Land forces and warfare

In this powerful and moving memoir, Robert Beecham tells of his Civil War experiences, both as an enlisted man in the fabled Iron Brigade of the Army of the Potomac and as an officer commanding a newly raised African-American unit.

an engrossing narrative, beautifully controlled by a master storyteller' Michael McKernan, Sydney Morning Herald The bestselling, acclaimed, authoritative account of one of the most famous battles in Australian military history now established as a classic.

The essential travel companion for anyone visiting Gallipoli.

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Saul David's All The King's Men is a thrilling history of the British Redcoat from the English Civil War to Waterloo.

This Whitehall Paper explores the ways in which Mogadishu's inhabitants try to stay out of harm's way, from security officials in the presidential compound of Villa Somalia to the city's powerful district commissioners, from patrolling policemen to the women road-sweepers in the rubbish-filled alleyways of the Waberi district.

This Whitehall Paper explores the ways in which Mogadishu's inhabitants try to stay out of harm's way, from security officials in the presidential compound of Villa Somalia to the city's powerful district commissioners, from patrolling policemen to the women road-sweepers in the rubbish-filled alleyways of the Waberi district.

When the United States entered the Great War in April of 1917, there were few officers with any staff training, and none had actually served on large, complex staffs in combat.

Kaufman examines the training and status of British military surgeons during the late 18th and 19th centuries.

In June 1942 the Indian Army suffered a major defeat at the hands of the Japanese Army and subsequently endured its longest retreat ever.

Faced with severe budgetary constraints, a radically reduced force structure, and a crippling intellectual dogmatism, the American Infantry struggled throughout the interwar years to modernize its doctrine.

Armies are invariably accused of preparing to fight the last war.

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The Panzer Lehr Division was one of the most élite German armoured formations in existence in early 1944.

Friedrich Beck was the single most important figure in the transformation of the inept Habsburg military into the modern military state that would wage World War I.

The mechanized infantry is one of the least-studied components of the U.

In the immediate post-World War II period, Army aviation began to evolve from an observatory role to a mobility role.

Relying on extensive candid interviews from members of Congress and staff on defense authorization committees and senior Army general officers, Scroggs provides a strong insider analysis with recommendations.

Since the end of the Cold War, U.

An in-depth look at the contributions of the British cavalry during World War I.

"e;[A] splendid and scholarly work .

Whether any advantage or benefit will be drawn from the suspension or effective abolition of the rank of Field Marshal is debatable.

The 6th Battalion, The Manchester Regiment, was a prewar Territorial unit.

Whether any advantage or benefit will be drawn from the suspension or effective abolition of the rank of Field Marshal is debatable.

A pictorial history of the Nazi retreat from the Western and Eastern Fronts, back to Germany, as World War II came to an end.

In this military memoir, a Soviet Red Army officer recounts his experience fighting against Nazi Germany along the Eastern Front in World War II.

Sturmgeschtz III was originally designed as an assault weapon, but as war progressed it was increasingly used in a defensive role and evolved into an assault gun and tank destroyer.

The East Surreys were in near continuous action from November 1942, when they landed in North Africa (Operation TORCH) through to May 1945 Armistice.

The bestselling, award-winning author of The American Invasion of Canada "e;has given great drama and immediacy to that turning point in Canadian history"e; (Maclean's).

Despite the enduring popular image of the blitzkrieg of World War II, the German Army always depended on horses.

Robert Neiman, perhaps the most experienced combat commander of the U.

During histhirty-eight-year career as a military officer, Henry Clay Merriam received the Medal of Honor for his service in the Civil War, rose to prominence in the Western army, and exerted significant influence on the American West by establishing military posts, protecting rail lines, and maintaining an uneasy peace between settlers and Indians.

Resumes for Former Military Personnel offers the tools to craft a strong resume that stands out and will lead to interviews and job offers.

Scotland provided two Territorial Force divisions at the outbreak of the First World War, in due course taking their place in the order of battle as the 51st (Highland) Division and the 52nd (Lowland) Division.

Scotland provided two Territorial Force divisions at the outbreak of the First World War, in due course taking their place in the order of battle as the 51st (Highland) Division and the 52nd (Lowland) Division.

From monster to master, discover the history of the tank in this heavily illustrated book.

'War as it should be described - ordinary men facing extraordinary horror' The Times'Epic and moving.

Following the American Declaration of Independence, communities from Boston to Savannah were forced to make a choice: to strike out for an independent republic, or remain true to the British Crown.

Described as 'a masterpiece' by critics, this remarkable book tells the story of war through the lives and deaths of a single family.

An amazing collection of eyewitness accounts of the British experience in World War II.

Who are the world's best soldiers?

Follow the conflict of the World War 1 from 1914-1918 through a unique collection of historical maps, expert commentary and photographs.

This is Corran Purdon's story, one of five true-life recollections from the Second World War in Tales From The Special Forces Club.

This is Harry Verlander's story, one of five true-life recollections from the Second World War in Tales From The Special Forces Club.

A rich account of the impact of the Second World War on the lives of people living in the farms and villages of Britain.

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The definitive inside account of the Falklands War, written by Margaret Thatcher herself.

From the redcoat who served Charles II to the modern, camouflage-clad guard at Camp Bastion, from battlefield to barrack-room, this is a magisterial social history of the British soldier.

'My primary aim in writing this book is to demonstrate the importance of individual human beings in modern warfare.

This edition does not include illustrations.