Warrior 52 by Casemate Publishers Ltd

Volume XIV, Issue IV, Winter 2023

WWII Photo History

Welcome all, to the fourth issue of The Warrior for 2023! As the year comes to a close and we move into the Holiday season, we’re back to bring you another selection of some of the best titles in military history.With hot new releases and favorites from years past, covering topics from all across history, there’s sure to be something in this edition of The Warrior that will pique your interest. A picture is worth a thousand words, and this edition of The Warrior has a special expanded section of World War II photo history. Pour over rare color images in Life and Death on the Eastern Front (p.36) and Rommel’s Afrika Korps in Colour (p.37), or dive into any one of the many excellent titles from Images of War and more. For those whose interest lies outside of the world wars, fear not. Read of warfare in the medieval Scottish Highlands in Clan Battles (p.9), explore the origins of the Marine Corps during the American Revolution in Washington’s Marines (p.17), or learn how bitter winter can really be, in Fighting for Napoleon’s Army in Russia (p.22) Whether you are looking for something to sit back with to pass the long winter days, or picking something up to gift a friend, The Warrior has something for you! Happy reading, -The Warrior Team.

• NEW FROM CASEMATE • The Philadelphia Campaign, 1777

Michael C Harris The British Army in North America conducted two campaigns in 1777. John Burgoyne led one army south from Canada to seize control of the Lake Champlain-Hudson River corridor resulting in the battle of Saratoga. Burgoyne’s defeat led to that army’s capture. Rather than assist Burgoyne’s campaign, William Howe led his army from New York City on the Philadelphia campaign. Although Howe captured Philadelphia, the events of 1777 led to the French Alliance and ultimately American victory in American Revolution. This fully illustrated account of the Philadelphia campaign puts the battles into context and explains the importance of the campaign to the outcome of the war. 242644, $24.95 , $16.50 , Paperback, 128 pages

America’s Good Terrorist John Brown and the Harpers Ferry Raid

Charles P Poland jr John Brown is a common name, but the John Brown who masterminded the failed raid at Harpers Ferry was anything but common. His failed efforts have left an imprint upon our history, and his story still swirls in controversy. Was he a madman who felt his violent solution to slavery was ordained by Providence or a heroic freedom fighter who tried to liberate the downtrodden slave? These bipolar characterizations of the violent abolitionist have captivated Americans. The debate still rages, but not as much about his ultimate goal as the method he used in attempting to right what he considered an intolerable wrong. 243221, $24.95 , $16.50 , Paperback, 336 pages

The front cover image is from The Next War By Col. John F Antal (Ret) & Senator Mike Rounds, Casemate Publishers, 2023 (page 53) Typeset by Courtney Huntzinger

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• NEW FROM CASEMATE • For the Boys The War Story of a Combat Nurse in Patton’s Third Army

NCR Davis A month after her 24th birthday, Lt. Mary Elizabeth Balster, a combat nurse in General Patton’s Third Army, collapses amid the rubble of a shelled supply room. The emotional toll of caring for the sick and wounded takes its toll. On November 30, 1944, inside the Heinrich Himmler Barracks in Morhange, France, Lt. Balster faces a critical moment. Her evac unit receives a substantial patient load, including an injured 19-year-old tanker she had nursed back to health months earlier. The private is admitted with gunshot wounds and severe burns. Determined to save him, Balster searches for intact blood plasma bottles amid the chaos. N. C. R. Davis presents Lt. Balster’s wartime experiences, drawn from her mother’s reminiscences and letters. The book offers a rare glimpse into a combat nurse’s perspective during the European conflict, mixing Balster’s observations, memories, and dreams. It tells the true story of a resilient and intense woman navigating her life while caring for frontline soldiers. Balster’s strong-willed personality makes her a successful combat nurse but also leads to two men falling in love with her. The book explores the personal cost of war as she faces a heartrending choice to save herself. 241586, $34.95 , $22.99 , Hardback, 256 pages

Derricks’ Bridgehead The History of the 92nd Division, 597th Field Artillery Battalion, and the Leadership Legacy of Col. Wendell T. Derricks Lt. Col. Major Clark Vivian Clark-Adams

The 597th Field Artillery Battalion, 92nd Division, was the first, last, and only all-black officered direct support field artillery battalion committed to combat in the history of the U.S. Army. It was the first all-black unit in a combat division and, together with the 600th Field Artillery Battalion, constituted the only all-black units in any combat division. Alongside impressive achievements on the battlefield in Italy in, the unit provided more key command and staff positions exclusively for black field artillery officers than any other U.S. Army unit in combat. Colonel Wendell Derricks worked to shelter his troops from the worst of the racism exhibited during the war and, due to his ability to envision an integrated postwar army, he provided unique leadership opportunities for his senior officers. . 242712, $37.95 , $24.99 , Hardback, 304 pages

The Defeat of the Damned The Destruction of the Dirlewanger Brigade at the Battle of Ipolysag, December 1944

Douglas E Nash Sr The “Dirlewanger Special Unit,” an infamous Third Reich troop, began as a company of convicted poachers. Led by SS-Obersturmführer Oskar Dirlewanger, a notorious criminal, it initially guarded Lublin’s Jewish ghetto and supported SS and Police operations in occupied Poland. Following its involvement in suppressing the Warsaw Uprising, it faced a controversial engagement near Šahy, Hungary (formerly Ipolysag), resulting in near-destruction due to hasty deployment, lack of heavy armament, and confusion in the chain of command. The Wehrmacht blamed Dirlewanger and his unit for the encirclement of Budapest, which led to the annihilation of the city’s garrison two months later. General Hermann Balck ordered the brigade’s removal from the front lines due to its dismal performance. Despite its lackluster record, the brigade was rebuilt and dispatched to East Prussia in February 1945. Regrettably, it never recovered from its December defeat by the 6th Guards Army. 242118, $37.95 , $24.99 , Hardback, 304 pages

Loyalty First The Life and Times of Charles A. Willoughby, MacArthur’s Chief Intelligence Officer

David A. Foy Major General Charles A. Willoughby, General Douglas MacArthur’s unwavering chief intelligence officer (G-2) for an extended period spanning World War II and the Korean War, is the focus of this comprehensive biography. It delves into Willoughby’s mysterious origins in Germany, his journey to the United States, his World War I service, and his roles as a budding historian, junior diplomat, and novice intelligence officer during the interwar years. His chance encounter with MacArthur in the 1930s marked the start of a nearly symbiotic relationship, profoundly impacting both men. Examining Willoughby’s affinity for strong, authoritarian leaders, particularly MacArthur and Franco, the book evaluates his performance as an intelligence officer during World War II and Korea. Criticized for inaccurate assessments and a close rapport with MacArthur, Willoughby’s failure to foresee China’s entry into the Korean War remains a prominent point of contention. Following MacArthur’s removal in 1951, Willoughby retired and devoted himself to right-wing political activism and staunchly defending his maligned superior, leaving a legacy riddled with questions about loyalty and truth-telling to those in power. 243498, $37.95 , $24.99 , Hardback, 288 pages

