Military forces and sectors

"e;Superb .

The 21st century saw the naval power of Great Britain rise from that of an obscure island to that of a world-wide empire.

The ShipCraft series provides in-depth information about building and modifying model kits of famous warship types.

On 1 June 1943 Flight 777, a Douglas DC-3, en route from Lisbon to Britain, was shot down over the Bay of Biscay by German aircraft.

A compact traveler's guide to the French region's World War II historical sites, featuring planned itineraries of places to see and where to go.

This WWII history examines an early British commando raid on Nazi occupied France through extensive interviews with survivors from both sides.

This WWII guidebook brings the momentous drama of D-Day to life with an in-depth study of the fighting on Normandy's Sword Beach.

"e;Tremendous .

"e;A first-class work detailing the work of the elite British Commandos and their American counterpart the Rangers .

The young men who flew with RAF Bomber Command in World War Two were a complex mixture of individuals but they all shared the gift of teamwork.

"e;A fascinating insight into one of the Cold War's most interesting concept aircraft .

As a young man Stuart Young endured the horrors of the Japanese prisoner-of-war camps and survived.

The German historian's classic account of the Red Army's assault on East Prussia at the end of WWII, now available in English translation.

The Tornado has been the backbone of the RAF within its many different theaters of operation.

The Starfighter was once described as a delight to fly, but one mistake and it will kill you.

This is the second volume of a comprehensive five part work on D-Day that includes a multitude of personal military accounts from both Allied and German Aviation personnel who were there.

For the Allies as well as Germany, it will be the longest day'.

This is the third volume of a comprehensive five part work, detailing every aspect of air and paratroop operations on the night of 5/6 June 1944.

This is the first volume of a most impressive tribute and accurate four part work that uniquely presents a complete account of the air operations throughout Market-Garden in September 1944 when British, US and Polish airborne troops made a gallant attempt to seize and hold bridges across the Lower Rhine in Holland as a springboard for crossing into Germany.

"e;An inspirational/enjoyable book with excellent representations of a wide variety of [Motor Torpedo Boats] by various modelers in a variety of scales.

"e;[A] splendid and scholarly work .

The saga of a squadron, a plane, and the action, triumphs, and tragedies they saw during World War II-includes photos.

Drawn from newly-available historical archives, this German air force history is "e;packed with many fascinating revelations.

"e;Superb .

This versatile single-seater aircraft was a joint development between the UK and France.

For many years the worlds finest aerobatic team, the RAFs Red Arrows, have thrilled millions with their demonstrations of this fine aircraft's agility and maneuverability.

The Mustang was born from a British WW2 specification to North American during 1940.

This WWII battlefield guide offers a detailed history of the Allied Liberation of Nijmegen during Operation Market Garden-with maps and photos throughout.

The UK has some of the most dramatic landscapes for NATO pilots to exercise the increasingly important military art of high-speed low flying.

The Middle East is potentially the worlds major and most dangerous trouble spot.

The Avro Vulcan was the last V Bomber to see active service in its primary role during the Falklands conflict.

This latest volume in Anthony Tucker-Joness series of photographic histories of armored warfare records in graphic detail the role played by tanks, infantry fighting vehicles and self-propelled artillery during the decisive campaign in northwest Europe in 1944-5.

Throughout the relatively short yet highly distinguished history of the Royal Air Force there has been a tendency for the men and women of the Service to be overshadowed by the glamour of the aircraft.

"e;Provides a fresh and invaluable explanation of the military and political events of that extraordinary campaign.

Edward Teach Blackbeard-is one of the legends of the so-called golden age of piracy.

Although over 330,000 British and French soldiers were evacuated from the Dunkirk beaches between 26 May and 4 June, many thousands remained in France, most under French command.

There has been bookshelf after bookshelf of books compiled, written and published about British aircraft, the Royal Air Force and the activities of its pilots during World War Two.

Detailed reports by German commanders: "e;Powerful testimony to the Germans' lack of preparation for the harsh climatic conditions of the Russian winter.

On 1 June 1943 Flight 777, a Douglas DC-3, en route from Lisbon to Britain, was shot down over the Bay of Biscay by German aircraft.

Le Cateau (26-27 August 1914) was the second major action fought by the BEF in the Great War.

As World War Two drew to a close, jet-powered aircraft were beginning to be introduced into service.

A World War II memoir of a clerk who put down his pen and took up a weapon, rising through the ranks to become an elite Special Air Service soldier.

Originally conceived as a carrier-born maritime attack aircraft, the Blackburn design included many original features such as Boundary Layer Control, a system which blew hot air over the flying surfaces to increase lift when landing.

The invasion was launched to round off Hitlers Balkan Campaign against Crete in May 1941.

This book brings an era to life with vivid stories and information from those who were there.

A pulsating account of the young RAF and American fighter boys who flew Spitfires, Hurricanes, Thunderbolts and Mustangs during 1940-45.