Warfare and defence

For much of its 2,000-year history, the Roman Catholic Church was a formidable political and military power, in contrast to its pacifist origins and its present concentration on spiritual matters.

A detailed history of a pivotal, bloody battle in a clash of European dynasties, with illustrations included.

This WWII espionage history reveals how a British counterintelligence program turned Nazi spies into valuable double agents.

The arduous development of a dedicated naval air arm for Germany's resurgent military was fraught with the kind of fierce inter-service rivalry that was rife throughout the turbulent history of the Third Reich.

An account of the last American bombardments that took place over North Vietnam while peace talks struggled in Paris.

Rare World War II photographs detailing the massive American contribution to the 1944 campaign in northwest Europe from August to mid-December.

This "e;extensively researched and well-illustrated"e; history recounts the bloody fight to liberate Manila from occupation during WWII (WWII History Magazine).

In this WWII memoir, a Nazi soldier recounts his desperate retreat from Russia, offering rare insight into the collapse of Hitler's Army Group Central.

A detailed history of the Royal Saxon Army in Belgium during World War I, featuring photographs and personal letters.

In June 1944, in Belarus on the Eastern Front, the Red Army launched Operation Bagration, the massive offensive that crushed Hitler's Army Group Centre.

The Allied air forces of WWII come dramatically alive in this photographic history of D-Day and the invasion of France.

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

The complete set of builders' plans for the Royal Navy's Victorian era armored cruiser famously sunk during WWI.

The incredible true story of the first four Nazi spies to infiltrate British soil is revealed in this WWII history.

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.

A reassessment of the famous fifth-century clash between Hun and Roman forces: "e;An excellent job of research with original documents.

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).

This fully illustrated WWII history examines the varieties of German light tanks and their usage throughout the conflict with rare wartime photographs.

"e;A compelling chronicle of the Battle of Papua New Guinea with rarely viewed images from World War II .

A history of the military campaign that set the stage for the end of the Vietnam War.

This WWII history presents an in-depth study of the Battle of Greece and a provocative new analysis of Nazi military tactics.

"e;For anyone seeking a full understanding of the end of the Napoleonic era this book is a must read .

The definitive book on the development and deployment of the Soviet Union's supreme dive-bomber-with rare archival and private photos.

The second volume following the World War II exploits of the famed German parachute unit-from the battle of Crete to the surrender of the Third Reich.

This volume presents complete and annotated facsimiles of the official builders' plans for Germany's WWI era dreadnaught battleship, SMS Helgoland.

The incredible true story of the first four Nazi spies to infiltrate British soil is revealed in this WWII history.

A guide that blends the history behind this German World War II tank with resources for military vehicle modeling enthusiasts.

"e;Fascinating.

This first pictorial history of the LRDG "e;covers all aspects of [its] work and the vehicles and weapons they used in their devastating raids"e; (Beating Tsundoku).

The author of Battle for Paris 1815 examines the uniforms and equipment of the cavalry of Napoleon's Imperial Guard.

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

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

An extensively illustrated look at what daily life was like for a regular American soldier fighting in this major World War II battle.

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

"e;The real story of how the Second World war was won in Europe .

In December 1944 the Third Reich was retreating.

This vivid WWII memoir recounts the exploits of a 4th Queen's Own Hussar through the Mediterranean and Middle Eastern theatre of combat.

An exciting, evocative memoir of combat in North Africa, danger behind enemy lines, and two daring escapes.

A 1955 military memoir offering a first-hand account of life in the British 7th Armoured Division during World War II.

This fully illustrated history chronicles the road to WWII and the first year of combat through archival and color photographs accompanied by text.

A military aviation expert chronicles the decades of breathtaking innovation that took place at Britain's secret airbase.

A photographic history of Nazi Germany's last days: "e;The images are well chosen-this reviewer cannot recall having seen any before.

A US marine and Special Ops Commander recounts his combat experiences through Iraq and beyond in this "e;powerful and beautifully written memoir"e; (The Washington Times).

This unique pictorial history captures the many types of armored vehicles used across the Western Front of WWII-through soldiers' photos of enemy wreckage.

The first volume in a groundbreaking work of WWII history presents a startlingly different narrative of D-Day based on newly released documents.

A 1955 military memoir offering a first-hand account of life in the British 7th Armoured Division during World War II.

The heavy tanks and other armored vehicles of WWII Germany come vividly to life in this informative volume of detailed wartime photos.

A pictorial history of US assaults on these Japanese-occupied islands during World War II.

"e;Offers a fascinating look at the French Navy during the years leading up to World War I .

A military aviation expert chronicles the decades of breathtaking innovation that took place at Britain's secret airbase.