War and defence operations

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.

Since the end of the last century, UN peacekeeping has undergone a fundamental and largely unexamined change.

The decision by the US and UK governments to use military force against Iraq in 2003 and the subsequent occupation and administration of that State, has brought into sharp focus fundamental fault lines in international law.

The Islamic world drew upon a myriad of pre-existing styles of fortification, taking Romano-Byzantine, Indian and Chinese ideas to create a highly effective and sophisticated hybrid fortification that was both new and distinctive.

In the years following the Civil War, plans were drawn up to build a major set of fortifications along the Russian western border.

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.

'Rape, Ravage and Rant are the German watchwords in this war.

'Rape, Ravage and Rant are the German watchwords in this war.

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.

Imagine standing over a bomb - you need to make a choice.

Humphrey Jennings (1907-50) was perhaps the most gifted film-maker of the British documentary movement.

Humphrey Jennings (1907-50) was perhaps the most gifted film-maker of the British documentary movement.

In the English language World War I has largely been analysed and understood through the lens of the Western Front.

In the English language World War I has largely been analysed and understood through the lens of the Western Front.

In the aftermath of World War I Syria paved a path towards democracy.

In the aftermath of World War I Syria paved a path towards democracy.

In September 1857, a member of a religious sect killed himself on hearing the news that the object of his devout observance, Nikal Seyn, had died.

In September 1857, a member of a religious sect killed himself on hearing the news that the object of his devout observance, Nikal Seyn, had died.

Bertrandon de la Broquiere was esquire to Philip the Good, Duke of Burgundy.

Bertrandon de la Broquiere was esquire to Philip the Good, Duke of Burgundy.

How is foreign policy made in Iraq?

How is foreign policy made in Iraq?

The extraordinary autobiography of novelist Marina Jarre, tracing her identity and relationships through a turbulent era of European history.

A charming and heartfelt story about war, art, and the lengths a woman will go to find the truth about her family.

In the spring of 1941, having abandoned his plans to invade Great Britain, Hitler turned the might of his military forces on to Stalin's Soviet Russia.

In the spring of 1941, having abandoned his plans to invade Great Britain, Hitler turned the might of his military forces on to Stalin's Soviet Russia.

A strikingly original book about a terrible photograph an exceptionally rare image documenting the horrific final moment of the murder of a family in Ukraine.

The story of the First World War in Africa, an almost forgotten conflict that devastated an area five times the size of Germany and killed more than two million people.

A fascinating study of one of the often overlooked World War II campaigns as British/Commonwealth, Indigenous and Italian forces battled for control of the Horn of Africa.

Artificial Intelligence and Global Security: Future Trends, Threats and Considerations brings a much-needed perspective on the impact of the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies in military affairs.

Artificial Intelligence and Global Security: Future Trends, Threats and Considerations brings a much-needed perspective on the impact of the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies in military affairs.

Across Africa in the post-1956 era, the aspirations of African nationalists to secure power were boosted and quickly realized by the British, French and Belgian hasty retreat from empire.

The idea that we should 'do something' to help those suffering in far-off places is the main impulse driving those who care about human rights.

Four months pregnant, Vera Wohlauf, wife of a serving SS officer, took sadistic pleasure in rounding up victims for Treblinka.

In 1945, Hitler committed suicide in his bunker as the Third Reich collapsed and the Red Army swamped Berlin.

'Judicious and absorbing' New York Times Book ReviewIn this biography of Edward Lansdale (1908-1987), the man said to be the model for Greene's The Quiet American, Max Boot demonstrates how Lansdale pioneered a 'hearts and minds' diplomacy, first in the Philippines, then in Vietnam.

Why did the USA become involved in Vietnam?

Why did the USA become involved in Vietnam?

"e;Before Alamein we never won a battle, after Alamein we never lost one.

At the outset of 1918 Germany faced certain defeat as a result of Allied technical innovation in tanks and aircraft, and the American entry into the war.

The Second World War was the final global conflict of the twentieth century.

Eleanor Roosevelt stands as one of the world's greatest humanitarians, having dedicated her remarkable life to the liberty and equality of all people.