War and defence operations

This illustrated study explains how Japan's all-conquering air forces spearheaded the invasions of Malaya and the Dutch East Indies and stunned the defending British, Dutch, and American forces.

From the Mexican Revolution to the Zarumilla War, in the first 40 years of the 20th century the nations of Central and South America were frequently disturbed by border clashes, civil wars and revolution.

Explains and illustrates the training and tactics of the Light Infantry and Rifle regiments, famously dramatized in the 'Sharpe' novels and TV films.

From the Mexican Revolution to the Zarumilla War, in the first 40 years of the 20th century the nations of Central and South America were frequently disturbed by border clashes, civil wars and revolution.

The Pacific War was the greatest and bloodiest war ever fought in the Andean region, and is one of the most important conflicts in South American history.

Explains and illustrates the training and tactics of the Light Infantry and Rifle regiments, famously dramatized in the 'Sharpe' novels and TV films.

The Mississippi River played a decisive role in the American Civil War.

The Pacific War was the greatest and bloodiest war ever fought in the Andean region, and is one of the most important conflicts in South American history.

In fascinating detail, Dr Stephen Bull describes the slow and painful learning curve of the Allies in the mid-war years, trying to end the Japanese stranglehold on Southeast Asia and the Pacific.

Packed with illustrations, a compact guide to the fortifications on the front lines and how they evolved over the course of the First World War.

This title, a prequel to Warrior 57 French Napoleonic Infantryman 1803-15, concentrates on the period from the storming of the Bastille in 1789 until Bonaparte's election as Consul for Life in 1802.

A gripping account of the mighty F-4 Phantom II, icon of the Cold War and ultimate American fighter of the 1960s, versus the nimble, agile and abundant MiG-21, which was a communist icon of the period.

Revealing what it was like to live and fight in a medium tank, this is an examination of the career of a single tanker from 37th Tank Battalion, 4th Armored Division.

The techniques of European warfare were transformed during the 15th and 16th centuries by the use of gunpowder and by substantial progress in the effectiveness and destructive power of artillery.

A compact volume on Cornwallis's Pyrrhic victory in North Carolina, featuring illustrations throughout.

The lightning Japanese offensives in East Asia in 1941/42 inflicted a series of costly defeats on the ill-prepared and badly supported British Commonwealth forces in Malaya and Burma.

The 100th title in the Fortress series, this book describes and examines the F hrerhauptquartiere the 14 or so headquarters built for Hitler.

Following the fall of France and the surrender of Paris on 14 June 1940, the British Government announced that the Channel Islands had no strategic importance and would not be defended.

The Petersburg Campaign was the last great campaign fought in the eastern theater of the US Civil War and the last to see U.

By the spring of 1936 an armed clash was imminent between the forces of Spain's extreme Left and extreme Right.

The lightning Japanese offensives in East Asia in 1941/42 inflicted a series of costly defeats on the ill-prepared and badly supported British Commonwealth forces in Malaya and Burma.

On 9 July 1755 amid the wilderness of North America, Britain suffered one of the most humiliating defeats in her history.

An illustrated exploration of what it was like to be a Confederate Artilleryman in the American Civil War.

This title, a prequel to Warrior 57 French Napoleonic Infantryman 1803-15, concentrates on the period from the storming of the Bastille in 1789 until Bonaparte's election as Consul for Life in 1802.

A detailed, step-by-step account of one of the greatest war-time raids that helped to ensure the Allied success on D-Day.

In fascinating detail, Dr Stephen Bull describes the slow and painful learning curve of the Allies in the mid-war years, trying to end the Japanese stranglehold on Southeast Asia and the Pacific.

Some of the most famous Western movies have been set against the background of the Mexican Revolution of the early 20th century.

Some of the most famous Western movies have been set against the background of the Mexican Revolution of the early 20th century.

In the last years of his reign Henry VIII needed a radically modern system of defence to protect England and its new Church.

Exposing the true scale and significance of the deployment of air power in the Balkans, this book details the activities of NATO and UN aircraft as well as local pilots in the former Yugoslavia.

A fascinating study of some of the most famous fortifications of the 20th century and of how their military and political implications shaped the face of northern Europe.

A compact, illustrated account of the first phase of the Yom Kippur, or Ramadan, War.

Packed with illustrations and maps, this slim volume examines Wellington's comeback in Portugal, which ultimately led to the end of its French occupation.

Alongside battlescene illustrations, maps and contemporary prints, Ren Chartrand examines the Anglo-Portuguese defeat of Napoleon's French forces at Bussaco.

A fully illustrated exploration of the British fight against Junot's forces occupying Portugal.

This highly detailed study provides a clear account of how the British Army was organised, who commanded it, and how it functioned in the field during the Peninsular War.

A concise explanation of the campaigns in which Israel took over the West Bank and the Golan Heights.

The war fought between the United Kingdom and Argentina in 1982, for the possession of the Falkland Islands, was probably the last 'colonial' war that will ever be undertaken by the British.

A fully illustrated and detailed account of the retreat to Corunna, one of the epic campaigns of the Napoleonic Wars.

This highly detailed study provides a clear account of how the British Army was organised, who commanded it, and how it functioned in the field during the Peninsular War.

The 50 years before the American Civil War saw a boom in the construction of coastal forts in the United States of America.

Supported by original sources and thoroughly illustrated, a detailed account of the Douglases' fight against the Percys.

An illustrated account of one of the most important campaigns in the history of Japan and the origin of the kami kaze - a key part of Japanese national identity.

The Plains Indian War was one of the most controversial conflicts in American military history, as the US Army faced a tough opponent that challenged it for decades following the end of the Civil War.

A detailed study of the English castles of the medieval period.

At the beginning of the 20th century, the military importance of the Hawaiian Islands became clear.

The war fought between the United Kingdom and Argentina in 1982, for the possession of the Falkland Islands, was probably the last 'colonial' war that will ever be undertaken by the British.

The Plains Indian War was one of the most controversial conflicts in American military history, as the US Army faced a tough opponent that challenged it for decades following the end of the Civil War.

The design development and combat history of some of the most technologically advanced fortress networks in Germany and France.

An in-depth examination of the United States' invasion of two Pacific islands, featuring a variety of illustrations throughout.