Warrior 38 by Casemate Publishers Ltd

Volume XI, Issue IV, Winter 2020

The Skies of WWII

Welcome everyone, to the fourth edition of The Warrior for 2020! Take to the skies with this edition’s special nine-page section on aviation In the Second World War (pp 5 – 13). See the details of the uniforms and equipment of the Luftwaffe in Deutsche Luftwaffe (p 5), or learn the truth about advanced German technology in Secret Wings of World War II (p 6). Investigate the flaws of the Vought-Sikorsky Corsair in Widowmaker (p 12), or explore the almost-lost stories of 22 different, largely unrecognized American airmen in Unsung Eagles (p 12). Not interested in aviation or the World Wars? No worries, The Warrior has something for anyone who loves military history. Read about Pertinax (p 15), the son of a slave who rose to be Emperor of Rome, or about The Galatians (p 17), the Celtic invaders of ancient Greece. Pick up America’s First Ally (p 21) and learn how the revolution could not have been won without France, or Patriot’s Twice (p 24) and learn of former Confederates reintegrated into United American society and even obtained positions of influence. Also in this edition, to celebrate the end of the year we have a special double-size Bargain section, so check it out for books spanning all ages and all at 50% off! Military history from ancient to modern times, all at a great price. There’s sure to be something in this edition of The Warrior that catches your eye, for you or as a gift for a friend. Happy reading, Will, Girard, & Courtney The Warrior Team

A Question of Time

James Stejskal Berlin, 1979. When the CIA’s most valuable spy is compromised, the Agency realizes it does not have the capability to bring him to safety. If he cannot evade the dreaded East German security service, the result will be chaos and a cascade of failures throughout the Agency’s worldwide operations. Master Sergeant Kim Becker lived through the hell of Vietnam as a member of the elite Studies and Operations Group. When he lost one of his best men in a pointless operation, he began to question his mission. Now, he is serving with an even more secretive Army Special Forces unit based in Berlin on the front line of the Cold War. The CIA turns to Becker’s team of unconventional warfare specialists to pull their bacon out of the fire. Becker and his men must devise a plan to get him out by whatever means possible. It’s a race against time to prepare and execute the plan while, alone in East Berlin, the agent must avoid his nemesis and play for time inside the hostile secret service headquarters he has betrayed. One question remains — is the man worth the risk? 009032, $24.95 , $16.50 , Hardback, 304 pages

In the Shadow of the Swords The Baghdad Police Academy D.W. Wilber Following the U.S. invasion of Iraq in 2003 and the subsequent fall of the regime of Saddam Hussein, the U.S. government embarked upon a reconstruction effort which included rebuilding an Iraqi National Police. Retired and former American Police Officers were contracted to travel to Iraq to train this new police force. Dependent on their experience and ingenuity to make life bearable under very austere conditions, and relying on the ‘gallows sense of humor’ they had acquired during their time in law enforcement back in the States, the instructors persevered in their task, often under trying and difficult circumstances, as well as hostile fire from insurgents determined to prevent the Iraqi police from regaining control of the streets of Baghdad. Life at the Police Academy varied from sheer boredom to moments of terror as mortars and rockets rained in. Leaving the academy to travel through the streets of Baghdad to the Green Zone for meetings could easily result in being ambushed. D. W. Wilber recounts his experiences as part of this effort, and the unique personalities who came to Baghdad to serve as instructors to the Iraqi Police Cadets attending the Baghdad Police Academy. 009216, $34.95 , $22.99 , Hardback, 192 pages The front cover image is from Fabled Fifteen: The Pacific War Saga of Carrier Air Group 15 by Thomas McKelvey Cleaver, Casemate Publishers, 2020 Typeset by Courtney Huntzinger

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• NEW FROM CASEMATE • The Final Archives of the Führerbunker Berlin in 1945, the Chancellery and the Last Days of Hitler Paul Villatoux Xavier Aiolfi In November 1945, two French officers secretly entered the Führerbunker, the air raid shelter near the Chancellery in Berlin. The bunker was the last home of Adolf Hitler; the background of the last months of his life and the war; where he married Eva Braun on April 29, 1945; and where he killed himself less than two days later. In the middle of a heap of furniture and broken objects, the two officers found hundreds of documents littering the ground. Among the documents that they retrieved were a dozen telegrams of historic importance that allow us to understand the spirit of the last leaders of the Third Reich as well as the events that took place between April 23 and 26, 1945. These and other documents are presented for the first time in this book, shown in their proper context with an expert commentary. 009049, $37.95 , $24.99 , Hardback, 160 pages

Headhunter 5-73 CAV and Their Fight for Iraq’s Diyala River Valley Peter C Svoboda Lt. General William B. Caldwell (Ret) Selected in 2005 by the Army to be the first airborne reconnaissance squadron, 5th Squadron, 73rd Cavalry Regiment, was deployed to eastern Diyala in August, 2006. Despite their size, they were tasked with an enormous mission and were given the largest area of operations within the brigade. Known by the call sign of its CO—Headhunter—5-73 would go on to pursue various terrorist factions including Al Qaeda in Iraq. Headhunter is a unique account of the War on Terror. It’s a soldier’s story, told by those very paratroopers who gallantly fought to tame Diyala. Based on dozens of interviews conducted by the author, the narrative describes the danger of combat, the loss of comrades and the struggles of returning from a deployment. The voice of the families left behind are also included, describing the challenges they faced, including the ultimate challenge—grappling with the death of a loved one. 009278, $34.95 , $22.99 , Hardback, 228 pages

Pearl December 7, 1941 Daniel Allen Butler Pearl: December 7, 1941 is the story of how America and Japan let peace slip away, so that on that “day which will live in infamy,” more than 350 dive bombers, high-level bombers, torpedo planes, and fighters of the Imperial Japanese Navy did their best to cripple the United States Navy’s Pacific Fleet, killing 2,403 American servicemen and civilians, and wounding another 1,178. Pearl shows the real reasons why the America’s political and military leaders underestimated Japan’s threat against America’s security, and why their Japanese counterparts ultimately felt compelled to launch the Pearl Harbor attack. Pearl offers more than superficial answers, showing how both sides blundered their way through arrogance, overconfidence, racism, bigotry, and human error to arrive at the moment when the Japanese were convinced that there was no alternative to war. Once the battle is joined, Pearl then takes the reader into the heart of the attack, where the fighting men of both nations showed that neither side had a monopoly on heroism, courage, cowardice, or luck. 009384, $34.95 , $22.99 , Hardback, 360 pages

Air War on the Eastern Front

Mike Guardia The Red Air Force versus the Luftwaffe in the skies over Eastern Europe. June 1941: Having conquered most of Western Europe, Adolf Hitler turned his attention to the vast Soviet Union. Disregarding his Non-Aggression Pact with Joseph Stalin, Hitler launched Operation Barbarossa, a full-scale invasion of the Soviet homeland...aimed squarely at Moscow. In the skies over Russia, the battle-hardened airmen of the Luftwaffe made short work of the Red Air Force during opening days of Barbarossa. To make matters worse, Stalin had executed many of his best pilots during the perennial “purges” of the 1930s. Thus, much of the Red Air Force was destroyed on the ground before meeting the Luftwaffe in the skies. By 1944, however, the Soviet airmen had regained the initiative and fervently wrested air superiority from the now-ailing Axis Powers. 009087, $24.95 , $16.50 , Paperback, 128 pages

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• NEW FROM CASEMATE • German Mountain Troops 1939–42

Yves Beraud Fifteen elite mountain divisions and a multitude of small units fought for the Wehrmacht during World War II. They fought on all fronts, operating in hostile environments ranging from the far north to Libya, the Atlantic to the Caucasus—serving in all the “hot spots.” This book, the culmination of some four decades of research and the support of many veterans and collectors, describes the life, operations and equipment of these specialist units. 009100, $24.95 , $16.50 , Paperback, 128 pages

Operation Bagration The Soviet Destruction of German Army Group Center, 1944 Ian Baxter Bagration was the code word that the Soviet Army gave for their summer offensive in 1944. This massive offensive led to the destruction of the German Army Group Center and was the greatest military defeat ever experienced by the German Army during World War Two. This book provides an absorbing insight into the German defeat and the Russian offensive using a wide variety of rare and previously unpublished photographs. With detailed captions and text together with 20 artist profiles and maps, the book shows the compelling story of how German Army Group Center tried to counter the overwhelming might of the Soviet Army as it poured thousands of men, weapons, and armor across the German lines, smashing its way through. The story of the destruction of Army Group Center has been completely overshadowed by the D-Day campaign in Normandy three weeks earlier. Yet, the battle in which the German forces endured on the Eastern Front that fateful summer was more catastrophic than that experienced by the Allies on the Western Front, but little is known of the operation. This book reveals the lesser-known battle in the East and shows how the German forces fought and lost against overwhelming odds. 009230, $24.95 , $16.50 , Paperback, 128 pages

Fabled Fifteen The Pacific War Saga of Carrier Air Group 15 Thomas McKelvey Cleaver The record of Carrier Air Group 15 in World War II is astonishing by any measure: it scored 312 enemy aircraft destroyed, 33 probably destroyed, and 65 damaged in aerial combat, plus 348 destroyed, 161 probably destroyed, and 129 damaged in ground attacks. Twenty-six Fighting 15 pilots became aces, including their leader, Commander David McCampbell, who became the U.S. Navy’s “Ace of Aces.” Twenty-one squadron pilots were killed in action and one in an operational accident aboard the carrier Essex. All of this took place between May and November, 1944. No other American combat unit in any service came close to a similar score in such a short time period. In documenting the saga of Air Group 15’s momentous six months at war, the author provides an intimate and insightful view of the group’s fabled combat tour, including details of daily life and human interactions aboard the fleet carrier USS Essex during the busiest phase of the Pacific War. 009292, $24.95 , $16.50 , Paperback, 264 pages

On Her Majesty’s Nuclear Service

Eric Thompson During the Cold War, nuclear submarines performed the greatest public service of all: prevention of a third world war. History shows that they succeeded; the Cold War ended peacefully, but for security reasons, only now can this story be told. Eric Thompson is a career nuclear submarine officer who served from the first days of the Polaris missile boats until after the end of the Cold War. He joined the Navy in the last days of Empire, made his first sorties in WWII type submarines and ended up as the top engineer in charge of the Navy’s nuclear power plants. Along the way, he helped develop all manner of kit, from guided torpedoes to the Trident ballistic missile system. In this vivid personal account of his submarine operations, he reveals what it was like to literally have your finger on the nuclear button. In his journey, the author leads the reader through top-secret submarine patrols, hush-hush scientific trials, underwater weapon developments, public relations battles , arm-wrestling with politicians, and the changing roles of women and homosexuals in the Navy. It is essentially a human story, rich in both drama and comedy, like the Russian spy trawler that played dance music at passing submarines. There was never a dull moment. 008943, $22.95 , $14.99 , Paperback, 288 pages

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• THE SKIES OF WW2 • Luftwaffe in Colour: The Victory Years

Luftwaffe in Colour: From Glory to Defeat

1939–1942

1942-1945

Christophe Cony Jean-Louis Roba

In Hitler’s Germany, color photography was primarily co-opted for state purposes. But a number of men had cameras of their own, and in this painstakingly acquired collection, originally published in France, we can witness true life on Germany’s airfields during the period of the Luftwaffe’s ascendancy. Thus not only do we see famous planes such as the Me-109, Ju-87 or He-111, but the wide variety of more obscure types with which the Germans began the war. 004082, $24.95 , $16.50 , Paperback, 160 pages

Deutsche Luftwaffe Uniforms and Equipment of the German Pilot Gustavo Cano Santiago Guillén When World War II began, Germany’s Luftwaffe was the most powerful air force yet seen, achieving victory after victory with the German Army. Nevertheless, while “flying till they died,” Luftwaffe pilots continued to write a record of heroism and innovation, until at the very end of the war they nearly gained the edge again with their aces flying the world’s first jet fighter, the Me-262. In this large, lavishly illustrated work we gain an intimacy with the daily life of Luftwaffe pilots as never seen before. From their uniforms to equipment to everyday sundries, drawn from incredible collections of memorabilia. 658394, $75 , $48.99 , Hardback, 310 pages

Bailout Over Normandy A Flyboy’s Adventures with the French Resistance and Other Escapades in Occupied France Ted Fahrenwald A daredevil pilot in the famed 352nd Fighter Squadron, the author of this remarkable memoir bailed out of his burning Mustang two days after D-Day and was launched on a thrilling adventure in Occupied France. After months living and fighting with the French Resistance, Ted was captured by the Wehrmacht, interrogated as a spy, and interned in a POW camp – and made a daring escape just before his deportation to Germany. A suspenseful WWII page-turner 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. 004747, $19.95 , $12.99 , Paperback, 288 pages

Eighty years after its creation, the Luftwaffe is still one of the most fascinating forces in the history of aviation. A companion to Luftwaffe in Colour Volume 1, which covered the victory years from 1939 up to Spring 1942, this volume with nearly 400 images contains even more fascinating material on the machines of the Luftwaffe and the men who flew them, as their fate took an increasingly grim path. 004556, $24.95 , $16.50 , Paperback, 160 pages

The Rise and Fall of the Luftwaffe

Hauptmann Hermann “The Luftwaffe will no longer have a decisive influence on the outcome of World War II, no matter how long it takes to beat Hitler. No doubt, we will hear of the Luftwaffe before the war is over. We will hear a lot. But don’t let us be deceived. No matter what happens, the Luftwaffe can never be used as a strategic first-line weapon within the Nazi plan. It can play no role but that of a tactical and auxiliary weapon.” Can it really be true that in 1941 insiders knew the Luftwaffe was a spent force and a failed organization? This remarkable, but little-known book, first published in 1943, argues how pure incompetence in planning and strategy left the Luftwaffe hopelessly stretched and exposed. 550069, $21.95 , $14.50 , Paperback, 224 pages

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. Arriving late to the war, he led the 55th Fighter Group against the Nazis with a no-holds-barred aggressiveness that transformed the group from a middling organization into a headline-grabbing team. Indeed, Righetti’s boldness paid off as he quickly achieved ace status and additionally scored more strafing victories. Ultimately, Righetti’s calculated recklessness ran full speed into the odds. His aircraft was hit while strafing an enemy airfield. Immediately, he radioed his men that he was fine and asked that they reassure his family. Righetti was never heard from again. 003955, $32.95 , $21.50 , Hardback, 288 pages

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• THE SKIES OF WW2 • High Flight The Life and Poetry of Pilot Officer John Gillespie Magee Roger Cole When Second World War Spitfire pilot John Gillespie Magee penned his poem ‘High Flight,’ little did he know that his words would inspire legions of aspiring aviators who had a similar wish to fly their ‘eager craft through footless halls of air.’ Founded on years of detailed research, Roger Cole’s book High Flight tells John Magee’s extraordinary story, describing hitherto-unknown details of his short life, and providing insight into the inspiration for the poems that have found a unique place in history. 06870A, $22.95 , $14.99 , Paperback, 224 pages

De Havilland and Hatfield 1936-1993

Philip Birtles With the approach of WW2 the de Havilland Aerodrome at Hatfield went through a major expansion, concentrating on Mosquito production and development. The Company also pioneered the production and development of jet engines led by Major Frank Halford, leading to the Vampire jet fighter. Early commercial aircraft were the Dove and Heron, but the major pioneering program was the Comet, the world’s first commercial jet airliner, which first flew on 27 July 1949 and entered service with BOAC on 2 May 1952. The DH.108 tailless research aircraft based on the Vampire fuselage was used to investigate the effects of the speed of sound, exceeding Mach 1 on 9 September 1948. 557631, $28 , $18.50 , Paperback, 224 pages

Secret Wings of World War II Nazi Technology and the Allied Arms Race Lance Cole There are many myths and legends surrounding the advanced German aeronautical technology of the Second World War. There are also facts and proven events. Yet within these stories and behind these facts lie conspiracy theories, mistaken assumptions and denials that seem to contradict the evidence. So what really happened? How far ahead were the German scientists? And, of even greater interest, why and how? 782021, $29.95 , $19.50 , Paperback, 264 pages

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Bomber Pilot Bomber Command Pilot Leonard Cheshire’s Classic Second World War Memoir Leonard Cheshire Dr Robert Owen First published in 1943, Bomber Pilot is Leonard Cheshire’s contemporary account of his experiences during his first three years with Bomber Command. His light style captures the exuberance of youth, yet also brings out the growing realization of the responsibilities and dangers facing the young aircrew of Bomber Command. In this new edition, Leonard Cheshire’s original text is supplemented with an additional commentary by Dr Robert Owen, aviation historian and Official Historian of No. 617 Squadron Association. 812867, $34.95 , $22.99 , Hardback, 208 pages

The Messerschmitt 210/410 Story

Jan Forsgren In 1938, the Reichsluftfahrtsministerium (German Air Ministry, RLM), issued a requirement for a new twin-engine heavy fighter to replace the Me 110. The first prototype flew in September 1939, the Me 210 proved very difficult to fly, having numerous deficiencies. Operational trials began in late 1941, but it was eventually acknowledged that the aircraft had to be redesigned. A redesigned variant, the Me 410 began to reach Luftwaffe units in mid-1943. Even if the Me 210 and Me 410 were similar in appearance, the latter had to be redesigned to avoid the extremely poor reputation of the Me 210. The Me 410 proved a quite successful airplane. 557310, $36.95 , $24.50 , Hardback, 192 pages

Fighters in the Blood The Story of a Spitfire Pilot - And the Son Who Followed in His Footsteps Air Marshal ‘Black’ Robertson In Fighters in the Blood, the author’s own reminiscences are interwoven with those his father recorded more than thirty years ago, embellished by extracts from some 300 of his wartime letters. Intensely personal and revealing, controversial too at times, this account is above all about people, not least those with whom the author flew while serving with the USAF – a tour marked by tragedy. A daughter with dual citizenship subsequently helped him sustain his links with the US, both while serving and afterwards in business. Anyone interested to know more about flying, about the RAF, about leadership, about character even, need look no further than this beautifully crafted, immensely readable account. 784865, $49.95 , $32.50 , Hardback, 336 pages

• •BATTLE OF THE BULGE • THE SKIES OF WW2 • Lightning Strikes The Lockheed P-38 Steve Blake Lightning Strikes—The Lockheed P-38 tells the full story of one of the most successful and versatile aircraft of the Second World War. The P-38 (including its F-4 and F-5 photo reconnaissance models) eventually served with all the USAAF’s numbered overseas air forces, from early 1942 to VJ Day. The book describes the Lightning’s design and its technical details as it gradually evolved and improved, from the original XP-38 to its final variant, the P-38L-5. The main focus is on its service in all combat theaters. All the units that flew the Lightning are included, as are the experiences of many of their pilots and groundcrewmen. 557884, $45 , $29.99 , Hardback, 320 pages

First In - The Airborne Pathfinders A History of the 21st Independent Parachute Company, 1942–1946 Ron Kent They were volunteers to a man. These were the airborne troops who dropped into enemy territory ahead of any others, pinpointing the Drop Zone by means of a radio marker. They would then prepare the ground for the main forces that would follow. Once they had marked out the Drop Zones, they then had to defend them, whatever the odds. The volunteers had to pass exacting physical and psychological tests before they could join this elite force. These were the men of the 21st Independent Parachute Company, which was part of the Parachute Regiment, and this is their story, told by one of that unique band, then Sergeant Ron Kent. 781864, $29.95 , $19.50 , Paperback, 240 pages

Bomber Harris - His Life and Times The Biography of Marshal of the Royal Air Force Sir Arthur Harris, Wartime Chief of Bomber Command Henry Probert Sir Arthur Harris remains the target of criticism and vilification by some, while others believe that the contribution he and his men made to the Allied victory is grossly undervalued. In particular, Harris has been questioned for his area bombing tactics which saw civilians and their homes become legitimate targets along with industrial and military installations. This is explored by the author and placed fully within its context, and, just as importantly, within the instructions he received from Churchill’s administration. 781604, $38.95 , $25.50 , Paperback, 400 pages

Poles in the Battle of Britain A Photographic Album of the Polish ‘Few’ Peter Sikora The Polish Air Force, which was created in Britain in the summer of 1940 from flying and ground personnel evacuated from Poland, proved to be one of the most successful formations to fight the Luftwaffe during the Battle of Britain. The Polish Air Force gained independent status, flying alongside the RAF rather than being a part of the RAF – and for the first time the Polish Air Force became a separate air arm of the Polish Armed Forces. In this superb collection of photographs, the story of the Polish Few is told from their hazardous journey from Poland to the UK and in the great struggle for control of the skies above Britain during that summer of 1940. 782410, $42.95 , $27.99 , Hardback, 224 pages

Letters from the Few Unique Memories from the Battle of Britain Dilip Sarkar Fascinated by the Battle of Britain from an early age, as a young man Dilip Sarkar realized that recording and sharing the Few’s memories was of paramount importance. Those members of the Few included a wide-range of personalities, from famous airmen to the ‘also rans’, as Battle of Britain Hurricane pilot Peter Fox famously described himself and peers. Indeed, it was Peter’s ‘also rans’ that were of the greatest interest to Dilip, who recognized that while many famous and distinguished pilots had biographies written about them, lesser-lights had no platform to record and share their experiences. This Dilip became dedicated to resolving. 77589A, $42.95 , $27.99 , Hardback, 272 pages

The Decisive Campaigns of the Desert Air Force, 1942–1945

Bryn Evans Compared to the RAFs Fighter and Bomber Commands, the Desert Air Force (DAF) is far less well known, yet its achievements were spectacular. DAF led the way in North Africa and Italy in pioneering new tactics in close Army-Air Force co-operation on the battlefield, DAF and Allied air forces gave Allied armies in North Africa and Italy a decisive cutting edge. With first-hand accounts by veteran airmen form Britain, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa and the USA, this book reveals the decisive victories with which DAF won the war over North Africa, the Mediterranean and Italy in 1942-45. 781949, $22.95 , $14.99 , Paperback, 240 pages

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• •BATTLE OF THE BULGE • THE SKIES OF WW2 • Heaven High, Ocean Deep Naval Fighter Wing at War Tim Hillier-Graves The story told in this book is about the exceptional group of young men, from Britain, Canada, New Zealand, Holland and South Africa who joined the Fleet Air Arm as pilots. With their American-built Hellcats they were in the thick of the action, providing a hard, professional core to this fighting fleet that few would equal. Although its operational history is second to none, this was only achieved by the sacrifice and endurance of the men who flew many dangerous missions and daily lived with the specter of a searing death. 00755A, $32.95 , $21.50 , Hardback, 224 pages

Wot a Way to Run a War! The World War II Exploits and Escapades of a Pilot in the 352nd Fighter Group Ted Fahrenwald Ted Fahrenwald flew with the famed 352nd Fighter Group. A classic devil-may-care fighter pilot, he was also a distinctively talented writer and correspondent. After a typical day of aerial combat and strafing missions – and of course, the requisite partying and creative mischief on base –Ted sat at a borrowed typewriter and composed exquisitely humorous letter-essays detailing his exploits in the air and on the ground to his family back home. These collected writings are more than literary entertainment: they are a boon to military and aviation historians and also to those who study period language and culture and the science of societies at war. 00254C, $16.95 , $11.50 , Paperback, 204 pages

Duel Under the Stars The Memoir of a Luftwaffe Night Pilot in World War II Wilhelm Johnen James Holland In this enthralling memoir, the author recounts his experiences of the war years and traces the story of the ace fighter pilots from the German development of radar to the Battle of Britain. Johnen flew his first operational mission in July 1941, having completed his blind-flying training. In his first couple of years he brought down two enemy planes. The tally went up rapidly once the air war was escalated in spring 1943, when Air Marshal Arthur Harris of the RAF Bomber Command began the campaign dubbed the Battle of the Ruhr. 385644, $14.95 , $9.99 , Paperback, 320 pages

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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 shoveling ore from deep in the ground in Utah suddenly found himself, only two years later, 30,000 feet in the air over Nazi Germany, piloting a Flying Fortress in the first wave of America’s air counteroffensive in Europe. Like thousands of other young Americans, 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.” 003528, $32.95 , $21.50 , Hardback, 312 pages

Fortress Ploesti The Campaign to Destroy Hitler’s Oil Jay A Stout While Fortress Ploesti is the narrative history of the entire air campaign to deny the Ploesti oil complex to the Axis powers, it is also a launching point for the author’s inquiries into many aspects of the American strategic bombing effort in World War II. Stout, who served as a Marine F/A-18 pilot in the First Gulf War, asks questions about aviation combat history that any modern combat pilot would be dying to ask. In the end, Stout’s narrative describes the entire Ploesti effort for the very first time in print, and, by proxy, guides the reader through the intricacies of the entire Allied strategic bombing campaign in Europe. 149392, $22.95 , $14.99 , Paperback, 320 pages

Combat Biplanes of World War II

Peter C. Smith The era of the combat biplane is usually thought to have been between 1914 and 1938. By the outbreak of World War II, most of the advanced air forces of the world had moved on to monoplane aircraft for their front-line battle forces, both in bomber and fighter capacities. Yet despite this, many biplanes did still survive, both in front-line service and in numerous subsidiary roles, and not just as training machines but as fully operational warplanes. This book describes a selection of these gallant old warriors of all nations. They represent the author’s own personal selection from a surprisingly large range of aircraft that, despite all predictions, fought hard and well in World War II. 766557, $26.95 , $17.99 , Paperback, 336 pages

• THE SKIES OF WW2 • Early Jet Fighters 1944-1954 The Soviet Union and Europe Leo Marriott In his previous book on early jet fighters, Leo Marriott traced the history of the revolutionary aircraft produced by the British and Americans immediately after the Second World War; in this companion volume he describes jet fighter development on the continent of Europe and in the Soviet Union during the same remarkable period. Using over 200 archive photographs he covers the pioneering German designs, then the range of experimental and operational fighters constructed by the Soviets, the French and the Swedes. The sheer variety of the designs that manufacturers come up with during this short, intense period of innovation mean that the book is fascinating reading. 753939, $26.95 , $17.99 , Paperback, 160 pages

