrilling memoir from one of the last living WW2 pilots, published to mark his 105th birthday'Colin Bell DFC is one of the most remarkable people I've ever met' JAMES HOLLAND'A terrific read, combining laugh-out-loud reminiscences with jaw-dropping accounts of aerial warfare' JOHN NICHOL'Stirring' The Times'Brimming with quiet courage and patriotism' Daily Mail'They don't make them like Flt Lt Bell anymore' Daily Express'An inspiring portrait of bravery in action' The iFlight-Lieutenant Colin Bell's Bloody Dangerous is a powerful and inspiring portrait of bravery in action, full of touching admiration for his RAF comrades - one in three of whom were killed.

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The Invasion Before Normandy is a chronicle of one of World War IIs most dramatic and secret operations.

The Invasion Before Normandy is a chronicle of one of World War IIs most dramatic and secret operations.

We Dared to Fly is the true story of the young men who risked their lives daily on classified missions deep behind enemy lines during the Vietnam War.

We Dared to Fly is the true story of the young men who risked their lives daily on classified missions deep behind enemy lines during the Vietnam War.

From raw recruits to battlefield legends, the 20th Maines stand at Gettysburg became one of the defining moments in American history.

The hair-raising rescue missions of a deep-sea salvage tug that saved hundreds of lives during two decades of service in the North Atlantic.

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The scope and scale of Operation Barbarossathe German invasion of the Soviet Unionmake it one of the pivotal events of the Second World War.

The hair-raising rescue missions of a deep-sea salvage tug that saved hundreds of lives during two decades of service in the North Atlantic.

First published in 1957 and out of print for decades, Moscow Tram Stop is a classic of World War II on the Eastern Front.

The Battle of Kursk was one of the defining moments of World War II.

Although he styled himself 'His Highness', adopted the court ritual of his royal predecessors, and lived in the former royal palaces of Whitehall and Hampton Court, Oliver Cromwell was not a king - in spite of the best efforts of his supporters to crown him.

In late November 1941, two college football teamsWillamette University and San Jose Stateset sail for Honolulu for a series of games with the University of Hawaii.

First published in 1961 by Stackpole Books, Street without Joy is a classic of military history.

In 1917 one million soldiers, sailors, and Marines departed for France to fight in World War I from New York.

Do places where violent deaths occur somehow absorb the horror, only to conjure up images that haunt the living for generations to come?

Do places where violent deaths occur somehow absorb the horror, only to conjure up images that haunt the living for generations to come?

In 1917 one million soldiers, sailors, and Marines departed for France to fight in World War I from New York.

A frontline account of the battles, the brotherhood, and the grit that defined the opening drive of Operation Iraqi Freedom.

WINNER OF THE 2025 ARMY HISTORICAL FOUNDATION (AHF) DISTINGUISHED WRITING AWARD ("e;Operational-Battle History"e; Category)The forgotten heroes of Chosinhow Task Force Faith fought against impossible odds and a legacy of unfair shame.

The Battle of Kursk was one of the defining moments of World War II.

First published in 1957 and out of print for decades, Moscow Tram Stop is a classic of World War II on the Eastern Front.

The M16 rifle is one of the world's most famous firearms, iconic as the American weapon of the Vietnam Warand, indeed, as the U.

First published in 1961 by Stackpole Books, Street without Joy is a classic of military history.

Sunday, June 22, 1941: three million German soldiers invaded the Soviet Union as part of Hitlers long-planned Operation Barbarossa, which aimed to destroy the Soviet Union, secure its land as lebensraum for the Third Reich, and enslave its Slavic population.

In late November 1941, two college football teamsWillamette University and San Jose Stateset sail for Honolulu for a series of games with the University of Hawaii.

I don t like killing, but I m good at it.

The M16 rifle is one of the world's most famous firearms, iconic as the American weapon of the Vietnam Warand, indeed, as the U.

Sunday, June 22, 1941: three million German soldiers invaded the Soviet Union as part of Hitlers long-planned Operation Barbarossa, which aimed to destroy the Soviet Union, secure its land as lebensraum for the Third Reich, and enslave its Slavic population.

Discover unrelenting spirit and strength in the extraordinary true story of Franci: a woman who survived the holocaust against all of the odds'Achingly moving, gives much-needed hope.

The scope and scale of Operation Barbarossathe German invasion of the Soviet Unionmake it one of the pivotal events of the Second World War.

The A-10 is the Air Force's unlikely success story, an airplane designed to support the Army, and one that ground troops came to venerate.

The A-10 is the Air Force's unlikely success story, an airplane designed to support the Army, and one that ground troops came to venerate.

A remarkable true story about saving life in wartime, not taking it'War is often described in terms of blood and treasure The Lifesavers tells the story of the people who saw blood as treasure.

Forgotten Wars: Covert Military Conflicts and Unacknowledged OperationsNot all conflicts appear in official histories.

The acclaimed true story—originally published in Mountain Gazette and a finalist for the Livingston Award in International Reporting One night in September 1943, a Jewish mother took her nine-year-old son in one arm and five-year-old daughter in the other and jumped off a moving train to save their lives.

Hidden History of Britain: Declassified Events, Secret Projects, & Forgotten OperationsBritain's modern history contains far more hidden layers than most people realise.