Warrior 33 by Casemate Publishers Ltd

Volume X, Issue IV, Summer/Fall 2019

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MODERN WARFARE

Recent Releases

Welcome again everyone, this time to the fourth edition of The Warrior for 2019! The featured section this time around is post-WW2 Modern Warfare. Step into the mind of the Marine in Vietnam through a blending of anthology and memoir with Memories Unleashed (p.4), or dive into the jungle with Recon Team Habu in We Few (p.4), the sequel to which, Whispers in the Tall Grass, you can preorder now on the back cover! Experience Helion & Company’s fantastic @War series (p.6-8) and dig deep into the many conflicts of the Cold War with Pen & Sword’s Cold War series (p.14-15). Thank you, Rose Marie from California, for the inspiration for this edition’s feature! If you’re looking for something a touch more historical, don’t fret. From Mercenaries in the Classical World (p.18) to The Napoleonic Wars (p.29) we’re stocked with titles covering all parts of history. Learn about France’s roll in the outcome in the American Revolution in America’s First Ally (p.3), or test your tactical decision making in John Antal’s new interactive work, Infantry Combat (p.3). And with yet another fresh new bargain section, I think you’ll find that this edition of The Warrior is one of the best ones yet! If there is a specific subject or time period that you’d like to see as a special feature in a future Warrior, don’t forget to let us know! Happy Reading, Will & Girard The Warrior Team

New from Casemate Living and Breathing Just Another Day in Vietnam

Keith Nightingale The author’s accomplishments in both military and civilian life largely contribute to the excellence of Living and Breathing as a memoir of unusual depth as well as breadth. Uniquely adopting a third-person omniscient point of view, Nightingale eschews the “I” of memoir in favor of multiple perspectives and a larger historical vision that afford equal time and weight to ally and enemy alike. Examples of the many perspectives based on real-life characters include: Hu, a VC “informant” whose false information led the Rangers straight into the jaws of a ferocious ambush; General Tanh, the COSVN commander; Major Nguyen Hiep, the 52nd Ranger Commander; and Ranger POWs later returned by the North. He offers the point of view of an American advisor to elite Vietnamese. Added to this are wellinformed conjecture of enemy psychology; insight into the dedication and often misunderstood role of the elite Vietnamese Ranger forces; the intelligence acquired from debriefing captured Rangers, whose captors had told them that the entire battle had been a carefully staged attack planned by COSVN as part of a larger Total War strategy; and an eyewitness account by a gifted author who is a rare survivor of one of the most vicious battles of the war. 9781612007854, $34.95, $22.99, hardback, 288p.

Ambush Valley I Corps, Vietnam 1967 ‘ –the Story of a Marine Infantry Battalion’s Battle for Survival

Eric Hammel On September 7, 1967, its first full day in the new area of operations, the 3d Battalion, 26th Marines was attacked by at least two battalions of North Vietnamese infantry. On September 10, while advancing to a new sector, the 3d Battalion, 26th Marines was attacked by the same NVA unit that had attacked it three days earlier. The Marines battled through waves of NVA regulars intent upon achieving a major victory. In a battle described as “Custer’s Last Stand—With Air Support,” the Americans prevailed by the narrowest of margins. Ambush Valley is an unforgettable account of bravery and survival under impossible conditions. 9781612007878, $22.95, $14.99, paperback, 345p. The front cover image is from Memories Unleashed by Carl Rudolph Small, Casemate Publishers, 2019 Typeset by Versatile PreMedia Services, Pune, India. www.versatilepremedia.com

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• NEW FROM CASEMATE • U.S. Army Vehicle Markings 1944

Jean Bouchery and Philippe Charbonnier Everyone is familiar with the iconic WWII Jeep, its green paintwork annotated with white letters, numbers and symbols. Unintelligible to the casual observer, these markings were integral to the organization of the U.S. Army on the move in 1944. This uniquely detailed guide covers all the markings used on American tanks and tracked vehicles, lorries and jeeps to denote their unit and classification, plus tactical markings and the debarkation codes used in the Normandy landings. Hundreds of contemporary photographs are paired with precise color diagrams to show exactly how markings appeared on vehicles, including the exact measurements, and explain all the different variations in use. A final chapter covers the variations of camouflage used on vehicles. The perfect reference book for modelers, collectors, and restorers of historic vehicles, and a fascinating guide to anyone wanting to use WWII photographs to aid their research. 9781612007373, $37.95, $24.99, hardback, 160p.

America’s First Ally France in the Revolutionary War

Norman Desmarais This is a comprehensive look at how France influenced the American Revolutionary War in a variety of ways: intellectually, financially, and militarily. It raises the crucial question of whether America could have won its independence without the aid of France. The book begins with an overview of the intellectual and ideological contributions of the French Enlightenment thinkers to the American and French revolutions. It then moves to cover the many forms of aid provided by France to support America during the Revolutionary War. This ranged from the covert aid supplied before her official entry into the war, to the French outfitters and merchants who provided much-needed military supplies to the Americans. France also provided naval assistance, particularly to the American privateers who harassed British shipping and contributed to the increased shipping rates which added to Great Britain’s economic hardships. France’s military involvement in the war was equally as important. America’s First Ally looks at the contributions of individual French officers and troops, arguing that America could not have won without them. 9781612007014, $32.95, $21.50, hardback, 312p.

Infantry Combat The Rifle Platoon

Col. John F Antal (Ret). In this interactive work, you are U.S. Army Second Lieutenant, Bruce Davis.Your light infantry battalion has been airlifted into the Middle East on short notice, and now your platoon must defend Wafi Al Sirree against the superior might of an advancing enemy’s mechanized force. The stakes are high; the odds are long.Your knowledge and judgment will determine your success. If you are wrong, defeat and death may be your fate. Success will let you savor the sweet taste of victory and live to fight another day. The scenario is highly realistic and is supported by maps and appendices with detailed specifications of the equipment and forces involved. The choices you must make are those that would face a rifle platoon leader in combat.You must win the respect of your troops, ensure the security of your positions, obtain intelligence of the enemy, and accomplish everything else required to survive and win in a hostile environment. Whether you’re a serving infantryman or armchair enthusiast, this is the best crash course in light infantry tactics you will find, short of a rotation through the National Training Center. 9781612008202, $22.95, $14.99, paperback, 340p.

No Better Place to Die Ste-Mere Eglise, June 1944—The Battle for la Fiere Bridge

Robert M. Murphy As part of the massive Allied invasion of Normandy, three airborne divisions were dropped behind enemy lines to sow confusion in the German rear and prevent panzer reinforcements from reaching the beaches. This confusion was achieved well enough, as nearly every airborne unit missed its drop zone, creating a kaleidoscope of small-unit combat. Fortunately for the Allies, the 505th Regimental Combat Team of the 82nd Airborne Division hit on or near its drop zone. Its task was to seize the vital crossroads of Ste Mère Eglise, and to hold the bridge over the Merderet River at nearby La Fière. Benefiting from dynamic battlefield leadership, the paratroopers reached the bridge, only to be met by wave after wave of German tanks and infantry desperate to force the crossing. Reinforced by glider troops, who suffered terribly in their landings from the now-alert Germans, the 505th not only held the vital bridge for three days but launched a counterattack in the teeth of enemy fire to secure their objective once and for all, albeit at gruesome cost. This book provides an objective narrative of countless acts of heroism, almost breathtaking in its “you are there” detail. 9781612008004, $14.95, $9.99, paperback, 288p.

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• MODERN WARFARE • Memories Unleashed Vietnam Legacy

Carl Rudolph Small This memoir of the Vietnam War is structured as a series of short stories that convey the emotional and physical landscape of the Vietnam War. It is a window into the war from the perspective of the author, who served in a rapid response assault force, as ‘the Marine.’ The reader shares the Marine’s experience through a year of combat that tested his character and shaped his destiny. Memories Unleashed is an assemblage of memories. It addresses the warrior, the lives of innocent people caught up in the war, and the American and Vietnamese families impacted by those who fought. 9781612006987, $29.95, $19.50, hardback, 192p.

Triumphant Warrior The Legend of the Navy’s Most Daring Helicopter Pilot

Peter D. Shay The pilot, Lieutenant Commander Allen E. “Wes” Weseleskey, had been assigned to the Navy’s Helicopter Attack (Light) Squadron Three. His controversial mission took place on March 9, 1968 on the outskirts of Sadec,Vietnam. Two ARVN companies were being overwhelmed and despite coming under heavy fire, Weseleskey decided to go in and rescue as many survivors as possible. He was awarded the Bronze Star, the Distinguished Flying Cross and the Navy Cross. This is his story, from early assignments, clashes with superior officers, missions and rescues during the Tet Offensive, to homecoming. It also encapsulates the vital role of the Seawolves in the Vietnam War. 9781612007632, $32.95, $21.50, hardback, 240p.

Valor in Vietnam Chronicles of Honor, Courage and Sacrifice: 1963 - 1977

Allen B. Clark and Lt. Gen. Dave R. Palmer US Army (Ret) Every war continues to dwell in the lives it touched, in the lives of those living through that time, and in those absorbed by its historical significance. The Vietnam War lives on famously and infamously dependent on political points of view, but those who have been there have a highly personalized window on their time of that history.Valor in Vietnam focuses on nineteen stories of Vietnam, stories of celebrated characters in the veteran community, compelling war narratives, vignettes of battles, and the emotional impact on the combatants. This is an anecdotal history of America’s war in Vietnam composed of firsthand narratives by Vietnam War veterans presented in chronological order. They are intense, emotional, and highly personal stories. 9781612007144, $19.95, $12.99, paperback, 288p.

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Autopsy of an Unwinnable War Vietnam

Col.William C. Haponski (Ret), Col. Jerry J. Burcham (Ret) and Lt. Gen. Dave R. Palmer (Ret) Since the fall of Saigon in 1975 there have been many books published on why (and whether) America lost the war in Vietnam. The facts are that the Vietnam War was lost before the first American shot was fired. In fact, it was lost before the first French Expeditionary Corps shot almost two decades earlier, and was finally lost when the South Vietnamese fought partly, then entirely, on their own. Offering an informed and nuanced narrative of the entire 30-year war in Vietnam, this book seeks to explain why. It is a story of success on the one hand and defeat on the other. It is a story mostly lived and revealed by the people inside Vietnam who were directly involved in the war. 9781612007199, $32.95, $21.50, hardback, 336p.

Thud Pilot A Pilot’s Account of Early F-105 Combat in Vietnam

Victor Vizcarra Thud Pilot is the personal account of a combat fighter pilot who flew the Air Force’s premier fighter-bomber in the most dangerous skies over North Vietnam. Thud Pilot tells the story of the courageous men who flew the F-105 from its earliest combat deployment in 1964, and on through 1966. The author’s more significant missions are described in detail and are accompanied by map drawings depicting the mission routes from take-off to refueling orbits, the target, and return. The book is full of several ‘firsts’ in the expanding air war over North Vietnam, including ‘Operation Spring High,’ the first counter SAM strike in the history of aerial warfare. Thud Pilot goes beyond the battle air space and shares the emotional impact on the families left behind. 9781781556450, $24.95, $16.50, paperback, 160p.

We Few U.S. Special Forces in Vietnam

Nick Brokhausen This riveting memoir details the actions and experiences of a small group of Americans and their allies who were the backbone of ground reconnaissance in the Republic of Vietnam during the Vietnam War. Nick Brokhausen served in Recon Team Habu, CCN. Brokhausen’s group racked up one of the most impressive records of awards for valor of any unit in the history of the United States Army. Their missions today seem suicidal. In 1970 equally so, yet these men went out day after day with their indigenous allies and faced the challenges with courage and resolve. 9781612005805, $32.95, $21.50, hardback, 360p.

• MODERN WARFARE • Vietnam Bao Chi Warriors of Word and Film

Marc Phillip Yablonka Bao Chi brings together interviews with 35 combat correspondents who reported on the Vietnam War. They wrote the stories of Vietnam, captured the images and filmed the television coverage of their fellow servicemen on the battlefields from the Mekong Delta in the south to the DMZ in Central Vietnam, from the Tet Offensive in 1968 to the fall of Saigon in 1975. This book honors these brave chroniclers in uniform who brought the Vietnam War home to us. 9781612006871, $32.95, $19.50, hardback, 320p.

Shadow Commander The Epic Story of Donald D. Blackburn— Guerrilla Leader and Special Forces Hero

Mike Guardia On the evening of April 9, 1942 — the battered remnants of the American-Philippine army surrendered to the forces of the Rising Sun.Yet Army Captain Donald D. Blackburn refused to lay down his arms. After the war, Blackburn remained on active duty and took command of the highly classified Studies and Observations Group (SOG). Following his return to the United States, Blackburn was the architect of the Son Tay Prison Raid, the largest POW rescue mission — and indeed, the largest Special Forces operation — of the Vietnam War. 9781612000657, $32.95, $21.50, hardback, 240p.

Khe Sanh Siege in the Clouds

Eric Hammel In late 1967 as part of the Tet offensive, U.S. commanders hoped to lure the North Vietnamese Army into exposing large numbers of soldiers to their overwhelming air power. But in January 1968, a U.S. Marine Corps force found themselves surrounded by the enemy in their hilltop base at Khe Sanh. Eric Hammel’s classic account is a vivid oral history, using the words of American fighting men caught up in the gruelling, deadly seventy-seven-day ordeal creates a harrowing tapestry of tragedy and triumph. The gripping – and moving – narrative flows from the masterfully woven threads provided by nearly a hundred men who gallantly endured the wrenching all-out struggle to hold the combat base and its vulnerable outlying positions. 9781612005904, $18.95, $12.50, paperback, 376p.

Four Flags: The Odyssey of a Professional Soldier. Part 1 US Marine Corps Vietnam 1969-72, Israeli Defence Force 1975-77

Dave Barr Dave Barr had had a penchant for trouble since day one, born in the back of a car, shooting by the time he was five, riding a motorbike at seven, Dave regularly got into fights at school. The only reading Dave would do growing up involved motorbikes, shooting, westerns and the military. After reading Battle Cry by Leon Uris aged 12 he knew he wanted to be a Marine. This is the first volume in the gripping and action-packed memoirs of Dave Barr, providing a rich and colorful account of one man’s odyssey as a professional soldier, seeing war at the ‘sharp end’. 9781909982703, $39.95, $25.99, paperback, 300p.

Vietnam War Army Helicopter Nose Art

John Brennan This book brings to light over 250 recently recovered Vietnam War photographs from Army aviation veterans. The vast majority of these photographs have never before been published, with them all capturing that quintessential and unmistakable American war custom of embellishing one’s assigned aircraft with personalized markings. Each is accompanied by a caption containing data particular for each featured image. Although ‘Iron Butterfly’ may not be as well-known as ‘Memphis Belle’ or ‘Enola Gay’ from World War II, it nonetheless carried its crews into battle with just as much passion for life and sense of duty as its predecessors. We all know the ugly politics of that war; these pictures show us the human side of it. 9781625450357, $34.95, $22.99, paperback, 192p.

Fire in the Streets The Battle for Hue, Tet 1968

Eric Hammel The Tet Offensive of January 1968 was the most important military campaign of the Vietnam War. In Fire in the Streets, the dramatic narrative of the battle unfolds on an hour-by-hour, day-by-day basis. The focus is on the U.S. and South Vietnamese soldiers and Marines–from the top commanders down to the frontline infantrymen–and on the men and women who supported them. With access to rare documents from both North and South Vietnam and hundreds of hours of interviews, Eric Hammel, a renowned military historian, expertly draws on first-hand accounts from the battle participants in this engrossing mixture of action and commentary. 9781612005898, $18.95, $12.50, paperback, 276p.

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• MODERN WARFARE • War of Intervention in Angola. Volume 1 Angolan and Cuban Forces at War, 19751976

Tom Cooper and Adrien Fontanellaz Based on extensive research with help of Angolan and Cuban sources, the War of Intervention in Angola provides a unique insight into the failures of the US-supported FNLA; the growth and reorganization of the MPLA into a conventional army; deployment of Cuban military contingents, their capabilities and intentions; and the performance and experiences of the MPLA and Cuban forces at war with South Africans and the third Angolan insurgent group—UNITA.The volume is illustrated with over 100 rare photographs, a dozen of maps and 15 color profiles. 9781911628194, $29.95, $19.50, paperback, 72p.

Showdown in Western Sahara. Volume 1 Air Warfare over the Last African Colony, 1945-1975

Tom Cooper and Albert Grandolini The former colony of Spanish Sahara saw frequent outbursts of tribal and ethnic rebellions already while ruled by colonial authorities. Its vastness and distances de-facto dictated the application of air power in response. The large-scale operations of the Spanish colonial authorities of the late 1950s became notable for the final combat deployment of the famous Messerschmitt Bf.109. Illustrated by over 100 photographs, and 15 color profiles, this volume offers a fascinating study of the military aspects of this conflict, warfare strategies, tactics and experiences with different weapons systems. 9781912390359, $29.95, $19.50, paperback, 72p.

SAAF’s Border War The South African Air Force in Combat 1966-89

Peter Baxter This account covers all the major operations that the SAAF was involved in, from Operation Blouwildebees to Operation Merlyn. In this account, highlighting such operations as Reindeer, Bootlace/Uric, Sceptic, Protea, Daisy, Askari, Moduler, Hooper and Packer, among many, as well as the ongoing methodological operations like Lunar, Maanskyn, Donkermaan and Butterfly, Baxter examines and brings to life the squadrons and aviators that fought in both counterinsurgency and conventional warfare roles. Besides an extensive selection of rare photographs, the book features a comprehensive section on camouflage and markings and 6 pages of color aircraft profiles and insignia by noted SAAF authority William Marshall, making this title especially useful for modelers. 9781908916235, $39.95, $25.99, paperback, 72p.

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War of Intervention in Angola, Volume 2 Angolan and Cuban Forces, 1976-1983

Adrien Fontanellaz and Tom Cooper Based on extensive research, with help of Angolan and Cuban sources, War of Intervention in Angola,Volume 2 traces the military build-up of the Cuban and Soviet-supported Angolan military, the FAPLA and its combat operations, and those of the Cuban military in Angola, in the period 1976-1983, their capabilities and intentions, and their battlefield performances. The volume is illustrated with over 100 rare photographs, half a dozen maps and 18 color profiles. 9781911628651, $29.95, $19.50, paperback, 80p.

Operations ‘Leopard’ and ‘Red Bean’ Kolwezi 1978 French and Belgian intervention in Zaire

Daniel Kowalczuk This book provides a history of the roots of FNLC (Front for the National Liberation of the Congo: ex-Katanga Gendarmerie) in Angola and Zaire, political situation under Mobutu regime, FNLC incursions into Zaire border since 1977 (“Shaba Wars I and II”) and subsequent hostage taking in mining town of Kolwezi. The author describes the subsequent French Foreign Legion and Belgian Para Commando airborne operation and freeing of the hostages, together with practical destruction of the FNLC as fighting force. 9781912390595, $29.95, $19.50, paperback, 80p.

Battle for Cassinga South Africa’s Controversial CrossBorder Raid, Angola 1978

Mike McWilliams Battle for Cassinga is written as a first-hand account by an ordinary South African paratrooper who was at the 1978 assault on the Angolan headquarters of PLAN, the armed wing of SWAPO. The book relates why the South African government took the political risk in attacking the fortress in an external operation and examines the SWAPO claims that Cassinga was a refugee camp guarded by a few PLAN soldiers. Battle for Cassinga looks at all the players in a critical light. SWAPO and PLAN, the SADF and the commanders from both sides, Dimo Amaambo of PLAN and Jan Breytenbach of the SADF as well as the brave soldiers from both sides who fought for their political ideologies but perhaps, more importantly, for their own band of brothers. 9781907677397, $29.95, $19.50, paperback, 80p.

• MODERN WARFARE • Mau Mau The Kenyan Emergency 1952-60

Peter Baxter Mau Mau was less than a liberation movement, but much more than a mere civil disturbance. This book covers the emergence and growth of Mau Mau, and the strategies applied by the British to confront and nullify it. Mau Mau set the tone for Kenyan independence somewhat blurred the clean line of victory and defeat. 9781908916228, $29.95, $19.50, paperback, 72p.

Iraqi Mirages Mirage F.1 in Service with Iraqi Air Force, 1981-2003

Tom Cooper This volume redresses the balance and provides an indepth insight into the acquisition process, development and equipment of custom-tailored variants made for Iraq, training of Iraqi personnel on the type, and its combat deployment during wars against Iran, 1980-1988, and against the US-led, so-called Gulf Coalition, in 1991 and afterwards. Mirage F.1 in Iraqi service proved a highly capable multi-role platform aircraft, and was widely deployed not only for ground attack but also anti-shipping purposes, as an aerial tanker, and for delivering long-range pinpoint attacks. Illustrated with over 120 photographs and many color profiles, this book provides a unique, single point of reference on camouflage, markings, and armament configurations of Mirage F.1s in Iraqi service. 9781912390311, $29.95, $19.50, paperback, 96p.

Iranian Tigers at War Northrop F-5A/B, F-5E/F and Sub-Variants in Iranian Service since 1966

Babak Taghvaee The development of the F-5 lightweight supersonic fighter in the mid 1950s was almost a gamble for the Northrop Corporation, but ultimately resulted in one of most commercially successful combat aircraft in modern history. Iran was one of its major export customers, yet the long and often violent history of deployment of the F-5 in that country has largely escaped attention of historians. This breathtaking account provides a detailed chronological history of the F-5 in combat service in Iran. It is completed with practically unknown stories of their combat presence in Pakistan, Afghanistan, and the war against drug traffickers in recent years. The author’s detailed text is fully supported by an extensive selection of photographs and color profiles. 9781910294130, $29.95, $19.50, paperback, 72p.

Great Lakes Holocaust First Congo War, 1996–1997

Tom Cooper Great Lakes Holocaust is the first in two volumes covering military operations in Zaire - as the Congo was named from 1971 until 1997 - and the Democratic Republic of Congo at the turn of the 21st century. This volume explores the events of the 1980s and 1990s in Rwanda and Uganda, which eventually spilled over the borders into Zaire, resulting in one of the worst tragedies ever to befall an African region. 9781909384651, $29.95, $19.50, paperback, 72p.

Hot Skies Over Yemen. Volume 1 Aerial Warfare Over the Southern Arabian Peninsula, 1962-1994

Tom Cooper Using newly released secret intelligence sources, neglected memoirs, and popular memory, this book tells the story of military flying in Yemen between 1962 and 1994. It provides in-depth insights and analysis of campaigns fought by the Egyptian air force of the 1960s, the creation of two Yemeni air forces in the 1970s, an entire series of inter-Yemeni wars of the 1980s and 1990s. Containing over 140 photographs, color profiles, maps and extensive tables, Hot Skies over Yemen is a richly illustrated and unique point of reference about one segment of modern aerial warfare that remained entirely unknown until today. 9781912174232, $29.95, $19.50, paperback, 72p.

Israeli Air Force Operations in the 1956 Suez War 29 October8 November 1956

Shlomo Aloni By participating in 1956 Suez Crisis Israel exploited an opportunity to join forces with France and the United Kingdom in an attack against Egypt in order to accomplish diplomatic, military, and political objectives. Operation KADESH was the Israeli part in the Anglo-French attack and this title chronicles Israeli Air Force operations along the timeline of Operation KADESH – from day 1 on 29 October 1956 until day 11 on 8 November 1956 – in thus far unmatched depth and detail. All known Israel Air Force missions and sorties are listed and described and all air combats between Israeli Mysteres and Egyptian MiGs and Vampires are presented and analyzed. The text is supported by numerous photographs and color profiles. 9781910294123, $29.95, $19.50, paperback, 80p.

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• MODERN WARFARE • Brazilians at War Brazilian Aviation in the Second World War

Santiago Rivas When the Second World War erupted, Latin America - despite being initially neutral - became part of it. Brazil, with its large provision of goods to the Allied Powers, was soon a victim of the Axis submarines - leading to the urgent development of an anti-submarine aviation arm. As it was developed, it also sent a fighter squadron and an observation unit to the Mediterranean Front - taking part in the operations over Northern Italy and supporting the Brazilian ground forces, as well as other Allied units, until the end of the war. This book covers the story of both the operations along the Brazilian coasts and on Italy and contains a large volume of information that is not been published in English before, including many photographs, and color profiles of the aircraft. 9781911512585, $39.95, $25.99, paperback, 96p.

Chile 1973. The Other 9/11 The Downfall of Salvador Allende

David Francois Starting with an in-depth study of the Chilean military, paramilitary forces and different leftist movements in particular, this volume traces the history of the build-up and the ultimate clash during the coup of 11 September 1973. Providing minute details about the motivation, organization and equipment of all involved parties, it also explains why the Chilean military not only launched the coup but also imposed itself in power, and how the leftist movements reacted. Illustrated with over 100 photographs, color profiles, and maps describing the equipment, colors, markings and tactics of the Chilean military and its opponents, it is a unique study into a well-known yet much under-studied aspect of Latin America’s military history. 9781912174959, $29.95, $19.50, paperback, 88p.

The Easter Offensive, Vietnam 1972. Volume 1 Invasion across the DMZ

Albert Grandolini On 30 March 1972 the South Vietnamese positions along the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) that separated the North from South Vietnam were suddenly shelled by hundreds of heavy guns and multiple rocket launchers. Caught in a series of outposts, the shocked defenders had just enough time to emerge from their bunkers at the end of the barrage before they were attacked by regular North Vietnamese Army divisions. Thus began one of the fiercest campaigns of the Vietnam War but also one of the less well documented because by then most of the American ground forces had been withdrawn. 9781910294079, $29.95, $19.50, paperback, 72p.

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Aerial Operations in the Revolutions of 1922 and 1947 in Paraguay The First Dogfights in South America

Antonio Luis Sapienza In the first half of the 20th Century, there were several revolutions in Paraguay, starting in 1904, then 1908, 1911-12, 1922-23, 1936 and finally 1947. In 1922, a huge internal crisis in the Liberal Party led to a bloody revolution and for the first time in the history of the country, both sides decided to use aerial power against the enemy. This is the first in-depth account of them with data, pictures, maps and profiles, some of them never published before. 9781912390588, $29.95, $19.50, paperback, 48p.

Air Wars Between Ecuador and Peru, Volume 1 The July 1941 War

Amaru Tincopa Based on extensive research in the official archives of the Fuerza Aérea del Perú (FAP), as well as documentation from multiple private sources, this volume is the story of a littleknown and brief, yet intensive and bitter aerial war. Using sources from both parties of the conflict, this volume avoids the usual, biased and one-sided coverage of conflicts between Ecuador and Peru. It provides intricate details on the military capabilities and intentions of armed forces on both sides, their training, planning, and the conduct of combat operations. Moreover, illustrated with over 100 exclusive photographs, most of which have never been published before, half a dozen maps and 15 color profiles, this book provides the first authoritative account of the air warfare between Ecuador and Peru in July 1941. As such it is an indispensable source of reference for professionals and enthusiasts alike. 9781911628675, $29.95, $19.50, paperback, 72p.

The Easter Offensive, Vietnam 1972. Volume 2 Tanks in the Streets

Albert Grandolini On 30 March 1972, while peace negotiations had been dragging on for four years in Paris, the North Vietnamese launched a wide scale offensive in order to break the stalemate. At that date, practically no American ground forces remained in South Vietnam where a limited offensive was expected in the Central Highlands area. But nobody imagined the magnitude of the multidivisional, armor led onslaught. The blow fell first across the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) separating the North from South Vietnam (see Volume 1). Following from the initial attack, in a surprise move, three communist divisions with T-54 tanks attacked from their sanctuaries in Cambodia just north of Saigon. 9781910294086, $29.95, $19.50, paperback, 72p.

• MODERN WARFARE • The Jihadist Threat The Re-conquest of the West?

Paul Moorcraft This updated edition of Professor Paul Moorcraft’s timely and controversial book examines the international and domestic threats to the West from Jihadism. It connects the dots in the Middle East, Asia and Africa and explains what it means for the home front, mainly Britain but also continental Europe and the USA. More Brits are trying to join the Islamic State than the reserve forces. Why? It puts the whole complex jigsaw together without pulling any punches. 9781526720931, $22.95, $14.99, paperback, 177p.

The Complete Encyclopedia of Terrorist Organisations

Paul Ashley This book is a comprehensive guide to terrorist organizations past and present showing the name of each group’s background and history. Readers may be surprised to learn that there are so many terrorist organizations actually based in the United States. It gives the reader background information on these groupings and discusses their motivations for taking to the gun as a means of trying to affect change. Some of the main groups covered include the Taliban in Afghanistan; Aryan Nations, a white supremacy group in the United States; and Hezbullah in the Middle East. It provides an understanding on how they operate, their ideology, their motivation, and what makes one group tick and another tock. 9781612001180, $16.95, $11.50, paperback, 300p.

Honourable Warriors Fighting the Taliban in Afghanistan - A Frontline Account of the British Army’s Battle for Helmand

Richard Streatfeild In 2009 Major Richard Streatfeild and his men fought for six months against the Taliban in Sangin. They were engaged in over 800 firefights, and were the target of more than 200 improvised explosive devices. Ten men in his company were killed, 50 were wounded. This is their story. His graphic personal account gives an inside view of the physical, psychological, and political battle to come to terms with severe casualties and the stress of battle. It also gives a direct insight into the experiences of soldiers who had to face down their fear throughout a prolonged tour of duty. This is essential reading for anyone who cares to understand the nature of the war in Afghanistan and how the odds are stacked against the army’s success. 9781473829015, $29.95, $19.50, paperback, 240p.

Losing Arab Hearts and Minds The Coalition, Al Jazeera and Muslim Public Opinion

Steve Tatham From November 2002 to May 2003, Steve Tatham worked alongside American military planners in the Gulf, coordinating the huge media campaign that foreshadowed and accompanied the eventual invasion of Iraq. From first hand experience he witnessed how the US planned to win over skeptical Arab hearts and minds.Yet as the campaign unfolded,Tatham saw how differently the British and Americans regarded the media and how badly journalists from the Arab world, in particular from Al-Jazeera satellite television, were treated in comparison to those from coalition nations. His book is highly critical of how the United States handled its information war. 9780972557238, $25.00, $16.50, hardback, 256p.