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• NEW FROM CASEMATE • The Gunner and the Grunt Michael Kelley Peter Burbank

The Gunner and the Grunt is written in the voices of two soldiers who fought in the same battles as members of the same recon unit but from different angles. Michael Kelley, the “Gunner,” was flying in an armed helicopter above the jungle providing suppressive fire support, while Peter Burbank, the “Grunt,” was down in the jungle on foot patrol involved in fire fights with Viet Cong and North Vietnamese Army troops. The book follows these two Boston boys from army training through deployment to the war zone and the shock of first combat missions, to helicopter air assault “Search and Destroy” operations from the Cambodian border to the sands of the South China Sea. 243436, $34.95 , $22.99 , Hardback, 256 pages

The Black Cats of Osan U-2 Spy Plane Escapades and Calamities in Korea

Lieutenant Colonel (Ret.) Rick Bishop The U-2, soaring at the edge of Earth’s atmosphere, deploys its advanced intelligence sensors, discreetly intercepting and disseminating vast information to a classified ground site at Osan Air Base, Korea. From there, top-secret intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) data reach the highest echelons of U.S. command. Remarkably, the Dragon Lady has served for nearly seven decades and remains a “National Asset,” its technology surpassing its supposed successor, the SR-71. Lt. Col. (Ret.) Rick Bishop, a former U-2 pilot, unveils the Black World of non-satellite ISR. He shares how a select team of 100 personnel, with just eight pilots and two aircraft, became the most dependable and productive air force unit to wield the Dragon Lady, a legacy extending from the Cold War to the present day. As second-in-command of Detachment 2 (Det 2) of the 9th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing in the mid-1980s, Rick meticulously chronicled daily operations. These missions launched pilots into high-altitude solo sorties lasting over nine grueling hours, donning full-pressure suits akin to Shuttle astronauts. Returning pilots faced the daunting challenge of safely landing the Lady, renowned for her treacherous descent, while preserving the invaluable intelligence-gathering sensors. 243535, $37.95 , $24.99 , Hardback, 288 pages

Turning Points The Role of the State Department in Vietnam (1945–1975) Ambassador Thomas J. Corcoran Col. Andrew R. Finlayson (USMC, Ret.)

Ten years after the end of the American involvement in the Vietnam War, a career Foreign Service officer, Thomas J. Corcoran, set down in writing his thoughts on the history of US State Department policy during America’s involvement with South Vietnam. Like many Americans of his generation, he was perplexed by the failure of America to achieve its goals in South Vietnam. As an ambassador and with over 30 years of diplomatic experience—beginning in 1948 when he was assigned to Hanoi and involving other postings in Southeast Asia—he brought to his analysis a long and rich personal experience with events in Laos, Cambodia, and Vietnam. The result is a thoughtful, objective and well-researched study that chronicles the key policy decisions made by the US State Department throughout the entire period from 1945 to 1975; decisions that ultimately led to the first war lost by the United States. In his extensive study, Corcoran does an excellent job of exposing many of the myths and falsehoods found in orthodox histories of U.S. involvement in Vietnam. 243672, $37.95 , $24.99 , Hardback, 288 pages

Courage Under Fire The 101st Airborne’s Hidden Battle at Tam Ky

LTC Ed Sherwood US Army (Ret) Courage Under Fire is the first book published about Operation Lamar Plain. After 50 years, the story of the renowned 101st Airborne’s major offensive near Tam Ky, South Vietnam remains largely unknown. Fighting at Tam Ky by the 1st Brigade began 15 May 1969 while the 101st’s 3rd Brigade battled on Hamburger Hill. The political consequences of Hamburger Hill’s high casualties caused Lamar Plain and its high casualties to remain classified and undisclosed. Decades later, the fighting at Tam Ky is mostly forgotten except by those who fought there. 243054, $24.95 , $16.50 , Paperback, 360 pages

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BATTLE OFCASEMATE THE BULGE • •NEW FROM • • Battle Scars Twenty Years Later: 3d Battalion 5th Marines Looks Back at the Iraq War and How it Changed Their Lives

Chip Reid Join renowned journalist Chip Reid on a profound journey as he immerses himself within the ranks of the 3d Battalion, 5th Marines during the intense invasion of Iraq in 2003. With unparalleled access, Reid bears witness to their combat experiences and intimately captures their unfiltered, firsthand accounts of war. In just 22 days, these Marines waged a relentless battle to reach Baghdad, leaving behind fallen comrades, life-altering injuries, and the enduring scars of PostTraumatic Stress Disorder for those who returned. Two decades later, Chip Reid reunites with the veterans of 3/5, providing a platform for them to share their awe-inspiring stories of battlefield heroism, the bonds forged in the crucible of combat, the pain of losing comrades, their unwavering patriotism, and their unshakable belief in their mission. As they open up about their journeys to recovery and success, both in military and civilian life, a theme of PostTraumatic Growth emerges—a testament to their indomitable spirit. This visceral and unflinchingly honest book serves as a moving tribute to the Marines’ unwavering service and the enduring sacrifices they made then and continue to make today. 243559, $34.95 , $22.99 , Hardback, 256 pages

The U.S. Army Combat Historian and Combat History Operations World War I to the Vietnam War Dr Kathryn Roe Coker Jason Wetzel

From World War I, where Major General Pershing first proposed establishing a historical office within the AEF headquarters, to World War II, where combat historians like S.L.A. Marshall risked their lives to document battles, this book explores the fascinating role of soldiers-turned-historians who ventured ‘down range’ to collect vital battlefield information. As the narrative progresses, we witness the evolution of this practice into the Korean War, where historical service detachments were deployed, and into the Vietnam War, where Chief of Military History Brigadier General Hal Pattison expanded the role of historical teams. This comprehensive account unveils the development of military history detachments (MHDs) and their significant deployment in Vietnam. It sheds light on their pivotal mission, documenting combat operations from World War I to the Vietnam War, and illuminates the enduring impact of their work on preserving the history of these conflicts. 243290, $34.95 , $22.99 , Hardback, 224 pages

Mapping the Great Game Explorers, Spies and Maps in 19th-century Asia

Riaz Dean Under the leadership of George Everest, the Survey of India mapped the Great Arc, which was then lauded as ‘one of the greatest works in the whole history of science,’ though it cost more in money and lives than many Indian wars. The story of these pioneers who explored much of Asia during the 19th century to fill in large portions of its map, and spy out the region for military reasons is often forgotten. Riaz Dean’s vivid account of their exploits, and their tenacity in the face of adversity, all set within the context of the Great Game and the Survey of India, will finally bring them the attention they deserve. 243764, $24.95 , $16.50 , Paperback, 320 pages

