Military forces and sectors

Stephen Turnbull, the world's leading authority on the samurai, goes beyond the battlefield to paint a picture of the samurai as they really were.

An examination of the German campaign on the Eastern Front, from their first significant defeat at the gates of Moscow in 1941 to the defeat at Stalingrad and the Russian capture of Berlin marking the end of the war in Europe.

The gripping story of the men of 3rd Battalion, 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment, the comrades of the Band of Brothers, from their formation through the D-Day landings and beyond, in their own words.

A compact guide to 40 of iconic tanks which have shaped the face of modern warfare.

The illustrated history of Hitler's land forces from the Panzer crewman on the Eastern Front to the infantryman in Normandy and the last ditch defence units of Waffen-SS and Hitler Youth.

A full and detailed history of the military sniper, from the American Civil War to the war on terror, packed with first-hand accounts.

The illustrated history of Hitler's land forces from the Panzer crewman on the Eastern Front to the infantryman in Normandy and the last ditch defence units of Waffen-SS and Hitler Youth.

A full and detailed history of the military sniper, from the American Civil War to the war on terror, packed with first-hand accounts.

'Silent Killers is a triumph that is educational as well as highly entertaining.

'Silent Killers is a triumph that is educational as well as highly entertaining.

From the mid-1960s until the end of the Cold War, the United States Air Force acquired and flew Russian-made MiG jets, eventually creating a secret squadron dedicated to exposing American fighter pilots to enemy MiGs.

From the mid-1960s until the end of the Cold War, the United States Air Force acquired and flew Russian-made MiG jets, eventually creating a secret squadron dedicated to exposing American fighter pilots to enemy MiGs.

In the years between 31 BC and AD 500 the Romans carved out a mighty empire stretching from Britain to the deserts of North Africa.

Admiral Yamamoto Isoroku was the defining Japanese naval commander of World War II.

Edith Cavell was born in 1865, daughter of a Norfolk vicar, and shot in Brussels on 12 October 1915 by the Germans for sheltering British and French soldiers and helping them escape over the Belgian border.

A comprehensive study into the spiritual world of the Samurai, from the cult of revenge and suicide, to Zen and martial arts.

Driven by strict codes of honour and bound by deep allegiances of rank, family or religion, the elite warriors of medieval Japan were bold fighters, loyal comrades and deadly enemies.

Following the success of Out of Nowhere: A History of the Military Sniper, sniper expert Martin Pegler gives us an in-depth study of the emergence of American rifleman, sharpshooter and sniper.

Stephen Turnbull, the world's leading authority on the samurai, goes beyond the battlefield to paint a picture of the samurai as they really were.

An examination of the German campaign on the Eastern Front, from their first significant defeat at the gates of Moscow in 1941 to the defeat at Stalingrad and the Russian capture of Berlin marking the end of the war in Europe.

A comprehensive study into the spiritual world of the Samurai, from the cult of revenge and suicide, to Zen and martial arts.

Driven by strict codes of honour and bound by deep allegiances of rank, family or religion, the elite warriors of medieval Japan were bold fighters, loyal comrades and deadly enemies.

A highly illustrated account of the battle of Borodino, the most crucial action in Napoleon's 1812 campaign in Russia.

An entertaining book detailing the military slang of World War II.

A fascinating discussion of the development of counterinsurgency by experts in the field.

The true story of a legendary SAS soldier who participated in the battle of Mirbat and assaulted the Iranian Embassy to free the hostages held within.

An entertaining book detailing the military slang of World War II.

A fascinating discussion of the development of counterinsurgency by experts in the field.

The true story of a legendary SAS soldier who participated in the battle of Mirbat and assaulted the Iranian Embassy to free the hostages held within.

On a dark night in 1804, Lt.

This book introduces the reader to the early years of US submarine development and operation during the first third of the 20th century.

During WW1 the North Sea became the principal battleground for the navies of Britain and Germany.

An action-packed biography of "e;one of the legitimate storybook heroes of World War II"e; and the special forces regiment he founded (The New York Times).

An in-depth look at the weaponry, tactics, and combat pilots involved in neutralizing enemy air defenses-from the Vietnam War to today.

An acclaimed WWII historian presents a provocative reassessment of the Eastern Front battles that turned the tide against Hitler's advance.

The acclaimed historian offers a radical reinterpretation of the WWII Battle of Stalingrad using eyewitness accounts and newly uncovered archival material.

This is an in-depth study of the battle of Midway that reviews the many previous accounts and compares their accuracy and veracity with fresh documentation that has been released recently, including new material on the post-war analysis made by a US select committee.

A detailed look at the day-to-day life of a pilot serving during the Persian Gulf War against Iraq.

The acclaimed WWII historian and author of Race to the Reichstag vividly chronicles the preliminary battle that opened the Red Army's path to Berlin.

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

One of the most remarkable stories in the history of Special Forces' operations - Daily ExpressIn the bleak moments after defeat on mainland Europe in winter 1939, wartime leader Winston Churchill knew that Britain had to strike back hard.

'The best political weapon is the weapon of terror.

'The best political weapon is the weapon of terror.

For troops in the desert, Cairo meant fleshpots or brass hats.

In May and June 1940 almost four million people fled Paris and its suburbs in anticipation of a German invasion.

In June 1940, the German Army had brought the rest of Europe to its knees.

On 30 April 1945, Adolf Hitler committed suicide.

In the summer of 1940 the fate of Europe hung in the balance.

The Spitfire and the Lancaster were the two RAF weapons of victory in the Second World War, but the glamour of the fighter has tended to overshadow the performance of the heavy bomber.

At the moment of crisis in 1941 on the Eastern front, with the forces of Hitler massing on the outskirts of Moscow, the miraculous occurred: Moscow was saved.