Battles and campaigns

This book tells the story of Operation Overlord, the largest and most meticulously planned seaborne invasion in the history of warfare.

In June 1944, an elite unit of British paratroopers was sent on a daring and highly risky behind-the-lines mission, which was deemed vital to the success of D-Day.

This book provides a comprehensive study of the complex impacts of the war in Ukraine on Russo-Iranian relations, and the resulting consequences for the international relations of the Middle East.

Saladin is a legendary figure in the history of the Middle East.

Saladin is a legendary figure in the history of the Middle East.

"e;It is first and foremost an eyewitness account of an everyman and a true humanist.

The story of the invasion of Moscow, told through its people.

Edwin Lutyens' Memorial to the Missing of the Somme at Thiepval in Northern France, visited annually by tens of thousands of tourists, is arguably the finest structure erected by any British architect in the twentieth century.

Culloden was the last battle on British soil.

Steven J Zaloga offers a fascinating comparison between the two most important tanks involved in the crucial fighting of 1944, the American Sherman and the German Panther.

Artist-drawn humorous postcards were growing considerably in popularity at the start of the 20th century.

Artist-drawn humorous postcards were growing considerably in popularity at the start of the 20th century.

In this remarkable book, now reissued in paperback, Brian Lavery examines every aspect of the Royal Navy, both ashore and at sea, during the Second World War, and casts a lucid eye over the strengths and weaknesses of an organisation that was put under acute strain during the period, yet rose to the challenge with initiative and determination.

In this remarkable book, now reissued in paperback, Brian Lavery examines every aspect of the Royal Navy, both ashore and at sea, during the Second World War, and casts a lucid eye over the strengths and weaknesses of an organisation that was put under acute strain during the period, yet rose to the challenge with initiative and determination.

Actor Richard Beale was a young officer in the Royal Navy during the Second World War.

Actor Richard Beale was a young officer in the Royal Navy during the Second World War.

A study and reassessment of the major World War II battle in the South Atlantic between the British and German navies.

Adrian Greaves uses his exceptional knowledge of the Anglo-Zulu War to look beyond the two best known battles of Isandlwana and the iconic action at Rorkes Drift to other fiercely fought battles.

This highly illustrated book covers the activities of the German Army on the River Somme throughout the long years of The Great War.

This illustrated WWII history captures the brutal conditions and bitter combat of the Battle of Stalingrad through rare wartime photographs.

The 900-day siege of the Soviet city of Leningrad by the combined forces of the Germans and the Finns is one of the most remarkable, and terrible, events of the Second World War, yet until recently it has not received the attention it deserves it has been overshadowed by other massive confrontations on the Eastern Front, at Stalingrad and Kursk.

The photographs are taken from five unpublished albums focussing on the German invasion of Russia in 1941 Operation Barbarossa.

A rare collection of personal photographs following Nazi Germany's airborne soldiers on their missions through the Balkans, Crete, and Russia.

A pictorial history of the Nazi retreat from the Western and Eastern Fronts, back to Germany, as World War II came to an end.

Based on interviews with survivors of German WWI prison camps, this account documents the heroism and perseverance of British troops in captivity.

The Second World War spawned a plethora of crack special forces units (Long Range Desert Group, SAS, SBS, Phantom and Commandos) but 30 Assault Unit remains, even today, far more secretive and exclusive than the others.

In 1913 Lieutenant General Sir Francis Lloyd was appointed to the supreme position reserved for Guardsmen, the command of the London Districts.

The Royal Naval Patrol Service, or Harry Tates Navy as it was commonly known, was a unique service with its own rules and regulations.

The great retreat of the British Expeditionary Force from Mons in August 1914 is one of the most famous in military history, and it is justly celebrated.

Women in the Second World War explores the experiences of women who served in the armed forces, or complimentary services.

Alexander the Great is one of the most famous men in history, and many believe he was the greatest military genius of all time (Julius Caesar wept at the feet of his statue in envy of his achievements).

A detailed history of the World War II battle, featuring experiences from over 500 participants, by the author of The First Day on the Somme.

The assault crossing of the River Seine by the British 43rd (Wessex) Division in August 1944 remains one of the most important operations of the closing stages of the Second World War.

The historian and founder of the Anglo-Zulu War Historical Society presents his groundbreaking account of the Battle of Isandlwana.

Using official records from the National Archives personal accounts from the Imperial War Museum and other sources, Coastal Convoys 1939 1945: The Indestructible Highway describes Britains dependence on coastal shipping and the introduction of the convoy system in coastal waters at the outset of the war.

The Battle of the Lys, fought in April 1918, was critical for the Allies and for Germany.

When the Burma campaign is discussed, the turning point battles of Imphal and Kohima are most often thought of.

An ancient historian vividly reconstructs-and persuasively reassesses-the Roman Empire's most significant victory of the Gallic Wars.

A British naval officer details life as a prisoner of war and his courageous and suspenseful escape attempts during World War II.

The author, a young conscript, fought with The Glorious Glosters at the legendary Imjin River battle.

A British Army veteran revisits his military career, sharing thrilling stories of Special Forces missions behind enemy lines during World War II.

Ken Adams, as a trained medic, was sent out to the Far East and immediately saw action on the Malay Peninsula.

This authoritative history chronicles the Royal Navy's decisive yet little-known victory over the French during the Seven Years' War.

The WWI military expert presents his authoritative study of the German Army's operations during the First Battle of Ypres.

A thorough history of the Winter War, the uneven Russo-Finnish conflict that began shortly after the start of World War II.

Harry Lamin was born in Derbyshire in 1877 and left school at thirteen to work in the lace industry, but by December 1916 he had been conscripted into the 9th Battalion, York and Lancaster Regiment and sent to war.

Never previously seen reports and plans marked restricted and classified have been sourced from Britannia Royal Naval College's Archive.