Argentine Perspectives on the Falklands War The Recovery and Loss of Las Malvinas

Nicholas van der Bijl In 1982, the United Kingdom and Argentina fought a war over an historical disagreement over the colonial “ownership” or rights over the Falkland Islands. Within months of the Argentinian defeat, General Edgardo Calvi, then the Argentine Head of the Army Joint Chief of Staff, was instructed to undertake a wide-ranging and formal inquiry to investigate the performance of the Argentine Army during the Falklands. Calvi concluded that while the Army had the motivation, it lacked the organization, equipment, training, and ability to oppose an army capable of operating in a variety of environments. The war exposed political, military, and public weaknesses in a period of considerable internal unrest during the seven years of the Dirty War. 241647, $34.95 , $22.99 , Hardback, 224 pages

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• NEW FROM CASEMATE • Frogman Stories Life and Leadership Lessons from the SEAL Teams

Rick Kaiser A compelling look at US Navy SEALs through a true-to-life lens focused on the triumphs and challenges of the elite warriors of the Special Forces community. Master Chief (SEAL) Rick Kaiser (Ret.) captures over 45 years of events in and around the SEAL Teams. It is not a blood-and-guts portrayal of battlefield victories and losses, but an authentic view of how things are done in the Teams. The SEALs truly are silent professionals and the most memorable stories often don’t feature combat but are the moments that shape these exceptional warriors. A Silver Star recipient for his leadership during the battle of Mogadishu—“Black Hawk Down”— and a prominent member of both SEAL Team TWO and SEAL Team Six, Rick has been recognized throughout his career for his courage, commitment, and fortitude. Continuing to serve the SEALs as Chief Operating Officer of the National Navy UDT-SEAL Museum, Rick is the perfect person to tell the Navy SEAL story the way it really is, sharing the life and leadership lessons he learned along the way. 243511, $24.95 , $16.50 , Paperback, 216 pages

Power Up Leadership, Character, and Conflict Beyond the Superhero Multiverse Steven Leonard Jonathan Klug

In the past decade, heroes and villains spawned from the pages of comic books have upended popular culture and revolutionized the entertainment industry. The narratives weave together a multitude of complementary and sometimes competing storylines, spun across decades, generations, and mediums, forming a complex tapestry that simultaneously captures the imagination and captivates the mind. These stories reveal our own vulnerabilities while casting an ideal to which we aspire. They pull at our deepest emotions and push us to the cusp of reality, and bring us back to Earth with a renewed hope of a better tomorrow. They are an endless source of powerful metaphors to help us learn and develop, then be the best versions of ourselves possible. Through the lens of the superhero genre, each chapter explores contemporary challenges in leadership, team building, and conflict, while emphasizing the role of humanity and human nature in our own world. 243399, $37.95 , $24.99 , Hardback, 320 pages

Broken Pots, Mending Lives The Archaeology of Operation Nightingale Richard Osgood Professor Alice Roberts

“Operation Nightingale” offers solace from the enduring traumas of military conflict through the magic of archaeology. Established in 2011 within the UK Ministry of Defence, this program aids armed forces personnel affected by recent conflicts in Afghanistan and Iraq, utilizing British Training Areas for archaeological recovery. Over the following decade, the initiative expanded, welcoming veterans from older conflicts and various nations, including the United States, Poland, and Australia. In archaeology, everyone finds a role, from surveyors to excavators, often in serene landscapes, culminating in campfire conversations. This book shares veterans’ stories, their incredible archaeological discoveries, and their paths to recovery, sometimes leading to lifelong involvement in archaeology. They explore Spitfire crash sites, WWI trenches, convict burial grounds, Hessian mercenaries’ camps, and Anglo-Saxon cemeteries. Lavishly illustrated, it demonstrates how rediscovering our shared past— forgotten homes, gleaming gold jewelry, and broken pottery—can mend lives scarred by conflict. 242460, $45 , $29.50 , Hardback, 256 pages

The First Bridge Too Far The Battle of Primosole Bridge 1943

Mark Saliger For the very first time, the Battle of Primosole Bridge is brought to life in a well-researched narrative solely dedicated to one of the bloodiest and hardest fought battles for British airborne troops of World War Two.Primosole Bridge in Sicily (13–16 July 1943) provided the stage for the first instance of opposing elite paratroopers parachuting into battle and then fighting each other in a see-saw battle raging under the blazing Mediterranean sky. It’s a story of courage and determination. A story of legendary military units and their commanders. A story that now finally needs to be told. 243757, $24.95 , $16.50 , Paperback, 256 pages

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BATTLE OF THE BULGE • ••ANCIENT & MEDIEVAL• Sextus Julius Frontinus and the Roman Empire Author of Stratagems, Advisor to Emperors, Governor of Britain, Pacifier of Wales

John D Grainger Sextus Iulius Frontinus is best known as author of the military handbook Strategems but, in addition to writing this and other works (now lost), he also had a varied and surprisingly influential career in military and civil posts around the Roman Empire. John Grainger has written the first full biography of Frontinus. Reconstructing his life to the fullest extent permitted by the sources, he favorably re-evaluates his importance, particularly in Britain (at the expense of the better-known Agricola. Froninus’ career, the author concludes, is one of the most varied and significant of any that can be reconsructed for any Roman who did not become Emperor. 051224, $49.95 , $32.50 , Hardback, 264 pages

Carthaginian Armies of the Punic Wars, 264–146 BC History, Organization and Equipment

Gabriele Esposito The Carthaginians, formidable foes of the Roman Republic, possessed sophisticated military forces. Though not sharing the Romans’ military ethos, Carthage fielded diverse multinational armies, including renowned troops like Numidian light cavalry, Balearic slingers, fierce Celts, skilled Spanish swordsmen, and war elephants. During the Punic Wars, Carthage reformed its forces along Hellenistic lines and appointed a Spartan officer as commander, achieving stunning victories, particularly under Hannibal’s leadership. Gabriele Esposito delves into Carthaginian military history, organization, and weaponry during these wars (264-146 BC). The text is enhanced by numerous color photographs of replica equipment. 067546, $42.95 , $27.99 , Hardback, 160 pages

Publius Quinctilius Varus The Man Who Lost Three Roman Legions in the Teutoburg Disaster

Roman Conquests: Gaul

Michael M. Sage This latest volume in the Roman Conquests: series deals with some of the best known Roman campaigns of all. Indeed, due to the involvement of Julius Caesar and the commentaries he wrote upon them, these are some of the most studied of any ancient campaigns. Before Caesar, however, Rome had already established a foothold across the Alps in Gaul and Michael M Sage starts with these early acquisitions which were largely reactive and defensive. Sage narrates and analyzes all these campaigns, showing how the Roman war machine was able ultimately able to overcome vastly superior numbers of Celtic warriors to extend Rome’s rule from the Mediterranean to the English Channel. 07732A, $26.95 , $17.99 , Paperback, 224 pages