Retreat and Retribution in Afghanistan 1842 Two Journals of the First Afghan War

Dr. Margaret Kekewich The blow to British pride and confidence caused by the crushing defeat of their army in Afghanistan during the winter of 1841/2 compares in its impact to the disaster in New York on 11 September 2001. The British had replaced a popular and effective monarch with a weak one in the mistaken belief that he would keep the Russians at bay. Two years later, nearly all the British and Indian soldiers in the region were killed in a popular uprising. Margaret Kekewich’s perceptive new study of the conflict describes the British defeat, their reoccupation of Afghanistan in the spring of 1842, then their final withdrawal at the end of the year. Her account, which is based on the graphic diaries written by two British eyewitnesses, gives a fascinating insight into the conflict in Afghanistan 150 years ago. 9781848843974, $39.95, $25.99, hardback, 224p.

Afghanistan Revealed Beyond the Headlines

Caroline Richards and HRH The Prince of Wales ‘The compendium not only sheds new light, but offers fresh hope. It is essential reading.’ Tim Butcher, best-selling author. Hardly a day goes by without Afghanistan making headline news – but what do we really know about this complex and enigmatic country, its people, its culture and most importantly, its future? This book takes us beyond the media focus on politics and war into the lives of the Afghan people, and the forces that have shaped their individual and collective history. Readable and accessible, Afghanistan Revealed is essential background for anyone wishing to understand why peace and stability in the region have been so elusive. 9781848327542, $39.95, $25.99, hardback, 304p.

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• MODERN WARFARE • Deadlines on the Front Line Travels with a Veteran War Correspondent

Paul Moorcraft The author of this gritty memoir has lived life to the fullest and fortunately has the ability to recall his experiences in a graphic and entertaining manner. As a war correspondent and paramilitary policeman, Moorcraft was a magnet for drama and action. His descriptions of sometimes tragic and often hilarious escapades in war torn countries literally from A (Afghanistan) to Z (Zimbabwe) are self-effacingly entertaining. The reader will never be bored while accompanying Moorcraft reporting on wars in over thirty combat zones in Africa, Asia, the Middle East and Europe. Deadlines on the Front Line is a delightful and invigorating read which offers an intelligent insight into the turbulent world of the late 20th and early 21st centuries. 9781526739490, $42.95, $27.99, hardback, 256p.

Baghdad Operators Ex Special Forces in Iraq

James Glasse and Andrew Rawson Ever wondered what members of the Special Forces did after they left the services? This story starts with five guys organizing an undercover road trip across worn torn Iraq in the spring 2003. Discover how they used their unique military skills to create a successful security company with over 300 employees during the early days of the occupation. See how Iraq was torn apart from the inside from someone who was there and get an insight into what it took to rebuild a country ripped apart by war and insurgency. Find out how Britain’s ex-Special Forces helped Iraq’s reconstruction and the price they had to pay along the way. 9781781593653, $34.95, $22.99, hardback, 240p.

Blood Clot In Combat with the Patrols Platoon, 3 Para, Afghanistan 2006

Jake Scott Blood Clot is a personal account of the Parachute Regiment’s ferocious tour of duty in Helmand Province, Afghanistan 2006 by a man who was involved in the thick of the action. “The book holds no punches as the reader is drawn into the thick of the action. A breathless account that has the reader wiping the dust from his eyes and the mud from his boots.” Lloyd Clark, RMA Sandhurst and author of Arnhem: Jumping the Rhine 1944 and 1945. 9781906033811, $39.95, $25.99, paperback, 232p.

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Flashpoint Russia Russia’s Air Power: Capabilities and Structure

Piotr Butowski Russian military aviation has undergone several upheavals in the post-Soviet era. There have been two driving forces behind these changes. First, the Russian experience of air power in conflicts has led to an increasing integration of the various branches of the armed forces. Today’s VKS was created as a result of the absorption of the Air Defence Troops (VPVO) by the Air Force (VVS) in 1998, and then a merger of the Air Force with the Aerospace Defence Troops (VVKO) in 2015. 9780997309270, $39.95, $25.99, paperback, 144p.

Flashpoint China Chinese Air Power and Regional Securit

Tom Cooper and Andreas Rupprecht From the South China Sea to the mountains of Nepal, the continued economic rise of the People’s Republic of China has led to a dramatic shift in the balance of power in the region. As a result, the relationship between China and its neighbors, as well as with the United States and its allies, has become increasingly important for the future of the region – and for the rest of the world. This uniquely compact yet comprehensive directory serves as a richly illustrated, in-depth analysis and overview of the most important conflicts in which China is currently involved – and those that it is likely to be involved with in the future – with a particular focus on People’s Liberation Army air power. 9780985455484, $29.95, $19.50, paperback, 80p.

Modern Chinese Warplanes Chinese Army Aviation - Combat Helicopter Units

Andreas Rupprecht Compared to the People’s Liberation Army Air Force and Naval Aviation, the PLA’s Army Aviation is the least known and understood of China’s air arms. Its formation was only approved in 1986 and it was established as the Army Aviation Corps in January 1988, using helicopters inherited from the Air Force. Beginning as a single regiment, the first true Army Aviation brigade was formed in 2009 and the force has now expanded to around a dozen frontline units operating hundreds of different helicopters. In its current form, Army Aviation has established itself as a major force in support of the PLA Ground Forces. 9780997309287, $29.95, $19.50, paperback, 96p.

• MODERN WARFARE • Arab MiGs. Volume 6 October 1973 War, Part 2

Tom Cooper, Albert Grandolini, David Nicolle, Lon Nordeen and Martin Smisek This book continues Harpia Publishing’s coverage of Arab air forces during the October 1973 Arab-Israeli War. It was one of the best examples of the ever increasing importance of electronic warfare and unmanned aircraft upon the modern-day battlefield. Descriptions based on the reminiscences of veteran aircrews provide an unprecedented insider’s view of key aircraft and operations. This is supported by a plethora of background information, more than 300 photographs, color profiles, maps and diagrams depicting the action, aircraft, camouflage patterns, markings, and weaponry deployed. 9780985455460, $64.95, $42.50, paperback, 256p.

Modern Israeli Air Power Aircraft and Units of the Israeli Air Force

Ofer Zidon Israel remains the cornerstone of Middle East conflicts and tensions, and the spearhead of Israeli military might remain the Air Corps (Kheil Ha’Avir) of the Israeli Defense Forces. The Israeli Air Force has recently been moving away from preparations for interstate wars towards improving its potential to wage asymmetric conflicts, counterinsurgency campaigns, and special operations. This book provides up-to-date, and in-depth analysis and directory of modern Israeli air power. Using text and superb illustrations, the title covers every flying unit and every base, every aircraft type flown and every weapons system, offering a unique insight into what Israel considers its ‘best defense.’ 9780985455422, $65.00, $42.50, paperback, 256p.

EMB-312 Tucano Brazil’s turboprop success story

João Paulo Zeitoun Moralez This book recounts the story of Embraer’s EMB-312 turboprop trainer, the first aircraft in its class to offer a cockpit and controls equivalent to its fighter contemporaries, as well enough power to match the high-speed maneuvers of comparable jet trainers. Drawing upon a cadre of authors who are experts in their field, Carrier Aviation in the 21st Century continues Harpia’s reputation for providing unprecedented detail and extensive technical specifications, as well as detailing the structure of all the air arms and the individual units that currently embark on board carriers. Illustrations include specially commissioned artworks and diagrams to help illustrate how carrier air power remains an essential element of modern warfare. 9780997309232, $64.95, $42.50, paperback, 256p.

Iraqi Air Power Reborn The Iraqi Air Arms Since 2004

Arnaud Delalande This book provides the most authoritative account of the Iraqi air arms in the years following Operation Iraqi Freedom. This book summarizes the history of the Iraqi Air Force and its various incarnations until 2003 before detailing the efforts to establish a new-look Air Force. Coverage also extends to Iraqi Army Aviation, and its various squadrons. As well as an overview of Iraq’s air arsenal, this work also serves as a primer of the ongoing conflict within the country. A map of all current Iraqi air bases complements the comprehensive photographic coverage and a detailed order of battle is included, together with squadron patches. A full list is provided of aircraft serial numbers and attrition to all causes since 2004. 9780985455477, $29.95, $19.50, paperback, 80p.

Carrier Aviation in the 21st Century Aircraft carriers and their units in detail

Thomas Newdick The modern aircraft carrier is without doubt one of the most exciting and hazardous operating environments in the field of warfare. The ‘flattop’ is a symbol of global military power without parallel, and it remains a capability beyond reach of all but the most well equipped navies. With the detail, precision and accuracy expected of Harpia Publishing, this latest volume provides a force report of the various air components and associated vessels fielded by those select nations that field fixed-wing-capable aircraft carriers. 9780997309225, $64.95, $42.50, paperback, 256p.

EMB-314 Super Tucano Brazil’s turboprop success story continues

João Paulo Zeitoun Moralez This book describes EMB314 Super Tucano in detail. The Embraer Super Tucano is tough enough to support operations from unprepared runways and in temperatures of 97°F and 100% humidity. With more than 250 examples produced, the Super Tucano performs missions including armed reconnaissance, escort, counterinsurgency and even air defense. It is used by Brazil and 11 other countries and is manufactured under licence in the United States. Afghanistan, Brazil, Colombia, the Dominican Republic and Mauritania have all made operational use of the Super Tucano. The US may become the next operator of the turboprop, with a requirement for as many as 300 new light close air support aircraft. 9780997309249, $29.95, $19.50, paperback, 80p.

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• MODERN WARFARE • The Royal Air Force in the Cold War, 1950-1970

Ian Proctor Protecting British interests overseas, personnel at stations across the Middle East and Far East were regularly engaged in supporting operations during the many colonial conflicts which occurred throughout the 1950s and 1960s. Undertaking these duties were new British-designed aircraft introduced to squadrons from the early-1950s. The names of these extraordinary aircraft, which included the Hunter, Lightning,Vulcan, and Canberra, became synonymous with the Cold War. In this book, Ian Proctor uses over 150 highly evocative color images from a single remarkable Air Ministry collection to portray the RAF and its personnel between 1950 and 1970. He provides a selected insight into service life, the aircraft, recruitment and training, and the operations and exercises undertaken by the RAF during a twenty year period of the Cold War. 9781783831890, $29.95, $19.50, paperback, 192p.

British Tanks: 1945 to the Present Day

Pat Ware Pat Ware provides an expert introduction to the design, production and operation of British tanks since 1945. Fewer types of tank were built than during the wartime period, but the complexity of design and manufacture increased, and a level of sophistication in armor, firepower and mobility was beyond the imaginings of the pioneers of the First World War. Using a selection of contemporary photographs, Pat Ware sets the modern tank in a historical context. He describes its origins in Britain and its development and deployment in the Second World War and in the post-war period. All the British tanks that have seen service since the war are depicted. The engineers’ tanks are featured, as are the less-well-known British tanks made for export. 9781848845664, $24.99, $16.50, hardback, 128p.

Armoured Warfare in the Vietnam War

Michael Green Historian and collector Michael Green shows in this fascinating and graphically illustrated book that the two wars that engulfed Indochina and North and South Vietnam over 30 years were far more armored in nature than typically thought. This fine book brings details and images of all these diverse weaponry to the reader in one volume. 9781781593813, $24.95, $16.50, paperback, 192p.

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United States Airborne Divisions 1942–2018

Michael Green In 1942 the 82nd and 101st Airborne Divisions were formed and three more followed. 17th and 92nd (All American Division) and 101st (Screaming Eagles) fought in Sicily, D-Day, Market Garden, and the Rhine Crossing (VARSITY). The 11th served in the Far East. The 13th did not see combat. Only the 82nd survived the postwar cull. The Screaming Eagles were reactivated in 1956 and both divisions served in Vietnam with the 101st becoming a helicopter delivered ‘airmobile’ division in 1968. As this superbly illustrated book describes, both 82nd and 101st earned their reputations as ‘crack’ divisions at the forefront of US operations and military interventions. This Images of War book gives the reader a full insight into the battles and the men and their equipment that have made these divisions the elite of the US Army. 9781526734679, $32.95, $21.50, paperback, 216p.

US Cold War Tanks and Armoured Fighting Vehicles

Michael Green To counter the Soviet threat and that of their client States during the Cold War years 19491991, the American military deployed an impressive range of main battle tanks (MBTs) and armored fighting vehicles (AFVs). The Patton series of medium MBTs (including the M46, M47 and M48) supplemented by the M103s Heavy Tank initially formed the core of the US tank fleet. In 1960 the M60 MBT with its British designed 105mm gun entered service and, in turn, was replaced by the M1 Abrams in 1980. In support were armored reconnaissance vehicles, progressively the M41 bull dog (1951); the M114 (1961), the M551 Sheridan (1967) and M3 Bradley Cavalry Fighting Vehicle (1981). The armored personnel carrier (APC) range included the ubiquitous M113 and its replacement the M2 Bradley, cousin of the M3. Expert author Michael Green covers all these vehicles and their variants in this informative and superbly illustrated Images of War series work. 9781526727213, $28.95, $18.99, paperback, 224p.

Armoured Warfare in the Arab-Israeli Conflicts

Anthony Tucker-Jones The latest volume in Anthony Tucker-Jones’s series of books on armored warfare in the Images of War series is a graphic account of the development of armored forces in the Arab and Israeli armies from 1948 to the present day. In a sequence of over 200 archive photographs he tells the story of the role armor played in Arab-Israeli conflicts over the last sixty years, from the initial battles of 1948, through the Suez Crisis, the Six Day War, the Yom Kippur War, the Israeli invasion of Lebanon in 1982 and the Israeli attack on Hamas in Gaza in 2008. 9781848848054, $24.95, $16.50, paperback, 160p.

• MODERN WARFARE • The Soviet-Afghan War

Anthony Tucker-Jones This photographic history of the Soviet-Afghan War (1979-1989) gives a fascinating insight into a grim conflict that prefigured the American-led campaign in that country. By focusing on the Soviet use of heavy weaponry, the author shows the imbalance at the heart of a conflict in which the mechanized, industrial might of a super power was set against lightly armed partisans who became experts in infiltration tactics and ambushes. His work is a visual record of the tactics and the equipment the Soviets used to counter the resistance and protect vulnerable convoys. It also shows what this grueling conflict was like for the Soviet soldiers, the guerrilla fighters and the Afghan population, and it puts the present war in Afghanistan in a thought-provoking historical perspective. 9781848845787, $29.95, $19.50, paperback, 160p.

FV430 Series

Robert Griffin During the Second World War the British infantry found itself lacking suitable transport to cope with the fast moving German Blitzkrieg tactics. Various stopgap measures were introduced with mixed success but, with the postwar nuclear biological and chemical threat, it was imperative that a robust solution was found. The FV300 and FV400 Cambridge carriers paved the way for the introduction of the AFV430 series in the 1960s at the height of the Cold War. Initially a basic armored personnel carrier, the series grew to cover a multitude of roles: command, recovery, mortar, Swingfire, and remote mine clearing to name but a selection. This classic Images of War book not only describes in words and images the AFV430 series but traces the development of infantry carriers for the British Army. 9781526742896, $32.95, $21.50, paperback, 216p.

T-54/55 The Soviet Army’s Cold War Main Battle Tank

Anthony Tucker-Jones The Soviet T-54/55 is probably the best-known tank of the Cold War. In over 150 archive photographs and a detailed text, Anthony Tucker-Jones traces the design and development of the T-54/55 and records its operational history. He describes how it was conceived as a main battle tank, an allrounder, and it proved to be extraordinarily effective. It was as adaptable as it was long-lasting, different versions being produced by China, Czechoslovakia, Poland and Romania. Its relatively simple design also meant it was easy to maintain even in difficult conditions and it was used by armies across the Third World. Anthony Tucker-Jones’s history of this remarkable armored vehicle will be absorbing reading for tank enthusiasts and a valuable source for modelers. 9781473891098, $22.95, $14.99, paperback, 144p.

Korea The Ground War from Both Sides

Philip Chinnery The Korean War opened with the invasion of South Korea by the North Koreans in June 1950. This superbly illustrated book traces the fluctuating fortunes of war from both sides. The South Koreans were saved from defeat by the arrival of the American and UN forces under General MacArthur but the success of his offensive brought in the Chinese who, undetected by the Allies, counter-attacked with over a quarter of a million men of the Peoples Volunteer Army. Once again the Allies fell back and a stalemate developed. No peace treaty was ever signed. The story is well told in photographs, captions and text. Many of the images portray the brutal nature of the war, where neither POWs nor civilians were safe. 9781848848191, $29.95, $19.50, paperback, 144p.

The Centurion Tank

Brian Delf and Pat Ware Few tank designs have been as effective, versatile and long-lived as that of the British Centurion. The Centurion was so successful that it served in the British Army and in numerous other armies across the world from 1945 until the 1990s. Pat Ware’s highly illustrated history of this remarkable tank covers its design and development, its technical specifications and the many variants that were produced. In addition, he traces the course of the Centurion’s subsequent career, as it was up-dated, up-gunned and adapted to operate in varied conditions and conflicts all over the world. His expert account is accompanied by a series of color plates showing the main variants of the design and the common ancillary equipment and unit markings. 9781781590119, $34.95, $22.99, paperback, 128p.

M1 Abrams Tank

Michael Green The Ml Abrams has proved itself to be the finest main battle tank in the World since its introduction into US Army service in 1981. It combines the ultimate balance between firepower, mobility and protection as demonstrated by its superior performance during the two Gulf Wars and in Afghanistan. It routed the Soviet equipment of Saddam Hussein’s army and today remains the yardstick by which friends’ and foes’ MBTs are judged. Its versatility and continual modernization of weaponry armor and engineering guarantees that the MI Abrams will remain the US Army’s spearpoint for years to come. Expert author Michael Green has produced a comprehensive collection of images and highly informed text. 9781473834231, $24.95, $16.50, paperback, 184p.

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• MODERN WARFARE • The Cuban Missile Crisis Thirteen Days on an Atomic Knife Edge, October 1962

Phil Carradice Ihe Cuban Missile Crisis of 1962 was the closest the world has yet come to nuclear war. By placing nuclear missiles on the Caribbean island of Cuba where, potentially, they were able to threaten the eastern seaboard of the USA, Nikita Khrushchev and the Soviet Union escalated the Cold War to a level that everyone feared but had never previously thought possible. In a dangerous game of brinkmanship, for thirteen nerve-wracking days Premier Khrushchev and President Kennedy held the fate of the world in their hands. In the end, the solution proved to be a brave and dramatic moment in human history. 9781526708069, $22.95, $14.99, paperback, 128p.

Bay of Pigs CIA’s Cuban Disaster, April 1961

Phil Carradice This book is about the CIA’s Cuban disaster, which took place in April 1961. Perhaps not in casualties but as far as prestige and standing in the world were concerned, the Bay of Pigs invasion of 1961 was the worst disaster to befall the USA since the War of 1812 when British forces burned the White House. Badly planned, badly organized, the affair was littered with mistakes from start to finish – not least with an inept performance by John F Kennedy and his new administration. Supposedly an attempt by Cuban exiles to regain their homeland, the whole operation was funded and equipped by the USA. 9781526728296, $24.95, $16.50, paperback, 136p.

Dien Bien Phu

Anthony Tucker-Jones When the world held its breath … It is 25 years since the end of the Cold War. It began over 75 years ago, in 1944 with the brutal Greek Civil War. The battle lines are no longer drawn, but they linger on, unwittingly or not, in conflict zones such as Iraq, Somalia and Ukraine. In an era of mass-produced AK-47s and ICBMs, one such flashpoint was French Indochina. At the end of the Second World War France sought to reassert its military prestige, but instead suffered humiliating defeat at Dien Bien Phu in French colonial Indochina. The First Indochina war became a textbook example of how not to conduct counterinsurgency warfare against nationalist guerrillas. Anthony Tucker-Jones guides the reader through this decisive conflict with a concise text and contemporary photographs, providing critical insight into the conduct of the war by both sides and its wider ramifications. 9781526707987, $22.95, $14.99, paperback, 128p.

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Somalia

Al J.Venter When the world held its breath … It is 25 years since the end of the Cold War. It began over 75 years ago, in 1944 with the brutal Greek Civil War. The battle lines are no longer drawn, but they linger on, unwittingly or not, in conflict zones such as Iraq, Somalia and Ukraine. In an era of massproduced AK-47s and ICBMs, one such flashpoint was, and is, the Horn of Africa. Few countries in Africa have had such powerful links with both the Soviet Union and United States as Somalia. From a quiet Indian Ocean backwater that had once been an Italian colony, it remained aloof from the kind of power struggles that beset countries like Ghana, the Congo, Guinea, Algeria and others in the 1970s. Overnight, that all changed in 1969 when the army, led by Major General Siad Barre, grabbed power. 9781526707949, $22.95, $14.99, paperback, 128p.

El Salvador Dance of the Death Squads, 1980–1992

Al J.Venter The twelve-year guerrilla war in El Salvador was one of the most intense insurgencies fought in the Central and South American region since the end of the Second World War. Backed by the Soviet Union and Cuba, the struggle was initiated on 15 October 1979 by the radical Farabundo Martí National Liberation Front (FMLN), a coalition or ‘umbrella organization’ of five socialist and communist guerrilla groups. Fearful of supporting an oppressive regime in San Salvador and media reports of ‘death squads’, this drew a quick but muted response from a United States headed by Jimmy Carter and a Democratic majority in Congress. 9781526708144, $22.95, $14.99, paperback, 128p.

Mozambican Civil War Marxist–Apartheid Proxy, 1977–1992

Stephen Emerson As the Cold War raged on in the 1970s and 1980s, much of southern Africa, from Angola to Mozambique, became caught up in the superpower competition as local and regional proxies for both Moscow and Washington fought it out on the battlefield. Thus, the struggle to determine the future of a newly independent Mozambique was shaped by multiple factors beyond the control of its people in the course of its 16-year conflict from 1977 to 1992. These factors also contributed to the longevity and ferocity of the Mozambican war that would leave an estimated one million dead, millions more displaced and homeless, and a country in ruins. 9781526728494, $24.95, $16.50, paperback, 136p.

• MODERN WARFARE • Hungarian Uprising Budapest’s Cataclysmic Twelve Days, 1956

Louis Archard It is more than 25 years since the end of the Cold War. In an era of mass-produced AK-47s and ICBMs, one such flashpoint was Hungary. This book describes the Hungarian revolution of 1956, which was leaderless when it began. Soviet troops had occupied Hungary in 1945 as they pushed towards Germany and by 1949 the country was ruled by a communist government that towed the Soviet line. Resentment at the system eventually boiled over at the end of October 1956. Protests erupted on the streets of Budapest and, as the violence spread, the government fell and was replaced by a new, more moderate regime. 9781526708021, $22.95, $14.99, paperback, 128p.

North Korea Invades the South Across the 38th Parallel, June 1950

Gerry van Tonder It is more than 25 years since the end of the Cold War. The battle lines are no longer drawn, but they linger on in conflict zones. In an era of mass-produced AK-47s and ICBMs, one such flashpoint was Korea. Without warning, at 4.00 a.m. on 25 June 1950, North Korean artillery laid down a heavy bombardment on the Ongjin Peninsula. The first in a six-volume series on the Korean War, this publication considers those first few fateful days in June 1950 that would cement north–south antagonism to this day, the pariah state that is communist North Korea a seemingly increasing threat to an already tenuous global peace. 9781526708182, $22.95, $14.99, paperback, 128p.

Sino-Indian War Border Clash: October– November 1962

Gerry van Tonder In 1913, an ephemeral agreement between Britain, Tibet and China was signed, recognizing the McMahon Line as the border of the disputed territory. China, however, failed to ratify the agreement, while India protested against a loss of historical land. After the Second World War, India became independent of Britain and Chinese Communists proclaimed a people’s republic. Despite cordial overtures from Indian Prime Minister Nehru, in late 1950 the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) invaded Tibet. In the ensuing twelve years, Indian diplomacy and Chinese ‘cartographic aggression’ were punctuated by border incidents, particularly in 1953 when armed clashes precipitated a significant increase in the disposition of troops by both sides. 9781526728371, $24.95, $16.50, paperback, 128p.

Inchon Landing MacArthur’s Korean War Masterstroke, September 1950

Gerry van Tonder In the first two volumes in the author’s series on battles of the Korean War, North Korean ground forces, armor and artillery cross the 38th Parallel into South Korea, inflicting successive ignominious defeats on the ill-prepared US-led UN troops. General Douglas MacArthur meets with considerable resistance to his plans for a counteroffensive, from both Washington and his staff in South Korea and Japan: it is typhoon season, the approaches to the South Korean port city of Inch’ŏn are not conducive to amphibious assault, and it will leave the besieged Pusan Perimeter in great danger of being overrun. However, the controversial MacArthur’s obstinate persistency prevails and, with a mere three weeks to go, the US X Corps is activated to execute the invasion on D-Day, 15 September 1950. 9781526756961, $24.95, $16.50, paperback, 136p.

Air War Over North Vietnam Operation Rolling Thunder, 1965–1968

Stephen Emerson Operation Rolling Thunder intended to signal America’s unwavering commitment to its South Vietnamese ally in the face of continued North Vietnamese aggression, break Hanoi’s political will to prosecute the war, and bring about a negotiated settlement to the conflict. Against the backdrop of the Cold War and fears of widening the conflict into a global confrontation, Washington policy makers micromanaged and mismanaged the air campaign and increasingly muddled strategic objectives and operational methods that ultimately sowed the seeds of failure, despite the heroic sacrifices by U.S. Air Force and Navy pilots and crews. 9781526708229, $22.95, $14.99, paperback, 128p.

Red China Mao Crushes Chiang’s Kuomintang, 1949

Gerry van Tonder When the world held its breath … China. 1949: two vast armies prepare for a final showdown that will decide Asia’s future. One is led by Mao Tse-tung and his military strategists Zhou Enlai and Zhu De. For two decades Chiang Kai-shek’s regime had sought to fashion China into a modern state. But years spent battling warlords, and enduring Japan’s brutal conquest of their homeland, has left the KMT weak, corrupt, and divided.Within a few short years, the KMT were on the defensive while the Communists possessed the most formidable army in East Asia.The stage was set for China’s rebirth as a communist dictatorship ruled by a megalomaniac who would become the biggest mass-murderer in history. 9781526708106, $22.95, $14.99, paperback, 128p.

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• MODERN WARFARE • The Lightning Boys True Tales from Pilots of the English Electric Lightning

Richard Pike First published in 2011 to wide acclaim, Lightning Boys is now available in paperback for the first time as part of Grub Street’s fantastic new Jet Age Series. It has many thousands of devotees who are a ready market for this entertaining book which relates the highs and lows, the dramas and the demands of those who operated this iconic aircraft from the sharp end. Tales include the recollections of an aerobatic display pilot. An unverified yet probably genuine world record is also revealed in one of the chapters. In addition to the 16-page photo section, the book features a unique sketch from renowned aviation artist Chris Stone. 9781911621027, $22.95, $14.99, paperback, 192p.

Valiant Boys True Stories from the Operators of the UK’s First Four-Jet Bomber

Tony Blackman and Anthony Wright Following on from the success of Victor Boys and Vulcan Boys, Tony Blackman, in collaboration with Anthony Wright, brings you Valiant Boys to complete the set. This is a fascinating collection of personal accounts of operating Britain’s first V bomber by aircrew and ground crew. The book tells the story from the aircraft’s birth taking off from Vickers’ tiny airfield at Brooklands to its premature death from fatigue. There are tales of testing atom bombs in the Australian desert, dropping hydrogen bombs in the middle of the Pacific and, as a complete contrast, attacking airfields with conventional bombs in Egypt during the very brief and abortive Suez campaign. 9781911621249, $22.95, $14.99, paperback, 192p.

Jaguar Boys True Tales from Operators of the Big Cat in Peace and War

Ian Hall Originally intended as a trainer, the Anglo-French Sepecat jet, equipped with the very latest in weapon-aiming and navigational equipment, eventually became the backbone of the RAF’s tactical strike-attack and recce forces for a decade from the mid-1970s. In these pages, the Jaguar Boys – pilots, engineer and ground crew – tell of the aircraft’s drawbacks and joys, their sadness at losses, and their pleasure at its development into a readily deployable and outstandingly capable fighter-bomber for the post-Cold War era. One of the best-loved of RAF types, the Jaguar commanded a fierce loyalty and affection which shines through in these accounts of an aircraft that will live forever in the memory. 9781911621232, $22.95, $14.99, paperback, 208p.

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The Lightning Boys 2 More True Tales from Pilots and Crew of the English Electric Lightning

Richard Pike The sequel to the bestselling The Lightning Boys, Lightning Boys 2, now available in paperback for the first time, is a must-have companion and continues the theme of tales from pilots and other crew connected with this iconic aircraft, giving a rare insight into post-war fighter operations. The reader is taken to situations as diverse as intercepting sixty plus enemy aircraft, a desperate struggle in a cockpit flooded by tropical downpours, the difficulties of being affected by sudden and painful toothache at high altitude, and the curious encounter with an unidentified flying object. 9781911621065, $22.95, $14.99, paperback, 186p.

Victor Boys True Stories from Forty Memorable Years of the Last V Bomber

Tony Blackman The Handley Page Victor was the third of the three V Bombers and the most long lasting, serving in the RAF until 1993, and still doing invaluable service in the first Iraq war. Moreover, in 1982 it was only the Victor tanker fleet based on Ascension Island that made possible the Vulcan Black Buck bombing of Port Stanley airfield and the long-range reconnaissance of Argentina by Nimrods.Victor Boys tells the story of all the great things that were achieved, recounted first hand by the operators themselves, aircrew and ground crew. Published to coincide with the Victor’s 60th anniversary, the gripping text is superbly illustrated with photographs from the operators themselves, never released before. 9781911621256, $22.95, $14.99, paperback, 198p.

Hunter Boys True Tales from Pilots of the Hawker Hunter

Richard Pike This book is a fascinating insight into the experiences of those who flew the iconic Hawker Hunter – an aircraft known affectionately as ‘Queen of the Skies.’ In fifteen separate chapters, pilots’ stories of the dramas and demands of this incredible aircraft, which changed the future of fighter development, are related in distinctive style, including experiences of the legendary test pilot Neville Duke. The exceptional performance of this aircraft is evident throughout as is its well-renowned lengthy service life with the RAF and internationally. The scope, flair and pace of the writing in this book will appeal to the general reader as well as to the enthusiast. 9781911621034, $22.95, $14.99, paperback, 186p.

