Air forces and warfare

A brilliant and prolific collection of rare photographs celebrating the war-winning qualities of arguably the most important tank of the Second World War.

"e;Hitlers decision to invade Poland in August 1939 triggered the start of the Second World War.

World War Two Luftwaffe aircraft and their pilots have been a source of fascination and respect to aviation buffs since 1945.

This is a highly illustrated history one of the most deadly types of atta aircraft.

A pictorial history of the Allied campaigns in the final months before the end of World War II in Europe and the defeat of Nazi Germany.

"e;By Spring 1945, while the war in Europe was coming to a close, in the Pacific there was no end to hostilities in sight.

The author of the bestselling Panzer IV at War delivers a highly illustrated look at "e;a key element in the German Blitzkrieg"e; during the Second World War (HistoryOfWar.

"e;German Guns of the Third Reich is an illustrated record of German light and heavy artillery, heavy mortars, anti-tank and anti-aircraft guns at war.

"e;Smith has done a fantastic job of explaining the minutiae of German uniforms and equipment and the places the soldiers found themselves in.

In this companion volume to British Tanks: The Second World War, Pat Ware provides an expert introduction to the design, production and operation of British tanks since 1945.

Perhaps the British did not produce the most successful tanks of the Second World War, but they certainly designed an extraordinary range of light, medium and heavy tanks along with many that were adapted for special purposes.

"e;These photographs are taken from three unpublished albums featuring the German invasion of Poland in 1939.

"e;The greatest tank battle in world history, known as Operation CITADEL, opened during the early hours of 5 July 1943, and its outcome was to decide the eventual outcome of the war on the Eastern Front.

A pictorial history and analysis of the tank warfare between Red Soviet and Nazi forces along the Eastern Front during World War II.

The North African campaign, the struggle of the Italians and Germans against the Allies in Egypt, Libya and Tunisia between 1940 and 1943, was a war of movement and maneuver, of dramatic changes of fortune, and it was a war in which mechanized forces-tanks in particular-excelled.

Having fought their way up fifty miles of Hell's Highway and through Nijmegen, XXX Corps was just ten miles from Arnhem and the 1st British Airborne Division.

'Shan' Hackett is remembered by his own and succeeding generations for a variety of achievements and attributes.

When German General Rommel and the lead elements of what would become the Afrika Korps landed in Libya in February 1941, nobody could have foreseen the legendary status they would achieve.

This fascinating biographical history reveals how the future German general established his reputation at the WWI Battle of Caporetto.

An account of the World War II clash between British and German forces, "e;the largest tank battle involving British armor ever fought"e; (MQ Magazine).

Alan White served in the RAF from 1953 to 1987 roughly the period of the Cold War.

This WWII history and battleground guide offers a fascinating look at the vital and infamous stretch of road through the Netherlands.

An intriguing page-turning and personal account of that most secretive of wartime institutions, Bletchley Park, and of the often eccentric people who helped to win the war Beryl BainbridgeBletchley Park, or 'Station X', was home to the most famous code breakers of the Second World War.

A comprehensive history of the World War II raid.

The consolidated PBY Catalina was probably the most versatile and successful flying boat/amphibian ever built, serving not just with the US Army, Navy and Coast Guard during the Second World War, but also with the air forces of Britain, Canada, Australia and New Zealand, with the Danes, Free French and Norwegians as well as in Brazil, Chile, Indonesia and elsewhere.

The consolidated PBY Catalina was probably the most versatile and successful flying boat/amphibian ever built, serving not just with the US Army, Navy and Coast Guard during the Second World War, but also with the air forces of Britain, Canada, Australia and New Zealand, with the Danes, Free French and Norwegians as well as in Brazil, Chile, Indonesia and elsewhere.

Operation Frankton is a story of how a handful of determined and resourceful men, using flimsy canoes, achieved what thousands could not by conventional means.

Operation Frankton is a story of how a handful of determined and resourceful men, using flimsy canoes, achieved what thousands could not by conventional means.

"e;This is the memoir of a 26 year career in the RAF, told with humor and modesty that belies the danger of flying over 47 different types of military aircraft in war and peace.

Made up entirely of volunteer civil servants and their friends and despite the Government's reluctance to release them, the Prince of Wales' Own Civil Service Rifles fought with distinction at Loos, the Somme, Messines, Cambrai, Salonika and Palestine.

Originally designed in 1934 for anti-submarine training, by the end of the war 72 U-Class subs had been commissioned; 17 were lost to the enemy, and 3 in accidents.

This WWII pictorial history illustrates a horrifying episode of destruction in Nazi-occupied France.

This book reveals the vital contribution that RAF Coastal Command made to the Allies war effort.

Aircrew on a bomber in World War II experienced a cold, tiring and perilous existence.

During the immediate period before World War Two, the RAF modified its command structure to rationalize for rapid expansion.

Many of the 617 Squadron crews who took part in the famous attacks on the Mohne, Eder and Sorpe Dams and also the raids on the Dortmund-Ems Canal did not return.

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The author and WWII fighter pilot offers a firsthand look at an RAF squadron's harrowing fate in this candid combat memoir.

Major and Mrs.

An in-depth study of Douglas Haig's army commanders on the Western Front during the First World War.

This is the latest in the well-respected Battleground series of books, and covers a number of aspects of the battle of Arnhem.

A memoir from the real-life James Bond, who "e;could ski backward, navigate a midget submarine and undertake the riskiest parachute jumps"e; (Wired).

A memoir from the real-life James Bond, who "e;could ski backward, navigate a midget submarine and undertake the riskiest parachute jumps"e; (Wired).

A British infantryman shares his harrowing story of life on the frontlines of WWII, from the North African Campaign to the invasion of Germany.

A British infantryman shares his harrowing story of life on the frontlines of WWII, from the North African Campaign to the invasion of Germany.

More than thirty Allied Forces' WWII aircraft types are illustrated in many rare and previously unpublished black and white and color photographs.

The bitter fight for Fort Vaux is one of the most famous episodes in the Battle of Verdun-it has achieved almost legendary status in French military history.

The bitter fight for Fort Vaux is one of the most famous episodes in the Battle of Verdun-it has achieved almost legendary status in French military history.

Jack Sheldon examines the German mindset at the close of 1914 when it became apparent that a quick victory was no longer a possibility.

A history of what life was like at Britain's World War II spy school, from how it was staffed to what lessons were taught, and more.