Joanne Ball The Carthaginians, formidable foes of Rome, possessed diverse and skilled military forces. Carthage, a seafaring and mercantile state, compensated for a different military ethos by fielding multinational armies comprising subject, allied, and mercenary troop. Gabriele Esposito delves into the history, organization, and weaponry of the Carthaginian military during the Punic Wars . The book analyzes the weapons, armor, and tactics of different ethnic components, with vivid color photographs showcasing replica equipment in action. 08832A, $42.95 , $27.99 , Hardback, 320 pages

Catiline, Rebel of the Roman Republic The Life and Conspiracy of Lucius Sergius Catilina

James T Carney Lucius Sergius Catilina (‘Catiline’), was a Roman aristocrat from a poor but noble family. He was controversial figure both in his own times and in subsequent historical scholarship. Catiline was cast first as the Roman equivalent of Richard III and later as a left-wing revolutionary, depending on the times and historians’ leanings. Although Catiline’s calls for debt relief and other measures in his second consular campaign earned him support from the poor, the author finds that Catiline was motivated by pride and ambition rather than by an interest in widespread social and economic reforms. Embittered by his failure to attain the consulship which he thought was his due given his heritage. 06789A, $34.95 , $22.99 , Hardback, 232 pages

Marcus Furius Camillus The Life of Rome’s Second Founder Marc Hyden Camillus served as a censor, was elected to six consular tribuneships, appointed dictator five times, and enjoyed four triumphs. He toppled mighty Veii, ejected the Senones from Rome following its sacking, and helped orchestrate a grand compromise between the patricians and plebeians. Marc Hyden sifts the fragmentary and contradictory sources and, while acknowledging that much legend accrued around Camillus’ name, presents the story of this remarkable life as the ancient Romans knew it. 055789, $34.95 , $22.99 , Hardback, 224 pages

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BATTLE OF THE BULGE • ••ANCIENT & MEDIEVAL• Thirteen Roman Defeats The Disasters That Made The Legions

Ian Hughes Rome, known for its formidable military system, conquered vast territories, from the Atlantic to the Euphrates. Yet, they weren’t invincible and faced significant defeats. Ian Hughes explores thirteen such instances, detailing the battles, forces, strategies, and reasons for Roman defeat. Spanning centuries, these battles include the catastrophic encounter with invading Celts at the Allia River (387 or 386 BC) and the naval loss to the Vandals off Cap Bon (AD 468). This study not only delves into individual battles but also traces the evolution of Roman forces to adapt and survive. 726674, $49.95 , $32.50 , Hardback, 264 pages

Caracalla A Military Biography

Ilkka Syvänne Caracalla has one of the worst reputations of any Roman Emperor. Many ancient historians were very hostile and Edward Gibbon later dubbed him the common enemy of mankind. Yet his reign was considered by at least one Roman author to be the apogee of the Roman Empire. Guilty of many murders and massacres (including his own brother, exwife, and daughter) he was, however, popular with the army, improving their pay and cultivating the image of sharing their hardships. Surprisingly this is the first full-length biography of this colorful character in English. 07482A, $28.95 , $18.99 , Paperback, 368 pages

The Battle of Dyrrhachium (48 BC) Caesar, Pompey, and the Early Campaigns of the Third Roman Civil War

Gareth C Sampson In 49 BC the Roman Republic collapsed once more into bloody civil war. At the heart of this war lay the two greatest living Roman commanders, Pompey the Great and Julius Caesar, each having built their own factions within the Roman oligarchy and refusing to compromise. The subsequent civil war would be fought for control of the Republic.

Roman Special Forces and Special Ops Speculatores, Exploratores, Protectores and Areani in the Service of Rome

Simon Elliott Much has been written about the Roman army and the mighty legions that conquered their empire and then defended it for centuries against all comers. But little has been written about the men and units employed when something more subtle than the march of legions into pitched battle was required. This is the only book available dedicated to Roman special ops and the role of the Speculatores, Exploratores, Protectores and Areani. Simon Elliott reveals the kinds of special operations conducted by the Romans: tactical scouting ahead of the legions, covert strategic reconnaissance in neighboring states, espionage, assassination or abduction of dissidents and enemies, counter-insurgency, and close protection of Roman officials and commanders. 09092A, $34.95 , $22.99 , Hardback, 176 pages

Roman Empire at War A Compendium of Battles from 31 B.C. to A.D. 565

Don Taylor In a single volume, Roman Empire at War catalogs and offers a brief description of every significant battle fought by the Roman Empire from Augustus to Justinian I. The information in each entry is drawn exclusively from Ancient, Late Antique, and Early Medieval texts, in order to offer a brief description of each battle based solely on the information provided by the earliest surviving sources which chronicle the event.The author allows the original writers to speak for themselves, presenting the reader with a succinct version of what the ancient chroniclers tell us of these dramatic events. It is an excellent first-stop reference to the many battles of the Roman Empire. 08520A, $26.95 , $17.99 , Paperback, 224 pages

Three Ages of Rome Fast Play Rules for exciting ancient battles

Gareth Sampson outlines the strategic background, describing the early campaigns of the civil war and the factions of Caesar and Pompey that fought for control of the resources of the Republic. The Battle of Dyrrhachium is analyzed to determine the strengths and weakness of both armies and the aftermath of the battle that saw Caesar defeated and Pompey in the ascendancy. 793584, $34.95 , $22.99 , Hardback, 248 pages

Philip Garton For seven centuries, the history of Rome was central to the history of Europe. Designed for ease of play, Three Ages of Rome offers a player experience based on the commander’s problems. The rules are designed to create a feel for the uncertainty of ancient battles. Most games should take 2-3 hours to play. The six historical battle scenarios span the Three Ages and provide different challenges. They offer an insight into the nature of command in ancient warfare. The Terrain Generator and Scenario Generator allow the players to develop their own games. For competitive games, a system of points gives players all the information needed to exactly balance their forces. 070265, $39.95 , $25.99 , Paperback, 160 pages

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• ANCIENT & MEDIEVAL• The Castle in the Wars of the Roses

Dan Spencer The Wars of the Roses, a riveting medieval period, is known for its dramatic dynastic rivalries, political intrigue, and battlefield fortunes in England and Wales. Amidst these narratives, one aspect often overlooked is the role of castles. This study explores the use of castles from the outbreak of civil war in Henry VI’s reign in the 1450s to Henry VII’s triumph some thirty years later. Drawing from various sources— narrative, architectural, financial, and administrative—he illuminates the significance of castles in this conflict. They served as strategic and logistical hubs, troop assembly points, and formidable fortresses. This book offers a captivating addition to Wars of the Roses literature and a deeper understanding of siege warfare in the Middle Ages. 797476, $28.95 , $18.99 , Paperback, 264 pages