• ANCIENT & MEDIEVAL • Roman Conquests The Danube Frontier

Michael Schmitz Dr. Michael Schmitz traces Roman involvement in the Danube region from first contact with the Thracians after the Third Macedonian War in the 2nd century BC to the ultimate conquest of Dacia by Trajan in the early years of the 2nd Century AD. Like the other volumes in this series, this book gives a clear narrative of the course of these wars, explaining how the Roman war machine coped with formidable new foes and the challenges of unfamiliar terrain and climate. Specially commissioned color plates bring the main troop types vividly to life in meticulously researched detail. 9781848848245, $39.95, $25.99, hardback, 224p.

The Roman Invasion of Britain Archaeology versus History

Birgitta Hoffmann The purpose of this book is to take what we think we know about the Roman conquest of Britain from historical sources, and compare it with the archaeological evidence, which is often contradictory. Archaeologists and historians all too often work in complete isolation from each other and this book hopes to show the dangers of neglecting either form of evidence. In the process it challenges much received wisdom about the history of Roman Britain. Birgitta Hoffmann tackles the subject by taking a number of major events or episodes (such as Caesar’s incursions, Claudius’ invasion, Boudicca’s revolt), presenting the accepted narrative as derived from historical sources, and then presenting the archaeological evidence for the same. The result of this innovative approach is a book full of surprising and controversial conclusions that will appeal to the general reader as well as those studying or teaching courses on ancient history or archaeology. 9781526756633, $22.95, $14.99, paperback, 256p.

The Battle of the Catalaunian Fields AD 451

Evan Michael Schultheis Evan Schultheis reconsiders the evidence for Attila the Hun’s most famous battle, the climax of his invasion of the Western Roman Empire that had reached as far as Orleans in France. This new study exposes oversimplified views of Attila’s army, drawn from the Huns and their many allies and subjects. The ‘Roman’ forces, largely consisting of Visigoth and Alan allies, are also analyzed in detail. The author, a reenactor of the period, describes the motives and tactics of both sides. Drawing on the latest historiography and research of the primary sources, and utilizing Roman military manuals, The result is a fresh and thorough case study of battle in the 5th century. 9781526745651, $34.95, $22.99, hardback, 168p.

Rome: Republic into Empire The Civil Wars of the First Century BCE

Paul Chrystal Rome: Republic into Empire looks at the political and social reasons why Rome repeatedly descended into civil war in the early 1st century BCE and why these conflicts continued for most of the century; it describes and examines the protagonists, their military skills, their political aims and the battles they fought and lost; it discusses the consequences of each battle and how the final conflict led to a seismic change in the Roman political system with the establishment of an autocratic empire. Using a wide range of literary and archaeological evidence, Paul Chrystal offers a rare insight into the wars, battles and politics of this most turbulent and consequential of ancient world centuries. 9781526710093, $39.95, $25.99, hardback, 240p.

Julius Caesar’s Invasion of Britain Solving a 2,000-YearOld Mystery

Roger Nolan Two thousand years ago Julius Caesar came, saw and conquered southern Britain, but just where he landed and the precise routes his army marched through the south of the country have never been firmly established. After years of careful analysis, Roger Nolan has painstakingly traced not only the places where the Romans landed, but he has also discovered four temporary marching camps Caesar’s army built as it drove up from the south coast in pursuit of the British tribal leader, Cassivellaunus. Roger Nolan’s research has also enabled him to identify the place mentioned in Caesar’s Commentaries. Without doubt, this groundbreaking study is certain to prompt much discussion and reappraisal of this fascinating subject. 9781526747914, $34.95, $22.99, hardback, 176p.

Masada Mass Suicide in the First Jewish-Roman War, c. AD 73

Phil Carradice In the spring of 73 AD the rock fortress of Masada was the site of an event that was breathtaking in its courage and self-sacrifice. Here the last of the Jewish Zealots had waged war against the Roman occupiers of their country made their last stand. They were faced by two options: capture or death. They chose the latter. The story of the siege and eventual capture of Masada is unique, not just in Israeli legend but in the history of the world. It was a massacre but a massacre with a difference: carried out by the victims themselves. The story of Masada has gone down in Israeli and Jewish folklore. It is little known elsewhere and it is time to redress the balance. 9781526728975, $22.95, $14.99, paperback, 128p.

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• ANCIENT & MEDIEVAL • Rise of the Tang Dynasty The Reunification of China and the Military Response to the Steppe Nomads (AD 581-626)

Julian Romane Julian Romane examines the military events behind the emergence of the Sui and Tang dynasties in the period 581-626 AD. Narrating the campaigns and battles, he analyzes in detail the strategy and tactics employed, a central theme being the collision of the steppe cavalry with Chinese infantry armies. By the fourth century AD, horse nomads had seized northern China. Conflict with these Turkic interlopers continued throughout the 5th and most of the 6th century. The emergence of the Sui dynasty (581-618) brought some progress but internal weakness led to their rapid collapse. 9781473887770, $32.95, $21.50, hardback, 240p.

Genghis Khan and the Mongol War Machine

Chris Peers As a soldier and general, statesman and empirebuilder, Genghis Khan is an almost legendary figure. His remarkable achievements and his ruthless methods have given rise to a sinister reputation. As Chris Peers shows, he possessed exceptional gifts as a leader and manager of men but he can only be understood in terms of the Mongol society and traditions he was born into. So the military and cultural background of the Mongols are major themes of his book. He at the military skills, tactics and ethos of the Mongol soldiers, and at the advantages and disadvantages they had in combat with the soldiers of more settled societies. His book offers a fascinating fresh perspective on Genghis Khan the man and on the armies he led. 9781783400560, $39.95, $25.99, hardback, 256p.

The Armies of Ancient Persia: The Sassanians

Kaveh Farrokh This work is the first of three volumes that will form the most comprehensive study of ancient Persian armies available. The Sassanians, the native Iranian dynasty that ousted their Parthian overlords in AD 226, developed a highly sophisticated army that was able for centuries to hold off all comers. They continued the Parthians’ famous winning combination of swift horse archers with heavily-armored cataphract cavalry, also making much use of war elephants, but Kaveh Farrokh interestingly demonstrates that their oft-maligned infantry has been much underestimated. He draws on the latest research and new archaeological evidence, focusing on the organization, equipment and tactics of the armies that dominated the ancient Middle East for so long. 9781848848450, $44.95, $29.50, hardback, 504p.

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Defending Heaven China’s Mongol Wars, 1209-1370

James Waterson Defending Heaven brings together, for the first time in one volume, a complete history of the Jin, Song and Ming dynasties’ wars fought against the Mongols. Lasting nearly two centuries, these wars, fought to defend Chinese civilization against a brutal and unrelenting foe, pitted personal heroics against the inexorable Mongol war machine and involved every part of the Chinese state. The great events of China’s Mongol war are described and analyzed, detailing their immediate and later implications for Chinese history. In this excellent new book, James Waterson tackles this fascinating subject with characteristic verve and skill. 9781848326606, $39.95, $25.99, hardback, 272p.

Mercenaries in the Classical World To the Death of Alexander

Stephen English Mercenaries were a significant factor in many of the wars of the Classical world. The most famous were Xenophon’s ‘Ten Thousand,’ who had to cut their way out of the Persian Empire after the death of their employer. Such Greek infantry were for long the most dominant type, but there was a wide variety of mercenaries available. This is the first fulllength book on the subject since 1997. It will examine the role of the mercenaries and their influence on the wars of the period down to the death of Alexander the Great, who employed them and why, and will also look at the social and economic pressures that drove tens of thousands to make a living of fighting for the highest bidder, despite the intense dangers of the ancient battlefield. 9781848843301, $29.95, $19.50, hardback, 192p.

Warfare in Northern Europe Before the Romans Evidence from Archaeology

Julie Rosemary Wileman Julie Wileman challenges the traditional view of the barbaric fighting which went on prior to the Roman occupation of Northern Europe as she uncovers the true nature of warfare before the Romans. Wileman also looks at the Roman evidence for the portrayal of the drunken, savage and barbaric fighting as well as the tactics they employed against one another, why certain battles were won and lost, and which aspects went on to influence Roman warfare in later centuries. It provides an exciting read for both archaeologists and military historians as being one of the only books in the area accessible to the non-academic reader. 9781781593257, $39.95, $25.99, hardback, 240p.

• ANCIENT & MEDIEVAL • War & Trade with the Pharaohs An Archaeological Study of Ancient Egypt’s Foreign Relations

Garry J Shaw War & Trade with the Pharaohs explores Egypt’s connections with the wider world over the course of 3,000 years, introducing readers to ancient diplomacy, travel, trade, warfare, domination, and immigration – both Egyptians living abroad and foreigners living in Egypt. It covers military campaigns and trade in periods of strength – including such important events as the Battle of Qadesh under Ramesses II and Hatshepsut’s trading mission to the mysterious land of Punt – and Egypt’s foreign relations during times of political weakness, when foreign dynasties ruled parts of the country. From early interactions with traders on desolate desert tracks, to sunken Mediterranean trading vessels, the Nubian Kingdom of Kerma, Nile fortresses, the Sea Peoples, and Persian satraps, there is always a rich story to tell behind Egypt’s foreign relations. 9781783030460, $34.95, $22.99, hardback, 232p.

The Seleukid Empire of Antiochus III (223-187 BC)

John D. Grainger Too often remembered only as the man who lost to the Romans at Magnesia, Antiochus is here revealed as one of the most powerful and capable rulers of the age. Having emerged from civil war in 223 BC as the sole survivor of the Seleukid dynasty, he shouldered the burdens of a weakened and divided realm. His great Eastern campaign took Macedonian arms back to India for the first time since Alexander’s day, and he went on to conquer Thrace and finally wrest Syria from Ptolemaic control. A clash with Rome led to the defeat at Magnesia. Despite this, Antiochus remained ambitious, campaigning in the East again; when he died in 187 BC the empire was still one of the most powerful states in the world. 9781783030507, $39.95, $25.99, hardback, 240p.

Ancient World Commanders

Angus Konstam Ancient World Commanders from antiquity to the medieval period, including the main military leaders of Egypt, Assyria, Babylon, Israel, Greece, Rome, Carthage, Huns, Goths, Visigoths, Alans,Vandals, Kievan, Rus, The Vikings, Moors, Franks, Normans, Mongols. From the mythological warrior Achilles to the Chinese general and strategist Zhou Yu, this superbly illustrated book describes more than 160 prominent war leaders of the “ancient world”-from the beginning of recorded history in about 2,000 BC, to the end of the 5th century AD. 9781906347291, $19.95, $12.99, hardback, 192p.

Kings and Kingship in the Hellenistic World 350 - 30 BC

John D Grainger Between c.350 BC and 30 BC the Mediterranean world was one in which kings ruled. The exceptions were the Greek cities and Roman Italy. For the crucial centuries between Alexander the Great and the Roman conquest of Macedon, the political running was made by kings, and it is their work and loves and experience which is the subject here. John Grainger takes a thematic approach, considering various aspects of Hellenistic kingship in turn. This allows him to highlight the common features as well as the differences across the various dynasties. How did one become king? How was a smooth succession secured and what happened when it was not? What were the duties of a king, and what were the rewards and distractions? 9781473863750, $44.95, $29.50, hardback, 272p.

The Gods of Battle The Thracians at War, 1500 BC - 150 AD

Chris Webber Herodotus described the Thracians as the most numerous nation of all - apart from the Indians - and said that they would be the most powerful of all nations if they didn’t enjoy fighting each other so much. There may have been a million Thracians, divided among as many as 40 tribes. Ancient writers were hard put to decide which of the Thracian tribes was the most valiant. This is an overview of Thracian history and culture, focused predominantly on their warfare and weapons. It identifies and differentiates the many different tribes, showing that their weapons and tactics varied. The resulting study should be welcomed by anyone interested in the archaeology and history of the region or in classical warfare as a whole. 9781844158355, $39.95, $25.99, hardback, 288p.

Ancient Weapons in Britain

Logan Thompson Logan Thompson’s pioneering survey traces the evolution of weapons in Britain across 3000 years, from the Bronze Age to the Norman conquest, and he investigates the performance of these arms in action. Insights gained from painstaking practical research and technical analysis shed new light on the materials used, the processes of manufacture, the development of the weapons and their effectiveness in battle. He assesses the swords, daggers, axes, javelins, spears, bows, helmets and shields that were used for aggression, defense and display throughout the period. His account features new information about the weapons themselves, their origin and design, and it offers a fascinating new perspective on the practice of early warfare. This book is the culmination of many years of intense research into early arms, armor and warfare. 9781844151509, $39.99, $25.99, hardback, 224p.

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• ANCIENT & MEDIEVAL • The Sieges of Alexander the Great

Stephen English During his spectacular career of conquest Alexander the Great attacked many cities and fortresses, never failing to take them. Such operations occupied more of his time than his famous pitched battles and were at least as vital in securing his vast empire. Sieges provided some of the sternest tests for the Macedonian army, and it is perhaps telling that Alexander received most of his many wounds in the shadow of enemy walls.Yet this is the first full-length study concentrating purely on his many dramatic sieges and his mastery of siege craft. Dr. Stephen English describes each of Alexander’s sieges, analyzing the strategy, tactics, and technical aspects, such as the innovative and astoundingly ambitious siege engines used. 9781848840607, $39.95, $25.99, hardback, 168p.

The Madness of Alexander the Great And the Myth of Military Genius

Richard A Gabriel Over the years, some 20,000 books and articles have been written about Alexander the Great, the vast majority hailing him as the greatest general that ever lived. Richard A. Gabriel, however, argues that, while Alexander was clearly a successful soldier-adventurer, the evidence of real greatness is simply not there. The author presents Alexander as a misfit within his own warrior society, attempting to overcompensate. Thoroughly insecure and unstable, he was given to episodes of uncontrollable rage and committed brutal atrocities that would today have him vilified as a monstrous psychopath. Above all the author thinks that Alexander’s military ability has been flattered by history. 9781783461974, $34.95, $22.99, hardback, 224p.

The Field Campaigns of Alexander the Great

Stephen English There is a copious literature on Alexander the Great, but most are biographies of the man himself, with relatively few recent works analyzing his campaigns from a purely military angle. This book will combine a narrative of the course of each of Alexander’s campaigns, with clear analysis of strategy, tactics, logistics etc. This will combine with Stephen English’s The Army of Alexander the Great and The Sieges of Alexander the Great, to form a very strong three-volume examination of one of the most successful armies and greatest conquerors ever known. 9781848840669, $39.95, $25.99, hardback, 192p.

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Sparta At War Strategy, Tactics and Campaigns, 950–362 BC

Dr. Scott M. Rusch During the eighth century BC, Sparta became a military power of recognized importance. For almost two centuries the massed Spartan army remained unbeaten in the field. Although it is the stand of the Three Hundred at Thermopylae that has earned Sparta undying fame, it was her victories over both Persian invaders and the armies and navies of Greek rivals that upheld her position of leadership in Greece. Scott Rusch examines what is known of the history of Sparta, from the settlement of the city to her defeat at Theban hands, focusing upon military campaigns and the strategic circumstances that drove them. Rusch offers fresh perspectives on important questions of Spartan history, and illuminate some of antiquity’s most notable campaigns. 9781848325302, $39.95, $25.99, hardback, 272p.

The Spartan Supremacy 412-371 BC

Bob Bennett and Mike Roberts Few books have covered the tumultuous first decades of the fourth century BC. Although the earlier period has the benefit of Thucydides’ magisterial history, the period covered here is actually well served by sources and well worthy of study. There are many interesting characters here, including Alcibiades, Lysander, Agesilaus, Pelopidas and Epaminondas, to name but a few. In addition there are several campaigns and battles that are reported in enough detail to make them interesting and comprehensible to the reader. Bob Bennett and Mike Roberts untangle the complexities of this important but unduly neglected period for the modern reader. 9781848846142, $39.95, $25.99, hardback, 336p.

Battles and Battlefields of Ancient Greece A Guide to their History, Topography and Archaeology

C Jacob Butera and Matthew A Sears This volume brings together the ancient evidence and modern scholarship on twenty battlefields throughout Greece. The introductory chapter outlines some of the most pressing and interesting issues in the study of Ancient Greek battles and battlefields and offers a crash course on ancient warfare. Twenty lively chapters explore battlefields selected for both their historical importance and their inspiring sites. In addition to accessible overviews of each battle, this book provides all the information needed for an intellectually and aesthetically rewarding visit. 9781783831869, $42.95, $27.99, hardback, 336p.

• ANCIENT & MEDIEVAL • The Ismaili Assassins A History of Medieval Murder

James Waterson and David Morgan The Ismaili Assassins were an underground group of political killers who were ready to kill Christians and Muslims alike with complete disregard for their own lives. The Ismaili Assassins explores the origins, actions and legacy of this notorious sect. Enriched with eyewitness accounts from Islamic and Western sources, this important book unlocks the history of the Crusades and the early Islamic period, giving the reader entry into a historical epoch that is thrilling and pertinent. 9781526760821, $29.95, $19.50, paperback, 256p.

King Arthur’s Wars

Jim Storr ‘King Arthur’s Wars’ describes one of the biggest archaeological finds of our times, yet there is nothing new to see. There are secrets hidden in plain sight. We speak English today, because the AngloSaxons took over most of postRoman Britain. How did that happen? There is little evidence: not much little archaeology, and even less written history. There is, however, a huge amount of speculation. ‘King Arthur’s Wars’ brings an entirely new approach to the subject. The answers are out there, in the countryside, waiting to be found. Months of field work and map study allow us to understand, for the first time, how the Anglo-Saxons conquered England; county by county and decade by decade. 9781912390526, $34.95, $22.99, paperback, 320p.

Medieval Warfare

James Grant and Bob Carruthers James Grant (1822–1887) was a Scottish author and a distant relation of Sir Walter Scott. He was a prolific author, writing some 90 books. Titles included Adventures of an Aide-decamp, One of ‘The Six Hundred’, The Scottish Musketeers and The Scottish Cavalier. Medieval Warfare collects Grant’s work on the subject, from the Battle of Hastings in 1066 to the Battle of Barnet in 1471, a decisive engagement in the Wars of the Roses. The book contains remarkably detailed accounts of many key battles from the period including the Battle of the Standard and Bannockburn to Poitiers and Agincourt from the Hundred Years’ War. The historically defining strategies employed during these battles are explored throughout. Illustrated with vivid portraits of battle and detailed drawings of the tools and weapons of the period, this is the definitive account of a trying and bloody period in history. 9781781592243, $19.95, $12.99, paperback, 224p.

The History Behind Game of Thrones The North Remembers

David C Weinczok Game of Thrones is history reimagined as fantasy; The History Behind Game of Thrones turns the tables, using George R. R. Martin’s extraordinary fictional universe as a way to understand the driving forces and defining moments from Scotland’s story. Why were castles so important? Was there a limit to the powers a medieval king could use – or abuse? What was the reality of being under siege? Was there really anything that can compare to the destructive force of dragons? By joining forces, Westeros and Scotland hold the answers. Author draws on a vast array of characters, events, places, and themes from Scottish history that echo Game of Thrones at every dramatic turn. By journey’s end, the cogs in the wheels of Martin’s world and Scottish history will be laid bare, as well as the stories of those who tried to shape – and sometimes even break – them. 9781526749000, $34.95, $22.99, hardback, 280p.

Agincourt: Myth and Reality 1415-2015

Stephen Cooper The overwhelming victory of Henry V’s English army at Agincourt in October 1415 has passed into myth. This epic story of how an exhausted, outnumbered army, commanded by an inspirational leader, crushed a huge French force on French soil has given rise to legends and misconceptions that make it difficult for us to reach a clear understanding of what really happened on the battlefield 600 years ago. But that is what Stephen Cooper attempts in this thoroughgoing, perceptive and fascinating reconstruction and reassessment of the battle and its history. In graphic detail he describes the battle itself and the military expedition that led to it. He examines the causes of the conflict and the controversies associated with it. 9781848844629, $32.95, $21.50, hardback, 256p.

Warfare In The Medieval World

Brian Todd Carey with Joshua Allfree and John Cairns This book explores how civilizations and cultures made war on the battlefields of the Near East and Europe in the period between the fall of Rome and the introduction of gunpowder weapons during the Thirty Years’ War. Through an exploration of thirty-three selected battles, military historian Brian Todd Carey surveys the changing tactical relationships between the four weapon systems. Through the use of dozens of multiphase tactical maps, this fascinating introduction to the art of war during western civilization’s ancient and classical periods pulls together the primary and secondary sources and creates a powerful historical narrative. 9781848847415, $24.95, $16.50, paperback, 272p.

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• 17th & 18th CENTURY • Peter the Great’s Revenge The Russian Siege of Narva in 1704

Boris Megorsky Narva and Ivangorod comprise a nowadays-unique fortification ensemble that has gone through many historical periods of the Baltic region. Narva’s two sieges are extraordinary as they provide samples of nearly all possible siege tactics typical to the period but rarely applied to one and the same town. Telling the story of these 1700 and 1704 events thus gives us a chance to speak about the mechanism of fortification warfare, about everyday life of the besieger and the besieged, about morale, military customs of that time, and about broader context of the resolute struggle between Tsar Peter and King Charles. The book is accompanied with numerous contemporary illustrations and artworks by modern artists. 9781911628026, $49.95, $32.50, paperback, 270p.

The Russian Army in the Great Northern War 1700-21 Organisation, Materiel, Training and Combat Experience, Uniforms

Boris Megorsky The book describes the armed forces of Peter the Great in its entirety, and covers in depth old Russian troops and irregulars, as well as Peter’s new standing army and his brand-new force. Besides the staffing, organization and development of troops, the book gives detailed account of uniforms, weapons and other materiel. Training is described using drill manuals and tactical instructions of the period, and fighting methods actually performed on the battlefield are described. This book is a comprehensive and up-to-date overview of Peter the Great’s military force during the Great Northern War (1700-1721). 9781911512882, $59.95, $38.99, paperback, 270p.

Cromwell’s Buffoon The Life and Career of the Regicide, Thomas Pride

Robert Hodkinson Colonel Thomas Pride was central to one of the English Civil War’s key events: the arrest and exclusion of 140 Members of Parliament at Westminster in December 1648. Robert Hodkinson’s lively and authoritative study charts Thomas Pride’s rise from businessman and brewer, through his association with London Puritanism, the experiences of the seventeenth century battlefield, obtaining military command through army mutiny, to finally brushing aside accusations of hypocrisy self-gain to claim ownership of a former Royal estate and a seat in Oliver Cromwell’s House of Lords. Cromwell’s Buffoon is a ground-breaking examination of why and how a former apprentice boy rose in status to challenge the ruling elite and affect the death of a monarch. 9781911512110, $69.95, $45.50, hardback, 224p.

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The Battle of the White Mountain 1620 and the Bohemian Revolt, 1618-1622

Laurence Spring This volume looks not only at the battle of the White Mountain, but also the campaigns and events leading up to the battle, such as the Bohemian Army’s march on Vienna, the sieges of Pilsen and Bautzen and the battle of Zablat. It also examines the armies that took part in these campaigns. However, even before the battle of the White Mountain the seeds had been sewn for the war to last 30 years and such was the Emperor Ferdinand’s Counter Reformation policy that when the sword which executed some Bohemian rebels when on display in the nineteenth century it had to be removed for fear of a public disturbance and has been compared with the occupation of Czechoslovakia by the Nazi Germany in 1938. 9781912390229, $39.95, $25.99, paperback, 164p.

The Most Heavy Stroke The Battle of Roundway Down 1643

Christopher L. Scott Sir William Waller called his defeat at the Battle of Roundway Down, the most heavy stroke that ever befell him. Indeed his loss in July 1643 was both dramatic and unexpected. The text describes how the tactics of the day put Waller’s cavalry at a decided disadvantage and that Wilmot having understood the lessons of Edgehill was able to make full use of what he saw. The book also argues a case that perhaps the ostlers and grooms of Oxfordshire contributed more to the royalist victory than has hitherto been acknowledged. This book is full of new information and new ideas, and offers a new interpretation of what occurred and why. It combines what accounts say of movements and eyewitness terrain descriptions with knowledge of period practice in a deeper study of both battle and battlefield than has been hitherto undertaken. 9781912390991, $42.95, $27.99, paperback, 216p.

Better Begging than Fighting The Royalist Army in exile in the war against Cromwell 1656-1660

John Barratt Cromwell’s alliance with France opened for the English Republic and Charles II’s army in exile a new theater of war in Flanders. It resulted in the old opponents of the Civil Wars in Britain meeting in combat once again.This book tells the story of the two armies: Charles II’s polyglot army of Irish, Scottish and English soldiers -and the expeditionary force dispatched by Cromwell to assist his French allies, with the objective of securing Dunkirk as an English possession.The book, the first detailed study in English, will relate how the two armies were raised and equipped; the commanders and their colorful personalities; and the lives of the soldiers and their campaigns. 9781910777725, $49.95, $32.50, paperback, 136p.

• 17th & 18th CENTURY • From Solebay to the Texel The Third Anglo-Dutch War, 1672-1674

Quintin Barry After reviewing the earlier wars, this book goes on to describe the third Anglo Dutch war, fought between 1672 and 1674. This war of shameless aggression was provoked by England, or rather by King Charles and his court, mainly as a matter of commercial greed. In this war, for the first time, England fought in alliance with France. At Solebay on the Suffolk coast, de Ruyter surprised the English fleet on the morning of 28 May 1672 the Royal James was blown up and he was killed. There later followed in 1673 two battles off Schooneveld and then the battle of the Texel. In this fight the French treacherously hung back. The war ended with the Allies by no means in unison, and Charles II, obliged by lack of funds to make peace, had nothing to show for a war that should never have been fought. 9781911628033, $34.95, $22.99, paperback, 136p.

In the Emperor’s Service Wallenstein’s Army, 1625-1634

Laurence Spring Despite Wallenstein’s Army being infamous, very little has been written about it, especially in English. However, by using archives from record offices from Germany, Czechoslovakia, Sweden and Britain, as well as the latest archaeological evidence from mass graves of the Thirty Years War period, this book looks to rectify this by giving a vivid account of what life was like for a soldier in Wallenstein’s Army. The chapters include recruiting the army, its officers, as well as the logistics of clothing, equipping and feeding the army. Therefore, this book will be essential reading to anyone interested in the Thirty Years War, the English Civil War or warfare in the early modern period. 9781911628569, $35.00, $22.99, paperback, 152p.

Hey For Old Robin! The Campaigns And Armies of the Earl of Essex During the First Civil War, 1642-44

Alan Turton and Christopher L. Scott ‘Hey For Old Robin!’ was the cry of the Earl of Essex’s army during the First Civil War as, contrary to modern popular belief, Robert Devereux was well-liked by the men he led.This book fills a gap in the literature of the Civil Wars, taking up the challenge to write a new history of Essex and his Army and examining the often-repeated view that he was a cautious dullard with little military skill. Illustrated with a wealth of seldom-seen contemporary engravings of Essex’s officers and friends and newly commissioned maps, as well as uniform and cornets & color plates, this work is of great use to anyone with an interest in our civil wars. 9781911512219, $49.95, $32.50, paperback, 256p.

The Battle of Killiecrankie The First Jacobite Campaign, 1689-1691

Jonathan D. Oates There has not been an account of the first attempt to restore the exiled Stuarts decades; most accounts stop with the death of the movement’s leader. This book is the first full length account of the military struggle between forces loyal to the newly established Scottish government and the Jacobite cause. It does this by first considering the political and religious situation in Scotland, and to a lesser extent its southern neighbor, from the Restoration of the monarchy in 1660 to the revolution of 1688-1689, which was far more radical in Scotland than it was in England, and which produced a constituency with a grievance which a new restoration might solve. 9781912390984, $42.95, $27.99, paperback, 224p.

Civil War London A Military History of London under Charles I and Oliver Cromwell

David Flintham While London was controlled by Parliament, there was a large neutral faction and not an insignificant Royalist element - a number of whom fled the capital to fight for the King, while others could be found in London’s military hospitals and prisons. There is a significant amount of mid-17th century London which can be traced today, and so this book also identifies the sites and places associated with Charles I, Oliver Cromwell and other chief protagonists of this key period in British history. Written by an acknowledged expert on London’s Civil War defenses, this is both the first military history of London during the 1640s and 1650s, and an accessible general introduction to London during the time of Charles I and Oliver Cromwell. 9781911512622, $39.95, $25.99, paperback, 128p.

‘A Rabble of Gentility’ The Royalist Northern Horse, 1644-45

John Barratt This book looks at the origins and composition of the Northern Horse, the characteristics of its officers and men, their motivation and behavior, and their impact on those they encountered. It deals with their victories, notably their epic relief of Pontefract in March 1645, and there controversial role at such encounters as Naseby and Rowton Heath. Extensively illustrated, including specially commissioned artwork and maps, ‘A Rabble of Gentility’ will be welcomed by readers interested in the history of the British Civil Wars, living history enthusiasts, wargamers and model makers, and those interested in the history of Northern England in the 17th century. 9781911512981, $39.95, $25.99, paperback, 120p.

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• 17th & 18th CENTURY • Parliament’s Generals Supreme Command and Politics During the British Wars 1642-51

Malcolm Wanklyn Waller, Essex, Fairfax, Manchester and Cromwell are among the most famous military men who fought for Parliament during the English Civil War. While their performance as generals has been explored in numerous books on the campaigns, comparatively little has been written by military historians about the political aspects of high command, namely the ever-changing and often fractious relationship with the English Parliament and its executive committees. That is why Malcolm Wanklyn’s study of these men is of such value, for he sheds new light on the qualities they employed in their attempts to achieve their military and political aspirations. 9781473898363, $49.95, $32.50, hardback, 240p.

The English Civil Wars 1642-1649

Bob Carruthers This is the definitive military history of the Civil Wars, which swept the British Isles from 1642 to 1649. The martial aspects of the wars are covered in detail along with a comprehensive overview of the religious and political dimensions, which shaped the armies involved in the conflict. This excellent single volume history is the perfect introduction to the military history of this turbulent decade, which shaped the destiny of the British Isles. This book is part of the ‘Military History From Primary Sources’ series, a military history range compiled and edited by Emmy Award winning author and historian Bob Carruthers. The series draws on primary sources and contemporary documents to provide a new insight into the true nature of warfare. The series consultant is David Mcwhinnie, creator of the award winning PBS series ‘Battlefield’. 9781781591475, $14.95, $9.99, paperback, 128p.

