Military forces and sectors

From November 1942 through to May 1945, the backbone of the USAAF's medium bomber force was provided by the clutch of bomb groups equipped with the B-25 Mitchell.

JG 51 were one of the Luftwaffe's top wartime fighter units, yet their story has never been told in English, until now.

The first instalment of the Aviation Elite Units series, a detailed history of this key unit, featuring photographs and colour illustrations throughout.

When re-armament came after World War I, the German Navy was forced to build anew.

The US armed forces were responsible for many tactical innovations during the years 1941 45, but in no field was US mastery more complete than amphibious warfare.

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.

The compelling story of the average US infantryman in Vietnam.

A detailed examination of the Japanese Infantryman who was, despite comparisons with the notorious German Waffen SS, an enigma to Westerners.

The Marine Corps began World War II with less than 66,000 officers and men.

This book is the story of a majestic bomber of the propeller era flying perilous combat missions against a sleek, nimble warplane of the jet age, the Soviet MiG-15.

The Sassanians ruled the last great Empire of Persia before the Arab conquests of the 7th century.

Ranger - the very word conjures up visions of small, highly trained units executing lightning-fast raids on an unexpecting enemy.

At the start of the American Civil War, neither side had warships on the Mississippi River, which was a vital strategic artery.

The sterling work of the Fifteenth Air Force is often overshadowed by the glamorous 'Mighty Eighth', yet the men flying the B-24 fought ceaselessly right through to VE Day.

Having been a part of the Fifteenth Air Force in 1944, author Bill Hess has written the definitive account on 'his air force', featuring photographs and illustrations throughout.

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

Featuring photography and colour profiles throughout, a history of the bomber that shaped the Pacific War.

Featuring photography and illustrations throughout, a combat history of one of the most successful of the high-scoring Luftwaffe Jagdgeschwader during World War 2.

A detailed history of the F-4 Phantom II, the USAF workhorse fighter-bomber for the Linebacker campaign, which eventually saw US forces withdraw from Vietnam 'with honour' in 1973.

Arriving on station with the USS Ranger (CVA-61) in early December 1967, the first Corsair II squadron became operational immediately and sustained its first combat loss three weeks later.

A concise, yet detailed, history of one of the lesser known FGs of the Eighth Air Force, which made a significant contribution to the Allied victory in Europe.

In 1914 the artillery of Britain's 'Field Army' encompassed those weapons judged to have sufficient mobility to keep up with troops in the field.

Ranger - the very word conjures up visions of small, highly trained units executing lightning-fast raids on an unexpecting enemy.

The Medal of Honor is the highest award for valor in action against an enemy force that can be awarded to personnel in the United States' Armed Forces.

A concise history of the unique integrated commando-style brigade of US and Canadian volunteers formed in 1942.

The US armed forces were responsible for many tactical innovations during the years 1941 45, but in no field was US mastery more complete than amphibious warfare.

For the first time in English, a concise but fact-packed account of the organization, equipment, and all operations of Japan's small but elite wartime parachute forces.

A critical overview of the French infantry tactics which made them masters of Europe but eventually resulted in their defeat at Waterloo.

A concise history of the unique integrated commando-style brigade of US and Canadian volunteers formed in 1942.

The first of two titles looking at the recipients of the Medal of Honor, the highest military award that can be bestowed on personnel in the United States' Armed Forces, during World War II.

The Medal of Honor is the highest award for valor in action against an enemy force that can be awarded to personnel in the United States' Armed Forces.

The Japanese surprise attack on Pearl Harbor in December 1941 battered the surface fleet, but the submarine force escaped unharmed.

A critical overview of the French infantry tactics which made them masters of Europe but eventually resulted in their defeat at Waterloo.

Following the Battle of Wounded Knee in 1890, the US Cavalry were called into action again with the declaration of war against Spain in 1898.

The ETO is seen by many as the major theater of World War II, with more infantry regiments serving there than any other.

The first of two titles looking at the recipients of the Medal of Honor, the highest military award that can be bestowed on personnel in the United States' Armed Forces, during World War II.

The US naval aviator of World War II played a pivotal part in the winning of the war.

The Ironside is symbolic of the one occasion when the army took an active role in British politics.

Between November 1942 and May 1945, US Army infantry units fought in eight named campaigns in the Mediterranean Theater.

Between November 1942 and May 1945, US Army infantry units fought in eight named campaigns in the Mediterranean Theater.

Few of the combatants of World War II have captured the imagination as compulsively as the Fallschirmj ger.

The Tiger tank is probably the most famous tank of World War II.

The Bulgars were a Turkic people who established a state north of the Black Sea.

The Japanese surprise attack on Pearl Harbor in December 1941 battered the surface fleet, but the submarine force escaped unharmed.

The Ironside is symbolic of the one occasion when the army took an active role in British politics.

Few of the combatants of World War II have captured the imagination as compulsively as the Fallschirmj ger.

The Bulgars were a Turkic people who established a state north of the Black Sea.

The ferocity of the Pacific war almost defied the available military technology.

The US naval aviator of World War II played a pivotal part in the winning of the war.

The fateful attack on Pearl Harbor forced the Western world to revise its opinion of Japan's airmen.