Borderlands South Yorkshire in the Anglo-Saxon and Viking Periods. AD 450–1066

Phil Sidebottom From AD 450-1066, South Yorkshire, on the Anglo-Saxon kingdom border, witnessed tumult. Evidence suggests native Britons occupied much of the region, even during Viking rule. This book explores the overlooked archaeology, using new evidence to unveil South Yorkshire’s Anglo-Saxon and Viking history. It delves into charters, the enigmatic Tribal Hidage, place-names, earthworks, burials, fortifications, and finds. Expertise in Anglo-Saxon stone monuments enriches the narrative. With maps and photos, it brings the research to life, offering insights into local ethnicity. Accessible to academics and enthusiasts, it illuminates South Yorkshire’s post-Roman and Early Medieval periods. 065566, $39.98 , $25.99 , Hardback, 208 pages

Defenders of the Norman Crown Rise and Fall of the Warenne Earls of Surrey

Sharon Bennett Connolly In Edward I’s reign, John de Warenne, the 6th Earl of Surrey, asserted his land rights, tracing them back to William the Bastard’s conquest. This legacy began with William de Warenne, the 1st Earl of Surrey, who fought at Hastings, amassing immense wealth. For three centuries, the Warennes played pivotal roles in English politics and royalty until a troubled marriage ended their dynasty. This title unravels the captivating saga of the Warenne dynasty, showcasing their triumphs and setbacks. From Normandy’s origins through the Conquest, Magna Carta, and the wars, to their decline in Edward III’s reign. 016360, $29.95 , $19.50 , Paperback, 280 pages

The Knights Hospitaller A Military History of the Knights of St John

John Carr The Knights of St John evolved during the Crusades from a monastic order providing hostels for Christian pilgrims visiting the Holy Land. After the Muslims had reconquered the Crusader Kingdoms, the Order continued to fight from a new base, first in Rhodes and then in Malta. Taking to the sea, the Hospitallers became one of the major naval powers in the Mediterranean, defending Christian shipping from the Barbary Pirates. They provided a crucial bulwark against Islamic expansion in the Mediterranean, obstinately resisting a massive siege of Malta by the Ottoman Turks in 1565. The Order remained a significant power in the Mediterranean until their defeat by Napoleon in 1798. 024822, $29.95 , $19.50 , Paperback, 232 pages

Clan Battles Warfare in the Scottish Highlands

Chris Peers Warfare between the clans of the Highlands in the late Middle Ages determined the course of history in this region of Scotland, and Chris Peers’ gripping account gives the reader a deep insight into this turbulent phase in the development of the far north of the British Isles. The battles he describes in vivid detail were flash points in the long struggle for dominance between the leading clans of the region. As well as covering the fighting he explains the way war in the Highlands was organized by the contending clans during the period – the strategies and tactics, weapons and armor they employed. The result is an absorbing all-round account of the military history of the Highlands before the clans eventually lost their independence. 07003A, $34.95 , $22.99 , Hardback, 184 pages

The Armies of Ancient Persia The Sassanians

Kaveh Farrokh Throughout most of the classical period, Persia was one of the great superpowers, placing a limit on the expansion of Western powers. It was the most formidable rival to the Roman empire for centuries, until Persia, by then under the Sassanians, was overwhelmed by the Islamic conquests in the seventh century AD. Yet, the armies of ancient Persia have received relatively little detailed attention, certainly in comparison to those of Rome. This work is the first of three volumes that will form the most comprehensive study of ancient Persian armies available. 024815, $34.95 , $22.99 , Paperback, 504 pages

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• ANCIENT & MEDIEVAL• • CHURCHILL’S 145TH • The Age of Alexander Using Three Ages of Rome to fight the wars of Alexander the Great and his Successors

Philip Garton This book provides an expansion to the Three Ages of Rome wargames’ rules. The six historical scenarios span The Age of Alexander and link directly into the first period of the Three Ages rules. The new army lists introduce armies from across the period of the expansion set. They complement the armies in the original set of rules enabling players to recreate more battles from the ancient period. As in the Three Ages, in battle nothing is certain but generals that practice their skills are more likely to be victorious. 070272, $29.95 , $19.50 , Paperback, 78 pages

Ancient Greeks at War Warfare in the Classical World from Agamemnon to Alexander

Simon Elliott Ancient Greeks at War is a lavishly illustrated tour de force covering every aspect of warfare in the Ancient Greek world. It begins with the Minoan culture on Crete around 2,000 BC, moving through to the Classical Greek civilization, as told through detailed narratives of the Greek and Persian Wars and Peloponnesian Wars. The book also focuses in detail on the exploits of Macedonia and Alexander the Great, and the series of conflicts that plagued the Hellenistic empire after his death, all the way up to the clash between the Hellenistic kingdoms and Rome. The book ends with the destruction of Corinth in 146 BC and considers the legacy of the Ancients Greeks in the Roman world and beyond. 009988, $39.95 , $25.99 , Hardback, 304 pages

Alexander the Great, a Battle for Truth and Fiction The Ancient Sources And Why They Can’t Be Trusted

A Storm of Spears Understanding the Greek Hoplite in Action

Christopher Matthew The backbone of classical Greek armies was the phalanx of heavily armored spearmen, or hoplites. For around two centuries they were the dominant soldiers of the Classical world. Yet there are still many aspects of hoplite warfare that are little understood or the subject of fierce academic debate. Christopher Matthew’s groundbreaking reassessment combines analysis of the literary and archaeological evidence alongside the new disciplines of reconstructive archaeology, re-enactment and ballistic science. This is an innovative and refreshing reassessment of one of the most important kinds of troops in ancient warfare, sure to make a genuine contribution to the state of knowledge. 241333, $22.95 , $14.99 , Paperback, 360 pages

The Knights of Islam The Wars of the Mamluks, 1250 - 1517 James Waterson John Man

The Mamluks were, at one distinct point in history, the greatest body of fighting men in the world and the quintessence of the mounted warrior – reaching near perfection in their skill with the bow, lance and sword. Their story embraces many of the great themes of medieval military endeavor: the Crusaders and the deadly contest between Islam and Christendom, the Mongols and their vision of World Dominion, Tamerlane the Scourge of God and the rise of the Ottoman Empire whose own slave soldiers, the Janissaries, would be the Mamluks’ final nemesis. 387617, $26.95 , $17.99 , Paperback, 288 pages

The Rise of Persia and the First Greco-Persian Wars The Expansion of the Achaemenid Empire and the Battle of Marathon

David Grant Most of what we ‘know’ about Alexander the Great (356-323 BC) comes from the pages of much later historians, writing 300 years or more after these events. But these Roman-era writers drew on the accounts of earlier authors who were contemporary with Alexander, some of whom took part in the momentous events they described. David Grant examines the fragments of these earlier eyewitness testimonies which are preserved as undercurrents in the later works. The author also skillfully explains how manuscripts became further corrupted in their journey from the ancient world to the modern day. In summary, this work by a recognized expert on the period highlights why the legacy of Alexander is built on very shaky foundations. 094719, $42.95 , $27.99 , Hardback, 336 pages

