War and defence operations

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.

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

The Battle of Thermopylae in 480 BC is one of the most famous battles in history.

A traveler's guide to the history and sites of the World War I battle in the Marne River valley in France.

The acclaimed historian and author of The Gathering Storm continues his in-depth study of Northern European naval warfare during WWII.

Timothy Venning's exploration of the alternative paths that British history might easily have taken moves on to the Wars of the Roses.

The V 1, or Doodlebug or Flying-bomb came into use in June 1944 and, together with the V 2 Rocket, was Hitlers final hope in face of the advancing Allied forces sweeping across Europe towards Germany.

The Battlefield General game books put you in command of the forces engaged in some of history's most famous battles.

The true World War I story of one British town’s remarkable response to the message “Your Country Needs You.

An in-depth account of the invasion of Crete by Nazi Germany during World War II, the courageous civilian resistance, and the Allies' devastating defeat.

While best known as being the scene of the most terrible carnage in the WW1 the French department of the Somme has seen many other battles from Roman times to 1944.

The story of British Falkland Islanders under Argentine occupation-with a new chapter on postwar developments: "e;Reads like a gripping adventure yarn.

Following the landings in Normandy, one of the Allies main concerns was how to supply the expanding beachhead.

This book describes the action of 9 May 1915 when the battalions of the 1st Division, 7th Division and the Indian Army attacked Aubers Ridge.

The Royal Air Force's 11 Group played a leading role in the Battle of Britain.

In Spring 1945 one final hurdle faced the American and British Armies under Ike's supreme command - the Rhine.

The fighting on Redan Ridge in 1916 has long been overshadowed by events on each flank, namely Serre on the left and Beaumont Hamel on the right.

Dramatic photographs of Nazi Germany's shocking Ardennes Offensive that nearly turned the tide of World War II-from the author of In Pursuit of Hitler.

The third in a trilogy of books, the others being Cambrai -The Right Hook and Bourlon Wood by the same authors covering the battle for Cambrai in November 1917.

A decorated British officer's wrenching and inspiring firsthand account of the worst battle of the Burma campaign.

The RAF Regiment was created in the early years of World War II for the active dedicated defense of RAF airfields and installations.

A military history of the seventeenth century English Civil wars, including guides and pictures of historic battlefield sites.

The island of Cyprus, long troubled by inter-communal strife, exploded onto the world stage with the Athens-inspired coup against President Makarios and Turkey's invasion that followed.

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

This is a first-hand account of the authors grandfather, Guy Mainwaring Knocker and his experiences as a pilot in the R.

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.

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

This groundbreaking account of the seventeenth century battle sheds new light on the actions taken by commanders, including the future Duke of Marlborough.

An account of the pivotal victory for the Grand Alliance forces during the War of the Spanish Succession, from a leading authority on eighteenth-century warfare.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

This historical guide retells, in graphic detail, the story of nine of the most important battles to be fought in Scotland south of the Highland Line, stretching from Aberdeen to the Firth of Clyde.

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.

By March 1942, mainland France had been under German occupation for almost two years.

A stirring biography of the fiery marshal who led Napoleon's forces-from his swift rise to fame to his tragic fall from grace and death by firing squad.

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.

To the US Navy they were CVEs!

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

This is the history of two RAF squadrons who shared many tasks during WWII.

Designed to act as a diversion to the 'big push', Gommecourt was an attempt to force the Germans to commit their reserves to the front line before the main battle took place.

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.

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.

There have been several books published about the wartime experiences of individual air gunners but there is no general history of Air Gunners, their equipment, training or service in the various RAF Commands in which they served.