Warfare and defence

This is naval action adventure with a difference - thirteen naval engagements in which gunboats won the day against every kind of enemy, large and smallBritain, like other colonial powers, established, controlled and accessed her empire from the seas.

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One of the greatest escape stories of World War Two.

A history of weapons of mass destruction from the First World War to the Gulf War - and beyond.

The complete story of how the German Enigma codes were broken.

A classic account of the Desert Campaign of 1940-43, by a renowned military historian.

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A renown military historian and frequent television commenter brings to life the generalship of the South during the Civil War in sparkling, information-filled vignettes.

The Sultana was a sidewheel Mississippi steamboat carrying almost two thousand recently-released Union prisoners-of-war back north at the end of the Civil War.

This military biography recounts the incredible story of a Green Beret who survived capture and torture in Vietnam before escaping to freedom.

At the Dawn of Airpower: The U.

In the midst of World War II, a German-American family finds themselves stranded in Japan in this inspiring tale of an extraordinary family adapting to the hazards of fate, and finding salvation in each other.

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The best way for today's sailors to learn about a battle is from those who fought it.

Siegfried Sassoon is mostly remembered for the devastating poetry he wrote during World War One as a result of leading his troops "e;over the top"e; to certain death.

"e;Author James Mills presents an amazing, detailed history review of the German surface-to-air guided missile technology development.

"e;With its focus on tank crew members and their commanders this is a unique addition to the literature on WWII.

Winner, 2022 Army Historical Foundation Distinguished Writing Awards, Unit HistoryThis second volume follows on from the first in recounting the WWII history of B Company, 756th Tank Battalion in vivid detail.

A heavily illustrated account of the evolution, design and deployment of dreadnought battleships.

See the excitement and danger of life on an aircraft carrier like never before.

Historically in warfare, the majority of all combat deaths have occurred prior to a casualty ever receiving advanced trauma management.

Military surgeons must assume a leadership role in combat casualty care in circumstances that are far less than ideal.

A comprehensive guide for the ultimate guardians of American freedomthe U.

Astonishing Events from the American Revolution That They Dont Teach in School!

World War II not only marked the end of a terrifying time in Europe, but also the dawning of many technological breakthroughs.

An SAS soldier explains the battle history of this prestigious military service, while teaching how you can defend yourself in both hand-to-hand and military combat.

See the history of civilization through the worlds most deadly and fascinating firearms!

Lessons from Veterans provides an array of personal storiesfrom nightmarish fights on the islands of Iwo Jima to the shores of Normandy on D-Day.

Veterans of the United States armed forces may be eligible for a broad range of benefits and services provided by the US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

This is the comprehensive, standardized dictionary of military and associated terminology compiled and used by the Department of Defense.

Whether youre gearing up for a backcountry trek, preparing for the worst that nature or man can offer, or just want to have a great resource at your fingertips, you need this comprehensive, full-color new edition of the U.

A fascinating look at the history and development of the revolver.

Do you want to be a member of one of the worlds most elite special operations forces?

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In Super Snipers, the editors of Soldier of Fortune show readersthe ways of the expert sniper in forty stories from those who have mastered the craft.

The official United States Army manual, U.

War Is a Racket is the title of two works, a speech and a booklet, by retired US Marine Corps Major General and two-time Medal of Honor recipient Smedley Darlington Butler.

In addition, it covers cutting-edge tech that will soon be employed by our soldiers: missiles, small arms, biological detection systems, rockets, reconnaissance systems, radios, planes, bows and arrows (believe it or not).

Compiled from the most relevant and important survival information offered by current U.

Military demolitions are the destruction by fire, water, explosive, and mechanical means of areas, structures, facilities, or materials to accomplish a military objective.

Here for the first time in one place is everything you need to know about modern military combat.

Ideal for fans of Dave Grossman, Paul Howe, George Thompson, and other authors of police booksA brilliant military intelligence book that shares leadership and training for the fightIncludes riveting stories of military operationsIn Leadership and Training for the Fight, MSG Paul R.

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The New York Times Bestseller by the Author of A Man Called IntrepidIdeal for fans of Nancy Wake, Virginia Hall, The Last Goodnight by Howard Blum, The Woman Who Smashed Codes, The Wolves at the Door by Judith Pearson, and similar worksShares the story of Vera Atkins, legendary spy and holder of the Legion of HonorWritten by William Stevenson, the only person whom she trusted to write her biographyShe was stunning.

Loet Velmans was seventeen when the Germans invaded Holland.

Stuart Goldman convincingly argues that a little-known, but intense Soviet-Japanese conflict along the Manchurian-Mongolian frontier at Nomonhan influenced the outbreak of World War II and shaped the course of the war.

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