Manousos E Kambouris Manousos Kambouris revisits the epic events of the first Greco-Persian War and the Persian invasion of Greece. Darius I, the Persian King of Kings ordered the invasion of Greece ostensibly to punish the Greeks, for their support of the Revolt, but in truth to achieve god-ordained world dominance. Describing the invasion in great detail, the author analyses the king’s immense army, considering its composition and logistical constraints. The campaign leading to Marathon and the decisive battle itself are clearly narrated. Manousos Kambouris’ meticulous research brings fresh insights to this timeless tale of defiance of the odds and victory for the underdog. 09329A, $42.95 , $27.99 , Hardback, 240 pages

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• ANCIENT & MEDIEVAL• • CHURCHILL'S 145th CHURCHILL’S 145TH • Ancient Battle Formations

Justin Swanton Justin Swanton examines the principal battle-winning formations of the Ancient world, determining their composition, function and efficacy. Looking 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 book also looks at massed infantry that reigned supreme in this era: the heavily armored Greek hoplite phalanx, the Macedonian pike phalanx, and the Roman triplex acies which. A careful study of the Greek and Latin of the sources sheds fresh light on how these formations were organized and worked, re-evaluating many conventional notions and leading to some surprising conclusions. 797582, $28.95 , $18.99 , Paperback, 320 pages

The Seleucid Army of Antiochus the Great Weapons, Armour and Tactics

Jean Charl Du Plessis The Seleucid Empire was a superpower of the Hellenistic Age, the largest and most powerful of the Successor States, and it’s army was central to the maintenance of that power. Antiochus III campaigned from the Mediterranean to India, earning the sobriquet ‘the Great’. Jean Charl Du Plessis has produced the most in depth study available in English devoted to the troop types, weapons and armor of Antiochus’ army. He combines the most recent historical research and latest archaeological evidence with a strong element of reconstructive archaeology, that is the making and using of replica equipment. The army’s performance in its many battles, sieges and campaigns is analyzed and assessed. 09179A, $42.95 , $27.99 , Hardback, 360 pages

The Army of Alexander the Great

Stephen English Many believe Alexander the Great was the greatest military genius of all time. Most of his reign as king of Macedon was spent conquering half the known world, during which he was never defeated in open battle and never besieged a city he did not take. Yet, while biographies of Alexander abound, there are relatively few full-length books dedicated to the Macedonian army which made his dazzling conquests possible. Stephen English investigates every aspect of the Macedonian forces, drawing on recent archaeological evidence and scholarship to present a detailed portrait of the army which demonstrated a superiority over its opponents and proved itself the most formidable machine of the age. 013864, $26.95 , $17.99 , Paperback, 176 pages

An Invincible Beast Understanding the Hellenistic Pike Phalanx in Action

Christopher Matthew Christopher Matthews critically examines phalanx combat by using techniques such as physical re-creation, experimental archaeology, and ballistics testing, and then comparing the findings of this testing to the ancient literary, artistic and archaeological evidence, as well as modern theories. The result is the most comprehensive and up-to-date study of what heavy infantry combat was like in the age of Alexander the Great and his Successors. 08526A, $34.95 , $22.99 , Paperback, 544 pages

Alexander the Great’s Legacy The Decline of Macedonian Europe in the Wake of the Wars of the Successors

Mike Roberts Why was it that the Macedonian state virtually created by Phillip II and taken to the heights of epochal triumph by his son Alexander the Great became a weaker entity than it had been when the young conqueror had crossed the Hellespont? The story that unfolds explores how the unique character and the particular legacy left when Alexander died ensured that his homeland failed to gain the kind of imperial dividend that accrued to others of the world’s great Empires. Only 50 or so years later, Macedon would end in a Galatian deluge that threatened the sacred site at Delphi and had remarkable parallels to the earlier Persian invasions of the Greek world that Alexander had claimed to avenge. 788528, $42.95 , $27.99 , Hardback, 320 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

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ANCIENT&&MEDIEVAL• MEDIEVAL • • •ANCIENT Ancient Dynasties The Families that Ruled the Classical World, circa 1000 BC to AD 750

John D. Grainger Ancient Dynasties is a unique study of the ruling families of the ancient world known to the Greeks and Romans. The book is in two parts. The first offers analysis and discussion of various features of the ruling dynasties (including the leading families of republican Rome). It examines patterns, similarities and contrasts, categorizes types of dynasty and explores common themes such as how they were founded and maintained, the role of women, and the various reasons for their decline. The second part is a catalog of all the dynasties known to have existed between approximately 1000 BC and AD 750 from the Atlantic Ocean to Baktria. 746757, $42.95 , $27.99 , Hardback, 376 pages

Genghis Khan and the Mongol War Machine

Chris Peers Genghis Khan is an almost legendary figure, but he can only be properly understood in terms of the Mongol society and traditions he was born into. So the military and cultural background of the Mongols, and the nature of steppe societies and their armies, are major themes of his book. He looks in detail at the military skills, tactics and ethos of the Mongol soldiers, and at the advantages and disadvantages they had in combat with the soldiers of more settled societies. His book offers a fascinating fresh perspective on Genghis Khan and on the armies he led. 019354, $26.95 , $17.99 , Paperback, 216 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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The Rise of the Seleukid Empire (323223 BC) Seleukos I to Seleukos III

John D. Grainger The Seleukid kingdom was the largest state in the world between Alexander’s death and the rise of Rome. It was ruled by a succession of able kings but broke down twice before eventually succumbing to dynastic rivalries, simultaneous external invasions and internal grasps for independence. The first king, Seleukos I, established a pattern of rule which was unusually friendly towards his subjects, and his policies promoted the steady growth of wealth and population in many areas which had been depopulated when he took them over. The dynasty was active in founding cities from Asia Minor to Central Asia and set the social and economic scene of the Middle East for many centuries to come. 743763, $22.95 , $14.99 , Paperback, 256 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 new book James Waterson tackles this fascinating subject with characteristic verve and skill. Setting the Mongol war in the wider context of Chinas ancient and almost perpetual conflict with the northern nomads, it sheds light on the evolution of China’s military society and the management, command and control of the army by the Chinese state. 083256, $26.95 , $17.99 , Paperback, 272 pages

Masters of Warfare Fifty Underrated Military Commanders from Classical Antiquity to the Cold War

Eric G. L. Pinzelli In this title, Eric G. L. Pinzelli introduces fifty underrated military commanders, excluding the well-known “Gods of War” like Alexander and Caesar. These commanders span from the 6th century BC to the Vietnam War, offering a global perspective with figures like Bai Qi, Attila, Subotai, Ieyasu Tokugawa, and Võ Nguyên Giáp. The book also includes notable naval leaders like Khayr al-D?n Barbarossa, Francis Drake, and Michiel de Ruyter. Presented chronologically, each commander receives a concise overview of their life and career. Together, they offer a captivating survey of command’s evolution, highlighting contributions to weaponry, tactics, and strategy across history. 07012A, $42.95 , $27.99 , Hardback, 336 pages

