Military forces and sectors

Fighting the Bombers is an unrivaled look at the Allied bombing campaign from the point of view of the Luftwaffe establishment and command.

James M.

In the long history of the British Isles few years can stand in comparison with 1940 in terms of unrivalled gloom.

Stewart Blacker was a remarkable figure.

This groundbreaking work of military history reveals the unsettling truth about British Army executions during WWI.

In this last volume of a monumental chronicl e, the author shows the part played by the British cavalry i n the First World War.

In the seventh, and second last, volume in t his historical work, Lord Anglesey shows how superior the Br itish cavalry was compared to those of the French and German s.

This volume covers the high noon of the British Empire, beginning with the Zulu War of 1879 and ending with Kitchener's River War of 1898.

In-depth coverage of the Charge of the Light Brigade, and the numerous colonial campaigns of the period.

General Colin Gubbins was in charge of SOE during World War Two.

Eighth Army, Britain's most famous field army of the twentieth century, landed in Italy in September 1943 and fought continously until the defeat of the Germans in early-May 1945.

The companion volume to Dark Peak Aircraft Wrecks 1 carries more of the in-depth stories of aircraft crashes in the Dark Peak area of the Peak District.

An international study of counter-insurgency strategies, tactics, and techniques developed in warzones from Vietnam to Latin America and beyond.

The Seventh ship to bear the name, the Assault Ship and Commando Carrier HMS Fearless was first commissioned in 1965.

Having established himself as one of the foremost military historians in the world, Martin Middlebrook's books are eagerly awaited and prized by publishers.

A history of the high-speed wooden aircraft-from bomber to fighter, to photographic and weather reconnaissance-from the author of B-17 Memphis Belle.

Formed in 1915, and still operational today, 14 Squadron is one of the RAF's longest serving and most senior Squadrons.

The author Malcolm Smith has been the Editor of Jabberwock, the bi-annual journal of the Fleet Air Arm Museum, for two years and has inherited the complete archive of editions dating back to the formation of SOFFAAM in 1979.

Many heroes emerged during the First World War, but only one man was twice awarded the Victoria Cross during that conflict.

In August and September 1914 the Regimental Depot of the Durham Light Infantry at Fenham Barracks in Newcastle was overwhelmed by the number of men enlisting.

After the surrender of the French government in May 1940, the British were concerned that the resources of the French Empire, and particularly the powerful French fleet, would be put at the disposal of the Germans.

This is the untold story of the Falklands War as experienced by a below-decks seaman on one of the most important ships to be despatched to the South Atlantic.

The English pharmacist-turned-RAF-aircrew-member recounts his missions fighting against the Third Reich during World War II.

The Second World War was the defining conflict of the twentieth century and it is one of the most popular and fascinating areas for historical research and for family historians.

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These transcripts of wiretapped conversations between Nazi officers reveal "e;a fascinating-and chilling-insight into the German view of the war"e; (Financial Times).

A remarkable World War II survival story and combat memoir by "e;an indestructible wartime tank commander"e; (The Telegraph).

Following the recent unveiling of the monument to Bomber Command in London's Green Park, the publication of this lovingly crafted account of the exploits of oft-overlooked 1 Group is set to be a timely one.

"e;Another in the fantastic Battleground series of Great War histories combined with battlefield guides .

Growing up during the Second World War, Mike Reynolds became so interested in soldiering that he decided to make the Army his life.

As with previous books in the series, 'Salient Points 5' features a number of stories of the individuals and units taking part in these Great War actions.

Until recently, there was little practical knowledge of the ships of the distant past.

This new history of the Royal Navy, published to coincide with the Golden Jubilee of the White Ensign Association, is a full and exciting account of all the many campaigns, operations and deployments conducted around the world from the Cold War and the Cod Wars to the Falklands War and the Gulf Wars.

This wood featured significantly in the First and Third Battles of Ypres and was the scene of numerous deeds of heroism, such as that which won young Lieutenant-Colonel Philip Bent the VC.

In the 50 years that separated Warrior from Dreadnought there occurred a revolution in warship design quite unparalleled in naval history; a period that began with the fully-rigged broadside ironclads and ended with the emergence of the great battleships and battlecruisers that were to fight in the First World War.

This WWII memoir offers a vivid chronicle of combat in Egypt with the 107th Royal Horse Artillery and a daring escape from an Italian POW camp.

U-604 was a standard Type VIIC of which over 600 were built, and at first glance her six war patrols might seem typical - but they were far from ordinary.

While there have been many fine books covering the appalling experiences and great courage of the many thousands of POWscaptured by the victorious Japanese during late 1941 and early 1942, escape accounts are much rarer.

The Wooden Wonder was probably the most versatile combat aircraft that operated on all fronts in World War Two and was still giving valuable service in first-line service after 1945 when it enjoyed a limited renaissance both at home, in Germany and abroad until the advent of jet aircraft.

A Royal Navy Vice Admiral describes the strategy and logistics in deploying ships and crafts for the D-Day amphibious landings in World War II.

This WWII memoir of an NCO Royal Air Force pilot offers a vivid, personal account of wartime life and dangerous operations over Europe.

This is a different approach to Aviation Archaeology.

The 51st Highland Division was the most famous infantry division that fought with the British Army in WW2.

Raised by the Mayor of Kensington, the 22nd Royal Fusiliers (the Kensington Battalion) were a strange mixture of social classes (bankers and stevedores, writers and laborers) with a strong sprinkling of irreverent colonials thrown in.

In the aftermath of the War, the war-ravaged countryside was restored and the trenches of the Western Front were filled in.

"e;Fascinating insight into the early development of the B-17 Flying Fortress .

In the summer of 1914, our finest young men flocked to the colors in Northern towns and cities to answer Lord Kitcheners Call to Arms in a spontaneous burst of enthusiasm and patriotism.

Although the Battle of Arnhem was fought over sixty years ago.

As part of the Aviation Heritage Trail series, this book covers airfields in Lincolnshire, Norfolk, Yorkshire and Northamptonshire.

In a new departure in the Battleground Europe series, this book is a guide to both sides of a major battle in this case to the Canadian Corps operations against 1st Bavarian Reserve Corps at Vimy from 9 12 April 1917, which formed part of the opening of the British offensive, known as the Battle of Arras.