Combined Round the Clock Bombing Offensive Attacking Nazi Germany Philip Kaplan In World War Two, the most effective fighting units were usually small – submarine crews, infantry platoons, commandos, and bomber crews. Of these it could be said that the men who crewed the bombers caused more damage to the enemy and had a greater impact on the outcome of the conflict than any number of the rest. This library of rare archive photography provides a pictorial history with which to better understand the true extent of Allied operations during the second half of the Second World War. 463046, $24.95 , $16.50 , Paperback, 176 pages

The Luftwaffe in World War II

Francis Crosby World War Two Luftwaffe aircraft and their pilots have been a source of fascination and respect to aviation buffs since 1945. This book looks at all aspects of its operation in many World War II theaters. A great majority of photographs are unlikely to have been seen by the general public and they have been superbly reproduced directly from original negatives held by the Imperial War Museum. Lengthy captions describe the action portrayed in each photo and an introduction puts the Luftwaffe into its historical perspective. 150861, $24.95 , $16.50 , Paperback, 272 pages

The Normandy Air War 1944

Anthony Tucker-Jones The support provided by the Allied air armies to the preparations for the invasion of France and the Normandy campaign is overshadowed by the dramatic and protracted fighting on the ground. Yet the air campaign played a key role in blinding and isolating German forces in northern France in the months preceding the D-Day landings. These Allied air forces then supported the Allied armies as they pushed inland, most notably by hampering the march of Hitler’s panzer divisions and controversially bombing the ancient Norman cities of Caen and Rouen .These images of the air war over northern France bring home in a graphic way the nature and conditions of combat flying over seventy years ago. 730053, $22.95 , $14.99 , Paperback, 144 pages

Aircraft Salvage in the Battle of Britain and the Blitz

Andy Saunders This book is comprised of some 140-150 images of the work of RAF and civilian salvage squads during the Battle of Britain, the Blitz and beyond. The images depict losses across Britain, both RAF and German, during this period. Each picture tells its own story and is fully captioned with historical detail. Each section has a short introduction and the images include those of shot down aircraft, including relatively intact machines, badly damaged/destroyed wreckages, photographs of pilots, and other related illustrations. 030408, $24.95 , $16.50 , Paperback, 144 pages

Luftwaffe Bombers in the Blitz 1940-1941

Andy Saunders Luftwaffe Bombers in the Blitz is comprised of some 140-150 images of German bomber aircraft during the Blitz of 1940-1941. The images cover the entirety of the Blitz and also depict losses across Britain during this period. Each picture tells its own story, and are fully captioned with historical detail. Each section has a short introduction and the images include those of shot down aircraft, including relatively intact machines, badly damaged/ destroyed wreckages, photographs of pilots, and other related illustrations. All images are from the author’s unique collection of wartime photographs of Luftwaffe losses, collected from a variety of sources across some thirty-five years of research. 030224, $24.95 , $16.50 , Paperback, 176 pages

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•• THE SKIES OF WW2 • • CHURCHILL’S 145TH Battle of Berlin Bomber Command over the Third Reich, 1943–1945 Martin W Bowman The Battle of Berlin raged from 18 November 1943 to the end of the war in Europe in 1945. It is recalled here both by those in the air over the capital of the Third Reich, as well as those who suffered under the bombing onslaught. This fitting tribute to those who died in the relentless struggle to knock Berlin, and hopefully Germany, out of the war resonates with eyewitness accounts and background information which the author has painstakingly investigated and researched. The result is a hugely fascinating and highly readable narrative containing very real observations by British and Commonwealth aircrew and, equally importantly, the long-suffering citizens of Berlin. 786388, $52.95 , $34.50 , Hardback, 368 pages

Battle of Britain, 1940 The Finest Hour’s Human Cost Dilip Sarkar The summer of 1940 remains a pivotal moment in modern British history – still inspiring immense national pride and a global fascination. The Fall of France was catastrophic. Britain stood alone and within range of German air attack. America, with its vast resources was neutral, Hitler’s forces unbeaten, the outlook for Britain bleak. As Britain’s wartime leader, Winston Churchill, rightly predicted, ‘the Battle of Britain is about to begin.’ In this unique study, veteran historian and author Dilip Sarkar explores the individual stories of a wide selection of those who lost their lives during the ‘Finest Hour’, examining their all-too brief lives and sharing these tragic stories. 77593A, $49.95 , $32.50 , Hardback, 296 pages

Zemke’s Wolfpack A Photographic Odyssey of the 56th Fighter Group During the Second World War Nigel Julian Peter Randall The only US 8th Army Air Force fighter group to retain the mighty P-47 Thunderbolt throughout its combat tour in the European Theater of Operations, the 56th Fighter Group justified its nickname of ‘Zemke’s Wolfpack’ by the aggressive attitude and tactics instilled by its original wartime commander Hub Zemke. The authors have delved deep into their own extensive collections, along with the 56th Fighter Group museum archives and the many private photograph albums in order to produce the most in-depth photographic record of the Wolfpack and its associated service units published to date. 620783, $49.95 , $32.50 , Hardback, 208 pages

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Douglas Bader A Biography of the Legendary World War II Fighter Pilot John Frayn Turner Douglas Bader was a legend in his lifetime and remains one today 100 years after his birth. A charismatic leader and fearless pilot, he refused to let his severe disability (loss of both legs in a flying accident) ground him. He fought the authorities as ruthless as he did the enemy and not only managed to return to the front line but became a top scoring ace. His innovative tactics ensured his promotion and he led a key group of squadrons during the dark days of the Battle of Britain. His luck ran out when he was shot down and captured; he only escaped his burning fighter by cutting away one of his artificial legs. As a POW he was a thorn in the Germans side and he was sent to Colditz Castle. 774989, $24.95 , $16.50 , Paperback, 256 pages

The Petlyakov Pe-2 Stalin’s Successful Red Air Force Light Bomber Peter C. Smith During the Second World War, the Soviet Union’s Petlyakov Pe-2 Peshka dive-bomber was unique in that it was as fast as most fighter aircraft. Although only a handful had reached front line units by the start of Operation Barbarossa in June 1941, the Pe-2 soon became the main dive-bomber in both the Soviet VVS and Naval service. Using official sources, including the official Pe-2 handbook, and numerous color and black-and-white photographs made available to the author from both official and private sources and collections, this book is the definitive record of the Pe-2 - the dive-bomber supreme! 759306, $42.95 , $27.99 , Hardback, 336 pages

Out in Front A Polish Fighter Pilot’s Dramatic Air War Witold ‘Lanny’ Lanowski Decorated Polish fighter pilot Witold Lanowski tells his remarkable Second World War story beginning with his dramatic escape from Nazi aggression in Poland, fighting with the reformed Polish Air Force in France, and eventually arriving in England to combat the Luftwaffe. On completion of his tour he joins the United States Army Air Forces and the 56th Fighter Group, ‘Zemke’s Wolfpack’, flying the P47 Thunderbolt, escorting the heavy bombers over hostile territory and hunting down enemy pilots. 620745, $39.95 , $25.99 , Hardback, 320 pages

•• THE SKIES OF WW2 • • CHURCHILL'S 145th CHURCHILL’S 145TH Stuka Attack The Dive Bombing Assault on England During the Battle of Britain Andy Saunders The Junkers 87 Stuka was an iconic weapon of World War Two and an aircraft name that was, and still is, instantly recognized worldwide. Its roles in Poland and the Battles of France and the Low Countries are almost legendary, but in the UK its import during the Battle of Britain is one that has never been covered in any specific detail. Here, Andy Saunders takes a critical look at every operation by Ju87s against British targets in 1940 – including those on land and at sea. Each raid is charted, covering all aspects of the attacks including participants, defending RAF fighters and those on the receiving end. 117359, $39.95 , $25.99 , Hardback, 192 pages

Be Bold

David Rosier Sir Frederick Rosier Starting with his humble beginnings to his time as a prewar fighter pilot on 43 Squadron at Tangmere; seeing action in France with 229 Squadron where he was shot down and burnt; his return as CO of that squadron during the Battle of Britain; taking 229 to the Western Desert, becoming one of two Fighter Wing commanders there; and then being appointed Group Captain Ops in 84 Fighter Group for the invasion, on through Europe, to the demise of Germany. David Rosier and his mother then completed the story up to Sir Fred’s final appointments in the RAF as the last C-in-C of Fighter Command in 1968 and Deputy C-in-C Allied Forces Central Europe in 1973. 502973, $39.95 , $25.99 , Hardback, 256 pages

Master Bombers: 1944-1945 The Experiences of a Pathfinder Squadron at War Sean Feast Formed in July 1942, the Pathfinder force was the corps d’élite of Bomber Command, tasked with marking targets and leading bomber formations to the right place at the right time. And the best of the force formed the crews of the master bombers, the aircraft in charge of the whole attack. It took nerves of steel for the crew to linger long high over the target area, often for hours, in constant fear of attack from fighters or flak. Here Sean Feast gives a detailed and comprehensive exploration of the exploits of one typical squadron in the heat of battle. 502812, $24.95 , $16.50 , Paperback, 224 pages

Malta Spitfire Pilot Ten Weeks of Terror April - June 1942 Denis Barnham Malta in the summer of 1942 was wide open to air attack from the Germans and Italians and defended by a handful of Spitfires and a few antiaircraft guns. Denis Barnham, a young and inexperienced flight lieutenant, spent ten hectic weeks on this indomitable island; he left a well-ordered English aerodrome for the chaos and disillusionment of Luqa. His task was to engage the overwhelming number of enemy bombers, usually protected by fighter escorts, and shoot down as many as possible. It is at times a very grim story but told with humor and compassion to bring, arguably, one of the best firsthand accounts of aerial combat ever written. 166035, $18.95 , $12.50 , Paperback, 208 pages

Tempest Pilot

Norman Franks CJ Sheddan, DFC, RNZAF Jimmy Sheddan was one of the many New Zealanders who joined the RNZAF. During the war, Jim Sheddan rose from the rank of sergeant pilot to squadron leader with 486 Squadron, a considerable achievement. After starting with Spitfires, then going onto the Typhoon, Jim became an expert exponent of the Hawker Tempest, winning the DFC. In many ways his is a very special account as, amongst other things, he survived 19 hours in a dinghy off the French coast, a crash landing in a Tempest after a battle with a V1 flying bomb, and the advance across northern Europe in the final weeks of the war. 502959, $15.95 , $10.50 , Paperback, 196 pages

Pedro The Life and Death of Fighter Ace Osgood Villiers Hanbury, DFC and Bar Christopher Lee Robin Rhoderick-Jones Known as Pedro to his comrades and Tiggy to his family, Osgood Villiers Hanbury was a charismatic Eton schoolboy who, before his untimely death aged 25, became acting squadron leader of 260 Squadron in the Middle East and was awarded the DFC and bar for his bravery. Here, using letters and first person testimony, is his life in the RAF from training school to the Battle of Britain and ultimately to the Middle East. With the help of Christopher Hanbury, the son he never saw, and Christopher Shores, the acclaimed author, Robin RhoderickJones has written a fine tribute to a naturally gifted pilot. 502652, $34.95 , $22.99 , Hardback, 192 pages

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• •ANCIENT THE SKIES & MEDIEVAL OF WW2 • • Fighting with the Screaming Eagles With the 101st Airborne from Normandy to Bastogne

Jump Commander In Combat with the 505th and 508th Parachute Infantry Regiments, 82ndAirborne Division in World War II Mark J. Alexander John Sparry Col. Mark James Alexander was the only airborne officer to lead three different battalions into combat in World War II, successively commanding the 2d and 1st Battalions, 505 Parachute Infantry Regiment, and the 2nd Battalion, 508 PIR, of the 82nd Airborne Division. He fought in North Africa, Sicily, France, Normandy, and in the Battle of the Bulge. This memoir is based on the transcription of hundreds of hours of recorded interviews made by Alexander’s grandson, providing valuable insight into the beloved commander who led three of the most storied battalions in the US Army. 000916, $18.95 , $12.50 , Paperback, 288 pages

Robert Bowen Christopher Anderson Robert Bowen was drafted into Company C, 401st Glider Infantry, 101st Airborne Division, as World War II broke out, and soon afterwards found himself storming ashore amid the chaos on Utah Beach, through unfamiliar terrain littered with minefields and hidden snipers. He was wounded during the Normandy campaign but went on to fight in Holland and the Ardennes where he was captured and his “trip through hell” truly began. Written shortly after the war, Bowen’s narrative is immediate, direct and compelling. His account, one of the few by a member of a glider regiment, provides a brutal insight into the battlefields of World War II. 149309, $18.95 , $12.50 , Paperback, 256 pages

The Filthy Thirteen From the Dustbowl to Hitler’s Eagle’s Nest The 101st Airborne’s Most Legendary Squad of Combat Paratroopers

Unsung Eagles True Stories of America’s Citizen Airmen in the Skies of World War II Jay A Stout The nearly half-million American airmen who served during World War II have almost disappeared. And so have their stories. In Unsung Eagles, award-winning writer and former fighter pilot Jay Stout has saved an exciting collection of those accounts from oblivion. These are not rehashed tales from the hoary icons of the war. Rather, they are stories from the masses of largely unrecognized men who?in the aggregate?actually won it. The combat careers of 22 different pilots from all the services are captured in this crisply written book which captivates the reader not only as an engaging oral history, but also puts personal context into the great air battles of World War II. 003948, $18.95 , $12.50 , Paperback, 288 pages

Richard Killblane Jake McNiece Since World War II, the American public has become fully aware of the exploits of the 101st Airborne Division, the paratroopers who led the Allied invasions into Nazi-held Europe. But within the ranks of the 101st, a sub-unit attained legendary status at the time, its reputation persisting among veterans over the decades. The book does not draw a new portrait of earnest citizen soldiers. Instead it describes a group of hardscrabble guys whom any respectable person would be loath to meet in a bar or dark alley. But they were an integral part of the U.S. war against Nazi Germany. 033465, $22.95 , $14.99 , Paperback, 288 pages

Check Six! A Thunderbolt Pilot’s War Across the Pacific

Widowmaker Living and Dying with the Corsair

Jim Curran Terrence Popravak, Jr. There were no mission limits for a pilot in the Pacific during World War II; unlike in Europe, you flew until it was time to go home. So it was for James “Jug” Curran, all the way from New Guinea to the Philippines with the 348th Fighter Group, the first P-47 Thunderbolt outfit in the Pacific. This is an aviation chronicle that brings the reader into flight, then into the fight, throughout the Pacific War and back. This work, from someone who was there, captures the combat experience of our aviators in the Pacific. 002996, $32.95 , $21.50 , Hardback, 352 pages

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Tim Hillier-Graves The Vought-Sikorsky Corsair was one of the most potent fighters of the Second World War. It was also one of the most flawed. The US Navy condemned it as being too dangerous for carrier operations and refused to certify it safe for use at sea. This book describes the Corsair’s development and tells the sad but inspiring story of the young men who struggled and suffered to make the Corsair a going concern in the most vicious unforgiving war one can imagine. 009124, $34.95 , $22.99 , Hardback, 214 pages

• •ANCIENT THE SKIES & MEDIEVAL OF WW2 • • How Carriers Fought Carrier Operations in WWII Lars Celander In November 1921 the first purpose-built aircraft carrier was launched by the Japanese, followed a year later by the launch of the British Hermes. The conversion of battlecruisers into aircraft carriers after World War I required the consideration of issues including handling aircraft on the flight deck and the techniques of attacking enemy ships, and the evolution of carrier operations was ongoing when World War II broke out. With a focus on the conflict in the Pacific between the U.S. Navy and the imperial Japanese fleet, this title examines how aircraft carriers fought during WWII. 008530, $22.95 , $14.99 , Paperback, 296 pages

Pacific Adversaries Volume 3 Imperial Japanese Navy vs The Allies, New Guinea & the Solomons 1942-1944 Michael Claringbould Volume Three of Pacific Adversaries conveys detailed stories of aerial warfare in the South Pacific, chosen because both Japanese and Allied records can be matched for an accurate accounting. Often the actual outcomes are very different to the exaggerated claims made by both sides upon which many traditional histories have relied to date. Further, for each of the chosen stories photographic or other evidence enables an accurate depiction of the aircraft involved. Never before have detailed accounts matched up adversaries so closely and in doing so shine light on key events in Pacific skies so many years ago. 665953, $36.95 , $24.50 , Paperback, 102 pages

Darwin’s Air War 1942-1945

Bob Alford This is the revised and vastly improved edition of a book first published in 1991. It remains the most authoritative work on Darwin’s air war, and has been compiled from a wide range of sources worldwide, including Japan. This edition contains many new photos, most of them from private collections. The entire scope of Darwin’s air war is covered, beginning with the pre-war defense build-up. All in all, this is a fascinating account of war in a theater often overlooked. The book also includes a series of profiles which describe the experiences of pilots of several different nationalities. It is well foot-noted throughout and contains a lengthy list of sources. 771305, $49.95 , $32.50 , Paperback, 262 pages

Pacific Profiles. Volume One Japanese Army Fighters New Guinea & the Solomons 1942-1944 Michael Claringbould Pacific Profiles Volume One illustrates, by unit, Japanese Army Air Force fighter aircraft operating in New Guinea and the Solomons from December 1942 to April 1944. In this theater numerous different aircraft types and their variants were assigned to eleven fighter regiments which formed the 4th Air Army. Unit insignia, camouflage and command markings varied from unit to unit, giving a wide variety of color and markings. The profiles, based on photos, Japanese documents, Allied intelligence reports and post-war wreck investigations, are accompanied by brief histories of the relevant units and explanations of their role in the theater. 665915, $36.95 , $24.50 , Paperback, 104 pages

Operation I-Go Yamamoto’s Last Offensive ? New Guinea and the Solomons April 1943 Michael Claringbould In early 1943 Japanese forces in the South Pacific had suffered three key strategic setbacks at Guadalcanal, Kokoda and the Battle of the Bismarck Sea. However Japanese strength in the theater was far from spent, and the commander of the IJN Combined Fleet Admiral Yamamoto sensed an opportunity. By temporarily bolstering his air force at Rabaul with carrier-based airpower, Yamamoto assembled a strike force of hundreds of aircraft. With these he planned to overwhelm Allied defenses in a multi-day blitz against four crucial locations. Named Operation I-Go, it would be the largest IJN air operation ever launched in the region. 665946, $39.95 , $25.99 , Paperback, 158 pages

South Pacific Air War Volume 2 The Struggle for Moresby, March - April 1942 Michael John Claringbould Peter Ingman This volume begins with the stunning 10 March US Navy carrier strike against Lae and Salamaua, which caused the Japanese to pause their advance until their own carriers were available. Instead, they tried to grind the Allied forces at Port Moresby into submission through an unrelenting air assault by their Betty bombers and superlative Zero fighters. After a long wait, Allied land-based fighters finally arrived in the form of Royal Australian Air Force No. 75 Squadron Kittyhawks. 588975, $46.95 , $30.99 , Paperback, 232 pages

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• •ANCIENT ANCIENT&&MEDIEVAL• MEDIEVAL • Religion & Classical Warfare Archaic and Classical Greece Christopher Matthew Matthew Dillon Religion was integral to the conduct of war in the ancient world and the Greeks were certainly no exception. No campaign was undertaken, no battle risked, without first making sacrifice to propitiate the appropriate gods (such as Ares, god of War) or consulting oracles and omens to divine their plans. Yet the link between war and religion is an area that has been regularly overlooked by modern scholars examining the conflicts of these times. This volume addresses that omission by drawing together the work of experts from across the globe. 834293, $50 , $32.50 , Hardback, 320 pages

Armies of Ancient Greece Circa 500 to 338 BC History, Organization & Equipment Gabriele Esposito Conflict was rife among the Greeks of the Classical period, including some of the most famous wars and battles of the whole ancient period, such as the defeat of the Persians at Marathon, the Spartans’ heroic last stand at Thermopylae, the gruelling Pelopponesian War and the epic March of the Ten Thousand. Covering the period from the Persian Wars to the Macedonian victory at the Battle of Chaeronea, Gabriele Esposito examines not only the hoplites but also the other troops that featured in Greek armies with growing importance as time went on. 751898, $34.95 , $22.99 , Hardback, 224 pages

Fields of Death Retracing Ancient Battlefields Richard Evans Richard Evans revisits the sites of a selection of Greek and Roman battles and sieges to seek new insights. By combining the ancient sources and latest archaeological findings with his personal observations on the ground, Richard Evans brings new perspectives to the dramatic events of the distant past. The author has carefully selected battles and sieges to explore, first to identify their locations and see how these fit with the ancient evidence. He then examines the historical episodes themselves, offering new observations from firsthand study of the field of battle along with up-to-date photographs, maps and diagrams. 847972, $39.95 , $25.99 , Hardback, 256 pages

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The Wars of the Maccabees

John D. Grainger By the early second century BC, Israel had long been under the rule of the Hellenistic Seleucid Empire. But the policy of deliberate Hellenization and suppression of Jewish religious practices by Antiochus IV, sparked a revolt in 167 BC which was led initially by Judah Maccabee and later by his brothers and their descendants. John D. Grainger explains the causes of the revolt and traces the course of the various campaigns of the Maccabees, first against the Seleucids and then the Romans who captured Jerusalem in 63 BC and partitioned the kingdom. The last chapters consider the continued Jewish resistance to Roman rule and factional fighting, until the crowning of Herod, marked the end of the Hasmonean dynasty. 782267, $26.95 , $17.99 , Paperback, 208 pages

Ancient Battle Formations

Justin Swanton Justin Swanton examines the principal battle-winning formations of the Ancient world, determining their composition, function and efficacy. An introductory chapter looks at the fundamental components of the principal battle formations of heavy and light infantry, cavalry, elephants and chariots, showing how they bolstered the individual soldier’s willingness to fight. The rest of the book focuses on massed infantry that reigned supreme in this era: the heavily armored Greek hoplite phalanx that was immune to the weaponry of its non-Greek opponents; and the Macedonian pike phalanx that was unbeatable against frontal attacks so long as it kept order. 740069, $42.95 , $27.99 , Hardback, 320 pages

Sparta at War Strategy, Tactics and Campaigns, 950–362 BC Dr. Scott M. Rusch During the eighth century BC, Sparta became one of the leading cities of ancient Greece, conquering the southern Peloponnese. For almost two centuries the massed Spartan army remained unbeaten in the field. 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 illuminates some of antiquity’s most notable campaigns. 030118, $24.95 , $16.50 , Paperback, 272 pages

• •ANCIENT ANCIENT&&MEDIEVAL• MEDIEVAL • The Roman Emperor Aurelian Restorer of the World John F. White The ancient Sibylline prophecies had foretold that the Roman Empire would last for 1000 years. As the time for the expected dissolution approached in the middle of the third century AD, the empire was lapsing into chaos. The western empire had seceded under a rebel emperor and the eastern empire was controlled by another usurper. Barbarians took advantage of the anarchy to kill and plunder all over the provinces. Yet within the space of just five years, the general, later emperor Aurelian had expelled all the barbarians from with the Roman frontiers, reunited the entire empire and inaugurated major reforms of the currency, pagan religion and civil administration. 781871, $24.95 , $16.50 , Paperback, 256 pages

Egypt and Judaea

John D. Grainger Egypt was the last of the Macedonian Successor states to be swallowed up by Roman expansion. The Ptolemaic rulers had allied themselves to Rome while their rivals went down fighting. However, Cleopatra’s famous love affair with Marc Antony ensured she was on the wrong side of the Roman civil war between him and Octavian (later to become Caesar Augustus). After the defeat of Antony and Cleopatra at the naval battle of Actium, Octavian swiftly brought it under direct Roman control, though it took several campaigns to fully subjugate the whole country. These campaigns have previously been largely neglected. 781598, $26.95 , $17.99 , Paperback, 224 pages

The Nisibis War The Defence of the Roman East, AD 337–363 John S. Harrel The war of 337-363, was an exception to the traditional Roman reliance on a strategic offensive to bring about a decisive battle. Instead, the Emperor Constantius II adopted a defensive strategy and conducted a mobile defense based upon small frontier forces defending fortified cities, supported by limited counteroffensives by the Field Army of the East. These methods successfully checked Persian assaults for 24 years. However, when Julian became emperor his access to greater resources tempted him to abandon mobile defense in favor of a major invasion aimed at regime change in Persia. Although he reached the Persian capital, he failed to take it, was decisively defeated in battle and killed. 782069, $26.95 , $17.99 , Paperback, 288 pages

Conquerors of the Roman Empire: The Franks

Simon MacDowall Simon MacDowall examines how this relatively small group of Germans came to be overlords of all of the former Roman province of Gaul, giving their name to France in the process. From their earliest incursions into the Empire, down to the Battle of Casilinum (554), their last battle against Romans, he studies the Frankish way of warfare and assesses its effectiveness. The size and composition of their armies, their weapons (including the characteristic Francisca axe), equipment and tactics are discussed.This book also covers the Franks’ role in defending the Rhine frontier against subsequent invasions by the Vandals, Alans, Suebi and Huns. 837423, $34.95 , $22.99 , Hardback, 216 pages

Septimius Severus and the Roman Army

Michael Sage The assassination of Emperor Commodus in 192 sparked a civil war. Septimius Severus emerged as the eventual victor and his dynasty (the Severans) ruled until 235. He fought numerous campaigns, against both internal rivals and external enemies, extending the Empire to the east (adding Mesopotamia), the south (in Africa) and the north (beyond Hadrian’s Wall). The military aspects of his reign, including his reforms of the army, are the main focus of this new study. 702418, $32.95 , $21.50 , Hardback, 224 pages

Pertinax The Son of a Slave Who Became Roman Emperor Simon Elliott The son of a former slave, Pertinax was the Roman Emperor who proved that no matter how lowly your birth, you could rise to the very top through hard work, grit and determination. This previously untold story brings a fascinating and important figure out of the shadows. A self made everyman, a man of principle and ambition, a role model respected by his contemporaries who styled himself on his philosophizing predecessor and sometime champion Marcus Aurelius, Pertinax’s remarkable story offers a unique and panoramic insight into the late 2nd century AD Principate Empire. 385255, $42.95 , $27.99 , Hardback, 224 pages