• 16TH & 17TH CENTURY • The Battle of Pinkie, 1547 The Last Battle Between the Independent Kingdoms of Scotland and England

HOJO Samurai Warlords 14871590

Stephen Turnbull During the sixteenth century Japan’s medieval period was left behind as the samurai experienced a military revolution that involved the introduction of rearms and the mobilization of large armies who fought from stone castles. The history of this violent time is perfectly encapsulated in the campaigns waged by five generations of one outstanding warlord family: the Hojo of Odawara Castle. This book tells the story of a century of warfare using Japanese sources not previously translated into English. It is spectacularly illustrated with photographs of armor and weapons plus newlycommissioned artwork. 513538, $45 , $29.50 , Paperback, 170 pages

Alba General and Servant to the Crown

David Caldwell Vicky Oleksy

The Battle of Pinkie in 1547 marked the final conflict between independent England and Scotland. While welldocumented, its true significance remains elusive. This battle held military importance, featuring seasoned commanders, contemporary practices, and advanced weaponry. However, the Scottish and English forces differed in composition and strategy. Authors David Caldwell, Victoria Oleksy, and Bess Rhodes reexamine this event using historical records and archaeological evidence, exploring the battlefield’s location, diverse forces, commanders’ objectives, and the closely contested nature of the battle. Pinkie ended in an English victory, briefly reshaping Britain’s future. This book revives awareness of the high-stakes uncertainty in 1547. 259735, $42.95 , $27.99 , Hardback, 288 pages

Margriet Lacy-Bruijn Maurits Ebben

Fernando Álvarez de Toledo, Third Duke of Alba, is one of the most formidable and controversial figures of the sixteenth century. He has been depicted as a great hero, an indefatigable defender of the Catholic faith, and a true buttress of the Spanish monarchy, but also as a terrifying man, the dark suppressor of the revolt in the Low Countries. Using a variety of sources, including previously unexamined data, sixteen leading historians from eight countries present newly developed insights and offer a nuanced image of the Grand Duque. Adopting different perspectives, they shed new light on this intriguing and influential leader, thus showing that Alba continues to be deserving of study and discussion. 258085, $85 , $55.50 , Hardback, 464 pages

Dürer’s Fight Book The Genius of the German Renaissance and His Combat Treatise

The Commotion Time Tudor Rebellion in the West, 1549

E.T. Fox In 1549, two major rebellions and several minor uprising occurred spontaneously throughout England. In East Anglia, Robert Kett, aggrieved at the abuses of enclosure, laid siege to Norwich until defeated by Royal forces at the bloody battle of Dussindale. At the same time, thousands of commoners of Devon and Cornwall rose up against the introduction of the English-language Book of Common Prayer and the systematic destruction of their traditional faith. Like Norwich, Exeter was besieged throughout the long summer until, in a brutal campaign by government forces and hired foreign mercenaries, the rebellion was finally suppressed. 118792, $39.95 , $25.99 , Paperback, 230 pages

Italian Rapier Combat Capo Ferro’s ‘Grand Simulacro’

Dierk Hagedorn Daniel Jaquet

Dürer’s fight book stands out from the mass of illustrated fencing manuscripts because of its outstanding quality. In well over 100 elaborate drawings, the master uniquely depicts dynamic pairs of fighters practicing contemporary combat techniques, such as wrestling or sword and dagger fighting. Since its creation more than 500 years ago, the fight book has never been published in its entirety. This edition offers the complete contents of the manuscript for the very first time: All illustrations are reproduced in color and the complete text is presented in a letter-perfect transcription as well as a translation into modern English. 387037, $45 , $29.50 , Hardback, 320 pages

Ridolfo Capo Ferro Jared Kirby

Featuring more than 40 beautiful illustrations, this stunning work presents one of the world’s most influential fencing treatises. Ridolfo Capo Ferro was a legend in his own lifetime. His intricate instructions were emulated throughout a Europe bewitched by this grace and style and are a window into his mastery of swordsmanship. This updated edition includes a new introduction and a revised glossary with many technical terms now translated. Additionally, a modernized translation makes it easier for the reader to understand Capo Ferro’s intention. Presented by fencing master Jared Kirby, this handsome volume is a vital historical record and essential reading for any historical swordfighter, student of martial arts or military historian. 386917, $45 , $29.50 , Hardback, 148 pages

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• •16TH & 17TH CENTURY •• ANCIENT & MEDIEVAL Science of Arms: The Art of War in the Century of the Soldier 1672 - 1699 Volume 1 - Preparation for War and the Infantry

Stephen M. Carter The first volume of the Science of Arms introduces the 17th century concept of the just war. Explains the duties of the general and his staff. Details the Ordinance Park, plus the weapons and equipment needed to wage war. This is followed by the evolutions, drills, postures, and tactics of the infantry from the lowest private to the colonel. The second volume covers the disciplines of the cavalry and the artillery, fighting a campaign and winning in battle. The final volume tackles the construction and the attack of fortifications in the age of Vauban. For the first time the historian, writer, reenactor, or military enthusiast can fully comprehend the actions of the greatest generals. 510025, $59.95 , $38.99 , Paperback, 334 pages

A Warrior Dynasty The Rise and Fall of Sweden as a Military Superpower, 1611-1721

Henrik O Lunde A Warrior Dynasty chronicles the meteoric rise of Sweden as the pre-eminent military power in Europe during the Thirty Years War during the 1600’s, and then follows its line of warrior kings into the next century until the Swedes finally meet their demise, in an overreach into the vastness of Russia. This book examines thoroughly, yet in highly readable fashion, the century during which Swedish military power set an example for all Europe. While the Continent was most visibly divided along religious lines—Catholic versus Protestant—geopolitical motives always underlined the conflicts. Sweden’s reliance on its military skill was especially noteworthy, as it veritably founded the modern concept of making wars pay through conquest. 009315, $24.95 , $16.50 , Paperback, 320 pages

Gustavus Adolphus, Sweden and the Thirty Years War, 1630–1632

Lars Ericson Wolke As one of the foremost military commanders of the early seventeenth century Gustavus Adophus, king of Sweden, played a vital role in defending the Protestant cause during the Thirty Years War. In the space of two years – between 1630 and 1632 – he turned the course of the war, winning a decisive victory at the Battle of Breitenfeld and conquering large parts of Germany. Yet in English remarkably little has been written about him and no full account of his extraordinary career has been published in recent times. The book sets Gustavus in the context of Swedish and European dynastic politics and religious conflict in the early seventeenth century, and describes in detail Swedish military organization and Gustavus’s reforms. 749598, $42.95 , $27.99 , Hardback, 248 pages