Battle of Killiecrankie 1689 The Last Act of the Killing Times

Stuart Reid The fifty-odd years of Scottish history dominated by the Jacobite Risings are amongst its most evocative and whilst the last battle, Culloden in 1746, is deservedly remembered as a national tragedy, the first battle on the braes of Killiecrankie was unquestionably the most dramatic. Killiecrankie pitted Scot against Scot in the last bloody act of the bitter religious struggle known as ‘The Killing Times.’ Killiecrankie saw the first, and most successful, Highland Charge, as the clansmen broke the line of the Government’s redcoats ‘in the twinkling of an eye.’ and though outnumbered the Jacobites achieved a stunning victory. 9781526709943, $42.95, $27.99, hardback, 264p.

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Lord Mountcashel: Irish General Justin MacCarthy in the service of James II and Louis XIV, 1673–1694

D P Graham Justin MacCarthy (later Lord Mountcashel) was born into a notable family of Irish Jacobites and grew up in France.Their Irish land was regained after the Restoration of Charles II but Justin, as the youngest surviving son, sought a career in the French army. In 1673 he joined an Irish regiment in French service. He served under the legendary French marshals Turenne and Conde against the Dutch and their Imperial allies and by 1676 was commanding the regiment. He became part of the personal circle of the Catholic Duke of York, the future James II and, after the latter’s accession in 1685, Justin helped to transform the Irish army into a Catholic one. 9781526723000, $39.95, $25.99, hardback, 248p.

Crown, Covenant and Cromwell The Civil Wars in Scotland 1639-1651

Stuart Reid Crown, Covenant and Cromwell is a groundbreaking military history of the Great CivilWar or rather the last Anglo-ScottishWar as it was fought in Scotland and by Scottish armies in England between 1639 and 1651. While the politics of the time are necessarily touched upon, it is above all the story of those armies and the men who marched in them under generals such as Alexander Leslie, the illiterate soldier of fortune who became Earl of Leven, James Graham, Marquis of Montrose and of course Oliver Cromwell, the fenland farmer and Lord Protector of England. Stuart Reid, one of Scotland’s leading military historians, brings the campaigns and battles of those far off unhappy times to life in a fast-paced and authoritative narrative as never before. 9781848326873, $34.95, $22.99, hardback, 256p.

History of the Third Seminole War 1849-1858

Joe Knetsch, John Missall and Mary Lou Missall Spanning a period of over forty years (1817-1858), the three Seminole Wars were America’s longest, costliest, and deadliest Indian wars. History of the Third Seminole War is a detailed narrative of the war and its causes, containing numerous firsthand accounts from participants in the war, derived from virtually all the available primary sources.Written in a clear, easy-to-follow style, the work is intended for both a general and scholarly audience and will be of value to those interested in Florida history,American history in general, military history, Native American studies, and nineteenth century subjects.The book will also appeal to Civil War enthusiasts, as many of the officers who served in Florida became leaders in that later conflict. 9781612005768, $32.95, $21.50, hardback, 288p.

• 17th & 18th CENTURY • Armies of Early Colonial North America 1607–1713 History, Organization and Uniforms

Gabriele Esposito Gabriele Esposito presents a detailed overview of the military history of Colonial North America during its earliest period, from the first colonial settlement in Jamestown to the end of the first continental war fought in the Americas. Every colonial unit formed by the Europeans in the New World, as well as the regular troops sent to America by Britain and France, is covered in detail. Great military events are analyzed and the evolution of tactics employed in this theater are discussed. Dozens of illustrations, including color art works, show the first military uniforms ever worn in North America, as well as interesting details of weaponry and equipment used. 9781526725219, $32.95, $21.50, hardback, 192p.

Britain’s Last Invasion The Battle of Fishguard, 1797

Phil Carradice The history of Britain has been shaped by those who have invaded this small isle: the Romans,Vikings and Norman Conquest all molded our society and culture. Surprisingly, the last time mainland Britain was ever invaded was, in fact, in February 1797 when 1,400 drunken and out-of-control French soldiers from the Legion Noire landed on the north coast of Pembrokeshire near Fishguard. With Britain’s Last Invasion, dive in to the Battle of Fishguard, a military invasion of Great Britain by Revolutionary France. The little-known ‘invasion’ consisted mainly of drunken Frenchmen rampaging around the area, burning churches and terrorizing the locals. The role and courage of the women of Fishguard is revealed: when the men fled, the women stayed fast. Learn how the town cobbler Jemima Nicholas captured twelve enemy soldiers. The attempted invasion lasted just three days, but had ramifications that we are still dealing with today. 9781526743268, $39.95, $25.99, hardback, 232p.

Fashioning Regulation, Regulating Fashion. Volume I Uniforms and Dress of the British Army 1800-1815

Ben Townsend This book is the first part of a two-volume investigation into the clothing orders of the British late Georgian army, combined and contrasted with an analysis of fashion in the same army- comparing the regulated dress with the ‘modes of the army’ as revealed by contemporary writing and illustrations.The huge amount of accessible material makes the task of assembling accurate information much longer and much harder, but the results are consequentially more satisfying and accurate than hitherto. 9781911628095, $79.95, $51.99, hardback, 392p.

Charles XII Warrior King

John Hattendorf, Prof. Åsa Karlsson, Augustus J.Veenendaal, Margriet Lacy-Bruijn and Rolof van Hövell tot Westerflier For centuries, Charles XII has mainly been seen in the context of Sweden’s national experience, yet his activities stretched across the European continent from Russia and Denmark to Germany, Austria, Poland, Ukraine, and the Ottoman Empire. Even the Dutch Republic, Britain, and France became involved diplomatically and economically. In this volume, 20 scholars from 12 different countries contribute to creating a broader perspective on Charles XII and the Great Northern War in European history. The contributors to this volume expand the scope of international research on Charles XII and his time by examining not only his victories and defeats but the king’s impact in other areas as well. 9789490258191, $140.00, $91.50, hardback, 456p.

The Battle of Fontenoy, 1745 Saxe against Cumberland in the War of the Austrian Succession

James Falkner The Battle of Fontenoy marked a turning point in the War of the Austrian Succession, yet it has rarely been analyzed in depth and the Europe-wide conflict in which it played a part is little understood. James Falkner, in this perceptive and original account, puts the record straight by describing the fighting in graphic detail and setting it in the context of the sequence of wars that determined the shape of Europe during the eighteenth century. James Falkner’s narrative gives a fascinating insight into the Battle of Fontenoy itself and more widely into the nature of warfare in Europe 250 years ago. 9781526718419, $34.95, $22.99, hardback, 224p.

No Armour But Courage Colonel Sir George Lisle, 1615-1648

Serena Jones Few army officers of King Charles I shone as bright as George Lisle during the English CivilWars, yet have drawn so little attention from subsequent historians. In this first ever biography of Lisle, the author has scoured dozens of primary sources for fragmentary references - painstakingly piecing together his personal background and reexamining every known detail of his career.The accuracy of existing stories and long-held assumptions about him is investigated minutely, and the first well-informed assessments made of his character and motives. Finally, the persistent memory of his execution is traced forwards through later writers and painters into the 20th century to complete the first cohesive picture of one of King Charles’ most loyal, effective and respected military officers. 9781911096474, $69.95, $45.50, hardback, 512p.

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• 17th & 18th CENTURY • For Orange and the States. Part 2: Cavalry and Special Troops The Army of the Dutch Republic, 1713-1772

Marc Geerdink-Schaftenaar The Dutch Republic was one of the great European powers during the 17th and 18th centuries. Generally, the Dutch Republic was considered to have lost that status after the Peace of Utrecht (1713); however, when the Republic entered the War of Austrian Succession in 1740, it was able to field an army for over 80,000 men, which expanded to over 110,000 men during the war, and was still a European power to be reckoned with.The purpose of this book is to focus on the uniforms and organization of that army, from the Peace of Utrecht until the reforms of 1772.This volume describes steady decline of the Dutch Republic; political turmoil and corruption form the background for the information on the uniforms and tactics of the cavalry, dragoons, artillery, and specialist troops. 9781911628132, $34.95, $22.99, paperback, 128p.

We are Accustomed to do our Duty German Auxiliaries with the British Army 1793-95

Paul Demet Britain was totally unprepared for war with France in 1793 and relied on German auxiliaries to supplement her own meager resources to pursue her strategy in the Low Countries and beyond. Although the German troops formed a major part of the Allied army in the Low Countries. Their story is told here for the first time, based on extensive research in British and German archives, together with contemporary accounts and 19th Century German sources. Their varied and colorful uniforms are also described and illustrated from contemporary sources. 9781912174966, $59.95, $38.99, hardback, 208p.

St. Ruth’s Fatal Gamble The Battle of Aughrim 1691 and the Fall of Jacobite Ireland

Michael McNally In 1685, James, Duke of York, ascended to the thrones of England, Ireland and Scotland. As the first catholic monarch in 150 years many believed that his reign would be short and that he would be succeeded by his eldest daughter Mary, a Protestant, Prince of Orange and Stadtholder of the United Dutch Provinces. The strength of the Jacobite position was such that their opponents could initially make no headway, but an unordered redeployment of troops opened up a dangerous gap in their lines and when St.Ruth attempted to correct the error he was killed by enemy cannon fire. The Williamite cavalry charged into the gap and began to roll up the already fractured Jacobite lines, driving them from the field in the bloodiest battle in Irish history. 9781912390380, $59.95, $38.99, hardback, 305p.

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The Lilies & The Thistle French Troops in the Jacobite ‘45

Andrew Bamford The Jacobite Rising of 1745 could not have taken place without French support. French ships carried Charles Edward Stuart to Scotland, French gold financed his campaign, and French weapons equipped many of his troops.Yet the actual French military contribution to the campaign was small, and its role is frequently neglected.This book seeks to redress this balance by looking in detail at the French military contribution to the Jacobite ‘45: the first detachment of troops to sail with the Prince – who instead of landing in Scotland found themselves caught up in an intense naval battle; the staff officers and professionals who helped Charles organize his army on modern European lines; and the Irish and Scots regulars who fought with distinction at Inverurie, Falkrik, and Culloden. 9781911628170, $34.95, $22.99, paperback, 104p.

Culloden: 1746 Battlefield Guide: Third Edition

Stuart Reid Culloden Moor is one of the most famous battles in British history and, for the Scots, the battle is pre-eminent, surpassing even Bannockburn. In this decisive and bloody encounter in 1746 the Duke of Cumberland’s government army defeated the Jacobite rebels led by Prince Charles Edward Stuart. Stuart Reid, tells the story of the campaign and sets out in a graphic and easily understood way the movements and deployments of the opposing forces – and he describes in vivid detail the deadly combat that followed. Incorporating the latest documentary and archaeological research and featuring a completely new and expanded section on the armies, it invites visitors to explore for themselves this historic ground on which the tragic battle was fought. 9781526739735, $25.95, $16.99, paperback, 240p.

Olmütz to Torgau Horace St Paul and the Campaigns of the Austrian Army in the Seven Years War 1758-60

Neil Cogswell Following the disastrous conclusion to the campaign of 1757, the Austrian Army regrouped in Bohemia. Meanwhile, the King of Prussia sought to complete his reconquest of Silesia.Throughout these campaigns, Horace St Paul continued to accompany Marshal Daun. He noted the day-to-day progress of the army and recorded the essential connective tissue which links the great events of these campaigns. In parallel, this volume includes accounts from the Prussian perspective - including that of Henri de Catt, to whom the King of Prussia confided his thoughts.The text is accompanied by 242 plates of maps and statistical information, as well as a detailed gazetteer and lists of persons and regiments named. 9781911512721, $69.95, $45.50, hardback, 712p.

• 17th & 18th CENTURY • A Single Blow The Battles of Lexington and Concord and the Beginning of the American Revolution. April 19, 1775

Phillip S. Greenwalt and Robert Orrison “I have now nothing to trouble your Lordship with, but an affair that happened on the 19th instant . . .” General Thomas Gage penned the above line to his superiors in London, casually summing up the shots fired at Lexington and Concord on April 19, 1775. Historians Phillip S. Greenwalt and Robert Orrison unfold the facts of April 19, 1775, uncovering the amazing history that this pivotal spring day ushered in for the fate of Massachusetts and thirteen of Great Britain’s North American colonies with A Single Blow. 9781611213799, $14.95, $9.99, paperback, 192p.

Brandywine A Military History of the Battle that Lost Philadelphia but Saved America, September 11, 1777

Michael C. Harris On September 11, 1777, General Sir William Howe pushed against the American center at Chadds Ford and marched on Philadelphia. Michael C. Harris’s Brandywine is the first complete study to merge the strategic, political, and tactical history of this important set-piece battle into a single compelling account. Brandywine will take its place as one of the most important military studies of the American Revolution ever written. 9781611213225, $22.95, $14.99, paperback, 528p.

1781 The Decisive Year of the Revolutionary War

Robert L.Tonsetic In this book, Robert Tonsetic provides a detailed analysis of the key battles and campaigns of 1781, supported by numerous eyewitness accounts from privates to generals in the American, French, and British armies. He also describes the diplomatic efforts underway in Europe during 1781, as well as the Continental Congress’s actions to resolve the immense financial, supply, and personnel problems involved in maintaining an effective fighting army in the field. With its focus on the climactic year of the war, 1781 is a valuable addition to the literature on the American Revolution, providing readers with a clearer understanding of how America, just barely, with fortitude and courage, retrieved its independence in the face of great odds. 9781612000633, $32.95, $21.50, hardback, 288p.

Victory or Death The Battles of Trenton and Princeton, December 25, 1776 January 3, 1777

Mark Maloy In December 1776, George Washington and the new American Army sit on the verge of utter destruction by the banks of the Delaware River. In Victory or Death, historian Mark Maloy not only recounts these epic events, he takes you along to the places where they occurred. He shows where Washington stood on the banks of the Delaware and contemplated defeat, the city streets that his exhausted men charged through, and the open fields where Washington himself rode into the thick of battle.Victory or Death is a must for anyone interested in learning how George Washington and his brave soldiers grasped victory from the jaws of defeat. 9781611213812, $14.95, $9.99, paperback, 192p.

The Battles that Made Abraham Lincoln How Lincoln Mastered his Enemies to Win the Civil War, Free the Slaves, and Preserve the Union

Larry Tagg Today, Abraham Lincoln is a beloved American icon, widely considered to be our best president. It was not always so. This book is the first study of its kind to concentrate on what Lincoln’s contemporaries thought of him during his lifetime, and the obstacles they set before him.Tagg includes extensive treatment of the political context that begat Lincoln’s predicament, riding with the presidentelect to Washington and walking with him through the bleak years of war up to and beyond assassination.Throughout,Tagg entertains with a lively writing style, outstanding storytelling verve, and an unconventional, wholly against-the-grain perspective that is sure to delight readers of all stripes. 9781611211269, $19.95, $12.99, paperback, 576p.

Man of War The Fighting Life of Admiral James Saumarez: From The American Revolution to the Defeat of Napoleon

Anthony Sullivan The career of Guernsey-born Admiral James Saumarez reads like an early history of the Royal Navy. His first battle was against the American revolutionaries in 1775, but thereafter his main opponents were the French and the Spanish, and the first fighting ship he commanded, the eight-gun galley Spitfire, was involved in forty-seven engagements before being run aground. Tony Sullivan, however, tells the true story of one of the most remarkable individuals of the great days of sail, in the first biography of Saumarez for more than 170 years. 9781526706515, $50.00, $32.50, hardback, 272p.

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• 19th CENTURY • The Long Shadow of Waterloo Myths, Memories, and Debates

Timothy Fitzpatrick The Long Shadow of Waterloo explores how Waterloo was remembered by the various nations involved, including the French, British, Germans, the influence it had on these nations (and others, including the USA) and how this changed over the 100 years following the battle.This book covers the battle’s influence on figures such as Jomini and Clausewitz, military theorists who wanted to find the objective truth of Waterloo and use it as a guide for future wars, as well as Victor Hugo (and Les Miserables) who challenged the myths of battle to transform it into a win for France from which the Republic would emerge. The way Waterloo was used for entertainment is also explored. 9781612007618, $44.95, $29.50, hardback, 256p.

Waterloo - After the Glory Hospital Sketches and Reports on the Wounded after the Battle

Michael Crumplin and Gareth Glover The Battle of Waterloo was one of the most horrific actions fought during the Napoleonic Wars. What happened to the many thousands of injured men left behind as the armies marched away is rarely discussed. New data concerning the fate of the thousands of Allied and some French casualties has emerged from the library of the University of Edinburgh. This has revealed a collection of over 170 wound sketches, detailed case reports, and the surgical results from five Brussels Hospitals. 9781911628484, $49.95, $32.50, hardback, 312p.

With Moore to Corunna The Diary of Ensign Charles Paget, Fifty-Second Foot

Charles J Esdaile and Mark Reed Ensign Charles Paget’s previously unpublished diary of the Peninsular War is an important discovery for two reasons. The regiment in which he served – the 52nd Foot – was one of the three most famous in the Duke of Wellington’s army. It is also the only genuine diary covering the Battle of Vimeiro and the campaign of Sir John Moore. In order to give the reader contrasting views of episodes which Paget records, he has brought in first-hand accounts written by other Peninsular veterans, featuring the battle of Vimeiro and the action at Cacabelos. The result is a valuable addition to the literature devoted to the British participation in the Peninsular War. It gives a fresh insight into events in the campaigns, the conditions in Portugal and Spain, and the experience of the soldiers who fought there. 9781526737953, $39.95, $25.99, hardback, 216p.

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Walking Waterloo A Guide

Charles J Esdaile The author presents the experience of the soldiers who took part in the battle in the most graphic and direct way possible. In a series of walks he describes in vivid detail what happened in each location on 18 June 1815 and he quotes at length from eyewitness accounts of the men who were there. Each phase of the action during that momentous day is covered, from the initial French attacks and the intense fighting at Hougoumont and La Haye Sainte to the charges of the French cavalry against the British squares and the final, doomed attack of Napoleon’s Imperial Guard. It is fully illustrated with a selection of archive images from the War Heritage Institute in Brussels, modern color photographs of the battlefield as it appears today. 9781526740786, $24.95, $16.50, paperback, 320p.

Waterloo The French Perspective

Andrew W. Field The story of the Battle of Waterloo is most often told from the viewpoint of the victors, not the vanquished. The French perspective and many of the primary French sources are under-represented in the written record. So it is high time this weakness in the literature was addressed, and that is the purpose of Andrew Field’s thought-provoking new study. He has tracked down over ninety first-hand French accounts, many of which have never been previously published in English, and he has combined them with accounts from the other participants in order to create a graphic new narrative of one of the world’s decisive battles. 9781526752505, $29.95, $19.50, paperback, 320p.

The Hunt for Moore’s Gold Investigating the Loss of the British Army’s Military Chest During the Retreat to Corunna

John Grehan History abounds with unresolved puzzles and unanswered questions, none more so than that of the loss of the British Army’s military chest during the retreat to Corunna in 1809. In order to prevent the money from falling into enemy hands, the entire military chest was thrown down a steep, and deep ravine. What then happened to all those dollars and doubloons? Some were snatched up by the pursuing French cavalry. Some, also, were retrieved by British soldiers who intentionally lagged behind. But what of the rest of the money? With a group of fellow historians, the author set off to search the archives and the mountains of Galicia in a bid to find Moore’s gold. 9781526730534, $49.95, $32.50, hardback, 248p.

• 19th CENTURY • The Key to Lisbon The Third French Invasion of Portugal, 1810-11

Kenton White This study details the preparation, planning and execution of the invasion of Portugal in 1810 by the French Armée de Portugal under Marshal Massena, and the defensive measures taken by the British and their Portuguese and Spanish allies. It also covers the practice of all armies involved during this campaign, working from original sources. These sources provide a different interpretation of some key aspects of the campaign to those which are generally accepted. The work focusses on the strategic, operational, and tactical planning undertaken by both sides in preparation for the invasion, and the actual progress of the campaign. A narrative of the battles and sieges, with analysis at the tactical-level, also brings out the differences in planning and intelligence gathering. 9781911628521, $49.95, $32.50, hardback, 256p.

‘Horses Worn to Mere Shadows’ The Victorio Campaign 1880

Robert N.Watt This study, following on from the author’s acclaimed book ‘I Will Not Surrender a Hair of a Horse’s Tail’, commences with Victorio’s return to New Mexico in January 1880. The US army’s January to February campaign illustrates the operational decoy strategy employed by Victorio to protect his own logistic support whilst simultaneously undermining that of his opponents. The Hembrillo Canyon operation in April 1880 saw the largest battle of the Victorio Campaign. This volume will end with Mexican state troops, led by Colonel Joaquin Terrazas’, inflicting a major defeat upon the Apaches at Tres Castillos. It will be argued that the setbacks in Western Texas and at Tres Castillos demonstrate the employment of strategies and tactics by the Apaches which came very close to succeeding. 9781912390717, $49.95, $32.50, hardback, 500p.

The Napoleonic Wars As Illustrated by J J Jenkins

J J Jenkins Originally published as Martial Achievements of Great Britain and Her Allies From 1799 to 1815 this is one of the most magnificent of all period art books to have been produced. The text is pure British propaganda but is overshadowed by the rarity of the art work. Includes 54 stunning color plates including a great Wellington portrait, his coat of arms and a list of subscribers to the Martial Achievements. This is one of the finest books of its type ever produced and an absolute must for the collector of British or Napoleonic military art and literature. 9781526717894, $34.95, $22.99, hardback, 168p.

Austerlitz Napoleon and the Eagles of Europe

Ian Castle In this authoritative and beautifully illustrated new account of Napoleon’s greatest victory and the campaign that preceded it, Ian Castle sheds new light on the actions of the commanders and questions the assumptions - and explores the myths - that have shaped our understanding of the event ever since. His account follows every twist and turn of a war that was fought out across central Europe two centuries ago. In particular he reconstructs the course of the action in every sector of the Austerlitz battlefield, using French, Austrian and Russian records, and re-evaluates the place of the battle in the history and mythology of the Napoleonic era. 9781526752529, $24.95, $16.50, paperback, 256p.

Letters from Mafeking Eyewitness Accounts from the Longest Siege of the South African War

Edward Spiers Mafeking was the longest and the most controversial of the three sieges that began the South African War in 1899. In this illuminating account of the siege and its aftermath, the author provides fresh insights on the conduct of the siege and its relief. He draws new material from some 120 letters, diary extracts, interviews, and speeches by soldiers and civilians. He rebalances arguments about the command of Baden-Powell, reviews civil-military relations within Mafeking, examines the impact, both physical and psychological, of the most intensive shelling of the war. 9781526710024, $39.95, $25.99, hardback, 288p.

Napoleon’s Imperial Guard Uniforms and Equipment. Volume 1 The Infantry

Paul L Dawson From its origins as the Consular Guard of the French Republic, and as Napoleon’s personal bodyguard, the Imperial Guard developed into a force of all arms numbering almost 100,000 men.The author has collected copies of almost all the surviving documents relating to the Guard, which includes a vast amount of material regarding the issuing of dress items. This information is supported by an unrivaled collection of illustrations, many of which have never been published before, as well as images of original items of equipment held in museums and private collections across the globe. In addition, the renowned military artist, Keith Rocco, has produced a series of unique paintings commissioned exclusively for this book.This glorious book is, and will remain, unsurpassed as the standard work on the clothing and equipment of the Imperial Guard, and will not only be invaluable to historians, but also reenactors, wargamers and modelers. 9781526701916, $60.00, $39.50, hardback, 248p.

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• 19th CENTURY • War without Pity in the South Indian Peninsula 1798-1813 The Letter Book of Lieutenant-Colonel Valentine Blacker

David C.J. Howell In 1798 Valentine Blacker, the son of an Irish clergyman, born in Armagh, left the United Kingdom for a military career in the Madras Army. He was favored by the presence in India of his uncle, Colonel Barry Close, the Adjutant General. His active service as a young cavalry officer in Southern India covered several wars and rebellions. He was wounded, suffered disease and the loss of many friends. From the day of his arrival, for the next fifteen years, he wrote regularly to his father until the latter’s death in 1813. The letters to some extent expose the truth of how the British held India. 9781912390861, $49.95, $32.50, paperback, 192p.

A Light Infantryman with Wellington The Letters of Captain George Ulrich Barlow 52nd and 69th Foot 1808-15

Gareth Glover This series of letters was written by a light infantry officer on campaign, as a lieutenant with the 52nd Foot in Spain and a captain with the 69th Foot in Belgium and France. George Ulrich Barlow saw action at Ciudad Rodrigo, Badajoz,Vitoria, San Sebastian, Nivelle, Nive and Orthez. His involvement in the fighting and his honest views of some of the famous characters he met during his service are enlightening, including his first audience with Wellington at Freineda in Portugal. 9781911628101, $29.95, $19.50, paperback, 416p.

The Sieges of Ciudad Rodrigo 1810 and 1812 The Peninsular War

Tim Saunders The area astride the Spanish/ Portuguese border between the respective fortresses of Ciudad Rodrigo and Almeida was the focus of the Peninsular War for much of the period from the autumn of 1809 through until 1812. The fortress of Ciudad Rodrigo that dominated the country between the Rivers Agueda and Côa, was one of the ‘Keys to Spain’ for any army attacking either east or west across the frontier.With the defeat of the Fifth Coalition at Wagram in 1809, Napoleon was free to turn his attention to the rebellious Iberian Peninsula and the small British Army. Tasking a reluctant Marshal Masséna to ‘throw the leopard into sea’, preparations started for what proved to be a protracted and lackluster siege. 9781526724328, $34.95, $22.99, hardback, 280p.

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The British Army in Egypt 1801 An Underrated Army Comes of Age

Carole Divall When the French declared war on Great Britain in 1793, they undermined the chosen policy of William Pitt, which had been to avoid conflict in order to repair the nation’s finances. When it was decided in 1800 that the French Army of the Orient, abandoned by Bonaparte, could be ejected from Egypt, the troops sent to achieve this objective were of a very different quality from those that had been dispatched to Flanders in 1793. This study analyses that force and its commanders, examines the preparations that contributed so notably to its success, and evaluates why it was able to take the fight to a battlehardened Revolutionary force and defeat it. 9781911628149, $39.95, $25.99, paperback, 142p.

Famous Battles and How They Shaped the Modern World, 1588-1943 From the Armada to Stalingrad

D Beatrice G Heuser and Athena Leoussi This groundbreaking series goes well beyond military history by exploring the transformation of battles into sites of memory and meaning. The great battles of modern history examined in this second volume range from the defeat of the Armada and the relief of Vienna, to Chatham, Culloden, Waterloo, Gettysburg, the Somme and Stalingrad. In each chapter, the historical events surrounding a battle form the backdrop for multiple later interpretations, which, consciously or unconsciously, carry political agendas, some for further bloodshed and sacrifice, but others for the more recent and laudable phenomenon of reconciliation over the graves of the dead. 9781526727411, $42.95, $27.99, hardback, 192p.

Kingdom in Crisis The Zulu Response to the British Invasion of 1879

John Laband John Laband’s classic work is the first history of the AngloZulu War of 1879 to examine in full the complexities of the Zulu response to the British invasion of their kingdom. He gives a fascinating insight into the social, political and military traditions of the Zulus which made it so difficult for them to withstand the invaders. His compelling account is based on extensive archival research, and is written in vivid detail. He covers the prelude to the war, gives graphic accounts of the sequence of battles from Isandlwana to Ulundi that determined its outcome, and assesses the settlement that ended the war. 9781844155842, $24.95, $16.50, paperback, 288p.

• 19th CENTURY • Union Command Failure in the Shenandoah Major General Franz Sigel and the War in the Valley of Virginia, May 1864

David A. Powell The Battle of New Market in the Shenandoah Valley suffers from no lack of drama, interest, or importance. The ramifications of the May 1864 engagement, which involved only 10,000 troops, were substantial. Award-winning author David Powell’s years of archival and other research provides an outstanding foundation for this outstanding study. Complete with original maps, photos, and the skillful writing will satisfy the most demanding students of Civil War history. 9781611214345, $29.95, $19.50, hardback, 264p.

The Million-Dollar Man Who Helped Kill a President George Washington Gayle and the Assassination of Abraham Lincoln

Christopher Lyle McIlwain, Sr. George Washington Gayle is not a name known to history. But it soon will be. Forget what you thought you knew about why Abraham Lincoln was assassinated by John Wilkes Booth. No, it was not mere sectional hatred, Booth’s desire to become famous, Lincoln’s advocacy of black suffrage, or a plot masterminded by Jefferson Davis to win the war by crippling the Federal government. This book exposes the fallacies regarding each of those theories and reveals both the mastermind behind the plot, and its true motivation. This original, thoughtprovoking study will forever change the way you think of Lincoln’s assassination. 9781611213942, $32.95, $21.50, hardback, 312p.

The Maps of Antietam An Atlas of the Antietam (Sharpsburg) Campaign, including the Battle of South Mountain, September 2 - 20, 1862

Bradley M. Gottfried This book breaks down the entire operation into 21 map sets enriched with 124 fullcolor original full-page maps. These spectacular cartographic creations bore down to the regimental and battery level and include the march into Maryland, the Harpers Ferry Operation, the Battle of South Mountain, the battle at Antietam, the retreat, and the fighting at Shepherdstown. At least two—and as many as ten—maps accompany each “action-section.” Opposite each map is a full facing page of detailed, footnoted text describing the units, personalities, movements, and combat (including quotes from eyewitnesses) depicted on the accompanying map. 9781611214987, $29.95, $19.50, paperback, 350p.

Meade and Lee at Bristoe Station The Problems of Command and Strategy after Gettysburg, from Brandy Station to the Buckland Races, August 1 to October 31, 1863

Jeffrey Wm Hunt The Civil War in the Eastern Theater during the late summer and fall of 1863 was anything but inconsequential. Generals Meade and Lee continued where they had left off, executing daring marches while boldly maneuvering the chess pieces of war in an effort to gain decisive strategic and tactical advantage. Hunt’s follow-up volume to his well-received Meade and Lee After Gettysburg is grounded upon official reports, regimental histories, letters, newspapers, and other archival sources. Together, they provide a day-byday account of the fascinating high-stakes affair during this three-month period. Coupled with original maps and outstanding photographs, this new study offers a significant contribution to Civil War literature. 9781611213966, $34.95, $22.99, hardback, 480p.

Battle of Big Bethel Crucial Clash in Early Civil War Virginia

J. Michael Cobb, Edward B. Hicks and Wythe Holt Now in paperback, Battle of Big Bethel: Crucial Clash in Early Civil War Virginia by J. Michael Cobb, Ed Hicks, and Wythe Holt is the first fulllength treatment of the small but consequential June 10, 1861 battle that reshaped both Northern and Southern perceptions about what lay in store for the divided nation. In the spring of 1861, many people in the North and South imagined that the Civil War would be short and nearly bloodless. The first planned engagement of the war at Big Bethel, however, provided undeniable evidence of just how wrong popular opinion could be. 9781611214710, $19.95, $12.99, paperback, 312p.