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ANCIENT&&MEDIEVAL• MEDIEVAL • • •ANCIENT Byzantium Triumphant The Military History of the Byzantines, 959– 1025 Julian Romane Byzantium Triumphant describes in detail the wars of the Byzantine emperors Nicephorus II Phocas, his nephew and assassin John I Tzimiskes, and Basil II. The operations, battles and drama of their various bitter struggles unfold, depicting the new energy and improved methods of warfare developed in the late tenth century. Julian Romane’s careful research allows him to produce a gripping narrative underpinned by a detailed understanding of the Byzantine tactics, organization, training and doctrine. While essentially a military history, there is, inevitably with the Byzantine emperors, a healthy dose of court intrigue, assassination and political skullduggery. 782007, $26.95 , $17.99 , Paperback, 224 pages

The Samurai in 100 Objects The Fascinating World of the Samurai as Seen Through Arms and Armour, Places and Images Stephen Turnbull From lowly attendants (samurai literally means ‘those who serve’) to members of one of the world’s most powerful military organizations, the samurai underwent a progression of changes to reach a preeminent position in Japanese society and culture. The artifacts, many of which are seen here for the first time, include castles, memorial statues, paintings and prints associated with the rise of the samurai along with their famous armor and weapons. 850385, $24.95 , $16.50 , Paperback, 248 pages

The Ismaili Assassins A History of Medieval Murder James Waterson 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. These devoted murderers were under the powerful control of a grand master who used assassination as part of a grand strategic vision that embraced Egypt, the Levant and Persia and even reached the court of the Mongol Khans in far away Qaraqorum. The Assassins often slayed their victims in public, cultivating their terrifying reputation. They assumed disguises and their weapon of choice was a dagger. The dagger was blessed by the grand master and killing with it was a holy and sanctified act. 760821, $29.95 , $19.50 , Paperback, 256 pages

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Battles of Ancient China

Chris Peers In the field of military history as in so many others, the Chinese have often been both admired and seen as something utterly mysterious and inscrutable. Chris Peers illuminates the evolution of the military art in China with reference to ten battles, spanning more than 2,000 years, from the Battle of Mu in 1027BC to the Fall of Chung Tu in 1215AD. Selected both for their historical importance and for the light which they shed on weapons and tactics. 847903, $39.95 , $25.99 , Hardback, 176 pages

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. In this excellent book, James Waterson tackles this fascinating subject with characteristic verve and skill. Setting the Mongol war in the wider context of China’s ancient and almost perpetual conflict with the northern nomads. 326606, $39.95 , $25.99 , Hardback, 272 pages

Rise of the Tang Dynasty The Reunification of China and the Military Response to the Steppe Nomads (AD 581-649) 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. 887770, $32.95 , $21.50 , Hardback, 240 pages

• ANCIENT & MEDIEVAL• The History Behind Game of Thrones The North Remembers David C Weinczok A wall in the distant north cuts the world in two. Ruthless sea-born warriors raid the coasts from their war galleys, yearning to regain lost glories. A young nobleman and his kin are slaughtered under a banner of truce within a mighty castle. A warrior king becomes a legend when he smites his foe with one swing of his axe during a nation-forging battle. Yet this isn’t Westeros – it’s Scotland. Game of Thrones is history re-imagined as fantasy; The History Behind Game of Thrones: The North Remembers 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. 781451, $26.95 , $17.99 , Paperback, 248 pages

The Mighty Warrior Kings From the Ashes of the Roman Empire to the New Ruling Order Philip J Potter The Mighty Warrior Kings traces the history of early Europe through the biographies of nine kings, who had the courage, determination and martial might to establish their dominance over the fragmented remnants of the Roman Empire. The book begins with Charlemagne, who united large regions of current-day France, Germany and Italy into the Holy Roman Empire and ends with Robert the Bruce, who gallantly defended Scotland against the attempted usurpation of England. 756268, $34.95 , $22.99 , Hardback, 320 pages

The Norman Commanders Masters of Warfare, 911–1135 Paul Hill Robert Guiscard, William the Conqueror, Roger I of Sicily, and Bohemond Prince of Antioch are just four of the exceptional Norman commanders who not only led their armies to victory in battle but also, through military force, created their own kingdoms in the eleventh and twelfth centuries. Their single-minded and aggressive leadership, and the organization, discipline and fighting qualities of their armies, marked them out from their Viking forebears and from many of the armed forces that stood against them. 782014, $32.95 , $21.50 , Paperback, 240 pages

Medieval Maritime Warfare

Charles D. Stanton Following the fall of Rome, the sea is increasingly the stage upon which the human struggle of western civilization is played out. In a world of few roads and great disorder, the sea is the medium on which power is projected and wealth sought. Yet this confused period in the history of maritime warfare has rarely been studied – it is little known and even less understood. Charles Stanton uses an innovative and involving approach to describe this fascinating but neglected facet of European medieval history. 782199, $34.95 , $22.99 , Paperback, 368 pages

The Galatians Celtic Invaders of Greece and Asia Minor John D Grainger The eastern Celtic tribes, known to the Greeks as Galatians, exploited the waning of Macedonian power after Alexander the Great’s death to launch increasingly ambitious raids and expeditions into the Balkans. In 279 BC they launched a major invasion, defeating and beheading the Macedonian king, Ptolemy Keraunos, before sacking the Greeks’ most sacred oracle at Delphi. Eventually forced to withdraw northwards, they were defeated by Antigonus Gonatus at Lysimachia in 277 BC but remained a threat. 770684, $42.95 , $27.99 , Hardback, 256 pages

Mercenaries to Conquerors Norman Warfare in the Eleventh and TwelfthCentury Mediterranean Paul Brown When a band of Norman adventurers arrived in southern Italy to fight in the Lombard insurrections against the Byzantine empire in the early 1000s, few would have predicted that within a generation these men would have seized control of Apulia, Calabria and Sicily. Paul Brown, in this thoroughly researched and absorbing study, seeks to answer these questions and throw light onto the Norman conquests across the Mediterranean. Throughout he focuses on the military side of their progress, as they advanced from mercenaries to conquerors, then crusaders. 828476, $39.95 , $25.99 , Hardback, 272 pages

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• 16TH & /17TH • 17TH 18THCENTURY CENTURY• • A Gentleman’s Guide to Duelling Vincent Saviolo’s Of Honour and Honourable Quarrels Vincentio Saviolo Jared Kirby Originally published under the title Of Honour and Honourable Quarrels Saviolo’s guide is devoted to the art of settling a duel in a gentlemanly manner. It was written in a time when honor, virtue and codes of behavior were of grave importance; and the rapier was seen as ideally suited to settling the disputes of a gentleman. 325272, $39.95 , $25.99 , Hardback, 256 pages

Ivan the Terrible A Military History Alexander Filjushkin Ivan the Terrible describes the organization and equipment of the tsar’s army and the forces of his enemies, the Poles, Lithuanians, Tatars and Livonian Knights. The narrative examines all of Russia’s military campaigns in Eastern Europe and Western Siberia during the period of 1533 to 1584. This is the first specialist study of Ivan the Terrible’s military strategy to be published in English. 325043, $50 , $32.50 , Hardback, 304 pages

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. 898363, $49.95 , $32.50 , Hardback, 240 pages

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Renaissance Warfare James Grant Bob Carruthers

This remarkable work features a comprehensive survey of the defining events of Renaissance warfare in the British Isles as described by the great Victorian military writer James Grant. The modern reader seeking an insight into the events from the early gunpowder era need look no further than further than this excellent work. Grant’s outstanding scholarship, his extraordinary depth of knowledge and his masterful text combine to produce an authoritative study on the battles of the period. 592304, $14.95 , $9.99 , Paperback, 224 pages

Muscovy’s Soldiers The Emergence of the Russian Army 1462-1689 Michael Fredholm von Essen The book describes and analyses the emergence of the early modern Russian army, before the military reforms introduced by Tsar Peter the Great brought it in line with developments in Western Europe. It will be shown that Tsar Peter’s reforms, although decisive, rested on a legacy of previous reforms. Yet, the origin of the early modern Russian army can be found in the East, not the West. The close association during the Middle Ages with the Mongol Golden Horde had transformed the Muscovite military system into a Eurasian one. In the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, links with the Northern Caucasus and Siberia brought further Oriental influences into the Russian military system. 39010A, $39.95 , $25.99 , Paperback, 192 pages

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 Civil War or rather the last AngloScottish War 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. Historians sometimes seem to regard battles as rather too exciting to be a respectable field of study, but determining just how that battle was won or lost is often just as important as unraveling the underlying reasons why it came to be fought in the first place. 326873, $34.95 , $22.99 , Hardback, 256 pages

• 16TH 17THCENTURY CENTURY• • 17TH & / 18TH 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. 709943, $42.95 , $27.99 , Hardback, 264 pages

Following in the Footsteps of Oliver Cromwell A Historical Guide to the Civil War James Hobson Following in the Footsteps of Oliver Cromwell begins in Huntingdon in 1599, with the respectable but unimportant Cromwell family living under the shadow of richer relatives. Civil War and Cromwell’s controversial successes at Marston Moor, Naseby, Basing House and Worcester transform him into the most powerful person in Britain, saving him from obscurity and moving him from a modest house in Ely to Hampton Court Palace. Cromwell is involved in the execution of King Charles I outside the Banqueting House, his own coronation in Westminster Hall, and bloody slaughter in Ireland. His death in 1658 does not end the controversy. His enemies take revenge on his corpse and the debate about his legacy begins. 734839, $24.95 , $16.50 , Paperback, 192 pages

The Cretan War, 1645-1671 The Venetian-Ottoman Struggle in the Mediterranean Bruno Mugnai A considerable part of the military history of the 17th century is dominated by the conflict between the Christian powers and the Ottoman Empire. Much has been written about the politics and the campaigns that led to the siege of Vienna in 1683 and the defeat suffered by the Sultan’s armies, but there are relatively few studies on the long war that opposed Venice to the Ottoman Empire. The importance of the event in the context of European politics is easily found in the number of chancelleries involved in the war, both directly on the battlefield or in diplomatic negotiations. 628040, $49.95 , $32.50 , Paperback, 304 pages

Marshal Vauban and the Defence of Louis XIV’s France

James Falkner Sebastien Le Prestre, Marshal Vauban, was one of the greatest military engineers of all time. His complex, highly sophisticated fortress designs, his advanced theories for the defense and attack of fortified places, and his prolific work as a writer and radical thinker on military and social affairs mark him out as one of the most influential military minds of the late seventeenth and early eighteenth centuries. Yet no recent study of this extraordinary man has been published in English. James Falkner, in this perceptive and lively new account of Vauban’s life and work, follows his career as a soldier from a dashing and brave young cavalry officer to his emergence as a masterful military engineer. 781857, $32.95 , $21.50 , Paperback, 256 pages

The Irish Brigade 1670–1745 The Wild Geese in French Service D P Graham Irish troops had fought for Louis XIV in the 1670s, under Irish officers who had little choice but to fight in foreign service, with the blessing of Charles II. With the accession of James II, and the religious politics of who might earn the English crown, they became embroiled in the Jacobite succession crisis, fighting in Ireland, then sent to France under Lord Mountcashel in 1689. With the fall of Limerick in 1691, Patrick Sarsfield led the second ‘flight’ of ‘Wild Geese’ to the continent, to fight in a war for the French, against the Grand Alliance of Europe, in the vain hope that their loyalty might warrant French support in a return to Ireland under a Jacobite king. 766243, $32.95 , $21.50 , Paperback, 488 pages

William III’s Italian Ally Piedmont and the War of the League of Augsburg 1683-1697 Ciro Paoletti The Italian Front of the Nine Year has been completely neglected by Italian and other European Historians. It is often assumed that the conflict was fought solely in Flanders and the Rhineland, and by mainly North West European Armies. This was not so. William of Orange, the driving force of the Grand Alliance in the fight against the French, considered the Italian aspect of the conflict to be the greatest strategic importance. Piedmont, in north western Italy bordered France, and Italian armies were able to threaten the south of France with invasion. 628583, $45 , $29.50 , Paperback, 184 pages

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• 17TH • 18TH / 18TH CENTURY CENTURY • • The Jacobite Rising of 1715 and the Murray Family Brothers in Arms Rosalind Anderson Based in Perthshire, the Murray family played an important role in all Jacobite rebellions, whether as rebels or supporters of the government. During the Great Rising of 1715, the head of the family the Duke of Atholl remained loyal to the Hanoverian government but three of his sons were Jacobites. Two of these brothers then went on to play major roles in the 1719 Rising and in the more famous ‘45. Set against the backdrop of social unrest and anxiety over English influence in Scotland, these choices had a significant impact on the history of the family and because of who that family was, a significant impact on the country. 727619, $39.95 , $25.99 , Hardback, 192 pages

Fighting the French Revolution The Great Vendée Rising of 1793 Rob Harper In 1793 France was facing foreign invasion along its borders and a fierce political war was raging in Paris when a large-scale revolt, centered on the western Department of the Vendée, suddenly erupted, almost bringing the new-born Republic to its knees. This is the story of the new Republic’s ferocious military campaigns against the armies of the Vendée, which fiercely defied them between March and December 1793, tying down hundreds of thousands of troops desperately needed on the frontiers. Napoleon later called it ‘The War of Giants’ and it directly led to the implementation of some of the Republic’s most extreme laws. 868960, $42.95 , $27.99 , Hardback, 400 pages

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. The contingents were drawn from the smaller German states, whose armies still followed the rigid linear tactics of Frederick the Great. They therefore had to adapt to deal with the new threat posed by the mass French armies, with a greater emphasis on light troops and more flexible tactics. The German auxiliaries fought bravely, often against overwhelming odds, and the failure of the campaigns owes more to disunity among the allies and the muddled and unrealistic policies of the British government than any shortcomings of the troops on the ground. 174966, $59.95 , $38.99 , Hardback, 208 pages

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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 result is to fill an important gap in our understanding of these dramatic events, one of the last occasions that foreign troops fought on British soil. 628170, $34.95 , $22.99 , Paperback, 104 pages

Peter the Great’s Revenge The Russian Siege of Narva in 1704 Boris Megorsky Military campaigns in the Baroque age across Europe were far more fortress-oriented - field battles were few while sieges were many. Even then, 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 esolute struggle between Tsar Peter and King Charles. 628026, $49.95 , $32.50 , Paperback, 270 pages

Zulu Kings and their Armies Diane Canwell Jon Sutherland

Covering nearly one hundred years of Zulu military history, this book focuses on the creation, maintenance, development, tactics and ultimate destruction of the Zulu army. It studies the armies, weapons and tactics under the rule of the five Zulu kings from Shaka to Dinizulu. The rule of each of the five kings is examined in terms of their relationships with the army and how they raised regiments to expand their influence in the region. All the major battles and campaigns are discussed with reference to the development of the weapons and tactics of the army. 782083, $29.95 , $19.50 , Paperback, 208 pages

• 17TH / 18TH CENTURY • 18TH CENTURY • • A Handsome Flogging The Battle of Monmouth, June 28, 1778 William R. Griffith IV In A Handsome Flogging: The Battle of Monmouth, June 28, 1778, historian William Griffith retells the story of what many historians have dubbed the “battle that made the American army,” and takes you along the routes trekked by both armies on their marches toward destiny. Follow in the footsteps of heroes (and a heroine) who, on a hot summer day, met in desperate struggle in the woods and farm fields around Monmouth Court House. 214956, $14.95 , $9.99 , Paperback, 192 pages

Germantown A Military History of the Battle for Philadelphia, October 4, 1777 Michael C. Harris Today, Germantown is a busy neighborhood in Philadelphia. On October 4, 1777, it was a small village on the outskirts of the colonial capital whose surrounding fields and streets witnessed one of the largest battles of the American Revolution. Harris’s Germantown is the first complete study to merge the strategic, political, and tactical history of this complex operation and important set-piece battle into a single compelling account. Harris’s sweeping prose relies almost exclusively on original archival research and a deep personal knowledge of the terrain. 215199, $34.95 , $22.99 , Hardback, 528 pages

The Life of John André The Redcoat Who Turned Benedict Arnold D. A. B. Ronald John André was head of the British Army’s Secret Service in North America as the Revolutionary War entered its most bitter and, ultimately, decisive phase. In 1780, he masterminded the defection of a high-ranking American officer— General Benedict Arnold. The secret negotiations between Arnold and André were protracted and fraught with danger. Arnold’s new wife, Peggy became the go-between in the negotiations. Arnold insisted that, to complete negotiations, he and André must meet face to face. André was captured forty-eight hours later and hanged. While biographers agree on the facts of this tragic episode, they disagree on André’s motives and why he chose to sacrifice himself. 005218, $32.95 , $21.50 , Hardback, 320 pages

George Washington’s Nemesis The Outrageous Treason and Unfair Court-Martial of Major General Charles Lee during the Revolutionary War Christian McBurney Revolutionary War Historians and biographers of Charles Lee have treated him as either an inveterate enemy of George Washington, or a great defender of American liberty. Neither approach is accurate. According to author Christian McBurney, absolute objectivity is required to fully understand the war’s most complicated general. McBurney’s new book, George Washington’s Nemesis, relies on original documents (some newly discovered) to combine two dramatic stories involving the military law of treason and court-martials, creating a balanced view of one of the Revolution’s most fascinating personalities. 214659, $32.95 , $21.50 , Hardback, 336 pages

America’s First Ally France in the Revolutionary War Norman Desmarais America’s First Ally looks at the contributions of individual French officers and troops, arguing that America could not have won without them. Desmarais explores the international nature of a war which some people have called the first world war. When France and Spain entered the conflict, they fought the Crown forces in their respective areas of economic interest. In addition to the engagements in the Atlantic Ocean, along the American and European coasts and in the West Indies, there are accounts of action in India and the East Indies, South America and Africa. 007014, $32.95 , $21.50 , Hardback, 312 pages

British Army Uniforms from 1751 to 1783 Including the Seven Years’ War and the American War of Independence Carl Franklin Based on contemporary records and paintings, this book identifies each cavalry and infantry regiment and illustrates changes in uniforms, their facing colors and the nature and shape of lace worn by officers, NCOs and private soldiers from 1751 to 1783. Regiments that served in the American War of Independence are noted and the book includes more than 200 full-color plates of uniforms and distinctions. Divided into four sections, it not only details the cavalry and infantry uniforms of the period but also the tartans of the Highland regiments, and the distinction of the Guards’ regiments. 886667, $39.95 , $25.99 , Paperback, 384 pages

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• •18TH 19THCENTURY CENTURY• • With Musket and Tomahawk. Volume I The Saratoga Campaign and the Wilderness War of 1777 Michael O. Logusz With Musket and Tomahawk is a vivid account of the American and British struggles in the sprawling wilderness region of the northeast during the Revolutionary War. Combining strategic, tactical, and personal detail, this book describes how the patriots of the recently organized Northern Army defeated England’s massive onslaught of 1777, thereby all but ensuring America’s independence. 149002, $40 , $26.50 , Hardback, 432 pages

True for the Cause of Liberty The Second Spartan Regiment in the American Revolution Catherine R. Gilbert Oscar E. Gilbert This study uses battlefield terrain analysis and the words of the officers and common soldiers, from pension records and little-known interviews, to bring to life the crucial role of one militia regiment—the Second Spartans of South Carolina--that fought in virtually every action of the vicious back-country war that decided the fate of America. Or as one private in the Second Spartans said, expressing admiration for his colonel: “. . . a few Brave Men stood true for the cause of liberty.” 003276, $32.95 , $21.50 , Hardback, 328 pages

Benedict Arnold’s Army The 1775 American Invasion of Canada During the Revolutionary War Arthur S. Lefkowitz A brilliant American combat officer and this country’s most famous traitor, his contemporaries called Arnold “the American Hannibal” after he successfully led more than 1,000 men through the savage Maine wilderness in 1775. The objective of Arnold and his heroic corps was the fortress city of Quebec, the capital of British-held Canada. The epic campaign is the subject of Benedict Arnold’s Army, a fascinating campaign to bring Canada into the war as the 14th colony. Lefkowitz extensively researched Arnold’s expedition and made numerous trips along the same route that Arnold’s army took. 214185, $22.95 , $14.99 , Paperback, 400 pages

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With Musket and Tomahawk. Volume II The Mohawk Valley Campaign in the Wilderness War of 1777 Michael O. Logusz “Using colorful storytelling techniques, Logusz captures the personalities of those individuals who played a pivotal role in the outcome of the Mohawk Valley Campaign...breathes dramatic life into a depiction of the long standing alliances and rivalries that fueled Patriot and Loyalist causes in the region, while describing how neighbors, families, friends and foes were caught up in Burgoyne’s doomed play.”—Toy Soldier and Model Figure 002255, $24.95 , $16.50 , Paperback, 264 pages

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. 213225, $22.95 , $14.99 , Paperback, 528 pages

A Battlefield Atlas of the American Revolution

Craig L. Symonds A Battlefield Atlas of the American Revolution is a visual and narrative overview of the principal military engagements of the American war for independence. Symonds narrates each battle in a clear, concise, and readable way. Accompanying two-color, full-page maps aid the visual comprehension of students as well as military history buffs, making this easy-to-handle book an ideal classroom text, battlefield tour guide, or library reference. Four introductory essays draw the narratives together, each highlighting a new facet of the British-American conflict. 214420, $18.95 , $12.50 , Paperback, 120 pages

• •19TH 19THCENTURY CENTURY• • Wild East The British in Japan 1854-1868 Josh Provan For over two centuries Japan had been hidden behind a veil of seclusion. This changed when Commodore Perry arrived in 1853. The newcomers found themselves increasingly out of their depth in a power struggle that they did not understand. The Shogun and the Emperor were at each other’s throats, factions were jockeying for position, and the foreigners were at the center of it. This is the story of the rocky beginning of Anglo-Japanese relations, a story of the ‘wild east’, full of political schemes, Gunboat diplomacy, assassins and samurai, set in the dying days of the Edo period and the twilight of the last Shogun. 557563, $38 , $24.99 , Hardback, 192 pages

Conflict in the Crimea British Redcoats on Russian Soil Don Richards The author relies to a great extent on contemporary accounts of a large number of British men and women who were unwittingly caught up in this appalling war. As well as surviving the efforts of their determined enemy, the Russians, they had to overcome the harshest weather, rampant disease and woefully inadequate administrative support. As revealed to a shocked nation by the first war reporters, medical care was largely nonexistent and wounded faced the trauma of being left for days without medical attention. The Crimean War was the catalyst for the modernization of the Army, due to the injustice of conditions and lack of leadership and care by many in authority. 783387, $29.95 , $19.50 , Paperback, 224 pages

The Naval War of Pacific, 1879-1884 Saltpeter War Piotr Olender The War of the Pacific (Spanish: Guerra del Pacífico), also known as the Saltpeter War (Spanish: Guerra del salitre) was a war between Chile and a Bolivian– Peruvian alliance. It lasted from 1879 to 1884, and was fought over Chilean claims on coastal Bolivian territory in the Atacama Desert. The war ended with victory for Chile, which gained a significant amount of resource-rich territory from Peru and Bolivia. Chile’s army took Bolivia’s nitrate rich coastal region and Peru was defeated by Chile’s navy. Book includes maps, scale plans, period drawing, and photos. 958778, $41 , $26.99 , Paperback, 160 pages

The Anglo-Boer War in 100 Objects

The War Museum of the Boer Republics The Anglo-Boer War in 100 Objects brings the victories and the tragedies – and the full extent of the human drama behind this war – to life through 100 iconic artifacts. While a Mafeking siege note helps to illustrate the acute shortages caused by the siege, a spade used by a Scottish soldier at Magersfontein and the boots of a Boer soldier who died at Spion Kop tell of the severity of some of the famous battles. The book follows the course of the war but also highlights specific themes, such as British and Boer weaponry, medical services and POW camps, as well as major figures on both sides. 734037, $42.95 , $27.99 , Hardback, 264 pages

The Crimean War James Grant Bob Carruthers

This remarkable work features the Crimean War as depicted by the late Victorian military writer James Grant. The material here was first published in 1894, only 40 years after the end of the Crimean War, at a time when many of the participants were still in their sixties. Grant therefore had access to the primary source interviews which are now lost forever. Originally published as part of the Cassell’s series “British Battles on Land and Sea”, it presents the reader with an intriguing insight into how contemporary writers addressed their subject. They say the past is another country and that is certainly true in this instance. 592359, $14.95 , $9.99 , Paperback, 144 pages

Ali Pasha, Lion of Ioannina The Remarkable Life of the Balkan Napoleon Eugenia Russell Quentin Russell At the beginning of the nineteenth century, the life of a petty tyrant in an obscure corner of the Ottoman Empire became the stuff of legend. What propelled this coldblooded archetype of Oriental despotism, grandly known as ‘the Lion of Yanina’ and the ‘Balkan Napoleon’, into the consciousness of Western rulers and the general public? This book charts the rise of Ali Pasha from brigand leader to a player in world affairs and, ultimately, to a gruesome end. Quentin and Eugenia Russell describe his remarkable life and military career as well as the legacy he bequeathed in his homeland as a nationalist hero and further afield as inspiration for writers and artists of the Romantic movement. 877207, $34.95 , $22.99 , Hardback, 240 pages

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19THCENTURY CENTURY• • • •19TH The Alamo’s Forgotten Defenders The Remarkable Story of the Irish During the Texas Revolution Phillip Thomas Tucker Within the annals of Alamo and Texas Revolutionary historiography, the important contributions of the Irish in winning the struggle against Mexico are noticeably absent. Breaking new ground with fresh views and original insights, this book sets forth one of the best remaining untold stories by exploring a largely forgotten and long ignored history: the dramatic saga of the Irish in Texas. Relying upon a wealth of previously unexplored primary sources, this is the first book devoted to the dramatic story of Irish achievements, contributions, and sacrifices in winning independence for Texas. 215342, $18.95 , $12.50 , Paperback, 192 pages

Patriots Twice Former Confederates and the Building of America after the Civil War Stephen M. Hood In the unique and timely Patriots Twice: Former Confederates and the Building of America after the Civil War, award-winning author Stephen M. Hood identifies more than three hundred former Confederate soldiers, sailors, and government officials who reintegrated into American society and attained positions of authority and influence in the federal government, the United States military, academia, science, commerce, and industry. Their contributions had a long-lasting and positive influence on the country we have today. 215151, $32.95 , $21.50 , Hardback, 256 pages

The Maps of the Cavalry in the Gettysburg Campaign An Atlas of Mounted Operations from Brandy Station Through Falling Waters, June 9 – July 14, 1863 Bradley M. Gottfried The Maps of the Cavalry in the Gettysburg Campaign plows new ground by breaking down the entire campaign into sixteen map sets enriched with 82 detailed full-page color 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. At least two—and as many as ten—maps accompany each map set. Keyed to each piece of cartography is a full-facing page of detailed text describing the units, personalities, movements, and combat (including quotes from eyewitnesses) depicted on the accompanying map, all of which make the cavalry actions come alive. 214796, $34.95 , $22.99 , Hardback, 240 pages

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Tullahoma The Forgotten Campaign that Changed the Course of the Civil War, June 23 July 4, 1863 David A. Powell Eric J. Wittenberg Powell and Wittenberg mined hundreds of archival and firsthand accounts to craft a splendid study of this overlooked campaign that set the stage for the Battles of Chickamauga and Chattanooga, the removal of Rosecrans and Bragg from the chessboard of war, the elevation of U.S. Grant to command all Union armies, and the early stages of William T. Sherman’s Atlanta Campaign. Tullahoma—one of the most brilliantly executed major campaigns of the war—was pivotal to Union success in 1863 and beyond. 215045, $34.95 , $22.99 , Hardback, 408 pages

Seceding from Secession The Civil War, Politics, and the Creation of West Virginia Eric J. Wittenberg Edmund A. Sargus Jr. The northwestern third of the Commonwealth of Virginia finally broke away in 1863 to form the Union’s 35th state. In Seceding from Secession: The Civil War, Politics, and the Creation of West Virginia, authors Eric J. Wittenberg, Edmund A. Sargus, and Penny L. Barrick chronicle those events in an unprecedented study of the social, legal, military, and political factors that converged to bring about the birth of the West Virginia. 215069, $32.95 , $21.50 , Hardback, 288 pages

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 original presentation masterfully leads readers on a journey through the campaign that many historians believe was the most consequential of the war and marked the beginning of the end for the Confederacy. Gottfried begins with the position of the opposing armies after the Second Bull Run Campaign before detailing their joint movements into Maryland. Readers will stand with D. H. Hill on top of South Mountain as General McClellan tries to force his way through the passes, surround and capture Harpers Ferry, fight blowby-blow outside the small town of Sharpsburg through the bloodiest day in American history, retreat from the battlefield and, finally, revisit the bloodshed at Shepherdstown. 210866, $39.95 , $25.99 , Hardback, 350 pages

• 19TH CENTURY • Waterloo Letters A Collection of Accounts from Survivors of the Campaign of 1815 H. T. Siborne The Frontline Napoleonic Library is an unparalleled collection of classic works on the Napoleonic Wars. Presenting some of the finest memoirs and studies of the period the collection brings together renowned contemporary accounts with more recent analytical publications. One of the most important collections of original letters from participants in the Waterloo campaign. The letters formed the basis of William Sibornes groundbreaking History of the Waterloo Campaign.

