Air forces and warfare

With first-hand accounts and colour artwork, this title describes the planes and pilots of the famous 4th Fighter Group 'Fourth but First' that became the highest-scoring unit of the mighty 8th Air Force in World War 2.

A detailed, yet concise, exploration of the US Army's entrance into the Great War.

"e;A searing tribute .

This book tells the bewildering tale of one of the most insidious, yet almost forgotten crimes against humanity planned by the Nazis during the Third Reich.

From unstoppable blitzkrieg to brutal defeatfollow Guderians panzers as they race toward Moscow and collide with disaster.

From unstoppable blitzkrieg to brutal defeatfollow Guderians panzers as they race toward Moscow and collide with disaster.

To be a successful commander requires experience, character, tenacity and boldness: the ability to establish a good rapport with both your staff and your men is also vital.

In 1915 a machine christened "e;Little Willie"e; changed the way that wars were fought.

The formidable Mark IV tank was pitted against the German Army from 1917 until the end of World War I.

A comprehensive overview of the troops involved in the First World War campaigns in Southeastern Europe.

To be a successful commander requires experience, character, tenacity and boldness: the ability to establish a good rapport with both your staff and your men is also vital.

The formidable Mark IV tank was pitted against the German Army from 1917 until the end of World War I.

The Focke-Wulf Fw 190 is regarded as one of the best fighters of World War II.

This volume assesses the formidable Special Forces fielded by Italy's navy and air force in World War II.

As was the case in World War II, one of the greatest threats to Britain during World War I was the German U-boat menace.

As was the case in World War II, one of the greatest threats to Britain during World War I was the German U-boat menace.

A comprehensive reference resource on the uniforms, dress, flight gear and personal weaponry of the Imperial Japanese Navy airmen of World War II.

In 1915 a machine christened "e;Little Willie"e; changed the way that wars were fought.

The Focke-Wulf Fw 190 is regarded as one of the best fighters of World War II.

A comprehensive overview of the troops involved in the First World War campaigns in Southeastern Europe.

The turn of the 20th century saw Imperial Germany as essentially a militarist state.

In August 1914 the mobilization of Imperial Germany's 800,000-strong army ushered in the first great war of the modern age - a war which still stands as the greatest slaughter of soldiers in history.

In August 1914 the mobilization of Imperial Germany's 800,000-strong army ushered in the first great war of the modern age - a war which still stands as the greatest slaughter of soldiers in history.

In May 1943 a specially established RAF squadron made its permanent imprint on military aviation history.

Dedicated to the life of the average US soldier during World War I, this book follows the doughboy during the course of the war: from conscription, arrival at a training facility, transportation to Europe, and finally into combat in the trenches.

Dedicated to the life of the average US soldier during World War I, this book follows the doughboy during the course of the war: from conscription, arrival at a training facility, transportation to Europe, and finally into combat in the trenches.

A concise history of the Royal Navy's air arm during World War II, from their Arctic convoys, to the battle of Malta, and the last raids on Japan.

On 2 July 1900 the people of Friedrichshafen, Germany, witnessed a momentous occasion - the first flight of LZ 1, Count Ferdinand von Zeppelin's first airship.

On the night of 22 23 April 1918 the Royal Navy carried out a raid on the German held ports of Zeebrugge and Ostend Operation Z-O.

A comprehensive reference resource on the uniforms, dress, flight gear and personal weaponry of the Imperial Japanese Navy airmen of World War II.

The turn of the 20th century saw Imperial Germany as essentially a militarist state.

An illustrated account of the infamous Me 262 and its pilots in the dark days of 1945, containing previously unseen photographs.

The first deployment of the V-1 was in June 1944 when, following two years of tests, Hitler gave the order to attack England.

This volume assesses the formidable Special Forces fielded by Italy's navy and air force in World War II.

Written and illustrated by Luftwaffe expert John Weal, this book completes Osprey's trilogy on one of the most important German aircraft of World War II.

A highly illustrated and detailed study of the Sword Beach & the British Airborne Landings.

A fascinating look at a little-studied aspect of World War I, namely the emergence of the first truly modern tank, the Renault FT.

The combat history of the F-105 Thunderchief units during the Vietnam War, detailing the strengths and weaknesses of the aircraft, and the difficulties it faced during many months of dangerous combat.

The First World War in the Middle East is an accessibly written military and social history of the clash of world empires in the Dardanelles, Egypt and Palestine, Mesopotamia, Persia and the Caucasus.

This is the story of the Royal Canadian Air Force's No 126 Wing, part of the 2nd Tactical Air Force.

The First World War in the Middle East is an accessibly written military and social history of the clash of world empires in the Dardanelles, Egypt and Palestine, Mesopotamia, Persia and the Caucasus.

The design and development of the key dreadnought classes for the German Imperial Navy and their deployment in World War I, including the great clash of dreadnoughts at the Battle of Jutland and operations in the Baltic.

The history of one of the greatest acts of deception as Kriegsmarine raiders disguised as merchant ships wrecked havoc on Allied shipping and the Allied cruisers who finally destroyed them.

On the night of 22 23 April 1918 the Royal Navy carried out a raid on the German held ports of Zeebrugge and Ostend Operation Z-O.

Packed with illustrations, a compact guide to the fortifications on the front lines and how they evolved over the course of the First World War.

An illustrated combat history of the A-4 Skyhawk, which flew numerous attack missions in Israeli service and initiated the Israeli Air Force's transition from French to US aircraft.

Designed to combine the bombing capability of the B-26 Marauder with the versatility of the ground-attack A-20 Havoc, the A-26 Invader would become the USAAF's attack bomber par excellence.

A history of the first destroyers of the Royal Navy, which revolutionized the way war was fought at sea with new armaments and a great improvement on earlier designs.