The Maps of First Bull Run An Atlas of the First Bull Run (Manassas) Campaign, including the Battle of Ball’s Bluff, June - October 1861

Bradley M. Gottfried This book is the eagerly awaited companion volume to his bestselling The Maps of Gettysburg (2007), part of the ongoing Savas Beatie Atlas Series. It breaks down the entire operation (and related actions) into numerous map sets or “action-sections” enriched with more than fifty full-color original full-page maps. These cartographic originals bore down to the regimental and battery level and include the march to and from the battlefield and virtually every significant event in between. 9781611214994, $22.95, $14.99, paperback, 144p.

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• 19th CENTURY • Triumph and Defeat: The Vicksburg Campaign Volume 2

Terrence J.Winschel The study of the Civil War in the Western Theater is more popular now than ever before, and the center of that interest is the months-long Vicksburg Campaign, which is the subject of National Park Historian Terrence J. Winschel’s book Triumph & Defeat: The Vicksburg Campaign,Vol 2, now in paperback. Following up on the popular success of his earlier book of the same name, Winschel offers ten new chapters of insights into what has been declared by many to have been the most decisive campaign of the Civil War. Designed to appeal to both general readers and serious students, Winschel’s essays cover a wide range of topics. 9781611212488, $19.95, $12.99, paperback, 240p.

“Too Much for Human Endurance” The George Spangler Farm Hospitals and the Battle of Gettysburg

Ronald D. Kirkwood The bloodstains are gone, but the worn floorboards remain. The doctors, nurses, and patients who toiled and suffered and ached for home at the Army of the Potomac’s XI Corps hospital at the George Spangler Farm in Gettysburg have long since departed. Happily, though, their stories remain, and noted journalist and George Spangler Farm expert Ronald D. Kirkwood brings these people and their experiences to life in “Too Much for Human Endurance”: The George Spangler Farm Hospitals and the Battle of Gettysburg. 9781611214512, $34.95, $22.99, hardback, 384p.

Yank and Rebel Rangers Special Operations in the American Civil War

Robert W Black The American internal war of 1861-65 was not civil. Those fighting for the Union called it the “War of the Rebellion” while the Confederacy viewed it as the “War of Yankee Aggression” or the “Second War of Independence.” Armies fought great, sweeping battles over vast distances and are well recorded – Antietam, Shiloh, Fredericksburg, Gettysburg - but in the seams of the battlefield another, and much less known or publicized, war raged. Both the Union and the Confederacy employed small forces of bold and highly motivated soldiers for special operations behind enemy lines. Skilled in infiltration these warriors deftly scouted deep into enemy territory, captured important personnel, disrupted lines of communication and logistics, and sowed confusion and fear. Often wearing the uniform of the enemy, they faced execution as spies if captured. Despite these risks these warriors fought and died as American rangers. 9781526744449, $32.95, $21.50, hardback, 320p.

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Gettysburg’s Peach Orchard Longstreet, Sickles, and the Bloody Fight for the “Commanding Ground” Along the Emmitsburg Road

James A. Hessler and Britt C. Isenberg More books have been written about the battle of Gettysburg than any other engagement of the Civil War. The historiography of the battle’s second day is usually dominated by the Union’s successful defense of Little Round Top, but the day’s most influential action occurred nearly one mile west along the Emmitsburg Road in farmer Joseph Sherfy’s peach orchard. Despite its overriding importance, no full-length study of this pivotal action has been written until now. James Hessler’s and Britt Isenberg’s Gettysburg’s Peach Orchard: Longstreet, Sickles, and the Bloody Fight for the “Commanding Ground” Along the Emmitsburg Road corrects that oversight. 9781611214550, $34.95, $22.99, hardback, 408p.

Targeted Tracks The Cumberland Valley Railroad in the Civil War, 1861-1865

Scott L. Mingus and Cooper H.Wingert The Civil War was the first conflict in which railroads played a major role. Although much has been written about their role in general, little has been written about specific lines. The Cumberland Valley Railroad, for example, played an important strategic role by connecting Hagerstown, Maryland to Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Its location enhanced its importance during some of the Civil War’s most critical campaigns. Despite the line’s significance to the Union war effort, its remarkable story remains little known. This publication rectifies that oversight. 9781611214611, $32.95, $21.50, hardback, 288p.

Call Out the Cadets The Battle of New Market, May 15, 1864

Sarah Kay Bierle and Col. Keith E. Gibson “May God forgive me for the order,” Maj. Gen. John C. Breckinridge remarked as he ordered young cadets into the battle lines at New Market, just days after calling them from their academic studies. The battle of New Market, though a smaller conflict in the grand scheme of that bloodsoaked summer, came at a crucial moment in the Union’s offensive movements that spring and also became the last major Confederate victory in the Shenandoah Valley. In Call Out the Cadets, Sarah Kay Bierle traces the history of this important, yet smaller battle. 9781611214697, $14.95, $9.99, paperback, 192p.

• 19th CENTURY • Confederate Soldiers in the American Civil War Facts and Photos for Readers of All Ages

Mark Hughes Many thousands of books have been written about the Civil War, but only a handful cover the story of the Southern soldiers and sailors who fought for the Confederacy. Confederate Soldiers in the American Civil War offers a complete guide for Civil War enthusiasts of all ages. Using a format similar to his highly successful The New Civil War Handbook, author Mark Hughes employs more than 200 photographs coupled with clear and concise prose broken down into short, easy to understand chapters to better understand these men. 9781611213416, $15.95, $10.50, paperback, 168p.

Plenty of Blame to Go Around Jeb Stuart’s Controversial Ride to Gettysburg

The Battles and Campaigns of Confederate General Nathan Bedford Forrest, 1861-1865

John R. Scales Nathan Bedford Forrest was one of the most intriguing and controversial characters to emerge during the Civil War. Books and articles on the man span the gamut from hero worship to condemnation for his involvement with the slaughter at Fort Pillow and later, his association with the Ku Klux Klan. Retired Special Forces brigadier general John R. Scales plows entirely new ground with The Battles and Campaigns of Confederate General Nathan Bedford Forrest, 1861–1865, a careful and unique examination of Forrest’s wartime activities and how his actions affected the war in the Western Theater. 9781611214475, $24.95, $16.50, paperback, 480p.

The First Battle for Petersburg The Attack and Defense of the Cockade City, June 9, 1864

J. David Petruzzi and Eric J.Wittenberg June 1863. The Gettysburg Campaign is in its opening hours. Harness jingles and hoofs pound as Confederate cavalryman James Ewell Brown (JEB) Stuart leads his three brigades of veteran troopers on a ride that triggers one of the Civil War’s most bitter and enduring controversies. Instead of finding glory and victory Stuart reaped stinging criticism and substantial blame for one of the Confederacy’s most stunning and unexpected battlefield defeats. Now in paperback, this book objectively investigates the role Stuart’s horsemen played in the disastrous campaign. It is the first book ever written on this important and endlessly fascinating subject. 9781611210989, $24.95, $16.50, paperback, 456p.

William Glenn Robertson The struggle for Petersburg is well known to students of the Civil War. Few readers are aware that Petersburg’s citizens felt war’s hard hand nearly a week before the armies arrived. The author rectifies this oversight with this book. It describes the strategy, tactics, and generalship of the Battle of June 9 in full detail, as well as the impact on the city’s citizens, both in and out of the ranks. 9781611212143, $27.95, $18.50, hardback, 192p.

Attack at Daylight and Whip Them The Battle of Shiloh, April 6-7, 1862

Shiloh and the Western Campaign of 1862

Gregory A. Mertz and Timothy B. Smith “Attack at daylight and whip them” — that was the Confederate plan on the morning of April 6, 1862. The unsuspecting Union Army of the Tennessee, commanded by Major General Ulysses S. Grant, had gathered on the banks of its namesake river at a spot called Pittsburg Landing, ready to strike deep into the heart of Tennessee Confederates, commanded by General Albert Sidney Johnston. Johnston’s troops were reeling from setbacks earlier in the year and had decided to reverse their fortunes by taking the fight to the Federals. Historian Greg Mertz grew up on the Shiloh battlefield, hiking its trails and exploring its fields. Attack at Daylight and Whip Them taps into five decades of intimate familiarity with a battle that rewrote America’s notions of war.” 9781611213133, $14.95, $9.99, paperback, 192p.

O. Edward Cunningham, Gary D. Joiner and Timothy B. Smith The battle of Shiloh changed the course of the American Civil War. The Northern victory thrust Ulysses S. Grant into the national spotlight, claimed the life of Confederate commander Albert S. Johnston, and forever buried the notion that the Civil War would be a short conflict. Edward Cunningham wrote Shiloh and the Western Campaign of 1862 in 1966. Civil War historians Gary D. Joiner and Timothy B. Smith have resurrected Cunningham’s manuscript from its obscurity. Fully edited and richly annotated with updated citations and observations, original maps, and a complete order of battle and table of losses, this book will be welcomed by everyone who enjoys battle history at its finest. 9781932714340, $24.95, $16.50, paperback, 520p.

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• WORLD WAR 1 • Gott Strafe England. Volume 1 The German Air Assault against Great Britain 1914–1918

Nigel J. Parker Gott Strafe England is the definitive account detailing the German air attacks against Great Britain during the First World War. This method of attack was a totally new concept, taking the war into the enemy’s homeland As a result, the concept of strategic bombing was born. This three-volume series explores all the German air operations against the British Isles, and assess the effectiveness of this new form of warfare. This evidence includes personal accounts which graphically impart the full drama and horror of the events. 9781911628378, $59.95, $38.99, paperback, 424p.

Gott Strafe England. Volume 2 The German Air Assault against Great Britain 1914–1918

Nigel J. Parker Gott Strafe England Volume 2 continues with the same high level of detail as to be found in Volume 1, giving the precise routes of every German raider, where every bomb fell, the damage caused and casualties on both sides, Never before has such a project ever been attempted that goes into so much detail to record precisely what happened in the skies over Britain during the Great War. An essential guide to any historian who is either researching their local area in the war, with long forgotten incidents of bombs falling and lives lost being recounted or those who are seeking the complete account of the war in the air over Britain. 9781911628392, $59.95, $38.99, paperback, 472p.

Gott Strafe England. Volume 3 The German Air Assault against Great Britain 1914-1918

Nigel Parker The aerial attacks against Great Britain by airships and aircraft in the Great War were a new development in the history of British warfare.Volume 3 of Gott Strafe England will look into operations on both sides to show that with every new development, there came a further development to counter it. The theory that the pace of human ingenuity is greatest during wartime is proven in this book, as a variety of newly developed weapons - some truly impractical will be evaluated. Supporting the text are many unique photographs and drawings that give a complete insight into the German air assault against Great Britain. 9781911512752, $69.95, $45.50, hardback, 344p.

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American Expeditionary Forces in The Great War Montfaucon

Any visitor to the site of the bloodiest battle in the history of the United States will be drawn to Montfaucon, for it is here that General Pershing, the Commander in Chief, determined that the major memorial to the American Expeditionary Forces would be sited.The impressive classical column, erected on the summit of Montfaucon Hill, can be seen from many parts of the battlefield of the Meuse-Argonne 1918. Maarten Otte sets the importance of Montfaucon and the ultimately successful effort to capture it within a succinct narrative. In the tours section he takes the visitor on a number of routes so that they can see for themselves the problems on the ground that faced the 79th Division and puts Montfaucon in the context of the wider battle. 9781526734914, $22.95, $14.99, paperback, 280p.

The American Expeditionary Forces in the Great War The Meuse Argonne 1918: Breaking the Line

Maarten Otte Maarten Otte gives a background narrative to events before the opening of the Offensive and its development. This opening book on the Meuse-Argonne takes the reader, more or less, to the date when General Pershing handed over command of the US First Army to Major General Liggard in mid October, a change in command that marked a significant improvement in the American performance as they pushed the Germans ever backwards. 9781526714459, $19.95, $12.99, paperback, 272p.

The French on the Somme August 1914–30 June 1916: From Serre to the River Somme

David O’Mara For many British visitors, the fighting in the Somme starts on 1 July 1916 and few consider what happened in the area before the British took over the line, part in later 1915 and some in 1916. In fact there was extensive fighting during the opening phase of he war, as both the French and Germans tried to outflank each other. The book is introduced by a chapter describing the role of the area in the FrancoPrussian War of 1870-71, a war which arguably provided the seed bed for the outbreak of war in 1914. Several battles were fought in Somme villages that were to become the victims of war all over again forty plus years later. 9781526722409, $26.95, $17.99, paperback, 264p.

• WORLD WAR 1 • Futile Exercise? The British Army’s Preparations for War 1902-1914

Simon Batten How realistic and useful were the exercises and maneuvers the British Army used in the period between the end of the Boer War in 1902 and the outbreak of war in August 1914? The maneuvers carried out between 1902 and 1913 featured large forces as well as guns, trucks, trains and the first sizable force of military aircraft ever employed in Britain. Many of the names later familiar from the Western Front were involved – Haig, French, Rawlinson and Allenby – as well as a great many of the troops who would cross to France with the British Expeditionary Force (BEF) in August 1914. Their efforts were witnessed by large crowds, there was comprehensive and opinionated coverage in the newspapers of the time. 9781911512851, $59.95, $38.99, hardback, 236p.

From Docks and Sand Southport and Bootle’s Battalion, The 7th King’s Liverpool Regiment, in the First World War

Adrian Gregson This book is a study of the importance and significance of community identity to a fighting unit in the First World War. In this case the unit in question is primarily 7th King’s Regiment and more widely the 55th West Lancashire Division, 1914-18. The book is based upon the author’s own PhD thesis “The 1/7th Battalion King’s Liverpool Regiment and the Great War – the experience of a Territorial battalion and its Home Towns”. It is an analysis of the relevance of the local communities to the battalion and its division and its combat effectiveness; the role played by the army in the local communities’ involvement in the War; and the post-War ramifications of this relationship. 9781911512165, $69.95, $45.50, hardback, 228p.

Miners At War 1914-1919 South Wales Miners In The Tunnelling Companies On The Western Front

Ritchie Wood The author’s compilation of a unique register identifying those individual South Wales miners who served in the tunneling companies has allowed a remarkable story to be told. For the first time, the lives of individual South Wales miners are highlighted from pre-war mining days and, for the survivors, their ultimate dispatch home. The underlying theme is of an indefatigable band of men, together with likeminded miners from other British coalfields, asked to carry out multi-tasked duties associated with a form of military mining not foreseen prior to the outbreak of war. 9781911096498, $89.95, $58.50, hardback, 320p.

Pouring With Rain – Troops Fed Up British Second Army And The Liberation Offensive In Flanders 1918

Dennis Williams The story is presented from the perspective of Second Army and is based largely on original research – primarily the war diaries of the Army’s formations – together with selected contemporary writing, unit histories and current academic analysis of the latter part of the war. This volume describes events on the Western Front in 1918 which have received little or no attention in the available literature on the war. It tells of a war of movement… a war of liberation… a war where men fought and died for control of cottages and farms, villages and towns. 9781911096559, $79.95, $51.99, hardback, 268p.

An Army of Brigadiers British Brigade Commanders at the Battle of Arras 1917

Trevor Harvey Following on from two major studies in recent years that have explored the roles and responsibilities of British generals at different levels within the British Expeditionary Force’s command structure, Dr Trevor Harvey’s study provides an analysis of command at the level of the infantry brigade. It is based on a critical period during the Great War: from late in the Battle of the Somme to the end of the Battle of Arras in mid-May 1917. The analysis is based on the service records of 116 brigadier-generals whose brigades played some part in the Battle of Arras. He explores their roles, responsibilities and backgrounds, both in theory and in practice, in the lead-up to and during the battle to explain and illustrate the range and limitations of their commands. 9781911512004, $59.95, $38.99, hardback, 440p.

They Didn’t Want to Die Virgins Sex and Morale in the British Army on the Western Front 1914-1918

Bruce Cherry That the soldier could find the time, inclination, and indeed partners to enjoy a sex life amidst the mud and carnage is often a revelation even to those who are Great War Western Front experts. This meticulously researched study examines the soldiers’ sex life in detail, exploring its impact on morale and placing it the context of both prewar civilian morality and the army’s historic policy on sex. Noting that it ‘takes two to tango’, the book looks at the socio-demographics and motives of the women involved and the workings and economics of the ‘Red Lamp’ army-regulated brothels. 9781910777701, $59.95, $38.99, hardback, 256p.

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• WORLD WAR 1 • A Passionate Prodigality Fragments of Autobiography

Guy Chapman When A Passionate Prodigality was first published in 1933 it was hailed as one of the finest English works to have come out of the First World War. Today this memoir reads with a graphic immediacy, in its evocation of men at war – ‘certain soldiers who have now become a small quantity of Christian dust’. Stylish, honest and eloquent, A Passionate Prodigality is less a book than a living voice, demonstrating an important if little remembered truth: ‘The poetry is not in the pity. To hell with your generalized pity. What the survivor remembers is not the fears he knew, the pains, but the faces and a few words of the men who were with him at the front.’ 9781526750112, $39.95, $25.99, hardback, 288p.

Animals in the Great War

Tanya Wynn and Stephen Wynn Animals in the Great War looks at the use of animals by all sides in the Great War and to what effect. In the main, it focuses greatly on horses, dogs and pigeons but also addresses the war efforts of other animals. Besides their immediate handlers, there was the Royal Army Veterinary Corps to tend to their wounds after they had been injured in the execution of their duties. Animals in the Great War explores how everyday domestic animals were transformed into remarkable wartime heroes, who more than did their bit for the war effort. 9781473838048, $32.95, $21.50, hardback, 168p.

Supplying the British Army in the First World War

Janet Macdonald Napoleon said that an army marches on its stomach, but it also marches in its boots, its uniforms, and other equipment. All this material has to be ordered from headquarters, produced and delivered. Janet Macdonald’s detailed new study explains how this complex task of organization was carried out by the British army during the First World War. She describes the personnel who performed these tasks, from the government and military command in London to those who handled the items in the field. This meticulously researched account of this important subject will be essential reading and reference for anyone who is interested in the modern British army. 9781526725370, $49.95, $32.50, hardback, 256p.

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Victoria Crosses on the Western Front – Continuation of the German 1918 Offensives 24 March–24 July 1918

Paul Oldfield In the past, while visiting the First World War battlefields, the author often wondered where the various Victoria Cross actions took place. He resolved to find out. In 1988, in the midst of his army career, research for this book commenced and over the years numerous sources have been consulted. This book is designed for the battlefield visitor as much as the armchair reader. A thorough account of each VC action is set within the wider strategic and tactical context. Detailed sketch maps show the area today, together with the battlelines and movements of the combatants. 9781473827103, $80.00, $32.50, hardback, 192p.

Ghosts of Old Companions Lloyd George’s Welsh Army, the Kaiser’s Reichsheer and the Battle for Mametz Wood, 1914-1916

Jonathon Riley The 38th (Welsh) Division was formed from the many thousands of Welsh volunteers in late 1914 and 1915 as part of Secretary of State for War Lord Kitchener’s New Armies – a force for the long war that he was the first to recognize. It was to be ready for battle in 1917. The Division subsequently carried out its training in Britain and embarked for France where it served numerous tours of frontline duty until summer 1916. This volume also explores the German point of view by utilization of published regimental histories and personal accounts from the Lehr Regiment. 9781911628866, $49.95, $32.50, hardback, 350p.

Walking In the Footsteps of the Fallen Verdun 1916

Christina Holstein A visit to the battlefield of Verdun is usually dominated by the forts of Douamont and Vaux, the museum at Fleury and the striking, huge Ossuary. Although this gives a flavor of the horrific fighting that took place in the area, particularly in 1916, the visitor will be hard pressed to get much more than an impression from such places. This book seeks to guide the battlefield pilgrim into parts of the battlefield that get rarely visited by means of a series of walks, a number of which include the major sites. 9781526717047, $24.95, $16.50, paperback, 208p.

• WORLD WAR 1 • The War in the North Sea The Royal Navy and the Imperial German Army 1914-1918

Quintin Barry For years before the outbreak of the First World War, it was the expectation of most officers of the Royal Navy and the Imperial German Navy that very shortly thereafter; a decisive fleet action would be fought. This had a major impact on the strategic thinking on both sides of the North Sea. This book reviews the entire course of the war in the North Sea, from the first contacts between the fleets in the early days, to the ambitious (but abortive) mission planned at the end of the war for the High Seas Fleet - and, as a dramatic epilogue, its scuttling in Scapa Flow. 9781912390540, $39.95, $25.99, paperback, 456p.

Ypres 1914 The Menin Road

Nigel Cave and Jack Sheldon The three Battleground Europe books on Ypres 1914 mark the centenary of the final major battle of the 1914 campaign on the Western Front. Although fought over a relatively small area and short time span, the fighting was even more than usually chaotic and the stakes were extremely high. Authors Nigel Cave and Jack Sheldon combine their respective expertise to tell the story of the men - British, French, Indian and German - who fought over the unremarkable undulating ground that was to become firmly placed in British national conscience ever afterwards. 9781781592007, $19.95, $12.99, paperback, 176p.

Belgrade During the Great War The City through the Eyes of Those Who Lived In It 1914-18

Miloš Brun The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand in Sarajevo precipitated the road to war in 1914 but the very first shots of the Great War were fired in Belgrade. From 1914 to 1918 the city where the war began viscerally experienced the chaotic buildup of hostilities, the full brunt of the war itself and the hardships of occupation. This book provides a highly detailed account of the war as experienced by the ordinary people of this aspiring European capital. It explores how various aspects of these calamitous times were felt on the city’s streets as well as how it was reported by local newspapers of the day. The social and cultural history of Serbia during this period has largely been bypassed by both local and international authors. Miloš Brun has compiled a treasure trove of detailed information that deserves to take its rightful place in the mosaic of knowledge about the Great War and the role played in it by the Serbian capital. 9781912390632, $29.95, $19.50, paperback, 112p.

A Long Week in March The 36th (Ulster) Division in the German Spring Offensive, March 1918

Michael James Nugent The 36th (Ulster) Division are widely regarded as being the most successful British Infantry Division in terms of ground gained on the opening day of the Battle of the Somme.The casualties suffered then had a deep impact in the towns and villages of Ulster. In March 1918, however, the Division came close to annihilation as they bore the brunt of the German attack at the beginning of the Spring Offensive and remarkably suffered greater casualties than they did at the Somme. In this unique and fascinating account, Michael Nugent examines the factors beyond the control of those in the Division which led to them holding the front line opposite the northern French town of St Quentin on the morning of 21 March. 9781912390571, $29.95, $19.50, paperback, 272p.

On the Dangerous Edge British and Canadian Trench Raiding on the Western Front 1914-1918

Kenneth Radley This subject appeals not only because it is dramatic and controversial, but also because of the complexity, uncertainty and unpredictability of raiding. The book examines the nature, purposes, mechanics, execution and value of trench raiding. In this it succeeds admirably. In short, this book must surely be the definitive study of raiding. As such, it warrants close attention since it adds much to the history of a neglected aspect of the Great War. 9781912390755, $49.95, $32.50, paperback, 548p.

A Visitor’s Guide: The Battles of Arras North Vimy Ridge to Oppy Wood and Gavrelle

Jon Cooksey and Jerry Murland The First World War battlefields to the north of Arras – including Vimy Ridge – are among the most famous and most visited sites on the Western Front, rivaled only by those around Ypres and the Somme, and this clearly written, highly illustrated guide is the ideal introduction to them. The book covers the key battles fought in the northern sector of the Arras front, including the 1917 Battle of Vimy Ridge and battles at Villers au Bois, Oppy Wood and Gavrelle. Expert guides Jon Cooksey and Jerry Murland have devised a series of routes that can be walked, biked or driven, explaining the fighting that occurred at each place in vivid detail. 9781473893030, $29.95, $19.50, paperback, 192p.

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• WORLD WAR 1 • First World War Uniforms Lives, Logistics, and Legacy in British Army Uniform Production 1914–1918

Catherine Price-Rowe Using the authors greatgrandfather’s war service as a backdrop, this book will uncover the textile industries and home front call to arms, the supply chain, salvage and repair workshops in France, and how soldiers maintained their uniform on the front line. Items of a soldiers uniform can become a way to remember and are often cherished by families, creating a tangible physical link with the past, but the durability of cloth to withstand time can create an important legacy. At the very least the color of cloth or type of hob nail can give the individual his nationality allowing them to be given a final resting place. 9781473833890, $39.95, $25.99, hardback, 232p.

Pioneers of Armour in the Great War

David A Finlayson and Michael K Cecil The 1st Armoured Car Section was raised in Melbourne in 1916, the brainchild of a group of enthusiasts who financed, designed and then built two armored cars. Much of the story of the armored cars is told in the voices of the original members of the section and in newspaper articles of the time which highlight the novelty of these vehicles. Painstaking research has produced a remarkable collection of images to accompany the narrative. Biographies of the members of these extraordinary units are also a feature of this book, their stories told from the cradle to the grave. Appendixes provide a wealth of supporting biographical and technical information that enriches the text and adds factual detail. 9781526715050, $44.95, $29.50, hardback, 392p.

Rendezvous With Death Artists & Writers in the Thick of It 1914–1918

Tony Geraghty This book sheds new light on the colorful personalities including Wilfred Owen, Rupert Brooke, Alan Seeger, Ivor Gurney, Edward Thomas, Isaac Rosenberg, Ralph Vaughan Williams and George Butterworth, all major figures among England’s creative artists during the First World War. It focuses on these exceptional poets, composers and artists’ experiences in the front line and what resulted from these. A short personal Preface records that the author’s father, Sergeant Major Anthony Geraghty survived one year and 271 days on the front line with the British Expeditionary Force in France and Flanders including the Somme. 9781473896536, $39.95, $25.99, hardback, 192p.

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Two Sides Of The Same Bad Penny? Gallipoli And The Western Front 1915, A Comparison

Michael LoCicero In 1915, Great Britain and her Empire found itself engaged at Gallipoli and on the Western Front. Lacking the wherewithal to conduct both campaigns effectively, the year was one of theatre-wide learning and experiential exchange that continued to the armistice. Primarily based on a series of papers delivered at the Western Front Association’s Gallipoli and the Western Front Centenary Conference (25-27 September 2015). The various topics include command and control, military technology, logistics and British and Dominion forces. 9781911096689, $69.95, $45.50, hardback, 266p.

They Shall Not Pass The French Army on the Western Front 1914 - 1918

Ian Sumner This graphic collection of firsthand accounts sheds new light on the experiences of the French army during the Great War. It reveals in authentic detail the perceptions and emotions of soldiers and civilians who were caught up in the most destructive conflict the world had ever seen. Their testimony gives a striking insight into the mentality of the troops and their experience of combat, their emotional ties to their relatives at home, their opinions about their commanders and their fellow soldiers, the appalling conditions and dangers they endured, and their attitude to their German enemy. In their own words they offer a fascinating inside view of the massive life-and-death struggle that took place on the Western Front. 9781526721822, $29.95, $19.50, paperback, 256p.

Against All Odds Walter Tull the Black Lieutenant

Stephen Wynn Walter Tull would have been a remarkable individual no matter when he had been born. Walter’s sporting prowess saw him play for top local amateur side, Clapton Football club, signing for them in 1908. In October 1911 Walter was transferred to Northampton Town Football Club. He was put forward for a commission and passed out as a 2nd Lieutenant on 29 May 1917. He went on to become the first black officer in the British Army, to lead white troops in to battle. Walter was killed in action whilst leading his men in a counter attack against German defensive positions on Monday 25 March 1918\. He died a hero. 9781526704047, $32.95, $21.50, hardback, 144p.

• WORLD WAR 1 • Combat Over the Trenches Oswald Watt, Aviation Pioneer

Chris Clark ‘Father of the Flying Corps’ and ‘Father of Australian Aviation’ were two of the unofficial titles conferred on Oswald (“Toby”) Watt when he died in tragic circumstances shortly after the end of the First World War. These were elements in a colorful and at times a romantic career long existing interest and attention - not just during Watt’s lifetime but in the interval since his death nearly a century ago. His name had been rarely out of Australian newspapers for more than a decade before the war, reflecting his wealthy lifestyle and extensive and influential social and political connections. For the first time, this book attempts to establish the true story of Watt’s life and achievements, and provide a proper basis for evaluating his place in Australian history. 9781526715012, $50.00, $32.50, hardback, 312p.

Welsh at War From Mons to Loos & the Gallipoli Tragedy

Steven John This book is the culmination of twelve years of painstaking research by the author into the the Welsh men and infantry units who fought in the Great War. The book covers all of the major actions and incidents in which each of the Welsh infantry regiments took part from the opening of the war in 1914 until the end of 1915, as well as stories of Welsh airmen, Welshmen shot at dawn, Welsh rugby players who fell, Welsh gallantry winners and the Welshmen who died in non-Welsh units. While chronicling a history of the war through the events and battles that Welshmen took part in, the stories of individual casualties are included throughout, together with many compelling photographs of the men and their last resting places. 9781473832091, $50.00, $32.50, hardback, 336p.

The Home Front: Final Blows and the Year of Victory

David Bilton Many books have looked at the effect of the war on the Home Front, but this is the first book to take a look at civilian life at home photographically from an international perspective: covering both Allied and enemy countries, juxtaposing the same situations in different countries to show a similar response. The book provides the reader with a brief overview of the events of the year on the Home Front at home and abroad, a detailed timeline and a wealth of photographs. This unique series of international photographic books fits in with the author’s more textual books on the Home Front: Hull in the Great War, Reading in the Great War volumes 1 and 2, and The Home Front in the Great War. 9781473833685, $26.95, $17.99, paperback, 176p.

The Bravest Man in the British Army The Extraordinary Life and Death of John Sherwood Kelly

Philip Bujak John (Jack) Sherwood Kelly,VC CMG DSO (1880-1931) was a formidable soldier. He fought in British colonial campaigns in the early 1900s, distinguished himself during the First World War at Gallipoli, the Somme and Cambrai, and, after the war, was involved in the British campaign in northern Russia in support of the White Russians. During his military career he achieved fame and notoriety for his mixture of heroic exploits and explosive temperament. In this meticulously researched and vivid biography Jake B. Liphuip tells Sherwood Kellys story and gives a fascinating insight into one of the most remarkable and controversial military men of the period. 9781473895768, $39.95, $25.99, hardback

Welsh at War The Grinding War: The Somme and Arras

Steven John The Welsh at War trilogy is the culmination of over twelve years of painstaking research by the author into the Welsh men and infantry units who fought in the Great War. The Welsh at War records the gallant work of Welsh units and servicemen during the period between the arrival of the 38th (Welsh) Division in France during December 1915 until the aftermath of the Battle of Arras in the summer of 1917, covering: the campaigns in Mesopotamia, Salonika, Egypt and Palestine; the Battle of Jutland; the Somme offensive; the German Withdrawal to the Hindenburg Line; the Battle of Arras; the Battle of Messines Ridge; and the build up to the Third Battle of Ypres. 9781526700315, $50.00, $32.50, hardback, 312p.