On the Road With Wellington Diary of a War Commissary in the Peninsular Campaign August Ludolf Friedrich Schaumann This remarkable memoir captures the life and adventures of a junior officer as he endures the drama and agonies of the fierce struggle in Spain, Portugal, and southern France between 1808 and 1814. As a commissary, he was entrusted with gathering supplies and was caught up in a host of brawls and skirmishes. He laments the lot of commissaries exposing themselves to the enemy on their foraging raids, risking assassination by enraged natives, and being treated shabbily by the generals. 781970, $38.95 , $25.50 , Paperback, 448 pages

Accounts from every branch of the British Army. 782144, $32.95 , $21.50 , Paperback, 448 pages

Admiral Lord St. Vincent - Saint or Tyrant? The Life of Sir John Jervis, Nelson’s Patron James D.G. Davidson This biography of John Jervis, who became Admiral Lord Vincent, makes compelling reading. It throws an oblique light on Nelson’s personality. St Vincent, who was born twentythree years before Nelson, and survived for eighteen years after Trafalgar, fundamentally influenced the younger man’s career despite the two men being diametrically different characters. Yet without him, Nelson’s genius might have been submerged by professional jealousy or emotional fragility. 784346, $29.95 , $19.50 , Paperback, 240 pages

The Campaigns of 1812 in Russia A Prussian Officer’s Account From the Russian Imperial Headquarters Carl von Clausewitz On 23 June, 1812 the French Grande Arme, over 600,000 strong poured over the Russian border. In defense of Russia, an army of approximately the same number faced them. The campaign was disastrous for Napoleon, and it marked the beginning of his decline in power. The campaign raised many questions which continue to be debated to this day and Clausewitz’s considered account has long been regarded as a highly valuable source. His expert analysis of the Battle of Borodino indicates that he was heavily involved in the engagement as a staff officer, whose duties would have entailed his constant traveling round the battlefield. 781796, $29.95 , $19.50 , Paperback, 288 pages

Waterloo Myth and Reality Gareth Glover More has probably been written about the Waterloo campaign than almost any other in history. It was the climax of the Napoleonic Wars and forms a watershed in both European and world history. However, the lethal combination of national bias, willful distortion, and simple error has unfortunately led to the constantly regurgitated traditional ‘accepted’ version being significantly wrong regarding many episodes in the campaign. Oft-repeated claims have morphed into established fact and, with the bicentenary of this famous battle soon to be commemorated, it is high time that these are challenged and finally dismissed. 774972, $28.95 , $18.99 , Paperback, 256 pages

Wellington and the British Army’s Indian Campaigns 1798 1805

Martin R Howard The Peninsular War and the Napoleonic Wars across Europe are subjects of such enduring interest that they have prompted extensive research and writing. Yet other campaigns, in what was a global war, have been largely ignored. Such is the case for the war in India which persisted for much of the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic periods and peaked in the years 1798?1805 with the campaigns of Arthur Wellesley – later the Duke of Wellington – and General Lake in the Deccan and Hindustan. That is why this new study by Martin Howard is so timely and important. 894464, $42.95 , $27.99 , Hardback, 272 pages

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• 19TH CENTURY • Napoleon’s Downfall Madame Recamier and Her Battle with the Emperor Geri Walton Napoleon Bonaparte and Juliette Récamier were both highly influential and well-known in France, yet they were often at odds with each other. Napoleon gained power in the aftermath of the French Revolution, and he would go from spectacular victories to dismal failure. Juliette, on the other hand, wielded her own power. Because of the tumultuous French Revolution, noble and aristocratic landowners were being replaced by a new wealthy class in the private sector. Juliette and her husband were among the beneficiaries of this growing affluence and influence, and her power came from her new-found position in society. 734594, $34.95 , $22.99 , Hardback, 216 pages

Napoleon’s Imperial Guard Uniforms and Equipment. Volume 2 The Cavalry Paul L Dawson Few military formations have attracted more attention than Napoleon’s Imperial Guard, and fewer still have been so extravagantly clothed and accoutred with the finest materials and the brightest colors. This glorious book is, and will remain, unsurpassed as the standard work on the clothing and equipment of the Cavalry of the Imperial Guard, and will be eagerly sought by reenactors, wargamers and modelers, and will sit on the book shelves of historians and enthusiasts as one of the most important publications ever produced on this most famous of military formations. 708960, $59.95 , $38.99 , Hardback, 400 pages

1796-1797 Du pont d’Arcole à la bataille de Rivoli Les derniers jours de la Première campagne d’Italie Jean-Marie Mongin TEXT IN FRENCH This book reveals the aspects of the last months of the campaign. The first chapters include narratives of battles and maneuvers, plus tactics that brought wins with the strategic importance of the vision of Bonaparte. The second part addresses the technical components and uniforms of the units on both sides. The third, interested in the “booty” raised by the young generals, deals with the cultural, economic, and political dimensions of the first victorious campaign of Bonaparte. 484592, $75 , $48.99 , Hardback, 160 Pages

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Prelude to Waterloo: Quatre Bras The French Perspective Andrew W. Field The Battle of Quatre Bras was critical to the outcome of the Waterloo campaign to the victory of the allied armies of Wellington and Blcher, the defeat of the French and the fall of Napoleon. But it has been overshadowed by the two larger-scale engagements at Ligny and at Waterloo itself. And too often the clash at Quatre Bras has been seen mainly through the eyes of the British and their allies the viewpoint of the French has been neglected. It is this weakness in the history of the battle that Andrew Field focuses on in this original and highly readable new study. 761187, $26.95 , $17.99 , Paperback, 232 pages

The Iron Marshal A Biography of Louis N. Davout John G Gallaher Born into a distinguished Burgundian family in 1770, Louis Nicolas d’Avout began his military career with the French Royal Army but fully embraced the principles of the French Revolution, joining the Republican army as the commander of a battalion of volunteers. He quickly rose to the rank of general of brigade, but was removed from the active list of officers because of his noble birth. Nevertheless, he continued to serve in the Revolutionary army and took part in Bonaparte’s Egyptian campaign. This unique study also touches upon the personal life of a man who, despite commanding unlimited respect, had few social skills. 738325, $39.95 , $25.99 , Hardback, 432 pages

L’armée de Napoléon III dans la guerre de 1870 André Jouineau Jean-Marie Mongin TEXT IN FRENCH In keeping with their way of presenting History’s most beautiful uniforms, the authors in their new book present us with the French Army during the Franco-Prussian War of 1870. The uniforms, equipment and weapons of all the Imperial Army corps are presented here with extraordinary uniform plates by André Jouineau, the famous illustrator-researcher. This volume is for the uniform and figurine buffs; it’s a small, practical tool, precise, clear, logical and visual. Almost 140 uniform plates and maps. More than 1000 infantry, artillery and cavalry drawings. 485117, $58 , $37.99 , Hardback, 176 pages

• WORLD WAR 1 • The Lafayette Escadrille A Photo History of the First American Fighter Squadron Steven A. Ruffin The Lafayette Escadrille was an all-volunteer squadron of Americans who flew for France during World War I. One hundred years later, it is still arguably the best-known fighter squadron ever to take to the skies. In this work the entire history of these gallant volunteers—who named themselves after the Marquis Lafayette, who came to America’s aid during its Revolution— is laid out in both text and pictorial form. This work not only tells the fascinating story of the Lafayette Escadrille, it shows it. The result is undoubtedly the finest photographic collection of the Lafayette Escadrille to appear in print. It is a never-before-seen visual history that anyone will appreciate. 003504, $37.95 , $24.99 , Hardback, 288 pages

The Flag The Story of Revd David Railton MC and the Tomb of the Unknown Warrior Andrew Richards This book describes the wartime experiences of Reverend David Railton, MC, who was a chaplain on the Western Front during WWI. The story of the Tomb of the Unknown Warrior has been told several times, including the part played by the Reverend David Railton, M.C. However, no book has been written about the man himself and his flag, which he used as an altar cloth and shroud throughout the war, was consecrated a year after the burial of the Unknown Warrior, and now hangs in Westminster Abbey. This book has been written using hundreds of original letters, notes, and publications penned by Railton himself. 00749A, $24.95 , $16.50 , Paperback, 320 pages

And the World Went Dark An Illustrated Interpretation of the Great War Steven N. Patricia This beautiful and evocative book gives an illustrated overview of the First World War, on land, on sea and in the air. With original drawings in full color, Steven Patricia uses 30 years’ experience as a historical illustrator to give an informative and insightful account of the war. Accompanied by soldier’s diary extracts and other contemporary literature, there are many drawings of the hardware of war. Designed for readers with little familiarity of the conflict, this is a unique and unmissable book in the centenary of the “war to end all wars.” 003481, $25 , $16.50 , Hardback, 96 pages

Treat ‘Em Rough The Birth of American Armor 1917–20 Dale E. Wilson Tanks caused havoc among the Germans when they first appeared on the battlefields of Europe in 1917. These metal monsters broke up the trench warfare stalemate and thus hastened the armistice. This is the first full study of the U.S. Army’s World War I Tank Corps. Because of production delays and political maneuvering, no American tanks made it into the war, and American tankers had to use French machines instead. But a new breed of army officers, of which Eisenhower and Patton are the most famous, saw the promise of this new technology and staked their careers on it. 006673, $32.95 , $21.50 , Hardback, 232 pages

Zeebrugge The Greatest Raid of All Christopher Sandford A force drawn from the Royal Navy and Royal Marines set out on ships and submarines to try to block the key strategic port, in a bold attempt to stem the catastrophic losses being inflicted on British shipping by German submarines.The fire and bloodshed of the occasion is the book’s centerpiece, but there is also room for the family and private lives of the men who volunteered in the hundreds for what they knew effectively to be a suicide mission. Zeebrugge gives a very real sense of the existence of the ordinary British men and women of 100 years ago – made extraordinary by their role in what Winston Churchill called the ‘most intrepid and heroic single armed adventure of the Great War.’ 005041, $32.95 , $21.50 , Hardback, 272 pages

Eyes All Over the Sky Aerial Reconnaissance in the First World War James Streckfuss Aerial reconnaissance, observation and photography impacted the fighting in many waysin the Great War, but little has been written about it. Balloons and airplanes regulated artillery fire, infantry liaison aircraft followed attacking troops and the retreats of defenders, aerial photographers aided operational planners and provided the data for perpetually updated maps, and naval airplanes, airships, and balloons acted as aerial sentinels in a complex anti-submarine warfare organization. Eyes All Over the Sky fully explores all the aspects of aerial reconnaissance, and its previously under-appreciated significance. 003672, $32.95 , $21.50 , Hardback, 240 pages

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WORLDWAR WAR1 1• • • •WORLD The Way of the Eagle

Charles J. Biddle In The Way of the Eagle, we have a classic aviation memoir, long out of print, that provides new insights into America’s participation in the Great War. Biddle volunteered and was active in France from 1917, where he flew as a volunteer, initially for the French in Escadrille 73, and then in the American 103rd Aero Squadron (the Lafayette Escadrille), and then the 13th Aero Squadron and 4th Pursuit Group (which he commanded). For his service Biddle was awarded the French Legion of Honour, the Croix de Guerre, the American Distinguished Service Cross and the Belgian Order of Leopold II. After the war, Biddle rejoined his family law firm in Philadelphia. 003900, $29.95 , $19.50 , Hardback, 348 pages

Night Raiders of the Air

A.R. Kingsford A.R. Kingsford flew with 100 Squadron, the unit that dropped the first bomb at night on Germany and, on November 11, 1918, the last one. One of the many who came to Europe from all over the Commonwealth to fight in the First World War, Kingsford had sailed from New Zealand in 1914. He joined the Royal Flying Corps in 1917 and learned to fly at Northolt, before being posted to 33 Squadron at Lincoln, where he flew against Zeppelins which had been sent from across the North Sea on night bombing raids. Kingsford joined 100 Squadron in France early in 1918. He had an active career with this famous squadron up until the end of the war. Full of incident and adventure, Night Raiders of the Air is a first-person account by this young Commonwealth volunteer on his experiences during the war against Germany. 001487, $29.95 , $19.50 , Hardback, 184 pages

Wings of War An Airman’s Diary of the Last Year of the War Rudolf Stark Claud W. Sykes This is a rare day-to-day account by a young German squadron leader in Jagdstaffel 35 during the grim last year of the war. Originally published in 1933, it provides minute descriptions of kills, losses, and the Germans’ step-by-step retreat in the face of increasingly overwhelming Allied forces in the air. Brutally honest and vividly written, Stark’s account of the end-game of the Imperial German Army Air Service provides an intimate, front-row glimpse of the death-throes of a once feared corps. This book also contains reproductions of some of the author’s paintings depicting life on the Western Front. 001876, $29.95 , $19.50 , Hardback, 228 pages

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Extremes of Fortune From Great War to Great Escape. The Story of Herbert Martin Massey, CBE, DSO, MC Andrew White Herbert Martin Massey was by any measure, a remarkable man. He was wounded three times in three separate conflicts, the first of which, in the First World War, almost killed him. Brought down in flames by one of Germany’s great aces, Werner Voss, he somehow recovered from his horrific, lifethreatening injuries to continue his flying career in the Royal Air Force, only to be nearly killed once more in the Palestine Emergency of 1936, when his life was saved by the thin metal of his cigarette case. Then, at the age of 44 and having risen through the ranks to Group Captain, he was shot down over Holland on the second of the Thousand Bomber Raids in June 1942. 812881, $34.95 , $22.99 , Hardback, 208 pages

Fire-step to Fokker Fodder From the Trenches to the Red Baron. The First World War Diaries of William ‘Jack’ Lidsey Andrew White Jack Lidsey was one of the first to volunteer during the Great War. He was sent to the Ypres Salient in March 1915, and was sent home for commissioning early in 1916, re-joining his battalion as a Second Lieutenant just in time for the Somme offensive. In November 1916 he decided to try a different approach to warfare – from the air. Jack kept a detailed diary for the whole two years of his war, from going overseas until the day before his death. His descriptions of conditions in the trenches and of the fighting he experienced are vivid and compelling. Andrew White’s Fire-step to Fokker Fodder is based on Jack’s journal and includes numerous previously unpublished photographs. 812874, $34.95 , $22.99 , Hardback, 208 pages

Under Their Own Flag A History of 47 Squadron 1916 - 1946 Owen Clark This book details the remarkable story of No. 47 Squadron from its birth in 1916 through to the culmination of the Second World War. Formed at Beverley, Yorkshire, on 1 March 1916, No. 47 Squadron went on to operate in far flung corners of the world, frequently as the sole representatives of the Royal Air Force and the United Kingdom. Author Owen Clark has drawn on his considerable archive, and utilized a wealth of previously unpublished photographs, to tell the story of the first three decades of this unique, distinguished squadron. 212994, $49.95 , $32.50 , Hardback, 160 pages

• WORLD WAR 1 • With the Guns 1914 - 1918 A Subaltern’s Story Stanley Foxall John Jones Acquired at a local Cheshire auction house, several personal albums of WWI photographs taken by their previous gentleman owner, an officer in the Royal Field Artillery (RFA) called Harold Cooper Bebington. He was also a member of one of the early amateur photographic societies at his home town, hence explaining their excellent quality and his interest in taking them, although possibly against King’s Regulations! They relate to his training as an officer cadet initially from 1916 in England, working with horses and field gun limbers, his commissioning, and subsequent hospitalization in England after wounding on the Western Front. 860650, $24.95 , $16.50 , Paperback, 144 pages

American Expeditionary Force France 1917-1918 Jack Holroyd When the United States entered the war in April 1917 the belligerents were approaching exhaustion. It had been hoped by the Generals in both Britain and France that untold numbers of fresh troops would be assimilated into their respective commands. However, this idea was firmly resisted, America would field its own army alongside the Allies – it would have its own section on the front line. Those with concerns that the untried divisions under General Pershing would fair badly against the seasoned German military machine were soon reassured as impressive victories were won by the newcomers. 848771, $19.99 , $12.99 , Paperback, 144 pages

Great War Fighter Aces 1916 - 1918

Norman Franks By the close of 1916, the air war over France was progressing amazingly. The Royal Flying Corps, the French Air Force and the opposing German Air Service were all engaged in fierce aerial conflict and the Allied air forces were following a particularly successful if aggressive policy. This book explores the many ways in which fighter pilots developed tactics in order to outdo the opposition in the fight for allied victory. It also looks at the development of militarized flight during the course of these key years, revealing how each side constantly endeavored to improve their aircraft and their gunnery. 861268, $24.95 , $16.50 , Paperback, 144 pages

Animals in the Great War

Lucinda Moore Animals in the Great War throws a spotlight on the experience of creatures great and small during the First World War, vividly telling their stories through the incredible archival images of the Mary Evans Picture Library. The enduring public interest in Michael Morpurgo’s tale of the war horse reveals an enthusiasm for the animal perspective on war, but what of the untold stories of the war dog, the trench rat or even the ships pig? As the centenary of the Great War is commemorated all over the world, take a timely journey via the lens of Mary Evans’ wartime images, and marvel at the often overlooked but significant contribution and experience of animals at war. 862111, $24.95 , $16.50 , Paperback, 140 pages

Carnage The German Front in World War One Alistair Smith These amazingly well preserved photographs originate from a German collection. They cover the full gamut of the dreadful conditions that all troops involved in that ghastly war experienced between 1914 and 1918. The collection portrays life and conditions in the German trenches, the carnage of the wrecked villages and buildings in which they lived and fought and views of the destruction wrought by the Allied offensives. This is not a book for the feint hearted since it clearly portrays the true horror of World War One as experienced by the German Army. 846821, $24.95 , $16.50 , Paperback, 144 pages

The German Army on Campaign 1914 - 1918

Bob Carruthers This volume in the Images of War series features the actions of the German Army on the Somme. It is comprised of rare photographs illustrating the German Army fighting a defensive war against superior odds. It is accompanied by a powerful text written by Official War Correspondent Philip Gibbs, who was an eyewitness to the events. This book incorporates a wide range of images that encompass the actions of the German infantry and their supporting artillery. 837829, $19.95 , $12.99 , Paperback, 128 pages

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• WORLD WAR 1 • Battles on the Tigris The Mesopotamian Campaign of the First World War Ron Wilcox In 1914 the British expedition to Mesopotamia set out with the modest ambition of protecting the oil concession in Southern Persia but, after numerous misfortunes, ended up capturing Baghdad and Northern Towns in Iraq. Initially the mission was successful in seizing Basra but the British under Generals Nixon and Townshend, found themselves drawn North, becoming besieged by the Turks at Kut. After various failed relief attempts the British surrendered and the prisoners suffered appalling indignities and hardship, culminating in a death march to Turkey. 781697, $29.95 , $19.50 , Paperback, 256 pages

The North Irish Horse in the Great War

Phillip Tardif Sent to France in August 1914 the North Irish Horse (NIH) were the first British reservist regiment to see action (at Le Cateau) before fighting as rearguard on the long retreat to the outskirts of Paris. For the next four years they saw action in many of the major battles (Ypres, Somme, Passchendaele, Cambrai) and were involved in the final advance to victory. The book not only describes the Regiments actions by squadron but focusses on the officers and men, their background, motivation and courageous deeds and sacrifices. 781932, $29.95 , $19.50 , Paperback, 368 pages

Lionel Morris and the Red Baron Air War on the Somme Jill Bush Nineteen-year-old Lionel Morris left the infantry for the wood and wires of the Royal Flying Corps on the Western Front in 1916, joining one of the world’s first fighter units alongside the great ace Albert Ball. Learning on the job, in dangerously unpredictable machines, Morris came of age as a combat pilot on the first day of the Battle of the Somme, as the R.F.C. was winning a bloody struggle for admiralty of the air. Told through previously unpublished archive material, the words of contemporaries and official records, Lionel Morris and the Red Baron traces a short but extraordinary life; and reveals how Morris’s role in history was rediscovered one hundred years after his death. 765871, $24.95 , $16.50 , Paperback, 264 pages

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Douglas Haig The Preparatory Prologue: Diaries & Letters, 1861–1914 Douglas Scott As a young officer in the prestigious 21st Lancers (motto Death or Glory) Douglas Haig played a leading role in Kitcheners bold expedition which ended in the defeat of the Khalifa of Sudan at Omdurman. He described the action, as he did the whole campaign, vividly in words and diagrams which survived virtually untouched at the family home Bemersyde in the Borders. These letters and diaries allow the reader to trace Haig’s career and developing character. What they reveal may well surprise his critics. 784339, $34.95 , $22.99 , Paperback, 350 pages

The Battle of Bellewaarde, June 1915

Carole McEntee-Taylor At the close of the 2nd Battles of Ypres, the German trenches between the Menin Road and the Ypres-Roulers railway formed a salient. From Bellewaarde ridge, situated on the eastern side of the lake, they were able to overlook the greater part of the ground east of Ypres. In early June it was decided to attack the salient, and take possession of Bellewaarde ridge. The attack was to be carried out by the 9th Brigade of the 3rd Division, with 7th Brigade in support. The book is a tribute to those who fought and died at Bellewaarde on the 16th June 1915 and author royalties will be donated to a fund to help raise money for a memorial. 782038, $34.95 , $22.99 , Paperback, 352 pages

The Kaiser’s U-Boat Assault on America Germany’s Great War Gamble in the First World War Hans Joachim Koerver A deeply researched and engaging account of the use of U-Boats in the First World War. The focus touches on both diplomatic and economic aspects as well as the tactical and strategic use of the U-boats. The book also examines the role played by US president Woodrow Wilson and his response to American shipping being sunk by U-boats and how that ultimately forced his hand to declare war on Germany. 773869, $34.95 , $22.99 , Hardback, 360 pages

• WORLD WAR 1 • Airborne Landing to Air Assault A History of Military Parachuting Nikolaos Theotokis Many books have been written about military parachuting, in particular about famous parachute operations like Crete and Arnhem in the Second World War and notable parachute units like the British Parachute Regiment and the US 101st Airborne Division, but no previous book has covered the entire history of the use of the parachute in warfare. That is why Nikolaos Theotokis’s study is so valuable. He traces in vivid detail the development of parachuting over the last hundred years and describes how it became a standard tactic in twentieth century conflicts. 746993, $39.95 , $25.99 , Hardback, 272 pages

With a Royal Engineers Field Company in France and Italy April 1915 to the Armistice V F Eberle VF Eberle MC joined up on the outbreak of the war in No 2 Field Company Royal Engineers, 48th (South Midland) Division. He was commissioned before sailing for France at the end of March 1915 and remained with it for the rest of the war. In that time he saw action on the Somme and in the Advance to the Hindenburg Line before his Division took part for most of the Battle of Third Ypres (Passchendaele). Transferred to Italy at the end of 1917, he took part in the final stages of the war, including the Battle of Asiago.Based on his war time letters, diaries and records - which can now be consulted in the Imperial War Museum, it gives a detailed picture of the employment of a field company in war. 751324, $39.95 , $25.99 , Hardback, 208 pages

