Military forces and sectors

A graphic account of the defence of Hartlepool, Whitby and Scarborough against German seaborne raiders in 1914 and a detailed history the coastal defences that confronted the German navy.

A World War II survivor describes his combat experiences as a member of the Red Army's 5th Guards Cavalry Division in the fight against the Nazi Germany.

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For sixty years the dramatic story of the Dunkirk evacuation and the defeat of France-the story of the German conquest of northwest Europe-has been the focus of historical study and dispute, yet myths and misconceptions about this extraordinary event persist.

This beautifully presented book captures the spirit of a little known war where the Royal Navy played a peripheral but crucial role.

This is a must-buy for the Royal Navy and Submarine enthusiast, being a complete directory of RN submarines from the outset to the present day.

A history of the British RAF division in Norfolk dedicated to radio countermeasures during WWII.

To the US Navy they were CVEs!

The book contains twenty-three stirring accounts of what life flying as air-crew in World War Two was really like.

This WWII battlefield guide offers a detailed history of the Siege of Fort Eben Emael during the Nazi invasion of Belgium-with maps and photos throughout.

Ninety years after the Battle of the Somme was fought, visitors continue to flock in very large numbers to the massive Memorial to the Missing at Thiepval, site of a bitter three-month struggle during the summer of 1916.

BEA was formed in 1946 and took over most UK domestic and European routes under the British government's nationalisation policy.

This is a comprehensive reference to the structure, operation, aircraft and men of Fighter Command from its formation in 1936 to 1968 when it became part of Strike Command.

This is a selection of ten remarkable true accounts of unusual incidents and happenings to Bomber Command aircrew during World War Two.

This latest book in the Battleground Europe series describes the battles over several years, and in particular 1917 and 1918, for a wood and small village.

A leading Danish historian presents a detailed account of the epic naval conflict between Denmark and a British fleet led by Vice Admiral Nelson.

Follow the infamous 2nd SS Panzer Division on its march through Southwest France to the Massacre at Oradour with this illustrated battlefield guide.

Born in 1762, William Hargood's naval career spanned over 30 years, as he rose from humble midshipman to the captain of one of the most powerful warships of the day at Trafalgar.

A comprehensive history of the Allied attack on German-occupied France during World War II, examining its planning, execution, and failure.

From the New York Times-bestselling author, an analysis of how flight has shaped warfare, politics, diplomacy, technology, and mass culture.

Passchendaele is one of the most evocative names associated with the Great War.

The McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom was the outstanding aircraft in many of the Western World's air forces during the 1960s and 70s.

A detailed account of "e;the last great set piece operation carried out by the western Allies during the Second World War .

The Blackburn Skua was the first monoplane to be designed and built for the Royal Navy in the 1930s.

In early 1942, shipping losses in the Atlantic threatened Britain's very survival.

A celebration of the renowned WWII aircraft and the aviators who flew them-includes rare photographs.

This pictorial history shows the full extent of captured foreign aircraft used by Nazi Germany during WWII.

A history of the World War I engagement between British and German forces in northern France, and a visitor's guide to the battlefield site.

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 book covers the bases used during the Second World War by the American fighter units that flew in support of the 8th Air Forces heavy bomber forces.

A Royal Air Force pilot recounts his experiences on the front lines of WWII in both Europe and the Pacific in this fascinating military memoir.

A British Army officer chronicles his years of service during WWII, including time in a POW camp and the beginning of the Special Air Service.

As part of the AHT series, the airfields and interest in this book are concentrated in a particular area-in this case Cambridgeshire, Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire.

A history of 9 Group, Royal Air Force Fighter Command, formed specifically to protect Liverpool and Manchester during the darkest hours of WWII.

The author of Javelin from the Cockpit looks at some of the more notable British, German, and American fighters through performance and handling trials.

"e;One of Britain's best-known aviation historians .

A history and guide to the historic British airfields where American bombers had to be ready to go at a moment's notice-includes photos.

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

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.

Airfields and Airmen:Cambrai covers the earliest days of the RFC with the retreat from Mons.

In an attempt to outflank the German Gustav Line running across Italy, Operation SHINGLE was launched on January 22nd 1944.

Major General Sir Roy Redgrave has enjoyed an unusual, some might say eccentric, life.