The Home Front: Seeing it Through Passchendaele & Third Ypres

David Bilton The text provides an overview of the year and sets out to show the effects of war on the civilian population, how it impacted on their daily lives and how they coped with it. Each book is international in scope and draws parallels between the warring nations in their experiences. With the text are over 200 photographs and illustrations that are divided into discrete sections of the civilian experience of the war. Readers will be familiar with but a few of the illustrations as most have not been used since they were taken in 1917. 9781473833692, $24.95, $16.50, paperback, 152p.

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• WORLD WAR 1 • General Fox Conner Pershing’s Chief of Operations and Eisenhower’s Mentor

Steven Rabalais John J. Pershing considered Fox Conner to have been “a brilliant solider” and “one of the finest characters our Army has ever produced.” During World War I, General Conner served as chief of operations for the American Expeditionary Force. Pershing told Conner: “I could have spared any other man in the A.E.F. better than you.” Dwight D. Eisenhower viewed Fox Conner, as “the outstanding soldier of my time.” In the early 1920s, Conner transformed his protégé Eisenhower from a struggling young officer on the verge of a court martial into one of the American army’s rising stars. This book presents the first complete biography of this significant, but now forgotten, figure in American military history. 9781612003979, $34.95, $22.99, hardback, 320p.

French Tanks of the Great War Development, Tactics and Operations

Tim Gale The French tank corps was an essential part of the French army from 1917 onwards, yet its history has been strangely neglected in English accounts of the Western Front. Using information derived from the French military archives at Vincennes, he describes the design and development of the tanks, the political and organizational issues that arose between the French military and civilian bureaucracy and the record of these pioneering fighting vehicles in combat. All the major engagements in which French tanks participated are depicted in graphic detail, often quoting directly from recollections left by individual tank commanders of their experience in battle. 9781473823501, $39.95, $25.99, hardback, 256p.

Genesis, Employment, Aftermath First World War Tanks and the New Warfare, 1900-1945

Alaric Searle The employment of the first tanks by the British Army on the Western Front in September 1916, although symbolic rather than decisive in its effects, ushered in a new form of warfare - tank warfare. While much has been written on the history of the tank, this volume brings together a collection of essays which uncover new aspects of the history of these early machines. The aim of the book is to reconsider the history of First World War tanks by widening the historical perspective beyond Britain, to include France and Germany, and by reflecting on the pre-1914 and post-1918 history of the these new weapons of war. 9781909982222, $79.95, $51.99, hardback, 224p.

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Betrayal of an Army Mesopotamia 1914-1916

N S Nash CBE The British invasion of Mesopotamia was initially successful in securing the oil fields around Basra by November 1914. Despite evidence of Turkish resistance and inadequate supply lines, the Expeditionary Force was disastrously ordered to advance on Baghdad under the command of the ambitious, capable but flawed Major General Charles Townshend. After a pyrrhic victory at Ctesiphon in November 1915 the British were forced to withdraw to Kut. After a five month siege Townshend had little option but to surrender due to heavy losses and inadequate supplies. Such was the humiliation and loss of life that the British Parliament ordered a Mesopotamia Commission to be set up.This attributed responsibility and blame to the toxic combination of incompetent leadership and wholesale military misjudgment. 9781473843769, $44.95, $29.50, hardback, 320p.

Battle Beneath the Trenches The Cornish Miners of the 251st Tunnelling Company, RE

Robert Johns During the Great War arguably the greatest siege the world had ever seen, it presented a conflict environment that perfectly favored the skills of the military miner. Royal Engineer tunneling companies were specialist units of the Corps of Royal Engineers within the British Army, formed to dig attacking tunnels under enemy lines during the First World War. The Cornish Miners were one of these specialist units recruited from the tin mines of Cornwall. In February 1915, eight Tunneling Companies were created and operational in Flanders from March 1915. By mid-1916, the British Army had around 25,000 trained tunnelers, mostly volunteers taken from mining communities.This is their story. 9781473827004, $39.95, $25.99, hardback, 208p.

The Last Great Cavalry Charge The Battle for the Silver Helmets, 12 August 1914

Francis Hendriks and Joe Robinson The First World War saw many changes to the way that warfare was conducted. Today, it is hard to believe that the use of cavalry was still contemplated in 1914. However, the Battle of the Silver Helmets at Halen had been orchestrated on the previous successes of the cavalry of Frederick the Great. It was staged so that the German Fourth Cavalry Division would charge into glory with sabres rattling. The entire right wing of the Imperial German Army included only nine cavalry brigades in the well-known Schlieffen Plan, and two of those brigades were decimated in this one battle. 9781781551837, $32.95, $21.50, hardback, 144p.

• WORLD WAR 1 • Prisoners and Escape Those Who Were There

Esther Bilton and Rachel Bilton A wide range of personal experiences are covered in the eleven chapters of this book. Nearly all the stories are written by the participants who describe exactly what happened to them during the war. What makes them special is that they were written while the images were fresh in their minds. The experiences recorded are those of civilians and soldiers. Where possible information about these men has been provided to explain their life before and after the war. Also included are rarely seen images that augment the text. The writers tell true stories of spying, escape from certain death, escape from captivity and working for the Germans to help the Allied war effort. 9781473867093, $19.95, $12.99, paperback, 176p.

Die in Battle, Do not Despair The Indians on Gallipoli, 1915

Peter Stanley In 1915 about 15,000 Indian troops served in the dramatic and doomed eight-month Gallipoli campaign. The Indian story of Gallipoli has barely been told before. Not only is this the first book about their part in the campaign to be published since 1915, but it also tells their story in new and unexpected ways. Though inescapably drawing on records created by the force’s British officers, it strives to recapture the experience of the formerly anonymous sepoys, gunners, and drivers, introducing Indians of note alongside the more familiar British figures. It explores for the first time the remarkably positive relationship that grew on Gallipoli between Indians and Anzacs, and includes a complete list of the Indian Army dead commemorated on the Helles Memorial on Gallipoli. 9781910294673, $59.95, $38.99, hardback, 304p.

Mametz Wood

Michael Renshaw The Battle for Mametz Wood is normally associated with the endeavors of the 38th Welsh Division and was the first of those great battles to secure possession of the woodlands of the Somme. The author looks at events after the 1st July, but also relates the story of the 17th Northern Division who attacked the quadrangle, a defensive system guarding the western approaches to the wood. Also related is the demise of both generals commanding these divisions who were sent home. 9780850526646, $16.95, $11.50, paperback, 144p.

Sea and Air Fighting Those Who Were There

David Bilton This is a compelling book for lovers of sea and air stories from the Great War era. In the thirteen stories told by the participants, many of whom were decorated for bravery, they describe their experiences of events: stories of luck, tenacity, courage, extreme danger, excitement and bravery. Also included are photographs to help set the scene for the vignettes and details of the authors’ lives where possible. Seven stories detail the war at sea, while the other six reflect the war in the air from a civilian and combatant point of view. The exciting thing about the stories, apart from their freshness, is that they have remained unpublished for nearly eighty years and they are written by participants who describe exactly what they experienced and felt. At sea, the authors describe the struggle to overcome the U-boat menace using Q ships and reveal the boredom, suspense and danger involved in laying a trap. T9781473867055, $19.95, $12.99, paperback, 184p.

Thiepval

Michael Stedman The Somme Offensive which opened on 7 July 1916 is the battle that symbolizes the horrors of the Great War, with its appalling carnage and waste in return for negligible tactical achievement. Thiepval was pivotal to the campaign and many of the units who fought here were ‘Pals’ (such as the Salford) – their decimation meant disproportionate losses for the communities from which the Regiments were drawn. This book not only describes the action but has many personal accounts. It gives details of numerous walks and explains the locality’s military significance. 9781844153503, $19.99, $12.99, paperback, 192p.

Fort Douaumont

Christina Holstein This fully revised second edition of Christina Holstein’s acclaimed Battleground guide to Fort Douaumont will be essential reading for students of the Battle of Verdun, for visitors to the battlefield, and for anyone who is interested in the history of twentieth-century fortifications. Using both French and German sources, it introduces the reader to the fortress system around Verdun, explains the construction, reinforcement, and armament of Fort Douaumont and describes its surprise capture by the Germans. Its loss was a terrible blow to French morale and their repeated attempts to retake the fort are portrayed in graphic detail. This invaluable, and now fully up-to-date, Battleground guide gives a compelling insight into the brutal nature of the struggle – and into the soldiers who took part in it. 9781848843455, $24.95, $16.50, paperback, 192p.

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• WORLD WAR 1 • The Germans in Flanders 1914 – 1915

David Bilton The book follows in photographs, captions, and text the German Army’s presence in Flanders from its arrival in September 1914 until the summer of 1916. It looks at the Kaiser’s Army’s battles with the French, Belgians and British, concentrating mostly on the latter and the battles for Ypres (1st Ypres – 1914 and 2nd Ypres – 1915 and the gas attacks). Each phase and aspect of the period is described from the German point of view using primary and secondary sources from both Germany and Britain. The illustrations provide an illustrative background in both a specific and general form, highlighting life in the front-line as well as rear areas. Most of the illustrations have never been published. 9781848844452, $24.95, $16.50, paperback, 176p.

The Germans in Flanders 1915

David Bilton The book covers the actions of the German Army in the Low Countries during 1915 and 1916. It looks at the battles with the French, Belgians, and British, concentrating mostly on the latter. Both 1915 and 1916 were very active years for the Central Powers and the Allies. After a quiet start with minor fighting April 1915 saw gas attacks against Hill 60, followed by 2nd Ypres. There was also considerable naval and air activity through the year. 1916 was arguably the most dramatic year of the War, not least for the Allied Somme offensive. The illustrations provide a pictorial background, highlighting life in the front-line as well as rear areas and show how the War affected the towns and villages of the region. 9781848848788, $29.99, $19.50, paperback, 176p.

The Germans in Flanders 1917 – 1918

David Bilton This book covers the battles in Flanders against the Belgians, French, and British over a 23-month period. Written using primary and secondary sources, it covers all the engagements. The major part of the book covers the FlandernSchlacht of July to November 1917; a battle viewed by the Germans as harder fought and more costly than the Somme, Arras and Verdun. Each phase and aspect of the period is detailed from the German point of view. It is in four sections, with detailed text; around 250 photos (that are interspersed into the text with captions), a chronological order of events in Flanders, and a section on the German divisions that fought there. 9781848846500, $29.95, $19.50, paperback, 176p.

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The Germans at Arras

David Bilton During the Great War a German publisher produced a number of photographic books based on the photographs taken by the German regiments that found themselves stationed there during the War. This, the first book, covers the Battle of Arras in 1917, one of the largest in the War. In addition to the introduction giving the historical context there are 350 photographs of the villages and towns, trenches, troop movements, cemeteries and dealing with civilians. These photos vividly convey what the areas of Lens, Arras, Bullecourt, Havrincourt, Cambrai, Douai were like under German occupation. This book is not just a memory-rich diary for the thousands of soldiers who fought there but also a valuable record of the period. 9781844157686, $24.95, $16.50, paperback, 160p.

Great War Fighter Aces

Norman Franks Here, Norman Franks tells the story, in words and images, of the emergence of some of the greatest fighter aces to see action during the first half of the First World War. He explores the manner in which the situation developed from late 1914 to the late summer of 1916, the point at which Oswald Boelcke helped form the German Jasta system that would prove so devastating to the RFC and RNAS. Utilizing images drawn from his large personal archive of photographs, Franks profiles some of the greatest and most notorious aces, as well as the aircraft in which they flew. The first years of the war saw some of the bravest acts of pilot gallantry and ingenuity play out. Franks celebrates the legacy of just a handful of these individuals, participants on both sides. 9781783831821, $24.95, $16.50, paperback, 168p.

The Red Baron

Barry Pickthall Beginning his wartime career on the Western Front in August 1916, Manfred von Richthofen, or the Red Baron as he became known, had shot down an impressive total of fifteen aircraft by January 1917, as well as being appointed commander of his own unit. By the time of his death in 1918, he had destroyed a staggering total of eighty allied aircraft. From the perspective of the allies, he was a deadly menace. For the Germans, he was a fighter pilot hero of legendary significance. This fascinating collection of rare images offers a fresh perspective on the Baron himself, as well as a number of his adversaries from the Allied side of the line. 9781473833586, $19.95, $12.99, paperback, 112p.

• WORLD WAR 1 • The French Air Force in the First World War

Ian Sumner The French air force of the First World War developed as fast as the British and German air forces, yet its history, and the enormous contribution it made to the eventual French victory, is often forgotten. So Ian Sumner’s photographic history, which features almost 200 images, most of which have not been published before, is a fascinating and timely introduction to the subject. Ian Sumner tells their story too, as well as describing in a sequence of memorable photographs the less well-known branches of the service the bomber and reconnaissance pilots and the variety of primitive warplanes they flew. 9781526701794, $26.95, $17.99, paperback, 160p.

The French Army in the Great War

David Bilton This book aims to provide a highly readable and succinct account of the work of the French Army on the Western Front, as well as provide the reader with a wealth of photographs that show the daily life of the French soldier both in and out of the trenches. All of the images are contemporary, many coming from wartime and postwar magazines, interspersed with many previously unpublished images. The book aims to give a concise overview of the war seen through French eyes and includes the casualties incurred. Although the May 1917 mutinies were an important but brief part of the story, they are not dealt with at any length because they can distract from the main story of the valor shown by the French troops in battles were the casualties were extremely high. Also included is a lengthy introduction which explains the structure of the army at the onset of the war and some of the problems it faced, and a section that looks at the uniforms worn and how they changed during the war. 9781473887244, $22.95, $14.99, paperback, 240p.

French Army at Verdun

Ian Sumner In four and a half years of fighting on the Western Front during the First World War a few battles stand out from the rest. For the French, the Battle of Verdun was one of the greatest of these. The of contemporary photographs in this volume show the strained, sometimes shocked faces of the soldiers, record the shattered landscape in which they fought, and give us an insight into the sheer intensity of the fighting. The battle has been portrayed as a triumph of French tenacity and heroism that is encapsulated in the famous phrase ‘They shall not pass’. These photographs remind us what that slogan meant in terms of the devastating personal experience of the men on the Verdun battlefield. 9781473856158, $24.95, $16.50, paperback, 160p.

The Russian Army in the First World War

Nik Cornish For 100 years little attention has been paid to the Russian army that fought the Germans and the Austro-Hungarians in the First World War on the Eastern Front.Yet the Tsar’s army played a critical part in the global conflict and was engaged in a sequence of shattering campaigns that were waged on a massive scale on several fronts across Eastern Europe. Nik Cornish, in a selection of almost 200 archive photographs, gives a graphic impression of the Russian army of the time, of the soldiers and commanders, and of the conditions in which they fought. His book is a fascinating photographic record of the army under the Tsar Nicholas II, then under the Provisional Government and the Bolshevik rule that succeeded him. The impact of the Russian revolution is also revealed in the photographs which take the story through from the initial outbreaks of discontent and the abdication of the Tsar to Lenin’s take-over and the end of Russia’s war - and of the imperial army – in 1917. 9781848847521, $24.95, $16.50, paperback, 128p.

Flanders 1915

Jon Cooksey By Christmas 1914 Britain’s Regular Army had virtually ceased to exist. Four months of hard fighting had drained its manpower and the Territorial Army were called on to plug the gaps. The part-timers leapt at the chance to serve their country overseas and were soon on their way to the trenches and the harsh realities of war on the Western Front. Flanders 1915 tells the story, through rare and previously unpublished photographs and extended captions, of one of those eager Territorial battalions posted to Flanders during the first twelve months of WW1. It forms a unique and intimate record of the early years of war; many images captured on film by the private cameras of the battalion’s junior officers, before official censorship was established. Above all it is a rare and outstanding portrait of the ‘great adventure’ of war in the days before Loos, the Somme and Passchendaele and the resulting lengthy casualty lists. 9781844153565, $24.99, $16.50, paperback, 144p.

Royal Flying Corps

Alistair Smith This book contains selected images from three different Royal Flying Corps albums. Photographs include training in Canada and at Tangmere. There is a large variety of different aircraft featured, as well as images of pilots and officers. Also included are a number of photographs from the collection of the late Lieutenant William Shorter, who was shot down over German lines in 1918 at the age of twenty. 9781848848894, $29.95, $19.50, paperback, 160p.

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• WORLD WAR 2 • Fallschirmjäger. Volume 2 German Paratroopers, 1942–1945

Franҫois Cochet As elite troops, the German Fallschirmjäger (paratroopers) were regularly engaged in front line combat during the Second World War. Their famed actions such as the fighting in Scandinavia, the taking of the Belgian fortress Eden-Emal in May 1940, and the Battle for Crete just a year later, have given them the reputation of being determined, courageous and loyal soldiers. This book continues the pictorial history of the Fallschirmjäger, focusing on the period following the bloody Battle for Crete. Used as elite infantry, first in the USSR and then in Africa, the Fallschirmjäger were able to reconnect with their glorious past, whether in Italy or on the Greek Islands, as they jumped from their Ju 52s to engage the enemy. 9781526740700, $24.95, $16.50, paperback, 120p.

M36/M36B1 Tank Destroyer

David Doyle Going into WWII, the prevailing strategy of the US command was that tanks were not to be used to engage enemy tanks in combat. Rather, tanks were to be the armored spearhead to breach enemy positions. Enemy tanks were to be dealt with by specialized weapons, aptly named tank destroyers.The M36B1 was built from the ground-up as a tank destroyer, using a hull based on that of the M4A3 but featuring a standard M36 turret. Examination of rare surviving vehicles indicates that the M36B1 hulls were manufactured expressly for this purpose, and were not merely M4A3 hulls that were converted.While US antitank doctrine changed, rendering all the tank destroyers obsolete post WWII, many of these vehicles were supplied to other nations, and in fact some survived as combat vehicles into the 21st century. 9781526748928, $22.95, $14.99, paperback, 128p.

M12 Gun Motor Carriage

David Doyle Although only 100 examples were produced, the 155mm Gun Motor Carriage M12 served with distinction as an infantry-support weapon and in particular as a bunker-buster during the U.S. assault on the Siegfried Line in the winter of 1944-45. The ability to rapidly ready heavy artillery for firing lead to the development of the M12 155mm gun in 1941, based on the M3 Medium Tank chassis. Three slightly different WWI surplus weapons were mounted depending upon availability, the M1917, the M1917A1 and the M1918M1. The M1917 was French built, the M1918 was US built, and the M1917A1 had the French gun tube, and the US breech. The M12 would earn the nickname “Door Knocker” for its pounding of the German Siegfried Line. 9781526743527, $24.95, $16.50, paperback, 152p.

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Hitler’s Defeat on the Western Front, 1944–1945

Hans Seidler Hitler’s Defeat on the Western Front 1944-1945 is a compelling account of the Nazis’ ten month struggle against the overwhelming Allied military might on the Western Front.Thanks to the successful Images of War format of authoritative text supported by copious, well captioned contemporary images, the reader witnesses the intensity of the fighting from the Normandy beaches, through France and the Low Countries and finally into Germany itself.This superbly illustrated book captures the drama of that historic period. 9781526731579, $24.95, $16.50, paperback, 144p.

M29 Weasel Tracked Cargo Carrier & Variants

David Doyle Conceived as part of a Top Secret project to disrupt Nazi Germany’s atomic bomb program, the hastily developed Studebaker Weasel went on to one of, if not THE most successful of the wartime all-terrain vehicles. Designed with light weight to facilitate both air-dropping and efficient, high-speed operation in the snow, the vehicles were soon found to have excellent performance in the mud. Always amphibious, the later models were equipped with flotation tanks on each end and dual rudders in the rear for even more efficient operation in the water. Weasels were used on numerous fronts during WWII, were once again deployed in Korea, by the French in Vietnam, and numerous outposts during the Cold War. These pages provide an overview of the development, and a detailed look at the deployment and the machines themselves, of these iconic, all-terrain vehicles. 9781526743565, $22.95, $14.99, paperback, 168p.

Monte Cassino Amoured Forces in the Battle for the Gustav Line

Jeffrey Plowman The battles fought between the Allied armies and the German Wehrmacht at Monte Cassino in 1944 were key episodes in the protracted Italian campaign, and the eventual Allied victory was a decisive step in the wider war to liberate Europe from German occupation. Much has been written about Cassino, but few books have chosen to tell the story through photographs – to give a visual insight into the fighting and the forces involved, the conditions in which they fought, and the landscape around the Monte Cassino abbey which became a battlefield. Using almost 200 wartime images, he gives a graphic impression of the realities of the fighting as it was experienced by the troops on the ground. He focuses on the tanks. The book will be of special interest to modelers and historians of armored warfare, but it will also appeal to readers who have a more general interest in the Italian campaign. 9781526718938, $22.95, $14.99, paperback, 144p.

• WORLD WAR 2 • The Desert Air War 1940–1943

Anthony Tucker-Jones The war in air over North Africa and the Mediterranean during the Second World War has long been overshadowed by the battle on the ground. Anthony Tucker-Jones, in this vivid photographic history, provides a fascinating introduction to it. The wartime photographs, and the concise text, cover the entire course of the struggle in the air. The wide range of Italian, British, German and American aircraft involved, the air and ground crews from all sides, and the conditions in which they operated and fought are all shown in this varied selection of photographs. 9781526711083, $24.95, $16.50, paperback, 128p.

The Few: Preparation for the Battle of Britain

Philip Kaplan This new addition to the Images of War series is sure to prove welcome, illustrating as it does the preparatory stages of the iconic Battle of Britain. Whilst the country geared up for action, the air forces rallied, readying the high-performance Hawker Hurricane and Supermarine Spitfire fighters that were to characterize this aerial conflict so dramatically. The nine month period that elapsed prior to the German dive-bombing attacks on British shipping in the English Channel (an event that signaled, what Winston Churchill labeled, The Battle of Britain) is the focus of this photographic study. 9781783462872, $24.95, $16.50, paperback, 192p.

Torpedo Bombers

Peter C. Smith This is a highly illustrated history of one of the most deadly types of atta aircraft.The torpedo bomber first appeared during the later years of World War One but served their most useful role in the Second World War. The most famous attas include Taranto, where Fairey Swordfish destroyed the Italian Battle fleet and the infamous surprise atta on Pearl Harbor by the Japanese. Heavy defensive anti-aircraft fire was the greatest danger to the torpedo bombers in those circumstances but ships under way in the open sea had far more room to take evasive action.The lengthy time it took a torpedo to reach its target allowed many ships to escape destruction. However notable exceptions were the sinking HMS Prince of Wales and HMS Repulse by the Japanese during the early stages of the war in the Far East. During the hunt for the Bismar it was an air-launched torpedo from a Swordfish that severely damaged the ship’s steering gear and enabled the Royal Navy to close in for the final kill. Some of the types included are the Fairey Swordfish, Bristol Beaufort, Fairey Albacore, Bristol Beaufighter, Heinkell He 115, Marchetti SM.79, Fokker T.VIII, Grumman Avenger and the Nakajima B5N. 9781844156078, $26.95, $17.99, paperback, 120p.

5th SS Wiking at War 1941–1945 History of the Division

Ian Baxter Drawing on a superb collection of rare and unpublished photographs the 5th SS Division Wiking 1941 - 1945 is the 5th book in the Waffen-SS Images of War Series by Ian Baxter. The book tells the dramatic story of the 5th SS Panzer Division Wiking at War. The men of the division were recruited from foreign volunteers in Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Estonia, the Netherlands and Belgium under the command of German officers. Not all were collaborators - the choice they were all too often presented with was join up or be locked up - or worse. During the course of the war, the division served on the Eastern Front in 1941. It surrendered in May 1945 to the American forces in Austria. 9781526721341, $24.95, $16.50, paperback, 176p.

Russian Armour in the Second World War

Michael Green It was the Stalin’s tanks and armored fighting vehicles and their crews that finally pushed the German Army back from the outskirts of Moscow in late 1941 and early 1942. Proof of the Red Army tanks’ and AFVs’ effectiveness came at the Battle of Kursk in the summer of 1943 when they defeated the cream of the Panzertruppen, This latest book in the Images of War series paints a broad picture of Russian tanks and armored fighting vehicles that defeated the might of Hitler’s Panzer Armies. American expert Michael Green provides us not only historical images of the full range of Russian armor but also exterior and interior color photos of preserved and restored tanks and AFVs from the period. 9781781591833, $24.95, $16.50, paperback, 208p.

Panzer-Divisions at War 1939-1945

Ian Baxter From the beginning in 1935 this attractive book describes the different elements that went into the Panzer-Divisions. It describes how the Germans carefully built up their assault forces utilizing all available reserves and resources into making an effective fighting machine. It depicts how these awesome formations grew to be used four years later in war, and provides much historical information and facts about the vehicles and its components that fought in all the campaigns of the war from the early victorious Blitzkrieg in Poland and France to the last ditch defense in Germany in 1945. Each chapter features unseen photographs of light tanks, main battle tanks, assault guns, anti-tank destroyers, artillery, reconnaissance units, support vehicles, pioneers with their bridge building platforms and the motorized infantry or Panzergrenadiers. This book is a visual treat for the military enthusiast and collector and a worthy addition to the Images of War series. 9781844154333, $24.95, $16.50, paperback, 176p.

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• WORLD WAR 2 • First Kills The Illustrated Biography of Fighter Pilot Władysław Gnyś

Stefan Gnyś On 1 September 1939, as Gnys’ squadron took off near Kraków to intercept the German invaders, German Stuka pilot Frank Neubert attacked, killing the captain. Władek evaded the pursuing Stukas and went on to make the first Allied kills, while Neubert was credited with the first aerial kill of the war. Fifty years after the invasion of Poland, Gnyś and Neubert met and shook hands, making news around the world. Drawing on his logbooks and his own words, this highly illustrated book tells Wladek’s story from his childhood in rural Poland, through his time flying in three Allied air forces during World War II, to his reconciliation with Neubert and his commemoration as a national war hero in Poland. 9781612005560, $34.95, $22.99, hardback, 304p.

Night of the Intruders The Slaughter of Homeward Bound USAAF Mission 311

Ian McLachlan This is the full account of USAAF Mission 311 on 22 April 1944 when B-17 Liberator and B47 Flying Fortress bombers suffered their highest ever loss to German intruders. The book covers many famous USAAF, RAF and Luftwaffe units and describes the ferocious action over Europe when the Americans attacked Germany’s largest railway marshaling yards at Hamm. Packed with powerful human interest stories, history and technical details, it chronicles the mission fully from the initial planning stage to its bloody finale, untangling the facts behind what went so horribly wrong and over sixty bomber crews lost their lives. 9781848842946, $39.95, $25.99, hardback, 240p.

Bader’s Last Fight An In-Depth Investigation of a Great WWII Mystery

Andy Saunders On 9th August 1941 one of the greatest icons of the Second World War, Douglas Bader, was shot down, captured and later incarcerated. But by whom? Was it by one of his deadly German opponents or was it by one of his own side? There has been much debate and controversy among historians and in 2003 Andy Saunders revealed for the first time that Bader may have been victim to friendly fire. In this book a Saunders develops his hypothesis, backed up by strong evidence, and separates fact from fiction. This book will fascinate all who read it and will be seen by most observers to be the final word on one of the great mysteries of the entire war. 9781904943969, $39.95, $25.99, hardback, 160p.

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Breaking the Dams The Story of Dambuster David Maltby and his Crew

Charles Foster This is the story of the author’s uncle, David Maltby and the crew with whom he flew on the famous Dam Raid in 1943. Just five months later, on their return from an aborted mission to bomb the Dortmund Ems Canal, they all died when their aircraft went down in the North Sea. Only David’s body was recovered, washed ashore a day later, and identified by his 18 year old sister – the author’s mother. David was the pilot of the fifth Lancaster, J-Johnny’ to drop a bomb on the Möhne Dam and cause the final breach in the dam. He was then just 23 years of age, but already had 30 operations and a D.F.C. to his name. 9781844156863, $39.95, $25.99, hardback, 208p.

Five of the Many Survivors of the Bomber Command Offensive from the Battle of Britain to Victory Tell their Story

Steve Darlow Five of the Many follows the fascinating exploits of five of RAF Bomber Command’s distinguished airmen. The enthralling stories of Wellington pilot Rupert Cooling, Wellington and Mosquito pilot Jack Goodman, Halifax pilot Joe Petrie-Andrews, Lancaster pilot Tony Iveson and Halifax and Mosquito navigator Harry Hughes transport the reader into the intensity of the bomber battle over western Europe. Collectively these men help thwart German invasion plans in 1940, and counter the U-boats on the seas and in the factories. They hinder German military industrial production, taking part in some of the most devastating raids in history. 9781904943983, $45.00, $29.50, hardback, 256p.

The Fear in the Sky Vivid Memories of Bomber Aircrew in World War Two

Pat Cunningham The young men who flew with RAF Bomber Command in World War Two were a complex mixture of individuals but they all shared the gift of teamwork. A crew of seven may have comprised all non commissioned men and some crews included commissioned officers but not always flying as pilots. The outstanding fact was that each man relied on every other member of his crew to return from each mission safely. This book contains ten intriguing reminiscences of bomber aircrew; some were pilots, others navigators, flight engineers, bomb-aimers or gunners. They flew as both commissioned or NCO airmen. 9781848846487, $39.95, $25.99, hardback, 256p.

• WORLD WAR 2 • On Wings of Fortune A Bomber Pilot’s War

Steve Darlow and Wing Commander Richard Pinkham DFC Royal Air Force veteran Wing Commander Richard Pinkham DFC presents the extraordinary and graphic account of his experiences flying 62 World War Two bombing operations. He tells his story with candor and without pulling punches, although the occasional humorous anecdote lightens proceedings. The reader joins Richard in the cockpit of his bomber as he dares the bursting flak, dives to avoid penetrating searchlights, and wrestles his damaged aircraft home. On Wings of Fortune is an exceptional story by a distinguished and decorated RAF veteran who flew and fought in the World War Two aerial front line. Acclaimed author Steve Darlow provides the general context of the bomber war. Richard Pinkham relives his terrifying, gripping and fascinating story. 9780956269621, $29.95, $19.50, hardback, 192p.