The FANY in Peace & War The Story of the First Aid Nursing Yeomanry 1907-2003 Hugh Popham The strangely named First Aid Nursing Yeomanry traces its origins to the Great War. As a mark of their outstanding service they remained in being between the Wars. However, it is for their service during the Second World War that they are best known. They worked in a wide variety of roles both at home and overseas, both overt and covert.Of the latter there were 39 girls who worked with SOE behind the lines with Resistance movements. Of these 13 were captured and killed, often after torture. Many others worked as coders and decoders, running safe-houses and training agents and in a variety of supporting roles. 761217, $29.95 , $19.50 , Paperback, 192 pages

Fighter Aces of the Great War Stephen Wynn Tanya Wynn

Aircraft were not initially seen as an offensive weapons at the putbreak of WWI and were instead used by both sides as observation platforms, as the war progressed so the use of aircraft changed to that of a fighter and bomber - something that had never been foreseen at the start of the war. This book looks at the fighter aces from all sides. These were pilots who had been credited with shooting or forcing down a minimum of five enemy aircraft, of which their were hundreds. While some of these aces survived, many of them were killed. 835207, $29.95 , $19.50 , Paperback, 184 pages

Royal Flying Corps Kitbag Aircrew Uniforms and Equipment from the War Over the Western Front in WWI Mark Hillier As the Great War raged, the developments in military aviation were profound, not only in terms of aerial warfare but, as this book reveals, the uniforms and equipment the aircrew used. All the objects that a Royal Flying Corps pilot or airman was issued with for sorties over the Western Front during the First World War are explored in this book in high-definition color photographs, detailing everything from the differing flying clothing, to headgear, personal weapons, gloves, goggles and early life preservers. Each item is fully described, and its purpose and use explained. 752994, $49.95 , $32.50 , Hardback, 232 pages

Memoirs of a Rifleman Scout

Major F. M. Crum Major Crum fought in the Second Boer War (1890–1902) in the Mounted Infantry, where he was wounded and taken prisoner. After peacetime service in India he retired due to the effects of his injuries, and became involved in the Boy Scout movement, founding the 7th Troop of Boy Scouts at Stirling in Scotland in 1909. On the outbreak of war in 1914 he rejoined the Rifle Corps and served with its 8th Battalion in France until 1919, specializing in trench sniping. This book is not only a fascinating account of a military career in the early years of the twentieth century, but also an insight into the mind and character of an officer of the period. 327559, $50 , $32.50 , Hardback, 352 pages

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• WORLD WAR 1 • The German Corpse Factory A Study in First World War Propaganda Stephen Badsey The German Corpse Factory is one of the most famous and scandalous propaganda stories of the First World War. In Spring 1917, parts of the British press claimed that Germany was so short of essential fats and glycerin that the German Army was being forced to boil down the bodies of its own dead soldiers, causing a brief scandal of accusation and counter-accusation. Behind the scenes, British propaganda experts opposed exploiting the story as it was obviously false, and contrary to their basic principles of never telling an obvious lie in an official statement. But at the time, the British government refused to deny that the ‘German Corpse Factory’ might really exist. 118549, $59.95 , $38.99 , Hardback, 327 pages

Decisive Victory The Battle of the Sambre, 4 November 1918 Derek Clayton The Battle of the Sambre, 4 November 1918, was a decisive British victory. The battle has, however, been largely neglected by historians: it was the last large-scale, set-piece battle fought by the British Expeditionary Force on the Western Front: the Armistice was only one week away. Seven Victoria Crosses were won and the poet Wilfred Owen was killed in action. In scale it was similar to the first day of the Battle of the Somme: thirteen divisions of the BEF led the assault on a frontage of approximately twenty miles, supported by over a thousand guns. This is the only book devoted solely to this battle and includes original, bespoke, color maps covering every inch of the battlefield. 174904, $49.95 , $32.50 , Hardback, 272 pages

The Battle of the Selle Fourth Army Operations on the Western Front in the Hundred Days, 9-24 October 1918 Peter Hodgkinson This book considers a relatively unknown series of actions of the victorious Hundred Days of 1918: the operations at the River Selle. Between 9-24 October, the British Fourth Army drove elements of two German armies back from the Hindenburg support line in the ‘Pursuit to the Selle,’ prepared and fought the set-piece Battle of the Selle, and then drove in the flank of the German Second Army towards the Sambre-Oise Canal. Contrary to expectations, the enemy resistance on 17 October (as Fourth Army crossed the river) was strong and effective, which contradicts the idea that the German Army was an entirely spent force at this late point in the conflict. 512639, $59.95 , $38.99 , Hardback, 344 pages

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Get Tough Stay Tough Shaping the Canadian Corps 1914-1918 Kenneth Radley Originality shines through in this book, the work reflecting wide and thorough research, sound analysis, first-class and engaging writing, and a fascinating rendering of the temper of Canadian and British fighting men of the time. The primary focus is the infantry, which bore the brunt of the fighting, with particular emphasis on junior officers and ordinary soldiers, these being the men most closely engaged and the men who endured and suffered the most. In short, it provides a unique perspective and a valuable assessment of the complex elements that contributed to the development and performance of a great fighting corps. 174737, $89.95 , $58.50 , Paperback, 424 pages

The Landing in the Dawn Dissecting a Legend The Landing at Anzac, Gallipoli, 25 April 1915 James Hurst The Landing in the Dawn reexamines and reconstructs the Anzac Landing by applying a new approach to an old topic – it uses the aggregate experience of a single, first-wave battalion over a single day, primarily through the investigation of veteran’s letters and diaries, to create a body of evidence with which to construct a history of the battle. This approach might be expected to shed light on these men’s experiences only, but their accounts surprisingly divulge sufficient detail to allow an unprecedented reconstruction and reexamination of the battle. Thus it effectively places much of the battlefield under a microscope. 512462, $79.95 , $51.99 , Hardback, 264 pages

Attack on the Somme 1st Anzac Corps and the Battle of Pozières Ridge, 1916 Meleah Hampton The Battle of Pozières Ridge lasted precisely six weeks. In that time the 1st Anzac Corps, in whose sector most of the fighting took place, advanced the British line just over a mile and a half. During this period of time the three divisions of 1st Anzac Corps rotated in and out of the line twice, each time conducting one or more offensive operations against defended German positions. Although a study of 1st Anzac Corps, Attack on the Somme is not history of Australian endeavor. The Australian Divisions slotted into the British Expeditionary Force on arrival to the Western Front, and fought under General Gough at Reserve Army. 17464B, $32.95 , $21.50 , Paperback, 232 pages

• WORLD WAR 1 • DH9: From Ruin to Restoration The Extraordinary Story of the Discovery in India and Return to Flight of a Rare WWI Bomber Guy Black In 2000, upon hearing rumors of aircraft parts being found in a maharaja’s palace in India, Guy Black took a trip that would lead to the most unexpected discovery of his life. Hidden away in a former elephant stable of the maharaja’s palace in Bikaner, Rajasthan was the hulks of at least two DH9 bombers. In DH9: From Ruin to Restoration, Guy Black details the intriguing history of how these two rare aircraft (D-5649 and E-8894) came to be in India under the Imperial Gift Scheme. He also reveals the extraordinary efforts in recovering these two aircraft and the extensive restoration project undertaken to bring them to their former glory. 117335, $34.95 , $22.99 , Hardback, 192 pages

Bloody Paralyser The Giant Handley Page Bombers of the First World War Rob Langham The First World War saw tremendous technological advancements, especially in the world of aviation. The first twoengine Handley Page bomber flew in 1915, and the Handley Page O/100 and O/400 bombers flew operational missions over Germany and German-occupied Europe as well as further afield for almost two years of the war. The contribution of these machines and the men that flew and operated them is largely forgotten today, with a lot of focus being given to the seemingly more glamorous single-seat scout pilots. This book aims to try and redress the balance and tell the story of the ‘Bloody Paralyser’ airplanes and their crews. 550809, $34.95 , $22.99 , Hardback, 192 Pages

The Irish on the Somme A battlefield guide to the Irish regiments in the Great War and the monuments to their memory Steven Moore At 7.30am on 1st July 1916, some 60,000 men climbed out of their trenches and walked across No-Man’s-Land and into the history books. The Battle of the Somme, which was to rage for another four and a half months, would ultimately involve every Irish battalion on the Western Front. For some, such as the 36th (Ulster) Division which sustained some 5,000 casualties in just 24 hours, the slaughter left them so weakened that they had to be withdrawn. For others their participation went on for weeks until attrition wore them down. Today the Somme is at peace, though the First World War hasn’t been forgotten. 731025, $26.95 , $17.99 , Paperback, 256 pages

Observers and Navigators And Other Non-Pilot Aircrew in the RFC, RNAS and RAF Wing Commander C.G. Jefford This title first appeared in 2001 to universal acclaim, quickly went out of print and has remained so since. The author, meantime, has continued his research and the result is this updated edition, over half as long as the first, with stacks of new photographs. Absolutely essential reference for all those interested in military aviation. 808027, $85 , $55.50 , Hardback, 416 pages

Volunteers and Pressed Men How Britain and its Empire Raised its Forces in Two World Wars Roger Broad In the First World War Britain initially depended on volunteers, but from 1916 it had to resort to conscription. The imperial forces were mainly raised voluntarily although, as in Britain, various forms of social and economic pressure were applied to get men into uniform. In 1939-45 these countries doubled the military manpower available from Britain itself. This book draws on official documents, diaries, memoirs and other sources to describe how, alongside Britain’s own forces, men and women drawn from the Americas to the Pacific served, fought, and suffered injury and death in Britain’s cause. 55396A, $34.95 , $22.99 , Hardback, 224 pages

From Scapa to Jutland The story of HMS Caroline at war from 1914-1917 John Allison Amid the twists and turns of her survival to this day, the story of the light cruiser HMS Caroline spans a century and more. This book focuses on the role she played as part of the Grand Fleet in time of war. We look at her participation in contraband control and, most dramatically, her appearance at the Battle of Jutland. 731247, $17.95 , $11.99 , Paperback, 128 pages

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• WORLD WAR 1 • Mysteries, Legends and Myths of the First World War Canadian soldiers in the trenches and in the air Cynthia J. Faryon This book offers a close-up look at the First World War as it was experienced by ordinary Canadian soldiers. It portrays the war experience of tens of thousands of young Canadians. Reading their accounts offers a no-holds-barred picture of fighting, life in the trenches, the human cost in lives lost, and the physical and emotional aftermath for survivors. This new edition is extensively illustrated with more than 50 photos and artists’ drawings and paintings. 504882, $16.95 , $11.50 , Paperback, 128 pages

Survivors of a Kind Memoirs of the Western Front Brian Bond This original book shows that many memoirs of the Western Front are not only literary masterpieces but are also of great value to historians. Brian Bond examines a range of works in this neglected genre which demonstrates the remarkable variety of combat experiences and postwar reflections, ranging from poets like Robert Graves, Siegfried Sassoon and Edmund Blunden striving to overcome traumas; to warriors or ‘Fire Eaters’ like Lord Reith and Alf Pollard who enjoyed the war; and two exceptionally brave Old Etonians, Anthony Eden and Harold Macmillan whose military distinction proved to be an asset in their political careers. 390397, $45 , $29.50 , Hardback, 168 pages

American Expeditionary Forces in The Great War Montfaucon Maarten Otte 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. 734914, $22.95 , $14.99 , Paperback, 280 pages

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Valour At Vimy Ridge The Great Canadian Victory of World War I Tom Douglas The battle of Vimy Ridge in April 1917 saw Canadian troops storm a 14-kilometer long escarpment that was believed to be impregnable. This was the first time in Canada’s history that a corps-sized formation fought together as a unit under its own leadership. Canadian troops persevered under heavy fire to take the ridge. The battle has since been much celebrated in Canada, as historians and descendants seek to explain the huge losses that military and political leaders accepted in a war that produced few gains for any nation. Tom Douglas recounts the events of this battle, and his narrative is accompanied by over 50 photos, drawings, and paintings by Canadian war artists. 504851, $16.95 , $11.50 , Paperback, 128 pages

Mons, an Artillery Battle

David Hutchison This book is a history of the Battle of Mons in August 1914. It diverges widely from the story enshrined as fact in the Official History, and by subsequent accounts dependent on it. It is based on an examination of the war diaries of almost every British unit involved in the battle, with particular reference to the artillery, thus illuminating the tactical intentions of all arms in every phase of the battle. The Battle of Mons was a dress-rehearsal for the war on the Western Front. It was of disproportionate importance in determining how the British army was handled in the future. It deserves to be better understood by students of the period. 390731, $39.95 , $25.99 , Paperback, 184 pages

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. In fact there was extensive fighting during the opening phase of the war, as both the French and Germans tried to outflank each other. Through the autumn and winter there was a struggle to hold the best tactical ground, with small scale but ferocious skirmishes from Beaumont Hamel to the Somme. The conflict in what became known as the Glory Hole, close to the well known Lochnagar Crater, was particularly prolonged. Evidence of the fighting, is still visible today. 722409, $26.95 , $17.99 , Paperback, 264 pages

• WORLD WAR 2 • 1st Airborne Market Garden 1944 Simon Forty Leo Marriott While the 6th Airborne Division had landed in France on D-Day and covered itself in glory, its counterpart, the 1st Airborne Division, had last seen action during an amphibious assault at Taranto on September 9, 1943, as part of the invasion of Italy. Returned to the UK in December 1943, it was held in reserve during the battle of Normandy and spent three months waiting for action. In September 1944, however, 1st Airborne played a leading role in Operation Market—the air component of Operation Market Garden, an audacious attempt by the Allies to bypass the Siegfried Line and advance into the Ruhr. It was to be 1st Airborne’s last action of the war. 005409, $16.95 , $11.50 , Paperback, 64 pages

82nd Airborne Normandy 1944 Stephen Smith Simon Forty On August 15, 1942, the 82nd Airborne became the US Army’s first airborne division. Commanded by Major General Matthew B. Ridgway, they trained exhaustively for their new role, which involved parachuting from C-47s and insertion by Waco CG-4A gliders. In April 1943 the 82nd was shipped overseas to Casablanca, North Africa, and on July 9 made its first combat drop as part of Operation Husky, the invasion of Sicily. A second operation—night parachute drops onto the Salerno beachhead on September 13 and 14—provided more experience, and in December, the bulk of the division left for the United Kingdom and training for D-Day. 005362, $16.95 , $11.50 , Paperback, 64 pages

6th Airborne Normandy 1944 Leo Marriott Simon Forty Operation Tonga began at 22:56 on the night of 5 June, when six Halifax heavy bombers took off from Tarrant Rushton towing six Horsas carrying a coup-de-main force consisting of D Coy, Ox and Bucks LI reinforced with two extra platoons from B Coy and a party of sappers, who were tasked with capturing the bridges over the Caen Canal and the River Orne. 6th Airborne Division had been allotted three specific tasks to achieve. First, it was to capture intact the two bridges over the Caen Canal and the Orne River. Second, the division was to destroy the Merville coastal artillery battery located at Franceville Plage. A third task was to destroy several bridges spanning the River Dives. 004211, $16.95 , $11.50 , Paperback, 64 pages

Tank Killers A History of America’s World War II Tank Destroyer Force Harry Yeide This is the story of the specialized U.S. armored force designed specifically to kill enemy tanks in direct combat. It follows the men who fought in the TDs from the formation of the force in 1941 through the victory over the Third Reich in 1945, through North Africa, Italy, France, and Germany, describing a story of American flexibility and pragmatism in military affairs. It draws heavily on the records of the tank destroyer battalions and the units with which they fought, and veterans of the force add their personal stories. 006505, $14.95 , $9.99 , Paperback, 256 pages

USS Arizona The Enduring Legacy of a Battleship Ingo Bauernfeind This lavishly illustrated and very personal book covers the history of the battleship USS Arizona from her launch to her loss on December 7, 1941 when she was sunk during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. Learn about the ship’s enduring legacy firsthand as told by survivors, historians, enemies, sons of admirals, and people who have a personal connection to the Arizona. Moreover, this book provides a detailed examination of the Arizona’s wreck by archaeologists of the National Parks Service looking for ways to preserve her for the future. Learn about the tribute given by presidents and foreign dignitaries in order to honor Arizona’s fallen crew. 598421, $29.95 , $19.50 , Hardback, 192 pages

Sherman The M4 Tank in World War II Michel Esteve A detailed insight into the development and deployment of the M4, this book covers the design and construction of the chassis, turret, engine, armaments and munitions and differences between the variants of the M4. It covers the difficulties facing the crews who fought in this legendary tank, exploring the training they received and the different combat methods perfected by the Allies. Fully illustrated with hundreds of contemporary and modern photographs and detailed diagrams, this complete account provides all the technical details of the construction of the M4, its maintenance and repair, and the logistics required to support it in combat. 00739A, $49.95 , $32.50 , Hardback, 240 pages

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• WORLD WAR 2 • Poland Betrayed The Nazi-Soviet Invasions of 1939 David G. Williamson Hitler’s attack on Poland in 1939 was the first brutal act in six years of world war, but the campaign is often overshadowed by the momentous struggle that followed across the rest of Europe. David Williamson reconstructs each stage of the battle in graphic detail. He looks at the precarious situation of the Polish nation caught between Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union, reconsiders the pre-war policies of the other European powers, particularly France and Britain, and assesses the state of the opposing armed forces before the Germans launched Operation White. In a vivid and fastmoving narrative he follows the course of the campaign as it moved across Poland in September 1939. 782106, $24.95 , $16.50 , Paperback, 256 pages

The Battle for Norway, 1940–1942 John Grehan Martin Mace

The Battle of North Cape The Death Ride of the Scharnhorst, 1943 Angus Konstam On 25 December 1943 the German battlecruiser Scharnhorst slipped out Altenfjord in Norway to attack Arctic convoy JW55B which was carrying vital war supplies to the Soviet Union. But British naval intelligence knew of the Scharnhorst’s mission before she sailed and the vulnerable convoy was protected by a large Royal Naval force including the battleship Duke of York. In effect the Scharnhorst was sailing into a trap. One of the most compelling naval dramas of the Second World War had begun. 84557P, $29.95 , $19.50 , Paperback, 176 pages

The Battle of Burma 1943-1945 John Grehan Martin Mace

Dispatches in this volume include that on the first and second battles of Narvik in 1940; the dispatch on operations in central Norway 1940, by Lieutenant General H.R.S. Massy, Commander-in-Chief, North West Expeditionary Force; Dispatch on operations in Northern Norway between April and June 1940; and the dispatch on carrier-borne aircraft attacks on Kirkenes (Norway) and Petsamo (Finland) in 1941, by Admiral Sir John C. Tovey. This unique collection of original documents will prove to be an invaluable resource for historians, students and all those interested in what was one of the most significant periods in British military history. 782137, $22.95 , $14.99 , Paperback, 192 pages

Dispatches in this volume include that on operations in Burma and North-East India between November 1943 and June 1944, by General Sir George J. Giffard; the dispatch on operations in Assam and Burma between June 1944 June and November 1944, by General Sir George J. Giffard, Commander-in-Chief; and the dispatch on Naval operations in the Ramree Island area (Burma) in January and February 1945 by Vice-Admiral Sir Arthur J. Power, Commander-in-Chief, East Indies Statione. This unique collection of original documents will prove to be an invaluable resource for historians, students and all those interested in what was one of the most significant periods in British military history. 461998, $39.95 , $25.99 , Hardback, 208 pages

The History of the British ‘U’ Class Submarine

The Long Range Desert Group in the Aegean

Derek Walters Original designed in 1934 for anti-submarine training, by the end of the war seventytwo U-Class subs had been commissioned.

Seventeen were lost to the enemy and three in accidents. Manned by crews from seven nations’ navies, they served worldwide and never more successfully than in the Mediterranean, where they made a major contribution to the defeat of Rommel’s Afrika Corps. The quality of their service is born out by the 375 gallantry medals awarded to crewmen including Lt Cdr David Wanklyn’s VC. 782052, $26.95 , $17.99 , Paperback, 272 pages

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Brendan O’Carroll Shortly after the invasion of Sicily and to distract German attention from the Italian campaign, Churchill ordered the occupation of the Dodecanese Islands in the Aegean. The Long Range Desert Group, retraining in Lebanon, were now part of Raiding Forces, Middle East, along with the Special Boat Service and No 30 Commando. In support of 3,000 regulars in 234 Brigade, the LRDG landed covertly on Leros establishing observation posts, reporting movement of enemy shipping and aircraft. The author, an acknowledged expert on the LRDG uses official sources, both British and German, and individual accounts to piece together the full story of this dramatic, costly but little-known campaign. 777379, $42.95 , $27.99 , Hardback, 280 pages

• WORLD WAR 2 • First Burma Campaign The Japanese Conquest of 1942 Colonel E C V Foucar MC Shortly after the British and Indian forces had withdrawn from Burma in the face of the Japanese onslaught in 1942, Colonel E.C.V. Foucar MC was instructed to seek out documentary material and information from the various officers involved in the First Burma Campaign. The final element of Foucar’s task was to write an account of the fighting, based on these many eyewitness accounts, for the Director of Military Training. This fascinating narrative sets out the challenging geographical, climatic and political conditions the British were faced with in Burma as war became an increasing possibility. 783219, $59.95 , $38.99 , Hardback, 288 pages

By Hellship to Hiroshima

Terence Kelly Taken prisoner in Java, Terence Kelly’s captivity was full of incident. He was witness to barbaric cruelty and suffering particularly on the journey packed into a filthy cargo ship under atrocious and inhumane conditions. Once in Japan, he was a slave in the Hitachi shipyards where he got to know other Japanese and learn their language. His book reveals more about the psyche of his captors than other similar works. His Hiroshima camp was unique and was possibly the best camp in which the Japanese held POWs. Kelly’s account of the A-Bomb attack and the chaos that followed it is fascinating and rare. 781895, $29.95 , $19.50 , Paperback, 256 pages

Tank Warfare, 1939–1945 Simon Forty Jonathan Forty

On the battlefields of Europe and North Africa during the Second World War tanks played a key role, and the intense pressure of combat drove forward tank design and tactics at an extraordinary rate. In a few years, on all sides, tank warfare was transformed. This is the dramatic process that Simon and Jonathan Forty chronicle in this heavily illustrated history. They describe the fundamentals of pre-war tank design and compare the theories formulated in the 1930s as to how they should be used in battle. Then they show how the harsh experience of the German blitzkrieg campaigns in Poland, France and the Soviet Union compelled the Allies to reconsider their equipment, organization and tactics. 767622, $34.95 , $22.99 , Hardback, 216 pages

1000 Days on the River Kwai The Secret Diary of a British Camp Commandant Cary Owtram Memoirs by former prisoners of war of the Japanese invariably make for a moving reading but Colonel Owtram’s account of his years of captivity has a special significance. Many ex-prisoners testified to the mental and physical courage that he showed protecting POWs from the worst excesses of their captors. Of course his account does not admit to this but what is clear is that in addition to the deprivation and hardship suffered by all POWs, the author bore heavy responsibility for those under his charge and the daily trauma of dealing with the unpredictable Japanese. 772053, $24.95 , $16.50 , Paperback, 168 pages

The Second World War Illustrated The Second Year Archive and Colour Photographs of WW2 Jack Holroyd This volume begins with the account of Mussolini attempting to mirror Hitler in acts of aggression by thrusting towards Egypt and capturing the important artery of the British Empire; the Suez Canal. The Italian initiative failed and when its army was driven back with heavy losses, Mussolini asked for help and Hitler sent Rommel. Beginning in the spring of 1941, Axis forces, under a dynamic General Rommel, pushed the British back to Egypt. In the meantime, Mussolini decided on another easy target to spread his new ‘Roman Empire’ and invaded Greece. Once again, his superior numbers were repelled and the Greeks sent his army back to its starting point in Albania. 757944, $24.95 , $16.50 , Paperback, 280 pages

Dunkirk to the Rhineland Diaries and Sketches of Sergeant C S Murrell, Welsh Guards C N Murrell Charles Murrell kept detailed diaries of his service throughout the Second World War. This book starts on 10 May 1940 with the Blitzkrieg on Arras and the retreat to Dunkirk. The Dunkirk beaches and his own undignified evacuation are described in some detail and occasional humor. The second part begins when the 1st Battalion Welsh Guards set sail for Normandy and they take part in the Battle for Caen with a particularly bloody fight at Montchamp. The final element covers the race for and liberation of Brussels, a fiercely fought engagement at Hechtel Operation Market Garden, Nijmegen and the Island, winter in Belgium and Holland and the Rhineland Battle. 781765, $29.95 , $19.50 , Paperback, 240 pages

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• WORLD WAR 2 • Logistics in World War II 1939–1945 John Norris John Norris shows how logistics, though less glamorous than details of the fighting itself, played a decisive role in the outcome of every campaign and battle of World War Two. The author marshals some astounding facts and figures to convey the sheer scale of the task all belligerents faced to equip vast forces and supply them in the field. He also draws on firsthand accounts to illustrate what this meant for the men and women in the logistics chain and those depending on it at the sharp end. Many of the vehicles, from supply trucks to pack mules, and other relevant hardware are discussed and illustrated with numerous photographs. 859128, $49.95 , $32.50 , Hardback, 464 pages

Why Did Hitler Hate the Jews? The Origins of Adolf Hitler’s Anti-Semitism and its Outcome Peter den Hertog What led Hitler to become such a genocidal anti-Semite? It is often said that the strongly anti-Semitic atmosphere in pre-war Vienna, in which Hitler failed to achieve his dream of becoming an artist, was when his hatred of the Jews first began to stir. We also often read that such feelings were compounded by the so-called ‘stab in the back’ by Jewish-Marxists at the end of the First World War. Peter den Hertog is able to provide an all-encompassing explanation for Hitler’s anti-Semitism by combining insights from many different disciplines. He also succeeds in clarifying how Hitler’s own particular brand of anti-Semitism could lead the way to the Holocaust. 772381, $32.95 , $21.50 , Hardback, 264 pages

Winston Churchill and the Art of Leadership How Winston Changed the World William Nester Many indeed, are the biographies of Winston Churchill, one of the most influential figures of the twentieth century. But what was that influence and how did he use it in the furtherance of his and his country’s ambitions? For the first time, Professor William Nestor has delved into the life and actions of Churchill to examine just how skillfully he manipulated events to place him in positions of power. This is the first book that explores how Churchill understood and asserted the art of power, mostly through hundreds of his own insights expressed through his speeches and writings. 781246, $34.95 , $22.99 , Hardback, 288 pages

