War and defence operations

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.

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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.

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.

John Masefield wrote four books on The Great War: Gallipoli, The Old Front Line, War and the Future and Battle of the Somme.

Ace fighter pilots from the British Royal Air Force share stories from the experiences during World War II's Battle of Britain.

Major Louis Joseph Vionnets memoirs of Napoleons disastrous 1812 campaign in Russia are readable, detailed, and full of personal anecdote and vivid glimpses into the life of the nineteenth-century soldier.

This book contains selected images from three different Royal Flying Corps albums.

The Gallipoli campaign was launched in April 1915 in an effort to knock Turkey out of the war but the force that was deployed was too small to achieve its aim.

In a new departure in the Battleground Europe series, this book is a guide to both sides of a major battle in this case to the Canadian Corps operations against 1st Bavarian Reserve Corps at Vimy from 9 12 April 1917, which formed part of the opening of the British offensive, known as the Battle of Arras.

A guide to these historic Belgian landmarks of the First World War, with maps and photos.

This WWII history and battlefield guide examines the Allied push across the Rhine with maps, photos, and informative text.

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

John Masefield wrote four books on The Great War: Gallipoli, The Old Front Line, War and the Future and Battle of the Somme.

This is the story of the fighter aces who flew throughout the war in many different operational theatres.

In Spring 1945 the outcome of the war was ritually certain but the mighty River Rhine still stood in the way of the Allies.

Ace fighter pilots from the British Royal Air Force share stories from the experiences during World War II's Battle of Britain.

This book contains selected images from three different Royal Flying Corps albums.

The Gallipoli campaign was launched in April 1915 in an effort to knock Turkey out of the war but the force that was deployed was too small to achieve its aim.

The Maginot Line, the complex system of strongpoints constructed between the world wars by the French to protect against attack from Germany, is one of the most famous, extensive and controversial defensive schemes in all military history.