Military forces and sectors

The summer of 1940 remains a pivotal moment in modern British history - still inspiring immense national pride and a global fascination.

The author of the bestselling Secret SAS Missions in Africa and its sequel, SAS Action in Africa,continues the fight againstcommunist terrorist groups.

Fully illustrated with photographs and maps, this guide to the WWI battlefield of Verdun offers a deeper understanding of its history and its monuments.

A unique insight into how fighter pilots lived, loved-and died-through the diary of the top-scoring RAF Ace who survived the Battle of Britain.

An analysis of the air mast-equipped German U-boats in World War II and Allied countermeasures.

This concise WWII history covers the Western Desert Campaign from Operation Compass to the Battle of El Alamein.

This portrait of early-WWII British life "e;nicely weaves together anecdotes and stories of actual individuals that help illustrate the overall experience"e; (The NYMAS Review).

Following on from their pioneering account of the Saxon army in the First World War -Fighting the Kaiser's War - Andrew Lucas and Jurgen Schmieschek have compiled this remarkable sequel which covers Saxony's war in Flanders in much greater detail.

"e;A journey through the original RAF Casualty Branch files, and all the other available sources of information relating to RAF wartime casualties.

"e;Deserves consideration from anyone interested in how the ship design process is translated into actual product which in turn can win a war.

A view of British and American WWII bombing raids with over 250 color images, diagrams, and operational maps: "e;An excellent entry-level introduction.

"e;An entertaining and informative review of the evolution of one of the most important classes of warship, from the technology of WWII into the missile age.

A history of Great Britain's Royal Air Force College in Cranwell, told from the perspective of former cadets.

An in-depth look at the combat performance of ground-based air defenses during the Korean War, Vietnam War, Middle East conflicts, and other campaigns.

This naval history anthology explores the world of Lord Nelson, his era and contemporaries, with expert articles and sumptuous illustrations.

A detailed, realistic picture of what it was like to serve in the Royal Air Force during WWII, both on the ground and in the air, using firsthand accounts.

The second volume following the World War II exploits of the famed German parachute unit-from the battle of Crete to the surrender of the Third Reich.

A World War II pictorial history with over 250 rare photos showing the contribution of U.

An RAF pilot recounts his vital role in the development of Britain's WWII air defense system in this fascinating military memoir.

In this memoir, the son of Nazi Germany's foreign minister looks back on his life, examining their relationship and his father's role in World War II.

"e;A very interesting book tracing the development and service of .

A British officer's day-to-day observations throw "e;interesting light on life and soldiering during the Second World War.

An account of the American Expeditionary Force's attack and "e;an excellent guide to trace the locations of one of the last great battles of the Great War"e; (On the Old Barbed Wire).

"e;It covers, chapter by chapter the anti-air battle in wars from Yom Kippur (1973) onwards .

"e;A really excellent, detailed, comprehensive and moving history of 19 Squadron, RAF during the Second World War"e; from the author of Arnhem 1944 (Clash of Steel).

This military history offers a provocative take on the "e;Special Relationship"e; between the UK and the USA from the close of WWI into the Cold War.

A biography of the young, London-born, World War I pilot who was the first to be shot down by the legendary Red Baron.

"e;A book about the execution of five resistance heroes in Zwolle .

A unique insight into how fighter pilots lived, loved-and died-through the diary of the top-scoring RAF Ace who survived the Battle of Britain.

A photo-filled history of how London's historic business district endured the Blitz during World War II, and emerged to thrive once again.

Rare World War II photographs detailing the massive American contribution to the 1944 campaign in northwest Europe from August to mid-December.

A Naval officers memoir about finding ones voice.

A pictorial history of America's response to Pearl Harbor, with "e;hundreds of photos of the various stages of the raid"e; (ModelingMadness).

This historical study of the UK's WWII homeland defense service dispels the propaganda and pop culture myths to reveal its true wartime role.

The author of Early Jet Fighters: 1944-1954 turns his attention to jet bombers in another stunning pictorial history: "e;Don't miss out on this one.

A study of how the Royal Navy defended the British Empire's far-flung bases, from Bermuda to Hong Kong and beyond.

A "e;wonderful"e; account of the raising of a sixteenth-century warship, and answers to the long-running mysteries surrounding her loss (Naval Historical Foundation).

This scholarly study of the Royal Navy's WWII light cruisers presents extensive design, performance, and engagement analysis of each ship.

An in-depth look at the logistics of keeping the British Army fed, clothed, armed, and supplied during World War I.

This concise WWII history covers the Western Desert Campaign from Operation Compass to the Battle of El Alamein.

Imperial Japan's ambitious offensive at the beginning of WWII is captured in dramatic detail in this pictorial history featuring rare wartime photographs.

A memoir of the First World War from the rare perspective of an engineer.

This is the story of two British men from very different social backgrounds, who both joined a new Pals battalion during World War I.

Richard Laird's previously unpublished record of his wartime experience as a Japanese prisoner of war ranks among the most graphic of this shocking and deservedly popular genre.

A "e;brilliant history of the USA's underwater exploits,"e; filled with photos (Books Monthly).

A photographic history of WWII's Operation Market Garden and the Allies' quest for the famed "e;Bridge Too Far.

"e;Full of mystery and intrigue surrounding the Abwehr and the Luftwaffe secret missions supporting the insertion and less frequent extraction of agents.

"e;A superb read .

"e;An extraordinary analysis of the 'scores' chalked up by individual fighter pilots serving in the Luftwaffe during the Battle of Britain.

"e;Stuffed with great images .