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Hitler’s Alpine Headquarters

James Wilson Hitler’s Alpine Headquarters looks at the development of the Obersalzberg from a small, long established farming community, into Hitler’s country residence and the Nazis’ southern headquarters. Introducing new images and additional text, this book is a much expanded sequel to the authors acclaimed Hitler’s Alpine Retreat (Pen & Sword, 2005). This book will appeal to those with a general interest in the Third Reich. It explains how and why Hitler chose this area to build a home and his connection to this region. 782113, $24.95 , $16.50 , Paperback, 288 pages

In the Hell of the Eastern Front The Fate of a Young Soldier During the Fighting in Russia in WW2 Arno Sauer On 22 June 1941, German forces launched Operation Barbarossa – Hitler’s invasion of the Soviet Union. Instead of the swift knockout blow that the Germans had anticipated, the war against the Soviets ground on relentlessly for almost four years. It was into this bloody theater of war that Fritz Sauer was sent. Based on Fritz’s own recollections and narrative, this account of a young soldier’s experiences in the Second World War was brought together by his son. It is a moving and graphic description of one man’s involvement in the largest military confrontation in history – the Hell that was the Eastern Front. 733337, $32.95 , $21.50 , Hardback, 192 pages

The Rise and Fall of Imperial Japan

Stephen Wynn From the Meiji Restoration in 1868, restoring Imperial rule under Emperor Meiji, until Japan’s surrender at the end of the Second World War in 1945, the dream lasted a comparatively short period of time: seventy-seven years from beginning to end. During the empire’s existence, Japan was involved in some sixteen conflicts, resulting in the occupation of numerous countries and islands throughout Asia and the Pacific regions. Thousands were under the emperor’s control, not all of whom were treated as they should have been. The book culminates with the atomic bombs dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, which finally brought about Japan’s surrender and the end of the war in Asia and the Pacific. 835788, $34.95 , $22.99 , Hardback, 160 pages

• WORLD WAR 2 • Disarming Hitler’s V Weapons Bomb Disposal The V1 & V2 Rockets

Churchill’s Flawed Decisions Errors in Office of The Greatest Briton

Chris Ransted In 1944 the V-1s and V-2s, Hitler’s vengeance weapons, were regarded by the Allied leaders in London as the single greatest threat they had faced. It was feared that these flying bombs and rockets might turn the tide of war once again in Germany’s favor. Yet, little more than half of these missiles hit their targets, some failing to explode. Their wreckage lay across the southern half of England or in Europe, with contents liable to sudden and deadly ignition. It was the job of specialist Bomb Disposal teams to render the V-weapons safe and uncover their secrets. This is their story. 781901, $26.95 , $17.99 , Paperback, 272 pages

Stephen Wynn Winston Churchill is undoubtedly one of the most respected and best-loved characters the world has ever known. However, much of how people view him is based on his leadership during the bleak and dire times of the Second World War. Yet there was another side to Churchill that is not often spoken of, and one that led to him making some questionable decisions. Some of these, it could be argued, were for national security reasons, but others were not, proving that even the very best are not always as perfect as they first appear. 708540, $34.95 , $22.99 , Hardback, 152 pages

The Second World War Through Soldiers’ Eyes British Army Life, 1939–1945

Churchill’s Admiral in Two World Wars Admiral of the Fleet Lord Keyes of Zeebrugge and Dover GCB KCVO CMG DSO

James Goulty What was it really like to serve in the British Army during the Second World War? Discover a soldier’s view of life in the British Army from recruitment and training to the brutal realities of combat. Using firsthand sources, James Goulty reconstructs the experiences of the men and women who made up the ‘citizen’s army’. Find out about the weapons and equipment they used; the uniforms they wore; how they adjusted to army discipline and faced the challenges of active service overseas. 781710, $24.95 , $16.50 , Paperback, 208 pages

Panzer Commander The Memoirs of Hans von Luck Hans Von Luck A professional soldier, Hans von Luck joined the Panzerwaffe in its earliest days. Skilled in the art of armored warfare, von Luck fought in the invasion of Poland and Operation Barbarossa. He then served with the Afrika Korps before returning to Europe to fight in the Normandy Campaign. Captured by the Soviets at the end of the war, he was held for five years in a POW camp. After the war, he formed friendships with those who had been his opponents, including Major John Howard, who had led the capture of Pegasus Bridge on D-Day. This unique and insightful account of one man’s war and its aftermath is one of the classic memoirs of the Second World War. 781833, $22.95 , $14.99 , Paperback, 312 pages

Jim Crossley Roger Keyes was a superb seaman, inspiring leader and fearless fighter, he immediately caught the eye of senior figures as well as the up and coming politician, Winston Churchill. Their friendship survived disappointment, disagreement and eventually disillusion. Unlike some of his contemporaries, Keyes was unable to make the transition from sailor to politician and was inclined to embarrass his friends and allies by his intemperate language and total lack of political acumen. To his credit, Churchill did not let his personal friendship and admiration of Keyes blind him to his temperamental and intellectual limitations. Both men were big enough not to let professional conflict destroy admiration and friendship. 748393, $49.95 , $32.50 , Hardback, 224 pages

Martin Bormann Hitler’s Executioner Volker Koop Born on 17 June 1900, Martin Ludwig Bormann became one of the most powerful and most feared men in the Third Reich. An obsessive bureaucrat, it was Bormann who helped steer Hitler’s apparatus of terror so effectively that he became the clandestine ruler of Nazi Germany. Drawing heavily on recently declassified documents and files, the historian and journalist Volker Koop reveals the full story of the most faithful member of Hitler’s inner circle, an individual who, whilst little known to the German people, became the second most powerful man in the Third Reich. 886926, $34.95 , $22.99 , Hardback, 248 pages

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• WORLD WAR 2 • Guarding Hitler The Secret World of the Führer Mark Felton Guarding Hitler manages to offer fresh insights into the life and routine of the Fuhrer, and most importantly the often indiscreet opinions, observations and activities of the little people who surrounded Hitler but whose stories have been overshadowed by the great affairs of state. It covers not only the plots against Hitler’s life but the way security developed as a result. His use of doubles is examined as is security while traveling. As little has been written about the security and domestic life of Adolf Hitler, Guarding Hitler allows the reader to delve deeper into this previously overlooked but nonetheless fascinating aspect of the world’s most infamous man. 782120, $26.95 , $17.99 , Paperback, 208 pages

Ending the Siege of Leningrad German and Spanish Artillery at the Battle of Krasny Bor Carlos Caballero Jurado The Battle of Krasny Bor in 1943 was part of the Soviet Red Army’s efforts to lift the blockade of Leningrad, one of the longest and most destructive in history. Previous works on the Battle of Krasny Bor have focused primarily on the infantry involved, especially when using veteran testimonies, and the use of artillery has been conspicuously absent. This book aims to put the reader right in the heart of the battle, describing the action from an artilleryman’s point of view, seeing it fundamentally as a duel between the Soviet and German-Spanish soldiers. 741028, $34.95 , $22.99 , Hardback, 216 pages

The Captain Class Frigates in the Second World War

Donald Collingwood The Captain Class Frigates, seventy-eight modern and sturdy Destroyer Escorts known affectionately by all who sailed in them as the DEs, were built in the United States and leased to the Royal Navy. Without doubt these rugged ships and their resilient crews saved many thousands of lives. In assisting the safe passage of countless troops and the delivery of million tons of vital war materials and supplies across the Atlantic, the Captain Class frigates played a hugely significant role in the Allied victory over the Nazis. 782236, $26.95 , $17.99 , Paperback, 224 pages

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Red Star at War Victory at all Costs Colin Turbett Russia’s losses during the Second World War touched the lives of an entire population caught between a brutal and murderous invader and a ruthless leadership at home. Soviet victory over the Nazis, which effectively won the war, was the end result of effort and sacrifice by the ordinary millions who were totally committed to saving their ‘motherland.’ Red Star at War is centered on photographs taken before, during and after the Second World War, which illustrate the human face of the immense Soviet war effort. These show soldiers, sailors, airmen (men and women) - not in battle, but in photographs taken for their families and friends, and the messages that often went with these images. 763280, $34.95 , $22.99 , Hardback, 232 pages

Monte Cassino A German View Rudolf Bohmler As a German battalion commander Rudolf Bohmler fought in the front line during the fierce battles fought at Monte Cassino. After the war he wrote this remarkable history, one of the first fulllength accounts of this famous and controversial episode in the struggle for Italy. His pioneering work, which has long been out of print, gives a fascinating insight into the battle as it was perceived at the time and as it was portrayed immediately after the war. While his fluent narrative offers a strong German view of the fighting, it also covers the Allied side of the story, at every level, in graphic detail. 781611, $26.95 , $17.99 , Paperback, 320 pages

The Defence and Fall of Greece, 1940–41

John Carr On 28th October 1940, the Greek premier, Ioannis Metaxis, refused to accept a deliberately provocative ultimatum from Mussolini and Italian forces began the invasion of Greece via Albania. This aggression was prompted by Mussolini’s desire for a quick victory to rival Hitler’s rapid conquest of France and the Low Countries. On paper, Greek forces were poorly equipped and ill-prepared for the conflict but Mussolini had underestimated their skill and determination. Within weeks the Italian invasion force was driven back over the border and Greek forces advanced deep into Albania. A renewed Italian offensive in March 1941 was also unsuccessful, prompting Hitler to intervene to save his ally. 781826, $26.95 , $17.99 , Paperback, 272 pages

• WORLD WAR 2 • Hitler’s Third Reich in 100 Objects A Material History of Nazi Germany Roger Moorhouse Richard Overy Hitler’s Third Reich is still the focus of numerous articles, books and films: no regime of the twentieth century has prompted such a body of literature. Collated by one of the world’s leading historians of Nazi Germany and illustrated throughout, this book is an, compelling and revelatory guide to the Third Reich. Ranging from documents and postcards to weapons and personal effects, these objects include Pervitin, Hitler’s Mercedes, Hitler’s grooming kit, the Messerschmitt 262, the Luger pistol, the Tiger Tank, Eva Braun’s lipstick case, the underpants of Rudolf Hess, and, of course, the Swastika and Mein Kampf. 385163, $24.95 , $16.50 , Paperback, 272 pages

Hitler’s V-Weapons An Official History of the Battle Against the V-1 and V-2 in WWII An Official History At 04.08 hours on the morning of 13 June 1944, two members of the Royal Observer Corps were on duty at their post on the top of a Martello tower on the seafront at Dymchurch in Kent. At that moment they spotted the approach of an object spurting red flames from its rear and making a noise like ‘a Model-T-Ford going up a hill’. It was a development that they, and many others throughout the UK, had been anticipating for months. The first V1 flying bomb, an example of what Hitler had called his Vergeltungswaffen or Vengeance Weapons, to be released against Britain was rattling towards them. The two spotters on top of the tower may well have been aware that a new Battle of Britain had just begun. 770059, $49.95 , $32.50 , Hardback, 296 pages

Fighting Through to Hitler’s Germany Personal Accounts of the Men of 1 Suffolk 1944–45 Mark Forsdike After landing on D-Day, 1st Battalion, The Suffolk Regiment fought through France, Holland and into Germany as part of the 3rd (British) Infantry Division. Ever cheerful, the Battalion were opposed by an increasingly ruthless enemy determined to deny the invader their homeland. This fine book draws on the testimonies of officers and men who served in this historic campaign. 772862, $49.95 , $32.50 , Hardback, 304 pages

With the SAS: Across the Rhine Into the Heart of Hitler’s Third Reich Ian Wellsted With the SAS: Across the Rhine is the story of the latter part of Captain Ian Wellsted’s military career with the Special Air Service, the first part of which was detailed in his well-received SAS: With the Maquis. This is a very personal account, revealing the many emotional as well as physical strains placed upon men in the fighting line. The author takes us back to his time employed with the 79th armored Division (the famous ‘Hobart’s Funnies’) preparing for D-Day and his desire for more exciting action, which led first to the Parachute Regiment and then the SAS. While we learn a little of his time with the maquis, the main focus of the story is his part in Operation Archway. 745699, $39.95 , $25.99 , Hardback, 248 pages

A Guide to Hitler’s Munich

David Mathieson Munich is one of Europe’s most enchanting cities. Exploring its narrow cobbled streets or wide sunlight boulevards with views of the Bavarian Alps is a delight. Each autumn, millions of revelers from around the world join locals in their legendary Octoberfest, one of the world’s biggest festivals. Yet many visitors also know that Munich has a past so dark that it cast a looming shadow over the twentieth century: this was the city which played a unique role in the ascent of Adolf Hitler. It was here that he established the fanatical base of his NSDAP party so that the city was, in his words, ‘the capital of the movement.’ 766250, $22.95 , $14.99 , Paperback, 192 pages

Battle for Crete

John Hall Spencer After two years’ extensive research the author has written a thorough account of the political and military background to the German invasion of Crete and the bitter fighting that followed the first airborne assault on an island in history. The book tells of confused negotiations between the British and Greek governments; the misunderstandings between Winston Churchill’s War Cabinet and commanders in the field; the near capture of the King of Greece; the lack of preparation by the defenders and the suppression of a critical post-battle report by General Wavell. 781369, $24.95 , $16.50 , Paperback, 320 pages

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• WORLD WAR 2 • Secret Casualties of World War Two Uncovering the Civilian Deaths from Friendly Fire

The Killing Fields of Provence Occupation, Resistance and Liberation in the South of France

Simon Webb In this book, Simon Webb reveals one of the last secrets of the Second World War; the casualties which ‘friendly fire’ from heavy artillery inflicted upon British and American civilians. In the case of the British, these deaths were part of a quite deliberate policy which was devised to ensure that those living in big cities remained there, despite the dangers of enemy bombing. There were times during the German bombing of London when more people were being killed by British shells than were dying as a result of enemy bombs. 743220, $34.95 , $22.99 , Hardback, 168 pages

James Bourhill In the South of France, the most memorable event of the Second World War was the sea and airborne invasion of 15 August 1944. The arrival of the Allies was preceded by years of suffering and sacrifice under Hitléro-Vichyssois oppression. Deportations, requisitions, forced labor, and hunger provoked some level of resistance by a courageous minority. Many actively colluded with the enemy, but most just waited for better days. 761323, $42.95 , $27.99 , Hardback, 432 pages

Neville Chamberlain’s Legacy Hitler, Munich and the Path to War

Girl With A Sniper Rifle An Eastern Front Memoir

Nicholas Milton Chris Packham In this radical new appraisal of the most vilified politician of the twentieth century, historian Nicholas Milton claims that by placating Hitler, Chamberlain not only reflected public opinion but also embraced the zeitgeist of the time. Chamberlain also bought Britain vital time to rearm when Hitler’s military machine was at its zenith. It is with the hindsight of history that we understand Chamberlain’s failure to ultimately prevent a war from happening. Yet by placing him within the context of his time, this fascinating new history provides a unique perspective in to the lives and mindset of the people of Britain during the lead up to the Second World War. 732255, $49.95 , $32.50 , Hardback, 296 pages

US Marine Corps Uniforms and Equipment in World War II

Jim Moran The USMC was one of the phenomena of the Second World War. Greatly expanded from its prewar order of battle of scattered defense battalions, it became a multi-division force bearing the brunt of the hardest fighting across the whole vast expanse of the Pacific theater of operations. The author covers service and field uniforms at the outbreak of war; the development of the camouflage uniforms which became the Marine’s trademark; the ‘782 gear’ webbing equipment; the uniforms, insignia and equipment special to the elite Marine Raiders and Paramarines; the uniforms and accouterments of the US Marine Corps Women’s Reserve; and a range of issue and personal small kit items which collectors may encounter. 710413, $44.95 , $29.50 , Hardback, 208 pages

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Yulia Zhukova Martin Pegler Luliia was a dedicated member of the Komsomol (the Soviet communist youth organization) and her parents worked for the NKVD. She started at the sniper school and eventually became a valued member of her battalion during operations against Prussia. Luliia recounts how they would be in the field for days, regularly facing the enemy in terrifying one-on-one encounters. She sets down the euphoria of her first hit and starting her “battle count” but her reflection on how it was also the ending of a life. In this powerful, firsthand account we come up close to the machinations of the NKVD (the secret police) as well as the grueling toll of war and the breathtaking bravery of this female sniper. 383985, $32.95 , $21.50 , Hardback, 256 pages

US Marine Corps Women’s Reserve ‘They Are Marines’: Uniforms and Equipment in World War II Jim Moran The US Marines Women’s Reserve was authorized by the U.S. Congress and signed into law on 30 July 1942. This law allowed for the acceptance of women into the reserve as commissioned officers and at the enlisted level. The purpose of the law was to release officers and men for combat and to replace them with women in shore stations. The result was that between 1943 and 1945 the women of America enlisted in the thousands to ‘Free A Marine to Fight.’ This book explores in detail the role of Women Marines, or WRs as they were known at the time. It also presents a detailed study of the uniforms of the WRs supported by numerous color photographs. 749055, $24.95 , $16.50 , Paperback, 208 pages

• MODERN • WORLDWARFARE WAR 2 • • Knight’s Cross Winners of the Waffen SS Marc Rikmenspoel Knight’s Cross winners of the Waffen-SS details some of the most-decorated personalities of that infamous organization. Rare photos will portray men such as Sepp Dietrich, Theodor Eicke, and Michael Wittmann. The images are a mix of studio portraits and shots taken in the field. 767585, $26.95 , $17.99 , Paperback, 136 pages

Leningrad Hero City Nik Cornish The 900-day siege of the Soviet city of Leningrad by the combined forces of the Germans and the Finns is one of the most remarkable, and terrible, events of the Second World War, yet until recently it has not received the attention it deserves – it has been overshadowed by other massive confrontations on the Eastern Front, at Stalingrad and Kursk. And rarely has the compelling story of the siege been told through graphic wartime photographs like those that author Nik Cornish has collected for this book. 845145, $24.95 , $16.50 , Paperback, 128 pages

Hitler’s Light Panzers At War

Paul Thomas This is a highly illustrated record of the German light tank from its beginnings in the 1930s to the key battles it fought in Poland, France, North Africa, Russia and North Western Europe. The book describes how the Germans carefully utilized the development of these light machines for war, and depicts how these tanks were adapted and up-gunned to face the ever-increasing enemy threat. Using 250 rare and unpublished photographs together with detailed captions and accompanying text, this book provides a vivid account of light Panzer operational deployment from the early Blitzkrieg campaigns to the final demise of the Nazi war machine. 463251, $24.95 , $16.50 , Paperback, 144 pages

German Machine Guns of the Second World War

Hans Seidler Arranged by theater chronologically, the book analyses the development of the machine gun and describes how the Germans carefully utilized weapons such as the MG34 and the much vaunted MG42 into both offensive and defensive roles. Supported by a host of other machine guns like the MP28, MP38/40 and the lethal Sturmgerher 44, it depicts how these formidable machine guns fought against an ever-increasing enemy threat. Using over 250 rare and unpublished photographs together with detailed captions and accompanying text, this book provides a unique insight into German weaponry from early Blitzkrieg campaigns to the final demise of the Nazi empire. 592731, $24.95 , $16.50 , Hardback, 144 pages

Blitzkrieg in the West

Ian Baxter This superbly illustrated book captures the dramatic action of May and June 1940. The speed and ferocity of the German onslaught took the Allies by surprise as Hitler’s land and air forces annihilated the inferior opposition. After 9 months stalemate the collapse was cataclysmic and Holland and Belgium quickly fell leaving the British and French forces outflanked and outfought. The miracle of Dunkirk saved vast numbers of British and French forces but could not prevent the surrender of France, leaving Britain to fight on virtually alone. 843127, $24.95 , $16.50 , Paperback, 144 pages

Stilwell and the Chindits The Allied Campaign in Northern Burma 1943 – 1944 Jon Diamond This latest book in the highly successful Images of War series covers the dramatic events that saw ultimate Allied victory over the Japanese in remote Northern Burma on the Chinese border. The plan involved two separate but concurrent operations. US Army General Joseph Stilwell was ordered to train up two Chinese divisions and seize the key Japanese base at Myitkyina. At the same time Brigadier Orde Wingate and his 77 Brigade (known as the Chindits) penetrated and fought deep behind Japanese lines. As this highly informative and well illustrated book reveals, the concept was ultimately successful with Myitkyina falling to Stilwell’s Chinese/US force in mid 1944. 831982, $24.95 , $16.50 , Paperback, 176 pages

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• MODERN WARFARE • COLD WAR & BEYOND • Vietnam’s Final Air Campaign Operation Linebacker I & II, May–December 1972 Stephen Emerson On March 30, 1972 some 30,000 North Vietnamese troops surged across the demilitarized zone into South Vietnam. By early May South Vietnamese forces were on the ropes and faltering. Without the support of U.S. combat troops the Saigon government was in danger of total collapse. In response, President Nixon called for an aggressive, sustained bombardment of North Vietnam. Code-named Operation Linebacker I, the effort sought to stem the flow of men and materiel southward, as well as sever all outside supply lines in the first new bombing of the North Vietnamese heartland in nearly four years. 72845A, $22.95 , $14.99 , Paperback, 136 pages

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 massproduced 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. 708182, $22.95 , $14.99 , Paperback, 128 pages

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. 708021, $22.95 , $14.99 , Paperback, 128 pages

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Air War Over North Vietnam Operation Rolling Thunder, 1965–1968 Stephen Emerson Through an ever escalating onslaught of destruction, Operation Rolling Thunder intended to signal America’s unwavering commitment to its South Vietnamese ally, break Hanoi’s political will to prosecute the war, and bring about a negotiated settlement. 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 that ultimately sowed the seeds of failure, despite the heroic sacrifices by U.S. Air Force and Navy pilots and crews 708229, $22.95 , $14.99 , Paperback, 128 pages

North Korean Onslaught UN Stand at the Pusan Perimeter, AugustSeptember 1950 Gerry van Tonder In the first volume in this series on the Korean War, North Korea Invades the South, North Korean ground forces, armor and artillery crossed the 38th Parallel, and, in blitzkrieg style, rolled back UN and South Korean forces down the Korean peninsula. Despite the US and South Korea committing army, air force and navy units, by 31 July, eleven enemy divisions were concentrated in a disconnected line from Ch?nju to Y?ngdong. Along the south coast, North Korean divisions pushed eastward towards Masan. Supreme commander of UN forces, General Douglas MacArthur, had his back to the sea, facing thirteen enemy infantry divisions, two new tank brigades and an armored division. 72833A, $22.95 , $14.99 , Paperback, 136 pages

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. Backed by the Soviet Union and Cuba, the struggle was initiated by the radical Farabundo Martí National Liberation Front (FMLN), a coalition or 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. However, once Ronald Reagan was elected, through various US intelligence bodies, the CIA especially, significant amounts of military hardware were pumped into the country. 70814A, $22.95 , $14.99 , Paperback, 128 pages

• MODERN WARFARE • COLD WAR & BEYOND •• 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 of. By skillful use of imagery and descriptive text he describes the many variants deployed and their contribution. This fine book brings details and images of all these diverse weaponry to the reader in one volume. 593813, $24.95 , $16.50 , Paperback, 192 pages

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 Britishdesigned aircraft introduced to squadrons from the early1950s. 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. 831890, $29.95 , $19.50 , Paperback, 192 pages

FV430 Series

Robert Griffin 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. Over 50 years later variants are still in service. 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. 742896, $32.95 , $21.50 , Paperback, 216 pages

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. Expert author Michael Green covers all these vehicles and their variants in this informative and superbly illustrated Images of War series work. 727213, $28.95 , $18.99 , Paperback, 224 pages

The Royal Armoured Corps in the Cold War 1946 - 1990 Robert Griffin M.P. Robinson

The Royal Armored Corps’ composition may have changed dramatically during the four and a half decades of The Cold War but its role in the nation’s defense has been predominant. This highly informative book focuses on the deployment of the British Army’s armored regiments from the end of the Second World War, their vehicles and equipment, the creation of the British Army of the Rhine, NATO commitments and other peripheral missions. The characteristics and variants of the Centurion, the powerful but short lived Conqueror, the Chieftain and Challenger are covered in expert text and by numerous images. 84375A, $29.95 , $19.50 , Paperback, 208 Pages

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, and it was produced in greater numbers that any other tank in history. It first went into service just after the Second World War and over 70,000 were made, and its design was so successful that it even outlasted its successor the T-62. For a generation it formed the backbone of the armored forces of the Warsaw Pact and it was exported all over the world, remaining in the front-line until the 1990s. This photographic history is the ideal introduction to it. In over 150 archive photographs and a detailed analytical text, he traces the design and development of the T-54/55 and records its operational history. 891098, $22.95 , $14.99 , Paperback, 144 pages

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• COLD WAR &WARFARE BEYOND •• • MODERN A Cold War Fighter Pilot in Peacetime and War Derek J Sharp This is the quite remarkable and true story of Squadron Leader Derek J. Sharp AFC BSc Dip Comp JP RAF and his incredible adventures. Nothing perhaps was more astonishing than his survival after meeting a Mallard duck at 500 mph and his subsequent fight back to become a pilot in command once again. That he survived to age 30 was amazing, that he continued unashamedly on to a ripe old age was nothing short of a miracle. Conceivably he followed the advice written on a fridge magnet in his kitchen ‘Never drive faster than your Guardian Angel can fly’. Those who knew him would say not a chance! 557242, $45 , $29.50 , Hardback, 224 pages

Soviet Strategic Bombers The Hammer in the Hammer and the Sickle Jason Nicholas Moore The history of Soviet strategic bombers after the Second World War is a fascinating one. This comprehensive history of these aircraft will deal not just with the development of aircraft that entered service, but of experimental aircraft as well, and projects that were never even built will also be explored. The service life of these bombers will be covered, and their use outside of the Soviet Union will be described in detail. The Soviet Union built some of the first jet-powered strategic bombers, and the Tu95 Bear, the only swept-winged turboprop bomber to ever enter service, remains in service to this day. 555972, $50 , $32.50 , Hardback, 272 pages

