Air forces and warfare

The first major history of the American glider pilots, the forgotten heroes of World War II, by a New York Times bestselling author.

On January 27, 1962, a concert at the Maly Theatre in Leningrad is interrupted by a gunshot and an ex-state prisoner is arrested.

The Oise-Aisne American Cemetery is the last resting place of 6,012 American soldiers who died fighting in a small portion of Northern France during the First World War.

The amazing life of one of the Marine Corps' premier combat leaders in World War II and Korea.

"e;The authors offer a very different perspective on this campaign and are very frank in their assessment of the performance of the Allies and Germans on many levels.

"e;Roesler's work emphasizes three interesting individuals with some discussion on technical details and mission parameters.

Acclaimed author Andrew Thomas has chosen fifty fascinating cameos of individual actions or incidents across a wide variety of major and minor campaigns and scenarios ranging from the First World War to the present day.

Sliding out of the shadows of World War Two, the de Havilland Vampire - accompanied by the distinctive whine of its Goblin engine - quickly proved itself an effective alternative to piston-powered fighters.

Der Verlauf und die Auswirkungen der Bombenangriffe auf Innsbruck in den letzten drei Jahren des Zweiten Weltkriegs.

The Supermarine Spitfire arguably remains the most iconic fighter aircraft ever produced.

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The Supermarine Spitfire arguably remains the most iconic fighter aircraft ever produced.

"e;Naval history enthusiasts and military historians who enjoy taking deeper dives into the backgrounds of well-known battles, particularly concerning tactics and leadership, will appreciate this read.

Soldiers' first-hand accounts of Second World War active service invariably make inspiring and exciting reading but Mines, Bombs, Bullets and Bridges is exceptional for several reasons.

Soldiers' first-hand accounts of Second World War active service invariably make inspiring and exciting reading but Mines, Bombs, Bullets and Bridges is exceptional for several reasons.

Vladimir Kovalevskii's memoirs record in graphic detail a remarkable military career.

Nostalgic recollections of wartime Britain often forget that when the blackout was enforced at night in an attempt to foil Nazi bombers a crime wave, cloaked by the inky black darkness, ensued on many of our streets.

During the Second World War, the British movie industry produced a number of films concerning the war, all of which were, by necessity, heavily myth-laden and propagandised.

Nostalgic recollections of wartime Britain often forget that when the blackout was enforced at night in an attempt to foil Nazi bombers a crime wave, cloaked by the inky black darkness, ensued on many of our streets.

"e;The author and his friends have been able to capture some truly remarkable images of modern military aircraft engaged in this activity - everything from a glider, to the massive and strange A400 Atlas, to Lockheed Martin F-35s.

Thomas Percy Gleave began his RAF career in 1930, three years later becoming a member of the RAF aerobatic team.

Vladimir Kovalevskii's memoirs record in graphic detail a remarkable military career.

With firsthand sources and archeological research, this study explores life inside Nazi prisons during the occupation of the Channel Islands.

An "e;excellent and thought provoking"e; chronicle of the IV.

A history of the British Army unit's deployment to and defense of a group of islands between Greece and Turkey during World War II.

"e;A treasure of a book.

Flight Lieutenant Thomas 'Tommy' Rose, a First World War fighter ace, was a pioneer of private flying.

An illustrated history of the renowned fighter aircraft, ideal for modelers and aviation enthusiasts: "e;Highly recommended.

HMS Turbulent was a Royal Navy T-class submarine.

The shocking story of a WWII shootout between black and white GIs in a quiet Cornish town that put the British-US "e;special relationship"e; on trial.

A Royal Air Force pilot shares a riveting account of flying into combat against the Japanese in this WWII memoir supported by additional research.

This military biography explores the life and service of a British Indian Army officer who served with distinction across both world wars.

The British Army's report on the Japanese invasion of Burma during WWII-based on firsthand accounts by the officers who survived it.

A pictorial overview of recipients of Nazi Germany's military award for bravery.

A retired RAF air marshal looks back on his career and the career of his World War II pilot father in this military memoir.

A Nazi infantryman recalls the horrors of combat against the Soviet Union in this WWII memoir as told to his son.

A complete history of paratroopers and their role in modern war, including a glossary and photos.

A historical analysis of the contribution of Great Britain's public schools to the conduct of World War II.

Dramatic accounts of ten Victoria Cross recipients and what they did to earn this highest of honors during WWII.

"e;A definitive introduction by a highly recognized authority who writes beautifully and clearly.

"e;An intriguing, but also shocking insight into the thoughts of those young German women and how they saw their part in Hitler's thousand-year Reich.

A comprehensive account of the origins, design, and history of the A-10A Warthog: "e;Highly recommended.

"e;Tells about various details of data, squadrons, training, life path, passport photos and more.

This vivid combat history examines the role of German and Spanish artillery in the WW2 fight for control of Leningrad.

The author of Stirling's Men recounts the WWII exploits of Britain's legendary special forces unit in thefirst volume of this authoritative history.

A pictorial history of the valiant Polish aviators who aided the RAF in the fight against the Luftwaffe.

With over 60 photos, this look at the role of Red Army tanks in Hitler's defeat "e;will be of interest to modelers and military historians alike"e; (AMPS Indianapolis).

This detailed study of Japan's fearsome WWII fighter covers its legendary combat career along with color images and technical information.

A pictorial history of Hitler's fighter pilots that "e;will be of great interest to aircraft modelers and aviation historians alike"e; (AMPS Indianapolis).