Pegasus Diaries The Private Papers of Major John Howard DSO

Penny Bates and John Howard John Howard’s name will forever be linked to the highly successful Pegasus Bridge assault by his glider-born company of the Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry. His men regarded him with awe and his courage and toughness were bye-words. However this book reveals the human side of the man as well as providing a graphic account of the preparation, actual operation and aftermath of this iconic raid. The Pegasus Diaries is a book that will be enjoyed by men and women alike, presenting as it does a complex man often torn between his high sense of loyalty to his men and devotion to duty. 9781844158829, $25.99, $16.99, paperback, 208p.

Rise Against Eagles Stories of RAF Airmen in The Battle of Britain

Adrian Cork and Christopher Yeoman Rise Against Eagles is a collaborative work presenting exceptional tributes to an array of airmen from various nations who served in the Royal Air Force during critical battles of the Second World War. The core focus of this work is concentrated on a selection of fighter pilots who fought during that long summer and autumn of 1940. This exceptional group of pilots are remembered for their evocative stories which are ripe with gripping combat experiences and gruelling sacrifice. Rise Against Eagles celebrates the legacy of these iconic airmen who risked and gave their lives in a tremendous effort to defend Britain against all odds. 9781781550854, $29.95, $19.50, hardback, 192p.

Diary of a Bomb Aimer Flying with 12 Squadron in World War II

Campbell Muirhead Campbell Muirhead kept a meticulous diary of his wartime RAF service from the day that he set forth to train as a pilot in Canada and the USA in 1942 to the end of his wartime service with 12 Squadron Bomber Command. He was unable to pass the flying course and decided to retrain as a bomber because he wished to become operational as soon as possible. The book is particularly emotive as he wrote in the common parlance of those wartime days and truly reflects the emotions, fears and feelings of those caught up in that mighty conflict. His descriptions of the perils of flying on bombing raids deep into the heart of Germany truly reflect the many different aspects of life in a front-line squadron in a way that can only be told by one who was there. 9781848840867, $39.99, $25.99, hardback, 256p.

A Thunder Bird in Bomber Command The Wartime Letters and Story of Lionel Anderson, the Man Who Inspired a Legend

Sean Feast Shot down and killed in April 1944, Lionel Anderson, a low flying Mosquito intruder pilot, was part way through his second tour of operations. Lionel’s journey to war had been one of enormous excitement, most of which had been spent training in the sunshine and mountains of Arizona, flying during the day and partying hard at the weekends. A prolific letter writer, Lionel continually regaled his parents with tales of cowboys and Indians, ground loops and near misses. 9780992620776, $34.95, $22.99, hardback, 208p.

Hurricanes and Spitfire Pilots at War

Terence Kelly Most people asked to name one British Second World War airplane would say the Spitfire. Yet the Hawker Hurricane flew in greater numbers, in more variants and in more theaters than the redoubtable Spitfire. Adrian Stewart has researched the evolution of the Hurricane from its 1935 maiden flight through to victory in the Far East in 1945. He brings his story alive by letting those who flew this legendary aircraft tell it as it was. After the faltering first steps in the mid 1930s the Hurricane really ‘took off’ and became hugely popular in the RAF and allied air forces. 9781844150649, $25.95, $16.99, paperback, 224p.

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• WORLD WAR 2 • A Spitfire Girl One of the World’s Greatest Female ATA Ferry Pilots Tells Her Story

Mary Ellis and Melody Foreman We visualize dashing and daring young men as the epitome of the pilots of the Second World War, yet amongst that elite corps was one person who flew no less than 400 Spitfires and seventy-six different types of aircraft and that person was Mary Wilkins. Her story is one of the most remarkable and endearing of the war, as this young woman, serving as a ferry pilot with the Air Transport Auxiliary, transported aircraft for the RAF, including fast fighter planes and huge four-engine bombers. In this authorized biography she finally reveals all about her action-packed career which spans almost a century of aviation. 9781526756619, $24.95, $16.50, paperback, 248p.

Secret War The Story of SOE Britain’s Wartime Sabotage Organisation

Nigel West Secret War is a detailed analysis of SOE’s structure and performance and describes its successes and failures across the globe. The book casts doubt on the official histories authorized by the Cabinet Office and offers evidence of the setbacks that jeopardized D-Day and gives an account of the paramilitary units dropped behind enemy lines immediately after the invasion which saved SOE’s reputation. This book is a highly provocative but authoritative history of the organization that existed for less than six years but was to have a lasting impact on the world’s postwar development. 9781526755667, $29.95, $19.50, paperback, 368p.

MESSERSCHMITT Bf 109 The Latter Years - War in the East to the Fall of Germany

Chris Goss The most iconic German aircraft of the Second World War, the Messerschmitt Bf 109 was the Luftwaffe’s principal fighter from 1939 until 1942 when the superior Focke-Wulf Fw 190 came into greater prominence. The Bf 109 served in every theater of the war, though in this book the author examines the Tip and Run era, D-Day and the Eastern Front. The Bf 109 was also supplied to several of Germany’s allies, including Finland, Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria, Croatia, and Slovakia. In this selection of unrivaled images collected over many years, the operations of this famous aircraft in the latter part of the Second World War are portrayed and brought to life. 9781473899483, $22.95, $14.99, paperback, 176p.

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Take These Men Tank Warfare with the Desert Rats

Cyril Joly Few accounts of the tank battles in the Western Desert during the Second World War have provided so vivid an evocation as Cyril Joly’s classic account Take These Men. From 1940 to 1943 battles raged back and forth as one side or the other gained the upper hand, only to lose it again. Often the obsolescent British armor was outnumbered by the Italians or outgunned by Rommel’s Afrika Korps, and frequently it suffered from the ineptitude of higher command. Cyril Joly’s firsthand narrative of these campaigns, highly praised when it was originally published in 1955, tells the story through the eyes of a young officer in the 7th Armoured Division, the famous Desert Rats. It describes in accurate, graphic detail the experience of tank warfare over seventy years ago. 9781526752093, $29.95, $19.50, paperback, 376p.

The Germans in Normandy

Richard Hargreaves The Allied invasion of Northern France was the greatest combined operation in the history of warfare. Up until now it has been recorded from the attackers’ point of view whereas the defenders’ angle has been largely ignored.While the Germans knew an invasion was inevitable, no-one knew where or when it would fall.The Germans fought with great courage hindered by lack of supplies and overwhelming Allied control of the air.When the Allies finally broke out the collapse was catastrophic with Patton’s army in the East sweeping round and Monty’s in the West putting remorseless pressure on the hard pressed defenders.The Falaise Gap became a graveyard of German men and equipment.To read the war from the losing side is a sobering and informative experience. 9781526760678, $22.95, $14.99, paperback, 288p.

Focke-Wulf Fw 200 The Luftwaffe’s Long Range Maritime Bomber

Chris Goss Originally built as an airliner that could carry passengers across the Atlantic for Deutsche Lufthansa, the Focke-Wulf Fw 200 Condor developed into the Luftwaffe’s principal longrange maritime reconnaissance aircraft. The Fw 200 was also capable of carrying a bomb load of up to 2,000kg. One Fw 200 was even converted into a luxury, two-cabin airliner for use as Hitler’s personal airplane. In this selection of unrivaled images collected over many years, and now part of Frontline’s new Air War Archive series, the operations of this famous aircraft are portrayed and brought to life through the firsthand accounts of the pilots who flew them and those that fought against them. 9781848324879, $24.95, $16.50, paperback, 128p.

• WORLD WAR 2 • The British Partisan Capture, Imprisonment and Escape in Wartime Italy

Michael Ross In this action-packed account, the author, a Welch Regiment officer, describes his remarkable Second World War experiences. The reader learns of the extraordinary courage and sacrifice of local Italians helping and hiding Allied soldiers. Ross’s story has a poignant conclusion as, while on the run, he fell in love with a prominent anti-fascist’s daughter whom he married after the war. Originally published as From Liguria With Love, this superbly written and updated memoir is a powerful and inspiring tribute to all those who risked their lives to help him and his comrades. 9781526750358, $39.95, $25.99, hardback, 240p.

Escaping with His Life From Dunkirk to D-Day & Beyond

Sir Nicholas Young Very few British soldiers could lay claim to such a full war as Leslie Young. Having survived the retreat to and evacuation from Dunkirk, he volunteered for the newly formed Commandos and took part in their first operation, the raid on the Lofoten Islands. He fought and was captured in Tunisia. He went on the run before his POW camp at Fontanellato was taken over by the Nazis after the September 1943 Italian armistice. It is thanks to his son’s research that Major Young’s story can now be told. It is an inspiring and thrilling account which demands to be read. 9781526746634, $49.95, $32.50, hardback, 256p.

From Arromanches to the Elbe Marcus Cunliffe and the 144th Regiment Royal Armoured Corps 1944–1945

Charles More From Arromanches to the Elbe is a serious contribution to the history of the Second World War. As well as exploring all aspects of army life, such as training and what might be called the social history of an active service unit, this book will appeal to those interested in the campaign in Europe as a whole, the use of tanks and armored warfare in general, and, of course, the final battles to defeat Hitler’s Third Reich. 9781526710659, $42.95, $27.99, hardback, 256p.

To War with a 4th Hussar Fighting in Greece, North Africa and The Balkans

Peter Crichton Peter Crichton seized the outbreak of the Second World War to escape his journalistic job in London. Ever adventurous and somewhat impetuous he quickly transferred regiments to the 4th Queen’s Own Hussars who were destined for North Africa. In no time he found himself fighting a desperate and ill-fated rear-guard action in the mountains of Northern Greece. One of only 180, out of 600, of his Regiment to be evacuated, he was soon involved in the brutal battles of Alam Halfa and El Alamein. While the 4th Hussars recovered and re-trained, the author found time to play polo and fall in love. Although he wrote up his experiences with admirable clarity and modesty, his papers remained unpublished until Robert, his son, decided to bring them to a wider audience. The result is an action-packed and graphic memoir of unusual breadth. 9781526755100, $49.95, $32.50, hardback, 240p.

Operation Sealion The Invasion of England 1940

Peter Schenk German planning for Operation Sealion was concerned with pioneering new techniques and developing specialized landing craft. Peter Schenk begins by analyzing and describing the vessels that were developed and deployed for the operation. He then goes on to outline the strategic preparations for the landing and looks at the operational plans of the navy, army and air force. The planned invasion is described in full detail so that the reader can follow the proposed sequence of events from loading, setting sail and the crossing of the Channel, to the landing and the early advances into southern England. 9781784383947, $39.95, $25.99, hardback, 288p.

Gold Beach From Ver-Sur-Mer To Arromanches, 6 June 1944

Philippe Bauduin and Jean-Charles Stasi Of D-Day, everybody remembers the American paratroopers dropping over Sainte-Mère-Eglise, the bloodbath at Omaha Beach, or the heroic capture of the Point du Hoc, What everybody forgets was that there was a sector, Gold Beach, where the Allied offensive turned out to be particularly effective, so much so that by the evening of 6 June the 25 000 British soldiers who set foot on the beaches had reached their objectives, in particular the control of the Caen-Bayeux road and liberated Bayeux the next day. 9782840485469, $25.00, $16.50, paperback, 140p.

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• WORLD WAR 2 • Heroes of Carentan

Denis Van Den Brink The liberation of Carentan is not well-known even though it wasn’t just an anecdote in the Battle of Normandy. It was in fact the object of ferocious fighting from 9 to 13 June 1944 with two elite units confronting each other: the American paratroopers from the 101st Airborne and the Fallschirmjäger of the FJR 6. General Taylor, commanding the 101st Airborne used the whole of his division with its four airborne regiments, four airborne artillery batteries, medical units and logistics to encircle the town and chase out the Germans. The German losses as well as those of the Americans were very heavy, as were those of the civilians (the town center still bears the signs). 9782840485346, $26.00, $16.99, hardback, 112p.

South Pacific Air War Volume 2 The Struggle for Moresby, March-April 1942

Michael John Claringbould and Peter Ingman This second volume chronicles aerial warfare in the South Pacific for the two crucial months of March and April 1942 when a deadly struggle for Port Moresby played out. The period begins with the stunning 10 March US Navy carrier strike against Lae and Salamaua, which caused the Japanese to pause their advance. Never before has such a detailed chronicle of this air war been published, and for the first time the authors match Allied accounts with Japanese records. 9780994588975, $46.95, $30.99, paperback, 232p.

Blood and Soil The Memoir of a Third Reich Brandenburger

Sepp de Giampietro ‘The author is a sympathetic narrator and he has told his story… with genuine verve and style… [His] South Tyrolean origins, and his role in the Brandenburg Division make the book very distinctive.’ Roger Moorhouse. The Brandenburgers were Hitler’s Special Forces, a band of mainly foreign German nationals who used disguise and fluency in other languages to complete daring missions into enemy territory. Overshadowed by stories of their Allied equivalents, their history has largely been ignored, making this memoir all the more extraordinary. First published in German in 1984, de Giampietro’s highly personal and eloquent memoir is a vivid account of his experiences. Translated into English for the first time, this is a unique insight into a fascinating slice of German wartime history, both as an account of the Brandenburgers and within the very particular context of the author’s South Tyrolean origins. 9781784383411, $32.95, $21.50, hardback, 320p.

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Voices from Stalingrad First-hand Accounts from World War II’s Cruellest Battle

Jonathan Bastable ‘Imagine what is was like, after being subjected to the relentless roaring of dozens of airplane engines, and constant explosions, to be suddenly surrounded by a deathly silence! We were cut off from the outside world. Were we staring an agonizing death in the face.’ No previous work about Stalingrad places such emphasis on the experience of ordinary fighters and civilians. This volume of human history and military strategy includes fresh translations from original sources describing this pivotal event of World War II as told by the German and Soviet soldiers who fought the battle, Russian civilians who watched the enemy at the gates. 9781784384425, $19.95, $12.99, paperback, 336p.

An Eagle’s Odyssey My Decade as a Pilot in Hitler’s Luftwaffe

Johannes Kaufmann ‘I realized that this brief but abortive sortie was to be the final mission of my Luftwaffe flying career.’ Johannes Kaufmann’s career was an exciting one. He may have been an ordinary Luftwaffe pilot, but he served during an extraordinary time, with distinction. Serving for a decade through both peacetime and wartime, his memoir sheds light on the immense pressures of the job. In this never-before-seen translation of a rare account of life in the Luftwaffe, Kaufmann takes the reader through his time in service, from his involvement in the annexation of the Rhineland, the attack on Poland, fighting against American heavy bombers in the Defense of the Reich campaign. 9781784382537, $32.95, $21.50, hardback, 288p.

Bomber Squadron Men Who Flew with XV Squadron

Martyn R. Ford-Jones During the Second World War, thousands of young men volunteered for service with the RAF. Some of these became fighter pilots, but a great many more were destined to be trained as members of bomber aircrew. A number of these men were posted to XV Squadron, a highly regarded frontline bomb squadron formed during the First World War. This book relates the personal stories of a small number of these men, giving an insight to their anxious moments, and relaxing with them during their off duty hours. 9781781557082, $36.95, $24.50, hardback, 272p.

• WORLD WAR 2 • The Extraordinary Life of Mike Cumberlege SOE

Robin Knight This first-ever biography of of Lt. Cdr. Mike Cumberlege DSO & Bar, Greek Medal of Honour, murdered in Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp in Feb/ March 1945, recalls a man who was ‘truly Elizabethan in character—a combination of gaiety and solidity and sensitiveness and poetry with daring and adventurousness—and great courage.’ The book contains unique material gathered from the family and from well-wishers in places as far apart as Ukraine, Australia and the USA. 9781781557327, $40.00, $26.50, hardback, 208p.

Allied Intelligence and the Cover Up at Pointe Du Hoc The History of the 2nd & 5th US Army Rangers, 1943 – 30th April 1944

Gary Sterne Volume 1 of this two-part work puts the reader firmly into the footsteps of the 2nd and 5th Rangers as they arrive in England in 1943. It follows them during their intensive training with the Commandos and the Royal Navy as they head towards D-Day – including cliff climbing, assault landings and the Slapton Sands ‘dress rehearsal’. Described by US historians as ‘one of the most detailed works about the D-Day Rangers ever written’, this work is the culmination of four years of detailed research within the US Archives and backed up by evidence uncovered in Normandy. It is a real historical game-changer that pulls no punches as it challenges conventional studies of one of the most iconic battles of WWII. There can be no doubt that this work will change the way that historians view the Pointe du Hoc battle from now on. 9781526752222, $50.00, $32.50, hardback, 504p.

American Aircraft Development of the Second World War Research, Experimentation and Modification 1939-1945

William Norton This book presents a littleknown aspect of America’s aircraft development of World War II in emphasizing unique and non-production aircraft or modifications for the purpose of research and experimentation in support of aircraft development, advancing technology, or meeting narrow combat needs. It describes some important areas of American aviation weapons maturation under the pressure of war with emphasis on advanced technology and experimental aircraft configurations. Consequently, this is an important singlesource for a fascinating and diverse collection of wartime efforts never before brought together under a single cover. 9781781557259, $70.00, $45.50, hardback, 448p.

Letters from a Lancaster Gunner

Helen Thompson Flight Lieutenant Joseph Thompson, aka ‘Mac’, left his mother’s small Birmingham home in December 1943 at the age of 18 to join the wartime RAF. This book follows his journey through the hardship and adventure of basic & gunnery training, a love affair with a girl from Liverpool, crew friendships, losses and disasters, over 20 Lancaster bombing raids, a virgin mission which ends in a ‘ditching’ in the North Sea, and a postwar stint in Singapore. Joe’s original letters and his mother’s replies are the narrators of this story, which begins and ends with the events surrounding their rediscovery some 65 years after they were written. The wartime experiences of the family Joe left behind, also unfold. 9781781556986, $28.95, $18.99, hardback, 224p.

The Home Guard Training Pocket Manual

Lee Johnson How would you clear a stoppage on a Bren Gun while in action? What is the most effective way to clear a wood of enemy forces? How best could you counter a landing by enemy airborne forces in your area? What measure can you take to help ensure accurate rifle fire at night? What qualities should you look for when selecting a patrol commander? Just a few of the practical questions posed – and answered – in the selection of publications included in The Home Guard Training Pocket Manual. A number of manuals and training pamphlets were privately published during World War II to supplement the slim official Home Guard manual produced by the War Office. This pocket manual collates a selection of material from these fascinating publications, often written by serving soldiers and reprinted multiple times due to demand. 9781612007670, $12.95, $8.50, hardback, 160p.

The Reich Intruders RAF Light Bomber Raids in World War II

Martin W. Bowman This is the story of 2 Group RAF during World War II. Much of it is told by the men who flew the Blenheim, Boston, Mitchell and Mosquito aircraft that carried out many daring daylight and nighttime raids on vitally important targets in Nazi-occupied Europe and Germany. These were not the famous 1,000 bomber raids that hit the wartime headlines, but low-level, fast-moving surprise attacks flown by small formations of fleet-footed and skillfully piloted twin-engine light bombers. This is a remarkable story of skill and bravery by a little-known branch of the RAF. 9781526760838, $24.95, $16.50, paperback, 256p.

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• WORLD WAR 2 • Behind Enemy Lines With the SAS The Story of Amedee Maingard, SOE Agent

Paul McCue Amde Maingard was a young Mauritian studying in London in 1939 who volunteered for the British Army. After a frustrating spell in the infantry, Maingard joined the Special Operations Executive (SOE), He parachuted into occupied France in 1943 to join the Stationer circuit, initially as radio operator but soon was second-in-command in the circuit. Behind Enemy Lines With the SAS is more than a story of great bravery and dedication to duty in wartime. 9781526756657, $24.95, $16.50, paperback, 224p.

The Music Maker How One POW Provided Hope for Thousands

Jaci Byrne On 8 May 1945, 46-year-old Drum Major, Henry Barnes Jackson, staggered towards his American liberators. Emaciated, dressed in rags, his decayed boots held together with string, he’d been force-marched for twenty days over the Austrian Alps after five heinous years as a POW in Nazi labor camps. He collapsed into his liberators’ arms, clinging to his only meaningful possession—his war diary. Jackson’s granddaughter has used his personal diary and photographs to tell the unforgettable and gripping true story about the life and times of a humble man who, through his passion for music, overcame extreme adversity. 9781526754868, $39.95, $25.99, hardback, 240p.

Creating Hitler’s Germany The Birth of Extremism

Tim Heath Germany’s defeat in the First World War and the Treaty of Versailles that followed were national disasters, with far-reaching consequences not just for the country but for the world itself. Weaving the stories of three German families from the beginning of Germany’s territorial aspirations of the First World War to the shattered dream of a thousand-year Reich in the Second World War, Tim Heath’s rich narrative explores a multitude of rare and untapped resources to explore the darkest recesses of German social and military history. Creating Hitler’s Germany presents a nation’s journey not only through everyday life and war, but through its own conscience, pain and inevitable search for some form of absolution from its past. It is real, painful and incredibly human – an essential history to further understand the mind-set of Germany during the most tumultuous years of the nation’s history. 9781526732972, $39.95, $25.99, hardback, 224p.

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No Mercy from the Japanese A Survivor’s Account of the Burma Railway and the Hellships 1942–1945

John Wyatt and Cecil Lowry By the laws of statistics John Wyatt should not be here today. He firmly believes that someone somewhere was looking after him during those four years. Examine the odds stacked against him and his readers will understand why he holds this view. During the conflict in Malaya and Singapore his regiment lost two thirds of its men. More than three hundred patients and staff in the Alexandra Military hospital were slaughtered by the Japanese - he was the only known survivor. John’s experiences make for the most compelling graphic reading. 9781526753441, $24.95, $16.50, paperback, 160p.

Coastal Convoys 1939–1945 The Indestructible Highway

Nick Hewitt Using official records from the National Archives personal accounts from the Imperial War Museum and other sources, Coastal Convoys 1939-1945: The Indestructible Highway describes Britain’s dependence on coastal shipping and the introduction of the convoy system in coastal waters at the outset of the war. It brings to life the hazards of the German mining offensive of 1939, the desperate battles fought in coastal waters during 1940 and 1941, and the long struggle against German air and naval forces which lasted to the end of the Second World War. Reference is also made to the important role played by coasters during the Dunkirk evacuation in 1940 and the Normandy landings in 1944. 9781526752543, $24.95, $16.50, paperback, 256p.

Forgotten Heroes Aces of the Royal Hungarian Air Force in the Second World War

Csaba B. Stenge This book is the unique story of the 38 Hungarian air aces of the Second World War. The overwhelming majority of the related materials have been lost or destroyed, so the author has demonstrated truly Herculean efforts during his 23-year-long extensive research to write this monumental work. The book is based mostly on previously unpublished primary sources from Hungarian, German, Russian and American Archives, and also on the preserved documents of the aces and their families. 9781911512684, $89.95, $58.50, hardback, 464p.

• WORLD WAR 2 • The Silencing of the Merville Battery A WW2 Pocket Guide

Neil Barber With the decision for the D-Day invasion to take place in Normandy, the Merville Battery’s location became of paramount importance as it had the ability to fire along the length of the proposed SWORD Beach. It was imperative that the Battery be silenced before the landings began. This comprehensive pocket guide is designed for anyone visiting the Merville Battery but is equally useful for anyone wanting an accurate understanding of exactly what went on and where. Neil Barber has written a number of comprehensive guides to the Normandy Campaign including an in-depth look at the Merville Battery. Here he uses photographs and firsthand accounts to simply explain what happened in those first few vital hours of D-Day. 9781781220139, $7.95, $5.50, paperback, 52p.

Jungle Cavalry Australian Independent Companies and Commandos 1941-1945

Gregory Blake The Australian Independent Companies and the Commandos into which they evolved were unique sub-units of the Australian Army during the Second World War. The very concept of such units was a radical one for the deeply conservative Australian Army and came about because of the personal intervention from the Chief of the General Staff, who alone advocated their establishment. They were raised to fight in an autonomous, unconventional manner. During 1942 and 1943 the Independent Companies conducted a multitude of tasks that tested their attributes and skills to the full. As the war progressed, the Army reassessed its requirement for such troops and in a sweeping change transformed the Independent Companies into Commando Squadrons. Throughout 1944 and 1945 Australian Commandos participated in every campaign fought by the Australian Army. 9781911628828, $45.00, $29.50, paperback, 320p.

German Self-Propelled Guns on the Battlefield

Jon Feenstra In the nineteenth volume of this photo-monograph series, German self-propelled guns on the battlefield were displayed with more than hundred unpublished photographs from various German made self-propelled guns widely known as Hummel, Wespe, Sturmtiger, Bison I and many more. The hardcover, landscape formatted book kept the highest possible quality. Both the introduction and the captions are bilingual (English / Hungarian). 9786155583162, $41.95, $27.50, hardback, 112p.

Pegasus Bridge A WW2 Pocket Guide

Neil Barber Pegasus Bridge is a legendary part of the D-Day story but myths and misunderstandings abound. The 6th Airborne Division was to begin landing in this area during the early hours of D-Day with a mission to protect the eastern flank of the seaborne landings, commencing a few hours later. For the British and Canadians, this was just beyond Ouistreham, on the beaches codenamed SWORD, JUNO and GOLD. The very first operation of D-Day was to be the capture of the Caen Canal Bridge (Pegasus Bridge) and the River Orne Bridge (Horsa Bridge) a little further up the road. This comprehensive pocket guide is designed for anyone visiting the site but is equally useful for anyone wanting an accurate understanding of exactly what went on and where. Neil Barber has written a number of comprehensive guides to the Normandy Campaign including an in-depth look at Pegasus Bridge. Here he uses photographs and firsthand accounts to simply explain what happened in those first few vital hours of D-Day. 9781781220122, $7.95, $5.50, paperback, 52p.

The Long-Range Desert Group History & Legacy

Karl-Gunnar Norén and Lars Gyllenhaal The world’s most respected special forces unit, the Special Air Service (SAS), was inspired by another irregular unit, the Long Range Desert Group (LRDG) or simply Ghost Patrol. You may now accompany the authors in Ghost Patrol vehicles far, far behind Rommel’s lines. While doing so you will acquire insights into some extreme raids and reconnaissance missions.You will become familiar with tactics and inventions of the Ghost Patrol that are still relevant today. This book is also the story of an LRDG research expedition to modern Egypt undertaken in original WWII Jeeps and described as a “2300-mile Sahara epic” by Classic & Sports Car magazine. Original LRDG training notes and other tips for extreme travelers are included. 9781911628880, $32.95, $21.50, hardback, 160p.

War Photographer 1.0

Tom Cockle This new photo book series presents you various selections of rare wartime photographs. They will be selected based on numerous subjects. Each volume introduces photographs from battles, operations, vehicles or complete photo albums from soldiers who fought in World War Two. This book illustrates photos from an unidentified German Sturmartillerist of the Sturmgeschütz-Abteilung 189. 9786155583193, $27.95, $18.50, paperback, 64p.

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• MODELLING & REFERENCE • Cross-Country Lorries German Manufacturers

Alan Ranger During the first program for motorizing the Reichswehr from 1926, development of three-axled cross-country lorries with a payload of 3 tons was demanded besides others. Three companies were involved in the development: Büssing, Henschel and Krupp. The first Henschel model - the Henschel type 33 B 1 - was delivered in 1928. This profusely illustrated photo album includes over 150 previously unseen pictures, many from private sources in Germany. 9788365958099, $25.00, $16.50, paperback, 88p.

Kfz. 1, 2, 3 & 4. Light Off-road Passenger Cars

Alan Ranger The leichter geländegängiger Personenkraftwagen, or l. gl. Einheits-Pkw - light offroad passenger cars - were manufactured by Stoewer, Hanomag and BMW from 1936 to early 1944. The superstructures were delivered by ten different companies and were identical from each manufacturer. Early versions had both 4-wheel drive and steering which later was dropped to just 4 wheel drive and front wheel steering. These off road cars were used by the German Army in 4 distinct versions with the designations Kfz. 1, Kfz. 2, Kfz. 3 and Kfz. 4 This profusely illustrated photo album includes over 120 previously unseen pictures, many from private sources in Germany. 9788365281876, $25.00, $16.50, paperback, 80p.

Hotchkiss H35 & H39 Through German Lens

Alan Ranger The Hotchkiss H35 or Char léger modèle 1935 H was a French cavalry tank developed prior to World War II. From 1938 an improved version was produced with a stronger engine, the Char léger modèle 1935 H modifié 39, which from 1940 was also fitted with more powerful 37 mm gun. About 500+ Hotchkiss tanks were captured and used by the Germans as Panzerkampfwagen 35H 734(f) or Panzerkampfwagen 39H 735(f), most of them for occupation and assigned to police units or second line logistic support troops. This profusely illustrated photo album includes over 90 period photos, many previously unseen from private sources in Germany. 9788365281845, $25.00, $16.50, paperback, 64p.

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Sd.Kfz. 8 & Sd.Kfz. 9 Schwerer Zugkraftwagen (12t & 18t)

Alan Ranger During WW2, the German armed forces were by far the greatest user of half-track vehicles. Such vehicles were used in the Wehrmacht, Luftwaffe and Waffen-SS, where they served as personnel carriers, tractors, combat engineering vehicles, as well as self-propelled carriages for antiaircraft guns. Sd.Kfz. 8 Schwerer Zugkraftwagen 12t - (heavy halftrack vehicle 12 tons) was a German half-track that saw widespread use in World War II. Its main role wa as a prime mover for heavy towed guns such as the 21 cm Mörser 18, the 15 cm Kanone 18, and the 10.5 cm FlaK 38. Approximately 4,000 were produced between 1934 and 1945. It was used in every campaign fought by the Germans in World War II. Sd.Kfz. 9 Schwerer Zugkraftwagen 18t - (heavy 18 ton halftrack vehicle) was the Germans’ heaviest half-track vehicle of any type built during the war years. Its main roles were as a prime mover for very heavy towed guns such as the 24 cm Kanone 3, and as a tank recovery vehicle. Approximately 2,700 were produced between 1938 and 1944. 9788365281883, $25.00, $16.50, paperback, 72p.