Vietnam War Army Helicopter Nose Art

John Brennan This book brings to light over 250 recently recovered Vietnam War photographs from Army aviation veterans, 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. Against a backdrop of censorship, political correctness, and military directives to the contrary, in-country Army helicopter nose art flourished in Vietnam, and the failure to acknowledge this archetypal convention in any study of Army aviation history demonstrates a lack of respect for the personal cost of conflict. 45035A, $34.95 , $22.99 , Paperback, 192 pages

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Phantom Boys True Tales From UK Operators Of The McDonnell Douglas F-4 Richard Pike Originally developed for the US Navy, this twin-engined supersonic long-range fighterbomber first flew in the spring of 1958. It then entered service for the US Navy in 1961, and in 1969 with the Fleet Air Arm and RAF in the UK. Regarded as one of the most versatile fighters ever built, the Phantom F-4 was the US Navy’s fastest and highest-flying aircraft. It was flown by both US military demonstration teams (Navy Blue Angels and the Air Force Thunderbirds) from 1969 to 1973. It ended its service in 1991 with the RAF. But it continued to serve a variety of air forces across the world, with some still in service fifty years after its first flight. 621881, $22.95 , $14.99 , Paperback, 184 pages

Harrier Boys. Volume 1 Cold War through the Falklands, 1969-1990 Robert Marston In Harrier Boys, Volume One: Cold War Through the Falklands, 1969-1990, Robert Marston draws together accounts from others who worked with this unique jet through its history. The excitement, camaraderie and pride of Harrier operators shine through in the personal stories of those whose lives were changed by their experience of this iconic aircraft, both on land and at sea. In this first volume, events of the Cold War years are brought to life by contributors including Graham Williams, Peter Dodworth, Peter Harris, Sir Peter Squire, and Dave Baddams. 808294, $39.95 , $25.99 , Hardback, 192 pages

Buccaneer Boys True Tales by those who Flew the ‘Last all- British Bomber’ Graham Pitchfork Arranged in chronological order, the book traces the history of the aircraft and the tasks it fulfilled. In addition to describing events and activities, it provides an insight into the lifestyle of a Buccaneer squadron and the fun and enjoyment of being a ‘Buccaneer Boy’ in addition to being part of a highly professional and dedicated force. The introduction into service is fully described before further chapters cover the development of the air force’s maritime tactics and the deployment of two squadrons to Germany in the overland strike role. 166110, $39.95 , $25.99 , Hardback, 224 pages

• COLD WAR WARFARE & BEYOND• • • MODERN The Paras Portugal’s First Elite Force in Africa, 1961-1974 John P. Cann Portuguese paratroopers or “paras” began as a stepchild of the army and found a home in the Portuguese Air Force in 1955. Initially, the post-World War Two Portuguese Army seemed to have had mixed emotions about the need for elite, special-purpose forces that operated in small units with the attendant flexibility and elevated lethality. The history of the paras in the Portuguese Army is illustrative of this ambivalent view. Nevertheless, in a “war of the weak” in which insurgents avoid government strengths and exploit its vulnerabilities using agility, deception, and imagination, such small, crack government units are particularly well suited to counterinsurgency operations. 512486, $29.95 , $19.50 , Paperback, 72 pages

SAAF’s Border War The South African Air Force in Combat 1966-89 Peter Baxter Set against the backdrop of the Cold War, the SAAF was effectively South Africa’s first line of defense against Soviet expansionism in southern Africa. That the Soviets, through their surrogates - the Cuban military, Angola’s FAPLA and Namibia’s SWAPO- sought a communist regime in South Africa is indisputable, as too was the SAAF’s skill, quality, determination and capability to defeat the best Soviet air defenses of the time. This account covers all the major operations that the SAAF was involved in. 916235, $39.95 , $25.99 , Paperback, 72 pages

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. 390595, $29.95 , $19.50 , Paperback, 80 pages

Into Helmand with the Walking Dead A Story of Marine Corps Combat in Afghanistan Miles Vining Kevin Schranz The Marines of First Battalion, Ninth Marines earned their macabre moniker ‘The Walking Dead’ in the Vietnam War. Into Helmand with the Walking Dead follows the experiences of two Marine infantrymen from 1/9 fighting in Afghanistan. This is the tale of the young Americans who became infantrymen and conducted America’s foreign policy in its most ruthless and straightforward manner. But war, in and of itself, is only playing a small part. The culture and environment from which they reentered civil society would leave them uncertain, and confused as to the cataclysm they had just left. This book is a testimony to their experience and the legacy of war on their generation. 767868, $34.95 , $22.99 , Hardback, 288 pages

Triumphant Warrior The Legend of the Navy’s Most Daring Helicopter Pilot Peter D. Shay In Vietnam, barely a month after the start of the Tet Offensive, one proud United States Navy flyer dared to risk not only his naval career, but the lives of his fellow aircrewmen in rescuing a wounded U.S. Army advisor who was only moments away from certain battlefield death. The pilot, Lieutenant Commander Allen E. “Wes” Weseleskey, had been assigned to the Navy’s Helicopter Attack (Light) Squadron Three. This is his story, from early assignments, clashes with superior officers, missions and rescues during the Tet Offensive, to homecoming. It is the story of a quintessential flyer, an American hero who was prepared to speak his mind and take risks. 00763A, $32.95 , $21.50 , Hardback, 240 pages

Trunk Monkeys The Life of a Contract Soldier in Iraq Lewis Steiner Trunk Monkeys: The Life of a Contract Soldier in Iraq tells the true story of operators from a private military company working in Iraq shortly after the first Gulf War. Lewis Steiner left one of the finest regiments in the British Army to join the gold rush into what was to become the living hell of war-torn Iraq. Steiner grew disillusioned about the joint UK and US invasion and realized that the hype surrounding the reasons we went to war were unjustified. He quickly understood that the true motivations were greed and profit regardless of human cost. 552209, $23.95 , $15.99 , Paperback, 208 pages

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• COLD • MODELING WAR & BEYOND • • By the Skin of My Teeth The Memoirs of an RAF Mustang Pilot in World War II and of Flying Sabres with USAF in Korea Colin Downes This is a memoir of flying with the Royal Air Force in war and peace during a career in military and civil aviation covering a half century. The text is filled with personal experiences, reminiscences and impressions and is written in four parts. Part One covers the years leading to the author’s graduation and the winning of his RAF Wings. This is followed by action-packed stories of flying propellerdriven fighters, Spitfires and Mustangs, during and just after the Second World War. The author then tells of his unique experiences of front-line fighter operations when he flew jets with the United States Air Force during the Korean War. 781642, $34.95 , $22.99 , Paperback, 328 pages

The Last of Africa’s Cold War Conflicts Portuguese Guinea and its Guerilla Insurgency Al J Venter Portugal was the first European country to colonize Africa. It was also the last to leave, almost five centuries later. During the course of what Lisbon called its “civilizing mission in Africa” the Portuguese weathered numerous insurrections, but none as severe as the guerrilla war first launched in Angola in 1961 and two years later in Portuguese Guinea. While Angola had a solid economic infrastructure, that did not hold for the tiny West African enclave that was to become Guinea-Bissau. Both Soviets and Cubans believed that because that tiny colony- roughly the size of Belgium - had no resources and a small population, that Lisbon would soon capitulate. They were wrong. 772985, $42.95 , $27.99 , Hardback, 240 pages

Assassins The KGB’s Poison Factory Ten Years On Boris Volodarsky In November 1998, Alexander Litvinenko, a former Lieutenant Colonel of the Russian security service publicly stated that his superiors had instigated an assassination attempt on a Russian oligarch. Following his subsequent arrest and failed trials, Litvinenko fled to London, was granted asylum, and worked as a journalist, writer, and as a consultant for the British intelligence services. Eight years later, Litvinenko was assassinated in London. Significant amounts of a rare and highly toxic element were found in his body. Before his death, Litvinenko had said: ‘You may succeed in silencing one man but the howl of protest from around the world, Mr Putin, will reverberate in your ears for the rest of your life.’ 733924, $49.95 , $32.50 , Hardback, 256 pages

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Sharing the Secret The History of the Intelligence Corps, 1940–2010 Nicholas van der Bijl This ground breaking book examines the colorful history of the Intelligence Corps from its formation in 1940 up to the present day. Even accepting that there are aspects of the Corps activities that cannot be revealed, there is a great wealth of fascinating material here for those interested in intelligence gathering. During the Cold War, Intelligence Sections were a vital part of all HQs above Brigade level and worked regularly with the SAS, SBS, RM Commandos, GCHQ and M15. This officially supported history reveals much fascinating material about the activities of this highly specialist and often top-secret Corps. 774958, $38.95 , $25.50 , Paperback, 432 pages

On Operations with C Squadron SAS Terrorist Pursuit and Rebel Attacks in Cold War Africa Michael Graham This is the third and final ‘standalone’ account of C Squadron SAS’s thrilling operations against the relentless spread of communist backed terrorism in East Africa. Drawing on firsthand experiences the author describes operations against communist-backed terrorists in Angola and Mozambique, aiding the Portuguese and Renamo against the MPLA and Frelimo respectively. Although C Squadron was disbanded in 1980 many members joined the South African special forces. Operations undertaken included unsuccessful and costly destabilization attempts against Mugabe and missions into Mozambique including the assassination of Samora Machel. 772817, $34.95 , $22.99 , Hardback, 208 pages

Secret SAS Missions in Africa C Squadron’s CounterTerrorist Operations 1968–1980 Michael Graham This fascinating book is the first to cover the little known C Squadron of the Special Air Service. The Squadron was involved in almost continuous counter communist terrorist operations from 1968 to 1980. African nationalist movements, backed by Russia’s and China’s direct and indirect support posed a constant and deadly threat to the existing regimes. Written by a seasoned former senior member of C Squadron, Secret SAS Missions in Africa paints a graphic and thrilling account of their covert operations and the colorful characters that undertook them. 748447, $19.95 , $12.99 , Paperback, 208 pages

• MODELING • • COLD WAR & BEYOND • Chinese Air Power in the 20th Century Rise of the Red Dragon Andreas Rupprecht Chinese Air Power in the 20th Century examines the different periods, explains the political events behind them and they connect to military developments, individual structure and capabilities. This comprehensive directory provides a lavishly illustrated, in-depth analysis and overview of the historical gestation of the PLAAF and its path to becoming the modern air arm we know today. The title also includes an assessment of how the political climate influenced the design and development of the country’s major military aircraft including the fighters, attack aircraft and bombers created by the Chinese aviation industry after World War II. 394005, $59.95 , $38.99 , Paperback, 256 pages

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. 309270, $39.95 , $25.99 , Paperback, 144 pages

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. A full list is provided of aircraft serial numbers and attrition to all causes since 2004. 455477, $29.95 , $19.50 , Paperback, 80 pages

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. 309225, $64.95 , $42.50 , Paperback, 256 pages

Russia’s Air-launched Weapons Russian-made Aircraft Ordnance Today Piotr Butowski Piotr Butowski sheds light on the full range of air-launched ordnance of Russian origin that can be found in large-scale service today. This reference work provides a wealth of information - most of which has been gained from firsthand and internal industry sources on the full spectrum of Russian aircraft-launched weapons. Supported by newly commissioned artworks and extensive specification tables, chapters describe in detail air-to-air missiles, air-to-surface missiles, guided and free-fall bombs and cluster munitions, rockets, as well as aircraft guns. 309218, $29.95 , $19.50 , Paperback, 96 pages

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. 309232, $64.95 , $42.50 , Paperback, 256 pages

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• MODELING & REFERENCE • • MODELING • BAE Harrier GR7/GR9 & Boeing AV-8B Harrier II Plus Aircraft in Detail Robert Pied Nicolas Deboeck A complete close-up of the Harrier II, in service with the RAF, US Marine Corps, and the Italian and Spanish Navy. Every aspect of the aircraft and the differences between the sub-types are included. 14 pages of cockpit (both single-seat and two-seat versions) are included. Action photos include sea-operations, air-to-air photography, operations in the Middle East and much more. A true reference with over 400 photos! 083000, $35 , $22.99 , Paperback, 140 pages

MiG-31 Foxhound Aircraft in Detail Robert Pied Nicolas Deboeck A close up of the MiG-31 Foxhound. The first publication offering this many detailed photographs of the Mach 3 Russian interceptor. Fuselage, landing gear, engine, wings and a unique close-up of the cockpit (both front and aft cockpit) of the standard version of the Mig-31 and the modernized MiG-31BM. Close-up of the weapons included, such as the R-33 and R-40 missiles, as well as the internal gun. The only book available with so much detail of this impressive jet! 083017, $31 , $20.50 , Paperback, 108 pages

Dassault Mirage F1 Aircraft in Detail Robert Pied Nicolas Deboeck A close up of the Dassault Mirage F1, including every detail of the fuselage, cockpit, wings, landing gear, engine, vertical tail and more. Action photos of French, Spanish, Iraqi and other Mirage F1s. Includes 10 pages of cockpit photos and many maintenance photos. Also includes photos of the Mirage F1s currently operated by Draken International in the USA. 248890, $29 , $18.99 , Paperback, 84 pages

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Eurofighter Typhoon Aircraft in Detail Robert Pied Nicolas Deboeck A close up of the Eurofighter Typhoon in never before seen detail, including the air intake, fuselage, internal gun, engines and engine bay, cockpit of both single seat and two-seat version. Great detailed photos of the Martin-Baker Mk.16a ejection seat. Includes 12 pages of maintenance and a lot of action! 248852, $31 , $20.50 , Paperback, 116 pages

Lockheed-Martin C-130 Hercules Aircraft in Detail Robert Pied Nicolas Deboeck A complete close up of the Famous C-130 Hercules transport aircraft in use with over 70 Air Forces. Every part of the aircraft is included in the over 500 photos. In the 65 years of service so far, many types have been developed and are all included: C-130H, EC130H Compass Call, EC-130J Commando Solo, the gunship versions: AC-130W Stinger II and AC-130J Ghostrider, the MC-130J Commando II, MC-130H Combat Talon II, HC-130P Combat King I and HC-130J Combat King II, the Hurrican hunter WC-130J Weatherbird, the ski-equipped LC-130 and fire-fighting C-130s. Includes 14 pages of cockpit and 14 pages of maintenance! A unique and complete reference book! 248883, $39 , $25.50 , Paperback, 196 pages

Boeing F/A-18 A/B & C/D Hornet Aircraft in Detail Robert Pied Nicolas Deboeck A close up of the “Legacy” Hornet in all its versions: A, B, C and D including the ATARS version. Over 400 photos show every side of the famous jet in service with the US Navy, USMC and the Air Forces of Spain, Finland, Canada, Switzerland, Malaysia and more. Cockpit of both single seat and two-seat, 20 pages of maintenance, landing gear, gun and avionics bays, and a lot of spectacular action! A complete reference! 248876, $35 , $22.99 , Paperback, 140 pages

• MODELING • • MODELING & REFERENCE • Wingnut Wings. Volume 1 The huge impact the recent release of World War I aircraft modeling kits has had on aircraft modeling is showcased here with projects presented by world renowned modelers. The focus is on how to get the best from these fantastic kits whether you’re a World War I aircraft novice or well experienced, with guides on painting techniques and finishes, and subjects such as rigging, all backed by advice on available after-market details and decals. A feature on painting the large range of figures available will guide even the novice figure painter to achieve good results with information and reference on the air crew’s uniforms. 541339, $28 , $18.50 , Paperback, 160 pages

Wingnut Wings. Volume 2 If you are a fan of WWI aircraft then this is a book for you. Showcasing a selection of builds of the stunningly high detailed kits available from New Zealand based brand Wingnut Wings. This publication is the second in a series of books showcasing a number of different kit builds that detail the methods and materials used to achieve the stunning models. 564611, $35 , $22.99 , Paperback, 112 pages

Panther Project. Volume 1

Panther Project. Volume 2

Drivetrain and Hull

Engine and Turret

Lee Lloyd Brian Balkwill

The technical development, a performance evaluation and a detailed combat history of this seminal German tank of World War II is beyond the scope of this published work. Instead we will concentrate here on a visual feast for the eyes, 96 pages detailing an incredible work of restoration being carried out on a Panther Ausf. A in the workshops of the Wheatcroft Collection. By being able to photograph virtually the entire vehicle before fitting of all the major components we have been able to document those elements that are not normally visible even in those studies that comprehensively cover interior walkarounds. 642203, $23 , $14.99 , Paperback, 96 pages

M3 Lee Grant The Design, Production and service of the M3 Medium Tank, the Foundation of America’s Tank Industry David Doyle This volume is the most detailed study yet presented of the M3 Lee/Grant tanks, illustrating and describing the development, production, and use of these iconic vehicles by US, Commonwealth, and Russian forces during WWII. The tanks, their power plants, and production techniques used by each manufacturer are shown from assembly line to front line through this profusely illustrated book, including numerous never before published vintage photos. 564680, $79.95 , $51.99 , Hardback, 470 pages

The second volume in The Panther Project series details the incredible restoration that was carried out on a Panther Ausf. A in the workshops of the Wheatcroft Collection. This volume comprises 208 pages, covers the period 20092018, and concentrates on the restoration of the Turret and its contents, the Maybach 230 P30 engine, and various components of the cooling and fuel systems. It contains 440 photographs and 12 A4 color diagrams, including 45 prerestoration images, and a wartime history. 564642, $46 , $29.99 , Paperback, 208 pages

Scrapyard Armour Scenes from a Russian Armour Scrapyard David Parker Mark Neville 116 pages featuring 3 different model builds and 40 pages of walkaround images from the scrapyard. 564604, $28.50 , $18.99 , Paperback, 116 pages

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• BARGAIN BOOKS • • MODELING & REFERENCE • Hawker Siddeley (BAe), McDonnellDouglas/Boeing Harrier AV-8S/TAV-8S & AV-8B/B+/TAV-8B

Salvador Mafe Huertas The birth of the Ninth Squadron (Novena Escuadrilla) of the Spanish Navy Fleet Air Arm took place in 1987 with the receipt of the first three AV8B aircraft from McDonnell Douglas. Deliveries continued for a total of 12 AV-8B Harrier IIs (numbered 01- 901 to 01-912) commonly known as “Day Attack” to differentiate them from later models Night Attack and AV-8B+ or “Radar” Aircraft. On 1 October 2000 the unit received TAV-8B 01-922, which is the only two-seater with the squadron and together with the simulator allows it to be totally autonomous in the adaptation to training new pilots just graduated from the U.S Naval Aviator pipeline. 148833, $28.95 , $18.99 , Paperback, 138 pages

Dassault Mirage F1s

Salvador Mafe Huertas The Mirage F1 emerged from a series of design studies performed by French aircraft manufacturer Dassault Aviation. Having originally sought to develop a larger swept wing derivative of the Mirage III, which became the Mirage F2, to serve as a vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) propulsion testbed akin to the Dassault Mirage IIIV, however, it was soon recognized that the emerging design could function as the basis for a competent fighter as well. Both the Mirage F2 and a smaller derivative, referred to the Mirage F3, received substantial attention from both Dassault and the French Air Force, the latter being interested in its adoption as a long-range fighter bomber. 148819, $28.95 , $18.99 , Paperback, 96 pages

Kawasaki Ki-61 Hien / Ki-100

Leszek A. Wieliczko The Kawasaki Ki-61 Hien or Type 3 Fighter remains to this day one of the most recognizable Japanese fighters of the World War II era. What makes Hien unique is the powerplant – it was the only mass-produced Japanese fighter powered by an inline, liquid cooled engine. The Ki-61 began to arrive at the frontlines in large numbers in the summer of 1943 and took part in battles over New Guinea and later over the Philippines and Okinawa, as well as in the defense of the Japanese Home Islands. In total over 3,000 examples of various Ki-61 variants and derivatives were built. 596155, $27.95 , $18.50 , Paperback, 116 pages

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Messerschmitt Bf 109F

Marek J. Murawski The monograph devoted to the ‘F’ variants of the Messerschmitt Bf 109, the most famous WW2 German fighter, discusses its development, process of testing the prototypes and serial production. Each variant is specified and comprehensively described. Afterwards, the book features the combat debut of Bf 109 F on the Western Front and the missions of Jagdgeschwader 2 & 26 over English Channel, South East England and France, during which their ‘Friedrichs’ acted as fighters and fighter-bombers. 437440, $37.95 , $24.99 , Paperback, 260 pages

Focke-Wulf Fw 190 A, S, F, G

Krzysztof Janowicz This monograph on the FockeWulf Fw 190, WW2 German fighter plane, discusses the origins and development of its A, F, G and S versions, which prototypes and fighter, assault, fighter-bomber, reconnaissance and trainer production variants are specified and described, including technical specifications and changes made in all sub-variants and conversions. All used types of armament: shooting weapons, bombs, missiles and torpedos are listed. The book also contains the production list of Fw 190 A with serial numbers and technical data of each variant. In a separate chapter, the author describes camouflage schemes and markings of Fw 190s used in combat units on the basis of particular examples. 148727, $39.95 , $25.99 , Hardback, 272 pages

Yak-1. Volume 1

Sergei Kouznetsov The World War 2 fighters designed by A.S. Yakovlev’s and his team are rightfully considered the weapon of the Victory in the history of the Soviet Union and Russia. Their speed, maneuverability and firepower made them famous over the Eastern front. Yet to this day, historians and aviation enthusiasts continue to debate whether the design of these machines was adequate. The goal of this book is not to end these debates, but rather to present as precisely as possible the documents available to tell the story of the first aircraft in the long lineage of Yakovlev’s fighters—the Yak-1. Many new, sometimes unexpected facts about this important machine are presented in this book. 437181, $37.95 , $24.99 , Paperback, 200 pages

• MODELING & REFERENCE • • BARGAIN BOOKS • Krupp Protze Lorry

Alan Ranger The L 2 H 43 and L 2 H 143 better known by its nickname, ”The Krupp-Protze” (Krupp Boxer), was a specialized, multipurpose, six-wheeled 6x4 (six wheel 4 wheel drive) German light off-road truck and artillery tractor. It was fitted with the Krupp M-304 flat four engine, a 4-cylinder horizontally opposed petrol engine that originally delivered 55hp but was upgraded to deliver 60hp in 1936. This publication covers the Krupp-Protze in great photographic detail focusing on the trucks and their crews as they dealt with the conditions and circumstances they found themselves in. 958792, $25 , $16.50 , Paperback, 80 pages

Battle of Britain Defenders

Andrzej Olejniczak 40 color profiles of the Hawker Hurricane I and Supermarine Spitfire I. Specially commissioned profiles with a high levels of detail. 549142, $29 , $18.99 , Hardback, 44 pages

Ilyushin Il-2

Victor Povinsky 40 color profiles of the famous Ilyushin Il-2, Russian WW2 famous attack aircraft, showing variety of the camouflage and markings of different units. 958686, $29 , $18.99 , Hardback, 44 pages

4-Wheeled Armoured Cars in Germany WW2

Alan Ranger Germany was at the forefront of the development of armored cars during the First World War, however with the end of the war in November of 1918 and the signing of the Treaty of Versailles in 1919, the victorious allies imposed a complete ban on the German Army being equipped with any armored vehicles including armored cars. However, with the Nazi party takeover of Germany in 1933 new 4-wheeled armored cars were ordered and they were all to be based on the Horch off-road heavy passenger chassis. This publication covers the German 4 wheeled cars in great photographic detail focusing on the armored cars and their crews. 958785, $25 , $16.50 , Paperback, 80 pages

Dassault Mirage III & Mirage 5

JP Vieira 40 color profiles of the famous Mirage III & Mirage 5, a French Cold-War era jet aircraft. French and foreign users are shown in variety of camouflages. 958365, $29 , $18.99 , Hardback, 42 pages

Messerschmitt Me 163 Komet Krzysztof Wołowski 40 color profiles of the famous Messerschmitt Me 163, a German WW2 rocket fighter aircraft. German and foreign users’ camouflages are shown. 958471, $29 , $18.99 , Hardback, 44 pages

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• MODELING & REFERENCE • • BARGAIN BOOKS • Tiger I & Tiger II Tanks German Army and Waffen-SS Normandy Campaign 1944 Dennis Oliver In spite of the relatively small numbers involved, the Tiger I and Tiger II tanks of the German Army and Waffen-SS heavy Panzer formations played a central role in resisting the Allied invasion of France in the summer of 1944. British and American tank crews found to their dismay that the Tigers could survive numerous hits while a single round from one of their 88mm guns was enough to penetrate the strongest armor. As with previous titles, a large part of this book showcases available model kits and after-market products and accessories, complemented by a gallery of skillfully constructed and painted models. 771636, $22.95 , $14.99 , Paperback, 64 pages

Panzer III - German Army Light Tank Operation Barbarossa 1941 Dennis Oliver The Pzkpfw III tank was the mainstay of the Panzer divisions during the Blitzkrieg era, which could fairly be said to have ended with the Germans’ failure to take Moscow in the winter of 1941. Although less heavily armored than many of its opponents and somewhat outgunned by the latest Soviet types, the Pzkpfw III was at the forefront of the advances made during the summer and autumn and provided the core of the armored reserve that fought the defensive battles of the winter months. Technical details as well as modifications introduced during production and in the field are examined, providing everything the modeler needs to recreate an accurate representation of these historic tanks. 771711, $28.95 , $18.99 , Paperback, 64 pages

Centurion Armoured Hero of PostWar Tank Battles Robert Jackson The Centurion came into service too late to test its ability in action with German armor, but in the postwar world it earned a fearsome reputation in action during the many conflicts of the Cold War era, from the Middle East to Vietnam. Nearly 4,500 were built, serving with the armies of some twenty nations. As well as tracing the history of the Centurion, Robert Jackson’s book is an excellent source of reference for the modeler, providing details of available kits and photographs of award-winning models, together with artworks showing the color schemes applied to these tanks. Each section of the book is supported by a wealth of archive photographs. 741349, $25.95 , $16.99 , Paperback, 64 pages

