Military history

WWII began with a metallic roar as the German Blitzkrieg raced across Europe, spearheaded by the most dreaded weapon of the 20th century: the Panzer.

Stanisaw Skalski was the top Polish fighter ace and the first Allied fighter ace of World War II.

Behind-enemy-lines stories of elite Marines in VietnamForce Recon companies were the eyes and ears of the Marine Corps in Vietnam.

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From the Spanish galleons of the 16th century to the cruise ships and crude oil tankers of the 21st, maritime industries have been central to American economic, political, and cultural life.

From the moment man learned how to ascend off the ground, the strategic significance of air intelligence became apparent.

Between 1838 and 1888 the recently formed Zulu kingdom in southeastern Africa was directly challenged by the incursion of Boer pioneers aggressively seeking new lands on which to set up their independent republics, by English-speaking traders and hunters establishing their neighboring colony, and by imperial Britain intervening in Zulu affairs to safeguard Britain's position as the paramount power in southern Africa.

American troops invaded North Africa in November 1942, but did not face serious resistance until the following February, when they finally tangled with Rommels Afrika Korpsand the Germans gave the inexperienced Americans a nasty drubbing at Kasserine Pass.

THE #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER'Every time Churchill took to the airwaves it was as if he were injecting adrenaline-soaked courage directly into the British people .

The bestselling, highly-acclaimed and most famous account of the Falklands War, written by the commander of the British Task Force.

During World War II the special relationship between the United States and Great Britain cemented the alliance that won the war.

Explore more than 5,000 years of mechanised conflict around the globe from the earliest chariots and warships to the supersonic fighters and bombers of the modern era.

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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.