Warfare and defence

The true story of the Royal Navy's sixty-year campaign to stop slavery across the British Empire, decades before the American Civil War.

The scale of death and destruction during the Battle of Stalingrad during late 1942 and early 1943 remains unprecedented in the history of warfare.

Early morning, 19 March 1944.

This WWII pictorial history vividly captures the Allied liberation of Europe from Normandy to Berlin through rare wartime photographs.

Fascinated by the Battle of Britain from an early age, as a young man Dilip Sarkar realized that recording and sharing the Few's memories was of paramount importance.

This fully illustrated history of the iconic American fighter plane examines its development and combat experience through WWII and beyond.

An in-depth look at this sophisticated armored vehicle with photos, technical details, and modeling information.

This fully illustrated history chronicles the evolution of Hellenistic warfare from the death of Alexander the Great to Rome's conquest of the region.

The first comprehensive technical history on the subject, with photos: "e;A must-read for all professionals, designers and scholars of modern submarines.

A graphic record of one man's experience in an infamous POW camp during World War II, and how he survived being forced to build the "e;Death Railway.

This fully illustrated history of the iconic American fighter plane examines its development and combat experience through WWII and beyond.

"e;A compelling examination of an aspect of World War II that always has a rapt audience: espionage .

A photographic history of the principal main battle tank of the modern US military.

This fully illustrated WWII history presents an in-depth look at the Nazi war machine's most fearsome armored vehicles.

This fully illustrated history chronicles the evolution of Hellenistic warfare from the death of Alexander the Great to Rome's conquest of the region.

Charles Frederick Algernon Portal was born in Hungerford, England, in 1893.

A complete guide to the WWI uniforms and equipment of RFC pilots and airmen-fully illustrated with color photos.

This fascinating historical inquiry sheds new light on the mysterious sinking of an 18th century warship and its lingering effect on British naval culture.

An overview on one of the most successful infantry formations used by Alexander the Great and his successors to dominate the ancient world.

This volume of rare WWII photographs offers a vivid chronicle of the exploits and operations of the famous British special forces unit stationed in Burma.

"e;If you only read one book on the development of the Fleet Air Arm and Naval air warfare in the Mediterranean during World War 2 then this should be it.

The Trafalgar Chronicle is a prime source of information as well as the publication of choice for new research about the Georgian navy, sometimes also loosely referred to as 'Nelson's Navy', though its scope reaches out to include all the sailing navies of the period.

With comprehensive captions and text this superb book tells the story of the production of the Panzer IV to the key battles in Poland, France, North Africa, Italy, Russia and North West Europe.

The author of The Kompromat Conspiracy shares the history of MI5, from its beginnings in 1909 to 1945 and its role in the Second World War.

"e;This English translation of the original Russian work is thought provoking, challenging the 'official' version of what happened"e; during World War II (Firetrench).

This expert study of the U.

"e;A fitting tribute .

A pictorial history of the British Eighth Army's campaigns in Egypt, Libya, and Tunisia during World War II.

This WWII pictorial history vividly captures the Allied liberation of Europe from Normandy to Berlin through rare wartime photographs.

The Holocaust is without doubt one of the most abhorrent and despicable events not only of the Second World War, but of the twentieth century.

An illustrated history of World War II-era women's fashions, featuring ladies from all nations involved in conflict.

"e;What is almost certainly the definitive account of the Auxiliary Air Force, the Special Reserve and the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve.

A pictorial history of the armoured vehicles used by the Nazis during their occupation of North Africa in World War II.

This WWII pictorial history covers a little-known but hard-fought Pacific War campaign with striking combat images and expertly researched text.

This expert study of the U.

This short history sheds light on the slaughter and expulsion of ethnic Armenians during WWI with stories of those who witnesses the terror firsthand.

A British military veteran presents an insider's history of the UK's elite armored regiment across three centuries of service-"e;highly recommended"e; (Military Historical Society).

"e;An enjoyable ramble .

A detailed, realistic picture of what it was like to serve in the Royal Air Force during WWII, both on the ground and in the air, using firsthand accounts.

A historian's account of the experience of Poland's people and its military before, during, and after World War II-from 1918 to 1991.

A British general's memoir of serving with these famed Nepalese warriors: "e;An inspiring journey, delightfully related.

A follow-up to the New York Times-bestselling The Cover-Up at Omaha Beach.

"e;A fascinating look into the aircrews used and the effect on those who had to live through this constant bombing"e; by the RAF during World War II (UK Historian).

An extensive study of the strategy and technology employed by the Franks and Muslims as they fought each other in the Holy Land.

The summer of 1940 remains a pivotal moment in modern British history - still inspiring immense national pride and a global fascination.

"e;For anyone wishing to super-detail any British destroyer of this era, this book looks to be a real must-have.

The author of the bestselling Secret SAS Missions in Africa and its sequel, SAS Action in Africa,continues the fight againstcommunist terrorist groups.

The story of a revolution in moving troops and supplies: "e;A rare gem that will fill a gap in your World War I library.

Fully illustrated with photographs and maps, this guide to the WWI battlefield of Verdun offers a deeper understanding of its history and its monuments.

This volume conceptualizes the threats, challenges, opportunities, and boundaries of great power cyber competition of the 21st century.