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Jagdpanzer IV German Army and Waffen-SS Tank Destroyers Western Front, 1944– 1945 Dennis Oliver Combining the destructive firepower of the 75mm gun with the mobility of the Pzkpfw IV medium tank , the Jagdpanzer IV was quite possibly the most effective tank destroyer of the Second World War. Here, Dennis Oliver uses contemporary photographs and meticulously researched, superbly presented color and monochrome illustrations to tell the story of these selfpropelled anti-tank guns and the units which operated them in the German defense of the Western Front. As with all the books in the TankCraft series, a large part of this work showcases available model kits and after-market products, complemented by a gallery of expertly constructed and painted models. 771674, $22.95 , $14.99 , Paperback, 64 pages

Leopard 2 NATO’s First Line of Defence, 1979–2020 David Grummitt When the Leopard 2, a thirdgeneration main battle tank, first entered service with the Bundeswehr in 1979, at the height of the Cold War, it was indisputably the most advanced and potent tank in the world. The Leopard 2 is also a popular subject for modelers which is why David Grummitt’s highly illustrated expert guide is so valuable. As well as describing in detail the Leopard 2’s design, development and combat history, he gives a full account of the wide range of modeling kits and accessories available in all the popular scales. Included is a modeling gallery, which features six builds covering a range of Leopard 2s serving with different nations. 774101, $28.95 , $18.99 , Paperback, 64 pages

Challenger 2 British Main Battle Tank of the Gulf War Robert Griffin Archive photos of the Challenger 2 in service and extensively researched color profile illustrations depict the tank throughout its operational life. A large part of the book showcases available model kits and aftermarket products, complemented by a gallery of beautifully constructed and painted models in various scales. Technical details as well as modifications introduced during production and in the field are also examined and provide everything the modeler needs to recreate an accurate representation of the Challenger 2. 756572, $28.95 , $18.99 , Paperback, 64 pages

• MODELING & REFERENCE • • BARGAIN BOOKS • Combat History of SturmpanzerAbteilung 217 Timm Haasler Simon Vosters Combat History of Sturmpanzer-Abteilung 217 tells the story of the only Sturmpanzer IV equipped unit to see action on the western front. Researched over more than twenty years using hundreds of German and American records, authors Timm Haasler and Simon Vosters have meticulously retraced the steps of the battalion to offer the reader the most comprehensive coverage to date. This 284-page book is illustrated with 183-large-format photographs, ten maps and seven specially commissioned artworks by Felipe Rodna, including interior views. QR-codes feature on a number of pages, just point your smart phone camera at them to see the scene today in Google Maps or Street View. 032201, $78.99 , $51.50 , Hardback, 284 pages

Panzers in Berlin 1945 Lee Archer Mario Lippert Panzers in Berlin 1945 is lavishly illustrated with 360 photographs that take the reader from the retreat at Seelow to collecting wrecks from central Berlin. Years of painstaking research and a network of like-minded researchers from across the globe have enabled the authors to piece together the who, where, and why, including lists of wrecks documented by the military government in the immediate post-war period. In addition to informative text and hundreds of photos, many pages include a QR code just point your smartphone camera at the code to show the scene today in Google Street View, while a separate map shows Berlin as it was in 1945 and plots the locations of the wrecks. 032164, $104.99 , $68.50 , Hardback, 392 pages

Panzer III on the Battlefield

Panzer III on the Battlefield. Volume 2

Tom Cockle

The fourteenth volume of PeKo Publishing’s WWII Photobook Series, Panzer III on the Battlefield, has more than a hundred mainly unpublished photographs, published in the highest possible quality. Both the introduction and the captions are bilingual (English / Hungarian). 583063, $41.95 , $27.50 , Hardback, 112 pages

The eighteenth volume of PeKo Publishing’s WWII Photobook Series, Panzer III on the Battlefield 2, has more than a hundred mainly unpublished photographs, published in the highest possible quality. Both the introduction and the captions are bilingual (English / Hungarian). 583100, $41.95 , $27.50 , Hardback, 112 pages

Panzer IV on the Battlefield, Volume 1

Panzer IV on the Battlefield, Volume 2

Craig Ellis

Often referred to as a workhorse the PzKpfw IV is certainly not a glamorous beast but from North Africa to the Eastern front it was a ubiquitous fixture on the various battlefields of WWII. Using archive and original photographs to lay down a visual time line for this Panzer’s development, the book takes a historical overview of this strategically important tank. Description and definition of all the different Ausfs are included both within the introduction and captions. It applies recent findings to the analysis and commentary of the photographs. These include the authors own research into unit specific stowage and factory production differences. 007214, $41.95 , $27.50 , Hardback, 112 pages

Using archive and original photographs to lay down a visual time line for this Panzer’s development, the book takes an historical overview of this strategically important tank. It applies recent findings to the analysis and commentary of the photographs. Information that should be invaluable to both historians and modelers. 583087, $41.95 , $27.50 , Hardback, 112 pages

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• BARGAINS • • • BARGAIN BOOKS An Extraordinary Italian Imprisonment The Brutal Truth of Campo 21, 1942-3 Brian Lett This book tells the story of prisoner of war camp PG 21, at Chieti, Italy, between August 1942 and September 1943. It was grossly overcrowded, with little running water, no proper sanitation, and in winter no heating. After the war, a number of the Camp staff were arrested for war crimes. 822696, $44.95 , $22.50 , Hardback, 256 pages

Reported Missing Lost Airmen of the Second World War Roy Conyers Nesbit Roy Nesbit brings to bear all the insight gained from his flying experience and his skill as a aviation historian as he investigates the wartime disappearances he describes in this haunting book. In his search to discover the fate of these lost airmen, he reconstructs the circumstances of their final flights and puts together all the scattered pieces of evidence that have come to light since the war. 158225, $39.99 , $19.99 , Hardback, 224 pages

The Retreat from Mons 1914: South The Western Front by Car, by Bike and on Foot Jon Cooksey Jerry Murland Their highly illustrated guidebook is essential reading for visitors who wish to enhance their understanding of the fastmoving campaign that preceded the war in the trenches. It gives a fascinating insight into the experience of the troops, the terrain over which they fought and the character of the fighting itself. 823365, $24.95 , $12.50 , Paperback, 160 pages

Twenty-Five Days The Rescue of the BEF from Dunkirk 10 May - 3 June 1940 John Masefield After the miraculous rescue of the British Expeditionary Force in May/June 1940, the Poet Laureate John Masefield wrote his account and impressions of the historic events. Twenty-Five Days was acclaimed as both an outstanding historic record and yet a very personal recollection by a great writer. 150373, $36.95 , $18.50 , Hardback, 256 pages

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The Italian Campaign 1942-1944 John Grehan Martin Mace

This unique collection of original documents will prove to be an invaluable resource for historians, students and all those interested in what was one of the most significant periods in British military history. 462131, $39.95 , $19.99 , Hardback, 224 pages

Commandos in Exile The Story of 10 (InterAllied) Commando 1942-1945 Nicholas van der Bijl Formed from members of Free Forces who had escaped from German occupation, 10 (InterAllied) Commando was one of the most unusual units in WW2. All members had to pass the Green Beret commando course at Achnacarry in Scotland and the book begins by describing this training 157907, $39.95 , $19.99 , Hardback, 224 pages

Blind to Misfortune A story of Great Courage in the Face of Adversity William Griffiths Hugh Popham Bill Griffiths lost both hands and both eyes when he was a prisoner of the Japanese in Java in 1942. But Bill had no intention of allowing himself to become an object of pity and it was not long after his return to civilian life that he began to make it clear that, even if he had no hands and no eyes, he still had his own two feet and he certainly intended to stand on them. 153725, $21.99 , $10.99 , Paperback, 191 pages

The German 88 The Most Famous Gun of the Second World War Terry Gander As well as a detailed technical description of the gun and its development, this book features vivid accounts of the 88 in action in many of the main theaters of the Second World War, in North Africa, Italy, France and Germany, and on the Eastern Front. 848320, $29.99 , $14.99 , Paperback, 176 pages

• BARGAINS • • • BARGAIN BOOKS Aviator Extraordinaire My Story Air Commodore G J Christopher Paul, CB, DFC A lifelong love of flying and aircrafts is fuel for this engaging autobiography by G J Christopher Paul; a man bitten by the aviation bug at the age of four. Eloquently written, this is the autobiography of a man who described flying a Spitfire as having ‘one’s own wings.’ A lively account of a life in the skies. 849013, $39.95 , $19.99 , Hardback, 200 pages

RAF Top Gun The Story of Battle of Britain Ace and World Air Speed Record Holder Air Cdre E.M. ‘Teddy’ Donaldson CB, CBE, DSO, AFC*, LoM (USA) Nick Thomas Edward ‘Teddy’ Mortlock Donaldson was one of three aviator brothers to win the D.S.O. during World War II. He joined his brother in the R.A.F. and was granted a sort-service commission. He quickly became both a stunt pilot and a crack-shot, winning the R.A.F.’s Gunnery Trophy One and leading the R.A.F.’s aerobatic display team. 156856, $39.95 , $19.99 , Hardback, 272 pages

Through the Eyes of the World’s Fighter Aces The Greatest Fighter Pilots of World War Two Robert Jackson This is the story of the fighter aces who flew throughout the war in many different operational theaters. The book opens with the first Polish Aces during the German invasion and continues with Finland’s pilots in the Winter War against the Soviets. There follows the battle for France with the experiences of RAF, Luftwaffe and French Aces and then the legendary Battle of Britain. 154210, $19.95 , $9.99 , Hardback, 256 pages

Sturmgeschütze Armoured Assault Guns Bob Carruthers Drawing on a variety of rare primary sources and photographs, this outstanding study explains the role of the StuG in context and examines the combat records of the StuG aces such as Franz von Malachowski, and Knight’s Cross holder Oberwachtmeister Hugo Primozic of Stug.Abt.667. Indispensable reading for anyone with an interest in armored warfare. 592182, $14.95 , $7.50 , Paperback, 128 pages

Catalina Over Arctic Oceans Anti-Submarine and Rescue Flying in World War II John French Anthony Dyer John French first took up flying in 1937 with the University of London Air Squadron, and this move was to signal the start of a long career in flight. 590539, $34.95 , $17.50 , Hardback, 256 pages

Terror from the Sky The Doodlebug War Graham A. Thomas Located in an Observer Corps post on the seafront at Dymchurch in Kent, Mr Woodland and Mr Wraight were on duty on the morning of 13 June 1944. Shortly after 04.00 hours they spotted an object spurting red flames and making a noise like ‘a Model-T-Ford going up a hill’. What they were watching was the first V1 flying bomb heading towards the South Coast. A new battle of Britain was about to begin. 156849, $39.95 , $19.99 , Hardback, 256 pages

Night and Day Bomber Offensive Allied Airmen in World World II Europe Jack Currie Philip Kaplan This highly illustrated book will convey what it was like for pilots, aircrew and ground crew during their wartime service. It not only takes the reader on typical USAAF and RAF raids, but it also depicts the work of the mechanics and fitters as they struggled to keep battered aircraft airworthy. 154517, $60 , $30.50 , Hardback, 272 pages

Berlin: Victory in Europe

Nik Cornish In April and May 1945 the city of Berlin was the site of the final destructive act of the Second World War in Europe. The German capital became a battleground. After three weeks of ruthless fighting against a desperate, sometimes suicidal, defense, the Red Army took the city and crushed the last remaining German armies in the East. 159352, $24.95 , $12.50 , Paperback, 144 pages

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• BARGAIN BOOKS • BARGAINS • • 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. They Flew The Hurricane contains numerous first hand accounts from pilots. 150649, $25.95 , $12.99 , Paperback, 224 pages

The Rise and Fall of the Japanese Imperial Naval Air Service

Peter J. Edwards This book describes in considerable detail the people, events ships and aircraft that shaped the Japanese Imperial Naval Air Service from its origins in the late 19th century to its demise in 1945. 843073, $50 , $25.50 , Hardback, 346 pages

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. 846487, $39.95 , $19.99 , Hardback, 256 pages

Frantic 7 The American Effort to Aid the Warsaw Uprising and the Origins of the Cold War, 1944 John Radzilowski Jerzy Szcze?niak This is the full story of Frantic 7, the only daytime air drop providing assistance to the Poles during the Warsaw Uprising. 005607, $29.95 , $14.99 , Hardback, 208 pages

The Desert Air Force in World War II Air Power in the Western Desert, 19401942 Ken Delve This is a comprehensive reference to the structure, operation, aircraft and men of the 1st Tactical Air Force, or Desert Air Force as it became known. It was formed in North Africa to support the 8th Army and included squadrons from the RAF, SAAF, RAAF and eventually the USAAF. 158171, $39.95 , $19.99 , Hardback, 224 pages

Battle of Britain Richard Hough and Denis Richards Richard Hough Denis Richards High above the warm, summer fields Churchill’s ‘few’ fought with courage & skill against overwhelming odds - and won. A vivid account of the air battles as well as an explanation of how the campaign developed. Fresh insights into the controversies with the aid of original material as well as recollections of many of the surviving air crew & ground staff. 156573, $32.95 , $16.50 , Paperback, 420 pages

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More Luck of a Lancaster 109 Operations, 315 Crew, 101 Killed in Action Gordon Thorburn From 11 June 1943 to her last with 9 Squadron in 1944, 86 Lancasters were assigned to Number 9. Of these, 50 were lost to enemy action, another five crashed at home, three crashed in Russia, and four were transferred to other squadrons only to be lost by them, leaving just 24 still flying. Those are the statistics. But this is the story of the men behind the numbers. 897663, $39.95 , $19.99 , Hardback, 147 pages

Winged Pegasus and The Rangers

Martin W. Bowman This is the third volume of a comprehensive five part work, detailing every aspect of air and paratroop operations on the night of 5/6 June 1944. This dynamic episode in the history of D-Day is expertly researched and relayed with both style and reverence for the aircrew who participated in proceedings. 591185, $34.95 , $17.50 , Hardback, 176 pages

• BARGAINS • Sons of the White Eagle in the American Civil War Divided Poles in a Divided Nation Mark F. Bielski History has not devoted a great deal of attention to the participation of Poles in teh US Civil War. Whether for the North to keep a Union together or to form a new nation from the Southern states, they held to their ideals, and in America’s own greatest conflict continued to fight for their beliefs. 003580, $32.95 , $16.50 , Hardback, 312 pages

To the Bitter End Appomattox, Bennett Place, and the Surrenders of the Confederacy Robert M. Dunkerly Across the Confederacy, determination remained high through the winter of 1864. Yet ominous signs were everywhere. Civilians and soldiers, generals and governors, resolved to fight to the bitter end. Offering a fresh look at the various surrenders that ended the war, To the Bitter End brings to light littleknown facts and covers often-overlooked events. 212525, $14.95 , $7.50 , Paperback, 192 pages

Custer and His Commands From West Point to Little Bighorn Kurt Hamilton John P. Langellier This superbly illustrated book provides a unique visual record of this famous commander from his graduation at West Point to the last great battle of the American West: the Battle of the Little Big Horn. Rare photographs from private collections show his stylish uniforms, weapons and artifacts. 328075, $19.95 , $9.99 , Paperback, 64 Pages

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. 003399, $32.95 , $16.50 , Hardback, 448 pages

Bluff, Bluster, Lies and Spies The Lincoln Foreign Policy, 1861–1865 David Perry This is a wild ride through the mismanaged State Department, to the more skillful work of the British Foreign Office. Fearful that Great Britain would recognize the Confederacy, the Lincoln administration was careful not to upset the greatest naval power on earth. 003627, $32.95 , $16.50 , Hardback, 336 pages

The First Battle for Petersburg The Attack and Defense of the Cockade City, June 9, 1864 William Glenn Robertson The First Battle for Petersburg 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. Robertson’s study is grounded in extensive primary sources supported by original maps and photos and illustrations. 212143, $27.95 , $13.99 , Hardback, 192 pages

In the Shadows of Victory America’s Forgotten Military Leaders, 1776-1876 Thomas D. Phillips In the Shadows of Victory describes the heroics and command acumen of 25 superb military leaders whose sacrifice and skill have often been neglected. As such it provides a fascinating tour through early American military history and the various martial challenges the young nation faced during its first century of existence. 003603, $32.95 , $16.50 , Hardback, 288 pages

Wellington Against Soult The Second Invasion of Portugal 1809 David Buttery At the heart of this book on the Peninsular War lies the comparison between two great commanders of enormous experience and reputation – Arthur Wellesley, later Duke of Wellington, and Jean de Dieu Soult. As well as giving a fresh insight into the contrasting characters of the two generals, the narrative offers a gripping reconstruction of a military campaign 200 years ago. 821439, $39.95 , $19.99 , Hardback, 256 pages

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• BARGAINS • Waterloo Armies Men, Organization and Tactics Philip Haythornthwaite Waterloo is one of the most famous battles in history and it has given rise to a vast and varied literature. But the organization, structure and fighting strength of the armies that fought in the battle have received little attention, and this is the subject of Philip Haythornthwaite’s detailed, authoritative and engaging study. 155996, $39.99 , $19.99 , Hardback, 224 pages

The Peninsula Years Britain’s Red Coats in Spain and Portugal D S Richards Wellington may have referred to the men under his command as scum, but without their fortitude, bravery and endurance he knew that Spain would never have been swept clean of France’s elite divisions, thus paving the way for Napoleon’s eventual downfall and defeat. 529197, $36.95 , $18.50 , Hardback, 224 pages

The First Jihad The Battle for Khartoum and the Dawn of Militant Islam Daniel Allen Butler Before there was Osama bin Laden, there was the Mahdi who raised the Arabs in pantribal revolt against infidels and apostates in the 19th-century. In today’s world the Mahdi’s words have been repeated verbatim by the jihadists who have attacked the US and Europe. This deeply researched work is essential reading for all those who seek to understand the roots of our current relationship with Islam. 005935, $12.95 , $6.50 , Paperback, 256 pages

With the British Army on the Somme Memoirs From the Trenches Sir William Beach Thomas One of five men chosen in 1915 to document the war from the Western Front, William Beach Thomas was in the terrifying, unique position of supplying the people of England with a glimpse of the Somme. His reporting featured in the Daily Mail in 1916; however, excerpts appearing here have been rewritten to fill in the gaps left by the war censors. 463107, $24.95 , $12.50 , Hardback, 208 pages

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British Battles of the Napoleonic Wars 1793-1806 Despatches from the Front John Grehan Martin Mace Following every battle the commanding officer submitted a report back to the War Office. Presented here together for the first time are those original dispatches from some forty generals, captains and admirals. 593325, $39.95 , $19.99 , Hardback, 224 pages

Wellington’s Hidden Heroes The Dutch and the Belgians at Waterloo Veronica Baker-Smith The courage of British troops in the Battle of Waterloo has been rightly praised, but the fact that one-third of the forces which gave him his narrow victory were subjects of the King of the Netherlands has been almost completely ignored. This book seeks to correct a grave injustice through the study of Dutch sources, the majority of which have never been used by English-speaking historians. 003320, $32.95 , $16.50 , Hardback, 208 pages

From Colonial Warrior to Western Front Flyer The Five Wars of Sydney Herbert Bywater Carole McEntee-Taylor Sydney Herbert Bywater Harris was an adventurer, a man possessed of great courage and charm, who fulfilled every schoolboy fantasy and really did ‘live the dream’. The second youngest of seven children, the ordinary life held little appeal for Sydney so, in 1898, at the age of 17, he left home in Ilford for the Klondike gold rush. Arriving too late to make his fortune he decided to join the US Army. 823594, $39.95 , $19.99 , Hardback, 240 pages

I Survived Didn’t I? The Great War Reminiscences of Private ‘Ginger’ Bryne Joy Cave Charlie (“Ginger”) Byrne was a typical young “tommy” who had no liking or aptitude for writing, but at the age of 82 was persuaded to tell his story to an interested and observant listener. It is not a narrative of grand strategy, nor a recital of epic heroism, but the reminiscence of the ordinary infantryman - the individual viewpoint of one tiny cog in a colossal war machine. 821248, $19.95 , $9.99 , Paperback, 144 pages

• BARGAINS • Airway to the East 1918-1920

This Bloody Place The Incomparables at Gallipoli

Clive Semple During the spring of 1918, the Wing Commander of No 5 Wing, ‘Billy’ Borton, requested that one of the HP O/400 aircraft be flown to Egypt. This was approved by Major General Sir Frederick Sykes. This is the story of the development of the route. It would eventually form the first stage of the Imperial Air

Richard van Emden Captain Albert Mure spent fortythree days in Gallipoli. There, this brave officer was reduced from a fit, determined leader to a physical and mental wreck. Written in simple, honest language, Mure’s story is full of a rawness and immediacy that makes it worthy of a place amongst the many Great War memoirs.

Route to Australia.

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The Birth of the Royal Air Force

Ian M. Philpott Ian Philpott presents us here with a compendium of facts, operational histories and photo illustrations, combined to create a comprehensive account of the early years of the Royal Air Force. Sure to make a welcome addition to any aviation enthusiast’s library, this well-researched piece of work has been a long time in the making. Philpott brings his typical flare to the project, leaving no stone unturned when it comes to this dynamic, defining period of Royal Air Force history. 593332, $70 , $35.50 , Hardback, 480 pages

Tank Action in the Great War B Battalion’s Experiences 1917 Ian Verrinder Harry Moon and eight fellow members of the Royal Sussex Regiment all volunteered to transfer to B Battalion, Heavy Branch, Machine Gun Corps in January 1917, (later the Tank Corps). After describing his experiences, training and fighting on the Somme with the Royal Sussex, the book provides a unique description of the experiences of a tank crewman on the Western Front. 840805, $39.99 , $19.99 , Hardback, 224 pages

Prisoners of the Kaiser

Richard van Emden Drawing on the memories of the last surviving prisoners of the Great War, this book tells the dramatic story of life as a POW in Germany. Stories include the shock of capture on the Western Front, to the grind of daily life in imprisonment in Germany. Veterans recall work in salt mines, punishments, and escape attempts, as well as the torture of starvation and the relief at their eventual release. 840782, $19.99 , $9.99 , Paperback, 208 pages

A German Deserter’s War Experience Fighting for the Kaiser in the First World War

Julius Koettgen In 1913 Julius Koettgen, a pacifist and a socialist, was drafted into the Kaiser’s army. In 1915 he escaped military life by deserting the colors and slipping through the lines to neutral Holland. His memoirs were published under the title ‘A German Deserter’s War Experience.’ This English translation provides a rare primary source insight into the German side during the opening battles of the war 463176, $24.95 , $12.50 , Hardback, 192 pages

Armoured Horseman With the Bays and Eighth Army in North Africa and Italy Peter Willett Peter Willett is superbly qualified to describe his war and the experiences of his fellow cavalrymen. He tells a moving story with characteristic lightness of touch and modesty. As well as satisfying the military enthusiast Armoured Horseman will find a ready audience in the racing fraternity. Peter describes equestrian activities in postwar Austria and goes on to summarize his career as a racing journalist. 834217, $39.95 , $19.99 , Hardback, 192 pages

Spy of the Century Alfred Redl and the Betrayal of Austria-Hungary John Sadler Silvie Fisch In 1913, Colonel Alfred Redl, the former deputy head of the Evidenzbüro and confidant of the heir to the throne committed suicide. What no one had known: for almost a decade he had betrayed significant and damaging secrets. But what had been his motives? 84870A, $39.95 , $19.99 , Hardback, 240 pages

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• BARGAINS • Fire in the Streets The Battle for Hue, Tet 1968 Eric Hammel In Fire in the Streets, the dramatic narrative of the Tet Offensive unfolds on an hour-by-hour, day-by-day basis. The focus is on the U.S. and South Vietnamese soldiers and Marines. With access to rare documents from both North and South Vietnam and hundreds of hours of interviews, Eric Hammel expertly draws on first-hand accounts from the battle participants in this engrossing mixture of action and commentary 005898, $18.95 , $9.50 , Paperback, 276 pages

Life at Full Throttle The Memoirs of Admiral Sir John Treacher Admiral Treacher By any standards, Admiral Sir John Treacher is an exceptional man who has had the fullest of lives. Old enough to have served and be sunk in the War, he went to be a naval aviator flying in the Korean War. His career took off too and he rose rapidly to be the captain of the aircraft carrier HMS Eagle and soon after Commander in Chief Channel. 151349, $45 , $22.50 , Hardback, 224 pages

The Gulf War: Desert Shield and Desert Storm, 1990–1991

Anthony A Evans This illustrated series presents the uniforms and equipment of the United States Army from the nineteenth century to the present day. Each volume combines detailed and informative captions with over 100 rare and unusual images. 328136, $19.99 , $9.99 , Paperback, 72 pages

A Military History of Modern South Africa

Ian van der Waag This book is the first study of the South African armed forces as an institution and of the complex roles that these forces played in the wars, rebellions, uprisings and protests of the period. It deals in the first instance with the evolution of South African defense policy, the development of the armed forces and the people who served in and commanded them. 005829, $32.95 , $16.50 , Hardback, 420 pages

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Khe Sanh Siege in the Clouds Eric Hammel In late 1967 U.S. commanders hoped to lure the NVA 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 grueling seventy-seven-day ordeal. 005904, $18.95 , $9.50 , Paperback, 376 pages

Mist over the Rice Fields A Soldier’s Story of the Burma Campaign 194345 and Korean War 1950-51 John Shipster The author served in two hardfought campaigns in Asia. From 1943 to 1945 he was an officer in the British-led Indian Army. In 1950, he was sent to Korea to aid U.S. and South Korean forces. The steaming jungles of Shipster’s past experience were now replaced by two years of fighting, often in bitter cold, over a series of bleak hills. 527421, $29.95 , $14.99 , Hardback, 224 pages

16 Air Assault Brigade – Britain’s Rapid Reaction Force

Tim Ripley After the S.A.S., 16 Brigade is the most high profile formation in the British Army but to date there has been no complete history of its operations and activities. The aim of this book is to produce a history of Britain’s Elite Rapid Reaction Force 16 Air Assault Brigade. 157433, $50 , $25.50 , Hardback, 208 pages

Omar Al-Bashir and Africa’s Longest War

Paul Moorcraft President Omar al-Bashir is Africa’s and arguably Arabia’s most controversial leader. In power since 1989, he is the first sitting head of state to be issued with an arrest warrant, for war crimes, by International Criminal Court. No proper biography has been written on him before. Nor has there been a comprehensive military history of Sudan. 828230, $39.95 , $19.99 , Hardback, 256 pages

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