15 cm s.FH 18 German heavy Howitzer

Alan Ranger The 15 cm schwere Feldhaubitze 18 or s.FH 18 (heavy field howitzer, model 18) was the basic German divisionlevel heavy howitzer during the Second World War. The gun was officially introduced into service on 23 May 1935 and by the outbreak of war the Wehrmacht had about 1,353 of these guns in service. Production continued throughout the war, reaching a peak of 2,295 guns in 1944. This profusely illustrated photo album includes over 120 previously unseen pictures, many from private sources in Germany. 9788365958082, $25.00, $16.50, paperback, 80p.

Imperial Japanese Navy Aircraft Instrument Panels

Hisato Nakada and Hisato Nakada This book from the series “INSIDE” shows detailed drawings of the famous Imperial Japanese Navy aircraft instrument panels in great detail.Instrument panels of the 20 aircraft are shown with detailed captions. 9788365958402, $25.00, $16.50, hardback, 42p.

• MODELLING & REFERENCE • Chieftain Britain’s Flawed Masterpiece

Richard Kent This book provides the reader with the full and unvarnished story of the origins, development, decades of service and combat history of the Chieftain Main Battle Tank. The text is interspersed with numerous photographs, many published for the first time, alongside color profiles and scale plans, including those of rare and unusual variants. It also relates the experiences of the crews who lived and worked on the Chieftain, often described in the irreverent style typical of British Army humor. 9788365958297, $45.00, $29.50, paperback, 240p.

The Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress in Foreign Service

Jan Forsgren and Artur Juszczak A small number of Fortresses, less than one-hundred in all, were operated by a number of air arms across the world - Brazil, Canada, Denmark, Dominican Republic, France, Germany, Japan, Portugal, Switzerland, Taiwan, USSR, and (very briefly) Yugoslavia - for a variety of purposes, including heavy strategic bombing,VIP transport, maritime reconnaissance, research and development, aerial survey, and as trans-Atlantic mail carriers. These aircraft have not received much coverage, most likely due to the fact that they only form a very small part of the rich history of the Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress. This book, however, will concern itself with the history of these B-17s. Book includes many unpublished photos and specially commissioned color profiles. 9788365958211, $45.00, $29.50, paperback, 160p.

French Bombers of WWII

José Fernandez and Patrick Loureaut While French fighter aircraft of the early war period are well known and the subject of many books, the bomber aircraft used by the French Air Force in this period are not well documented in English. This book describes and illustrates all such aircraft in use in WWII, from the obsolescent to the elegant and up-todate modern bombers. Fully illustrated with many wartime photos, and scale plans of the major types. Full color profiles of many representative aircraft. 9788363678593, $62.00, $40.50, hardback, 240p.

Petlyakov Pe-2 & UPe-2. Tupolev USB

Lechosław Musiałkowski and Karolina Holda This book in the popular Polish Wings series is on the famous Russian WW2 bombers in Polish Air Forces. Covers duty of these aircraft during WW2 and postwar period. More than 120 photos, mostly unpublished, and many color profiles. 9788365958426, $25.00, $16.50, paperback, 80p.

The Curtiss-Wright AT-9 The Other Jeep

Dan Hagedorn and Jed Williams This book examines the genesis of the AT-9 design, its competitors and, eventually, comrades-in-arms, with whom AT-9s were always literally the best and the brightest, and looks at the fielding of the aircraft to the 24 initial stations as well as an astonishing number of unusual and special assignments – including assignment to line, tactical units. After producing 791 aircraft between September 1941 and January 31, 1943, and assigning every single one of them, and having served actively and continuously through to VJ-Day, exactly one complete AT-9 survives, and this solitary example is actually a composite of several aircraft. 9788365958303, $35.00, $22.99, paperback, 176p.

North American Aviation P-51B/C & F-6C Mustang

Dariusz Karnas and Dariusz Karnas Scale plans in 1/72, 1/48 and 1/32 of the P-51B/C & F-6C Mustang. 9788365958464, $11.99, $7.99, paperback, 24p.

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• MODELLING & REFERENCE • The Russian ASW Guided Missile Cruiser Petropavlovsk

Witold Koszela Petropavlovsk was part of the seven-ship unit of the Nikolaev type, which was a gas-turbine alternative design. They were classified as large ASW (antisubmarine warfare), although they matched cruisers in size. The primary task of these ships was to search and destroy nuclear submarines in the oceanic zone, in particular, strategic missile subs. 9788366148352, $24.95, $16.50, paperback, 16p.

Chance Vought F4U Corsair A,C,D,P, Mk I, Mk II, Mk III, Mk IV

Maciej Noszczak The enormous war demand for all kinds of armaments, including fighters, caused the Vought factory to be overloaded with production. Therefore, it was extended to Brewster and Goodyear factories, where the production of F4U fighters began. Ultimately, 12,500 Corsairs were built in 16 different variants. The first production version of the Corsair – F4U-1 – had a characteristic built-in fairing cabin, so-called birdcage, which also forced to lower the position of the pilot’s seat. There were many visible changes, the cockpit was moved 81 cm to the rear due to the installation of a much larger fuel tank in front of the cabin. The whole fuselage was then extended by 43 cm. Cockpit armor and a bulletproof windshield were also used. To improve visibility from the cabin, a windows behind the pilot’s headboard were added on both sides. The F4U-1 version was powered by the Pratt & Whitney R-2800-8 twin wasp engine. Another variant was the F4U-1A very similar to the British Malcolm hood. The pilot’s seat was raised by 18 cm, which in addition with a new canopy and lengthening the tailwheel leg by 15 cm improved the visibility from the cockpit over the enormous nose of the machine. An important improvement was the introduction of much better oil shock absorbers on the main undercarriage, which eliminated the problem of “kangaroos” during landings. This had a considerable impact on Corsair service on board of aircraft carriers. 9788366148215, $24.95, $16.50, paperback, 28p.

Republic P-47 Thunderbolt D-25, D-27, D-30, D-40 models

Maciej Noszczak The P-47D was the most produced version of the Thunderbolt fighter. Of 15,683 P-47s built, 12,609 were version D. The first trial P-47D left the factory in September 1942. The first serial version was the D-1RE variant. Through multiple drawings and color profiles, this book details the changes and advancements seen in the D-25, D-27, D-30, and D-40 models. 9788365437723, $24.95, $16.50, paperback, 20p.

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Republic P-47 Thunderbolt XP-47B, B, C, D, G

Maciej Noszczak Before the P-47 Thunderbolt gained a “bubble top” fairing, these fighters had slightly different – some claim to be more racial – figure. In the first versions, the plane had a typical canopy built into the fuselage. The first copies of the P-47B underwent a series of tests at the turn of 1941 and 1942. Initially, they were not very promising. One of the planes was lost because of the tail tearing off during the dive, at heights above 9144 m, the flaps froze. To remedy these problems, metal sheathing was introduced, elevators shape was changed and weight flaps were added. The propulsion of the P-47B version was a 2000 HP R-2800-21 engine. The time to reach the ceiling of 4572 m was 6.7 min. The aircraft developed a speed of 690 km/h at an altitude of 8230 m (in horizontal flight), which was a great result. 9788366148147, $24.95, $16.50, paperback, 28p.

Macchi MC.202

Alessandro Cardasco and Camillo Cardasco In May 1941 the men of the 17th Gruppo in force at the 1st Stormo Caccia, received the first batch of the new fighter designed by eng. Mario Castoldi: the MC.202 Folgore. Derived from the previous Macchi MC.200, but equipped with a more powerful and aerodynamic engine in-line layout and a closed cockpit, was built in about 1100 units divided into 13 series by Macchi, Breda and SAI Ambrosini. Intended for the main operational theaters, from North Africa to Russia, passing through the fighting on Malta, it proved a step forward in terms of performance compared to its predecessors but not yet adequate in terms of armament and equipment, radio in particular. At the end of 1943 the Folgore began to feel the weight of the years and was used as a basis for the development of the next MC.205. 9788366148222, $27.95, $18.50, paperback, 28p.

Nakajima Ki-84 Hayate

Maciej Noszczak Emergence of the Ki-84 was spurred by the availability of a new 18-cylinder Ha-45 twin radial engine manufactured by Nakajima. The first prototype of the new fighter was ready on March 20, 1943, with the first flight taking place in April. In June 1943, as the flight test program continued, two more prototypes were completed. The second series of 42 “additional prototypes” was built between March and June 1944.The fullscale production of the Ki-84’s first and basic version Ki-84 Ko was launched in Ota in April 1944 when the production and flight testing of prototype machines was still ongoing. 9788365437747, $24.95, $16.50, paperback, 20p.

• MODELLING & REFERENCE • Brewster F2A Buffalo F2A-1, F2A-2, F2A-3

Maciej Noszczak The first batch of the F2A-1 Buffalos picked by US Navy from the Brewster factory between May and December 1939 were powered by Wright 1820-34 Cyclone engine. The Model 339B ordered by Belgium had the catapult mountings removed, as well as arresting hook, radio and antennas. It was powered by Wright R-1820-G105 engine. The removal of the hook caused the necessity of modifying the tail cone. Its new shape lengthened the plane slightly. The F2A-3 – last serial version of Buffalo. It had the same engine as its predecessor and propeller without the nose-cap. Nose of the fighter was lengthened by 25 cm. It also received a new fuel tank which enlarged their overall capacity up to 1100 liters 9788365437730, $24.95, $16.50, paperback, 20p.

The Battleship HMS Rodney

Carlo Cestra HMS Rodney and HMS Nelson were the only battleships of the Nelson class. HMS Rodney was built at Birkenhead Shipyards. She was launched on 28 December 1922, took the sea on 17 December 1925 and was commissioned in November 1927, three months behind Nelson. Her name was received in honor of Admiral Sir George Brydges Rodney. She fought her entire career under the motto of “Non generant aquilae columbas” (“Eagles do not breed doves”). The engineers found the perfect balance between size, armoring and armament, paying attention to achievable speeds. Her design was particular because the ship housed all the main armament towers at the bow, instead of having them distributed in the bow and stern, as it was then in use. 9788366148284, $36.95, $24.50, paperback, 88p.

PZL P.24 A-G

Andrzej Glass and Tassos Katsikas Although built in fewer numbers than the PZL P.11, the PZL P.24 was for a period during the 1930’s the fastest and most heavily armed single-seat fighter in the world. Having acquired early notoriety at the Paris Salon with their innovative wing design, the P.24 represented the ultimate development of the family of fighter planes designed by Zygmunt Pulawski and saw service in the air forces of four countries: Bulgaria, Greece, Romania and Turkey. 9788366148055, $30.95, $20.50, paperback, 172p.

Battleship HMS Royal Oak

Witold Koszela British battleship HMS Royal Oak secured place in the history books as unlikely hero – sunk as a result of one of the most famous naval operations of the World War II. German submarine U-47, commanded by G. Prien, after undetected penetration into the Royal Navy Scapa Flow base, sent her down the bottom of the ocean together with the majority of her crew. Royal Oak was one of five class “Revenge” vessels, better known as simple “R”, battleships built throughout the World War I. “Between the wars HMS Royal Oak was incorporated into the Atlantic Fleet and Home Fleet. She operated on the Mediterranean Sea during the Spanish Civil War. 9788365437686, $24.95, $16.50, paperback, 20p.

The German Destroyer Z37

Carlo Cestra Z37 was a German destroyer built for the Kriegsmarine in Kiel during World War II. She was laid down on 2 January 1941, launched on 24 February 1941, commissioned on 16 July 1942 and became operational in December 1942. At the outbreak of the Second World War, Nazi Germany’s Kriegsmarine had 21 destroyers in service. These 22 vessels, including three classes (Type 34, 34A and 36) had all been built in the 1930s, making them modern vessels. Including that final pre-war vessel, a further 19 were brought into service during the war, included the Italian Navy (Regia Marina) after the Italian Armistice with the Allies in 1943. 9788365437662, $36.95, $24.50, paperback, 80p.

Gloster Gladiator Mk I and II (And Sea Gladiator)

Adam Cotton and Marek Ryś The Gloster Gladiator was the very last biplane fighter to enter service with the RAF. Yet, despite being one of the fastest biplanes ever built, it was already obsolete upon its introduction to service in January 1937. Nonetheless, in the first eighteen months of WW2, it garnered many combat plaudits in the skies over the frozen Arctic, the sun-kissed Mediterranean, and the arid deserts of Africa. In Britain, it provided crucial defense of the RN Fleet anchored at Scapa Flow, and was among the first aircraft sent to France to aid the BEF. Adopted earlyon by the FAA and renamed Sea Gladiator, for a time this navalized version represented the nearest thing the service had to a modern fighter as it struggled toward parity with its Axis opponents. 9788365437860, $30.95, $20.50, paperback, 216p.

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• WARGAMING • Wargame: The Spanish Armada 1588

Peter Dennis and Andy Callan In this title in the Battle for Britain series, well-known historical illustrator Peter Dennis takes the battle out to sea, supplying all the artwork needed to create the navies which clashed in the English channel at a moment of supreme danger for the realm. Artwork is also suppled for a printable squared sea surface, coastline and islands. Here, the galleons, Nao and galleasses of the Spanish invader can clash again with the sea dogs of Elizabeth I using simple rules from veteran wargamer Andy Callan. This source book shows you how to copy and make any number of simple and colorful ship cut-out models using traditional skills with glue and scissors. To play the game you will need a tabletop playing surface and a handful of dice. 9781911512042, $29.95, $19.50, paperback, 48p.

Wargame: The War Of The Roses 1455-1487

Peter Dennis and Andy Callan In these books, Peter Dennis sets the paper soldiers of the 19th century marching again across the war games tables of the 21st. All the troop types of the wars are represented in full color in a format designed to create stands of soldiers which can be used to re-fight these epic struggles for the control of Britain. Although the figures can be used with any of the commercial sets of war-game rules, an introduction to wargaming and a simple set of rules by veteran war gamer Andy Callan is included, along with buildings, trees and even Viking ships to transport Harald Hardrada’s men to meet their fate at Stamford Bridge. 9781911096306, $29.95, $19.50, paperback, 48p.

Wargame: The Jacobite ‘45

Peter Dennis and Andy Callan Bonnie Prince Charlie and the Jacobites try again to restore the Stuart monarchy and overthrow the redcoat army of the Hanoverian King. Highlanders, lowlanders and all the panoply of the British army can take to the field once more in this, the final title of the series. 9781912174867, $19.95, $12.99, paperback, 48p.

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Wargame: The Roman Invasion, AD 43-84

Peter Dennis and Andy Callan In the Battle for Britain series, well-known historical illustrator Peter Dennis breathes life back into the 19th century paper soldier, supplying all the artwork needed to create the armies which struggled for supremacy through our island history. Here, the Legions of Rome and the fierce Celtic inhabitants of Britannia can clash again using simple rules from veteran wargamer Andy Callan. This source book shows you how to copy and make any number of colorful and durable stands of troops using traditional skills with glue and scissors. To play the game you will need a tabletop playing surface, a tape measure and a handful of dice. 9781911512035, $29.95, $19.50, paperback, 48p.

Wargame: 1066 Saxons, Vikings, Normans

Peter Dennis and Andy Callan In these books, Peter Dennis sets the paper soldiers of the 19th century marching again across the war games tables of the 21st. All the troop types of the wars are represented in full color in a format designed to create stands of soldiers which can be used to re-fight these epic struggles for the control of Britain. Although the figures can be used with any of the commercial sets of war-game rules, an introduction to war-gaming and a simple set of rules by veteran war gamer Andy Callan is included, along with buildings, trees and even Viking ships to transport Harald Hardrada’s men to meet their fate at Stamford Bridge. 9781911096290, $29.95, $19.50, paperback, 48p.

Wargame: The American Revolutionary War

Peter Dennis and Andy Callan In the ‘Battle in America’ series, well-known historical illustrator Peter Dennis breathes life back into the 19th century paper soldier, supplying all the artwork needed to create the armies which struggled for Liberty across the states of the colonial new world. Here Washington’s army can clash again with the redcoats of the King, using simple rules from veteran wargamer Andy Callan. Although the figures can be used with any of the commercial sets of wargame rules, an introduction to wargaming and a simple set of rules by veteran wargamer Andy Callan is included, along with buildings, trees and even artillery along with brave Minute men and ruthless Hessian mercenaries. 9781912174133, $29.95, $19.50, other, 48p.

• WARGAMING • The Napoleonic Wars

Tony Harwood In this volume, master modeler Tony Hardwood shares his years of experience and presents the reader with a wide range of projects for the Napoleonic era. With the aid of step-by-step photographs, he guides the reader through building and finishing each of these models, which are organized in three sections of increasing complexity and encompass a range of scales and different materials. Nine projects are included but the techniques and skills demonstrated along the way, along with valuable advice on tools, construction materials and paints, can be adapted and applied to a much wider range of structures to grace your battlefields. 9781526716392, $24.95, $16.50, paperback, 160p.

One-hour Wargames Practical Tabletop Battles for those with limited time and space

Neil Thomas One of the biggest problems facing wargamers is finding the time to actually play. Apart from time, the other consideration is space. In One-hour Wargames, veteran gamer and rule-writer Neil Thomas has addressed both these problems. Now it is practical to play a game in around an hour on a normal dining table or living room floor. The book contains 8 (allnew) sets of very simple rules for various periods, from Ancient to WW2. All the rules and scenarios are intended to be played on a 3ft x 3ft battlefield. The rules only require a small number of miniatures, so this really is an ideal way for new gamers, or veterans trying a new period, to get started with minimal investment of time and money. There are also sections on campaigns and solo games. 9781473822900, $19.95, $12.99, paperback, 176p.

Painting Wargaming Figures: WWII in the Desert

Andy Singleton Andy Singleton has been modeling and painting most of his life and has been a professional commission figure painter for some years now. Here he shares his experience and tips of the trade with those collecting figures for the North African campaigns in WWII. The four main sections of the book cover British, Italian, German and US troops, as well as tips on assembly and painting camouflage uniforms. Each section is divided into three levels of complexity, ‘conscript,’ ‘regular,’ and ‘elite’. The emphasis is on achievable results and practical advice that is applicable to painting units or whole armies for wargaming purposes in a reasonable time frame, not on spectacular individual display pieces. Andy’s clear, step-by-step guidance takes the reader through the process from the initial preparation and assembly of the figure, to finishing and basing. 9781526716316, $22.95, $14.99, paperback, 168p.

Wargamer’s Scenarios: The Peninsular War 1808 - 1814

Diane Canwell and Jon Sutherland The enjoyment of wargaming is greatly enhanced if the battles (games) are played within well thought-out scenarios. Instead of simply lining up evenlymatched armies and fighting to the death, the players can have realistic objectives and be confronted with more challenging tactical decisions. Devising such scenarios can take a lot of effort and time. This book is designed to take the time and effort out of organizing fascinating and challenging wargames set in the Peninsular War. In addition to 20 carefully devised scenarios of varying size and complexity, this book contains a concise introduction to the theater of operations and an integrated chronology of battles and campaigns. 9781844159475, $24.95, $16.50, paperback, 192p.

The Wargaming Compendium

Henry Hyde This book gives a complete introduction to the hobby of wargaming with miniatures, especially suitable for the newcomer but also containing sufficient depth and breadth of information to attract the more experienced gamer. Packed with color photographs, maps and diagrams, the book is a visual treat. The contents include a brief history of the development of wargaming, choice of periods from ancients to sci-fi, the question of scale (not only of miniatures, but the size of game from the smallest skirmishes to epic battles), terrain, buying and painting miniatures, creating scenarios for wargames, running a campaign, solo wargaming and so on. It also incorporates simple wargaming rules covering all periods of history as well as fantasy and science fiction gaming. 9781848842212, $60.00, $39.50, hardback, 256p.

Battlefields in Miniature Making Realistic and Effective Terrain for Wargames

Paul Davies Like a good general, a good wargamer should have an eye for the ground. Master terrain modeler Paul Davies takes the reader through the process of creating a visually appealing yet practical terrain system. First the techniques of making the basic landscape are explained, then a series of projects show how this can be adapted to suit different periods or geographic locations (eg European farmland or Sudanese desert). There are then detailed chapters on adding vegetation, buildings, roadways, trench systems etc. The clear, step-by-step instructions are clearly illustrated by numerous specially-taken photographs of the work in progress and Paul’s inspirational finished pieces. 9781526743794, $32.95, $21.50, paperback, 304p.

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• BARGAIN BOOKS • Alpha One Sixteen A Combat Infantryman’s Year in Vietnam

Peter Clark Peter Clark’s year in Vietnam began in July 1966, when he was shipped out with hundreds of other young recruits. Clark was assigned to the Alpha Company. Clark gives a visceral, vivid and immediate account of life in the platoon, as he progresses from green recruit to seasoned soldier over the course of a year in the complexities of the Vietnamese conflict. 9781612005997, $29.95, $14.99, hardback, 224p.

Da Nang Diary A Forward Air Controller’s Gunsight View of Flying with SOG

Thomas R.Yarborough Originally published in 1991, this classic work has now been revised and updated with additional photos, many of them in color. It is the story of how, in Vietnam, an elite group of Air Force pilots fought a secret air war in Cessna 0-2 and OV-10 Bronco prop planes. Here is the dedication, courage and skill of the fliers who took the war into the enemy’s backyard. 9781612004754, $19.95, $9.99, paperback, 356p.

The Typhoon Truce, 1970 Three Days in Vietnam when Nature Intervened in the War

Robert F. Curtis As an unofficial truce began, questions and emotions battled inside every air crewman’s mind as they faced masses of Vietnamese civilians outside their protective base perimeters for the first time. In this book we see how for a brief period during an otherwise vicious war, saving life took precedence over bloody conflict. 9781612003290, $32.95, $16.50, hardback, 264p.

I Am Soldier of Fortune Dancing with Devils

Lt. Col. Robert Brown USAR (Ret.) and Vann Spencer In this book Brown tells his own story, taking the readers into combat zones where he and his “dogs of war” trotted across the globe. In their revolutionary journalistic style, they created the action and then wrote about it. This is the story of Robert Brown’s dogged quest, in journalism as well as warfare, to “Slay Dragons, do noble deeds and never, never give up.” 9781612003931, $18.95, $9.50, paperback, 408p.

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Marine Corps Tank Battles in Vietnam

Oscar E. Gilbert In 1965 the large, loud, and highly visible tanks of 3rd Platoon, B Company, 3rd Tank Battalion landed across a beach near Da Nang, drawing unwelcome attention to America’s first, almost covert, commitment of ground troops in South Vietnam. As the Marine Corps presence grew inexorably, the 1st and 3rd Tank Battalions, as well as elements of the reactivated 5th Tank Battalion, were committed to the conflict. 9781612005324, $19.95, $9.99, paperback, 304p.

White Water Red Hot Lead On Board U.S. Navy Swift Boats in Vietnam

Dan Daly During the Vietnam war 3500 officers and men served in the Swift Boat program in a fleet of 130 boats with no armor plating. The boats patrolled the coast and rivers of South Vietnam. Their days consisted of deadly combat, intense lightning firefights, storms and many hidden dangers. 9781612004785, $32.95, $16.50, hardback, 360p.

The Dragon’s Teeth The Chinese People’s Liberation Army—Its History, Traditions, and Air Sea and Land Capability in the 21st Century

Benjamin Lai This book describes some of the lesser known battles and wars the Chinese have undertaken, and the development of their key weapons systems. The United States, having opened the door to “drone warfare,” have had an attentive audience for such technologies in Beijing. 9781612003887, $32.95, $16.50, hardback, 320p.

Nanjing 1937 Battle for a Doomed City

Peter Harmsen The infamous Rape of Nanjing looms like a dark shadow over the history of Asia in the 20th century, and is among the most widely recognized chapters of World War II in China. By contrast, the story of the month-long campaign before this notorious massacre has never been told in its entirety. Nanjing 1937 by Peter Harmsen fills this gap. This is the follow-up to Harmsen’s best-selling Shanghai 1937: Stalingrad on the Yangtze. 9781612002842, $32.95, $16.50, hardback, 368p.

• BARGAIN BOOKS • Under a Blood Red Sun The Remarkable Story of PT Boats in the Philippines and the Rescue of General MacArthur

John J. Domagalski Under a Blood Red Sun revives the story of the Philippine PT-boats through the intertwined accounts of Bulkeley and his subordinate officers and men. 9781612004075, $32.95, $16.50, hardback, 304p.

Bluff, Bluster, Lies and Spies The Lincoln Foreign Policy, 1861–1865

David Perry This is a wild ride through the mismanaged State Department of William Henry Seward, to the more skillful work of the British Foreign Office.This book describes in full how the Civil War in the New World was ultimately left to Southern battlefield prowess alone to determine, as the powers of the Old World declined to overtly intervene in the American question. 9781612003627, $32.95, $16.50, hardback, 336p.

Warriors of the 106th The Last Infantry Division of World War II

Michael Collins, Ken Johnson and Martin King The 106th were fresh, green and right in the pathway of the 5th German Army when the Battle of the Bulge began at 0530 hours on December 16, 1944. This book covers the history along with the individual stories of the heroism, sacrifice and tenacity of these Americans in the face of overwhelming odds. These stories are heartwarming, heartbreaking, nerve-wracking and compelling. They aim to put the reader right there in the front lines, and in the stalags, during the final months of WWII. 9781612004587, $32.95, $16.50, hardback, 336p.

Blitzkrieg From the Ground Up

Niklas Zetterling The successes of the German Blitzkrieg in 1939–41 were as surprising as they were swift. This book focuses on the experience of the enlisted men and junior officers in the Blitzkrieg operations in Poland, Norway,Western Europe and Russia. Using accounts previously unpublished in English, military historian Niklas Zetterling explores how they operated. 9781612004600, $32.95, $16.50, hardback, 288p.

Sons of the White Eagle in the American Civil War Divided Poles in a Divided Nation

Mark F. Bielski This book describes nine transplanted Poles who participated in the Civil War. They span three generations and are connected by culture, nationality and adherence to their principles and ideals. These men fought with a belief in European democratic liberalism. 9781612003580, $32.95, $16.50, hardback, 312p.

Lincoln’s Bold Lion The Life and Times of Brigadier General Martin Davis Hardin

James Huffstodt The story of General Martin Hardin provides more than a combat record—in fact comprises a walking tour through 1800s America, with its most costly war only a centerpiece. From his childhood in Illinois, to his attendance at West Point, to his service on the frontier, Hardin’s life reveals the progress of a century. In these pages we also learn the prominent role of General Hardin’s mother. 9781612003399, $32.95, $16.50, hardback, 448p.

The Battle of the Bridges The 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment in Operation Market Garden

Frank van Lunteren Operation Market Garden has been recorded as an Allied failure in World War II. However, within that operation were episodes of heroism that still remain unsung. This book draws on unpublished sources to shed light on the exploits of the “Devils in Baggy Pants”.The author draws on nearly 130 interviews he personally conducted with veterans of the 504th. 9781612004778, $19.95, $9.99, paperback, 336p.

Bailout Over Normandy A Flyboy’s Adventures with the French Resistance and Other Escapades in Occupied France

Ted Fahrenwald A suspenseful WWII pageturner and an outrageously witty tale of daring and friendship, this book brings to vivid life the daily bravery, mischief, and intrigues of fighter pilots, Resistance fighters, and other Allies in the air and on the ground. 9781612004747, $19.95, $9.99, paperback, 288p.

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• BARGAIN BOOKS • The Drive on Moscow, 1941 Operation Taifun and Germany’s First Great Crisis of World War II

Anders Frankson and Niklas Zetterling The Drive on Moscow recreates the battle from the perspective of the soldiers as well as the generals. The battle had a crucial role in the overall German strategy in the East, and its outcome reveals why the failure of the German assault on Moscow may well have been true turning point of World War II. 9781612004334, $19.95, $9.99, paperback, 336p.

The War for Africa Twelve Months that Transformed a Continent

Fred Bridgland This book examines the height of the Cuban-South African fighting in Angola in 1987–88. Bridgland pieced together the course of the war, fought in one of the world’s most remote and wild terrains, by interviewing the South Africans who fought it. This classic account of a Cold War struggle and its momentous consequences for the participants and across the continent, is released in a new edition with a new preface and epilogue. 9781612004921, $32.95, $16.50, hardback, 360p.

Spearhead of the Fifth Army The 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment in Italy, from the Winter Line to Anzio

Frank van Lunteren IUsing war diaries, personal journals, letters and interviews with nearly 80 veterans, a close-in view of the 504th P.I.R. in the Fifth Army’s Italy Campaign is here provided in unsurpassed detail. 9781612004273, $32.95, $16.50, hardback, 320p.

Pathfinder Pioneer The Memoir of a Lead Bomber Pilot in World War II

Colonel Raymond E. Brim, USAF (ret.) In this engaging book we see how an 18-year-old miner, Ray Brim was plucked by the U.S. Army to be a combat flyer, and was quickly pitted against the hardened veterans of the Luftwaffe. This work gives us vivid insights into the genesis of the American air campaign, told with the humor, attention to detail and humility that captures the heart and soul of our “Greatest Generation.” 9781612003528, $32.95, $16.50, hardback, 312p.

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To War with the 4th A Century of Frontline Combat with the U.S. 4th Infantry Division, from the Argonne to the Ardennes to Afghanistan

Martin King, Lt. Col. Jason Nulton and Mike Collins Through interviews with veterans and the analysis of the authors, the role of one of America’s mainstay divisions in its modern conflicts is in these pages illuminated. 9781612003993, $32.95, $16.50, hardback, 304p.

Vanished Hero The Life, War and Mysterious Disappearance of America’s WWII Strafing King

Jay A. Stout Elwyn G. Righetti remains one of the most unknown and controversial commanders of World War II. This work give readers a full insight of the life, war and mysterious disappearance of America’s WWII Strafing King. 9781612003955, $32.95, $16.50, hardback, 288p.

Kleinkrieg The German Experience with Guerrilla Wars, from Clausewitz to Hitler

Charles D. Melson Without partaking in ideological biases, this work examines the purely military problem as seen by professionals. Rediscovered and presented in English, these German thoughts on the issue are now made available to a new generation of guerilla and irregular war fighters in the West. 9781612003566, $32.95, $16.50, hardback, 216p.

The Dakota Hunter In Search of the Legendary DC-3 on the Last Frontiers

Hans Wiesman This book tells the story of a Dutch boy who grew up during the 1950s in post-war Borneo, where he had frequent encounters with an airplane, the Douglas DC-3, aka the C-47 Skytrain or Dakota of World War II fame. This book describes his multiple expeditions in search of the remains of the Dakota legend. It takes the reader to some of the remotest spots in the world. 9781612002583, $37.95, $18.99, hardback, 320p.

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