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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

Alfred Queen Victoria’s second son

John Van Der Kiste Prince Alfred, Duke of Edinburgh and later Duke of Saxe-Coburg Gothain, was Queen Victoria and Prince Albert’s second son. An art patron, philatelist, and amateur violinist, he excelled in the Royal Navy, eventually becoming Admiral of the Fleet. Elected King of Greece at eighteen, political agreements prevented him from accepting the crown. He was the most widely traveled royal, visiting all continents by twenty-seven, narrowly surviving an assassination attempt in Australia in 1868. Married to Grand Duchess Marie of Russia, he faced the potential of fighting against his father-in-law’s empire for the British. His later years were marked by marital issues, alcoholism, ill health, and his son’s suicide. 553190, $24.95 , $16.50 , Paperback, 192 pages

Two Handed Sword History, Design and Use

Neil Melville Two-handed swords, often large and ornate in modern museums, might seem impractical for warfare. However, during the Late Middle Ages, these weapons were fearsome on the battlefield, capable of causing serious harm. Neil Melville explores the evolution of these swords from the late 13th century, tracing their origins in Germany and regional variations. He delves into their battlefield use over 300 years, especially by the Swiss, German landsknechts, and Scottish clans, and their later role in fencing and ceremonies. The book also offers practical insights from contemporary fencing manuals, accompanied by numerous illustrations. 733139, $42.95 , $27.99 , Hardback, 224 pages

• 18TH CENTURY • • ANCIENT & MEDIEVAL • A Few Lawless Vagabonds Ethan Allen, the Republic of Vermont, and the American Revolution

David Bennett This is an account of the threeway relationship between Ethan Allen, the Republic of Vermont (1777–1791) and the British in Canada during the American Revolution. This book is the first systematic attempt, using archival sources, to show that the Allens were utterly serious in their aim to turn Vermont into a Crown colony. 002408, $32.95 , $21.50 , Hardback, 336 pages

With Musket and Tomahawk Volume I - The Saratoga Campaign and the Wilderness War of 1777

Michael O. Logusz This 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. Underneath the umbrella of Saratoga, countless battles and skirmishes were waged from the borders of Canada southward to Ticonderoga, Bennington, and West Point. Heroes on both sides were created by the score, though only one side proved victorious, amid a tapestry of madness, cruelty, and hardship. 002248, $24.95 , $16.50 , Paperback, 432 pages

1781 The Decisive Year of the Revolutionary War

Robert L Tonsetic 1781 was one of those rare years in American history when the future of the nation hung by a thread, and only the fortitude, determination, and sacrifice of its leaders and citizenry ensured its survival. After shattering the American army under Horatio Gates at Camden, South Carolina, the British army under Lord Cornwallis appeared unstoppable, and was poised to regain the Carolinas, Georgia, and Virginia for the Crown. However, when General Nathaniel Greene arrived to take command of Patriot forces in the south, he was able to gradually turn the tables. 001548, $24.95 , $16.50 , Paperback, 284 pages

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

Special Operations in the American Revolution

Robert L Tonsetic “What is unique about this book is the perspective. To a modern-day reader, special ops conjure images of highly trained and exotically equipped soldiers leaping out of helicopters and Zodiac boats to wipe out terrorists... In an era when warfare was supposed to be gentlemanly and follow certain rules, did Washington and his contemporaries embrace special operations? The answer would seem to be, ‘Yes.’ Even if they didn’t use the term ‘special ops,’ they were willing to employ elite reconnaissance units, spies and partisan bands. Washington didn’t have SEAL Team 6. But he made good use of what he had.” —The National Interest 008936, $24.95 , $16.50 , Paperback, 288 pages

7 Leadership Lessons of the American Revolution The Founding Fathers, Liberty, and the Struggle for Independence

Col. John F Antal (Ret). This book is about leadership. It tells the dramatic story of seven defining leadership moments from the American Revolution. In this book, you learn about real people facing historic challenges and overcoming what reasonable observers believed were insurmountable odds. These leadership stories tell the story of the birth of the United States as well as providing case studies that can improve your leadership. A good step on the road to improving your leadership is to read this book and inculcate the lessons learned from the Founding Fathers. 002026, $29.95 , $19.50 , Hardback, 240 pages

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• ANCIENT • 18TH CENTURY & MEDIEVAL • • 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

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. Arnold—his name for ever synonymous with treason in American folklore. 005218, $32.95 , $21.50 , Hardback, 320 pages

‘They Were Good Soldiers’ African–Americans Serving in the Continental Army, 1775-1783

John U. Rees The role of AfricanAmericans, most free but some enslaved, in the regiments of the Continental Army is not well-known; neither is the fact that large numbers served in southern regiments and that the greatest number served alongside their white comrades in integrated units. ‘They Were Good Soldiers’ begins by discussing the inclusion and treatment of black Americans by the various Crown forces. The narrative then moves into an overview of black soldiers in the Continental Army and examines their service state by state. The book makes extensive use of black veterans’ pension narratives to tell their stories, and provides insights into their lives, before, during, and after the war. 62854A, $34.95 , $22.99 , Paperback, 210 pages

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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. 007014, $32.95 , $21.50 , Hardback, 312 pages

A Maritime History of the American Revolutionary War An Atlantic-Wide Conflict over Independence and Empire

Theodore Corbett While many books have been written on the naval history of the Revolution, this is one of the first to treat it in its entirety as an Atlantic-wide conflict. While its geographical scope is vast, it features overlooked aspects of the war in which sloops and barges fought, actions which proved to be as decisive as the familiar ship of the line confrontations. It is also history from the bottom up, emphasizing the role of the crew as much the not always heroic officers. From naval perspective the rebellious colonies did not gain a military victory, though Benjamin Franklin was able to secure their independence at the peace table in Europe. 040419, $34.95 , $22.99 , Hardback, 280 pages

Not So Easy, Lads Wearing the Red Coat 1786-1797

Vivien Roworth Explore Serjeant Major William Roworth’s rare, firsthand accounts as a redcoat in Georgian England during the War of the First Coalition from June 1794 to January 1797. His 44th Regiment faced harsh retreats, winters, and deadly diseases on the Continent before their deployment to the treacherous West Indies. The 44th played a crucial role in reducing St Lucia, but diseases like dysentery, malaria, and yellow fever claimed thousands in 1796. Roworth’s letters reveal timeless soldier concerns: love, duty, ambition, family, and the challenges of infrequent communication. He proudly wore his red coat from volunteering until his death. 113863, $55 , $35.99 , Paperback, 298 pages

• 18TH CENTURY • • ANCIENT & MEDIEVAL • Washington’s Marines The Origins of the Corps and the American Revolution, 1775-1777

Major General Jason Q. Bohm USMC The fighting prowess of United States Marines is second to none, but few know of the Corps’ humble beginnings and what it achieved during the early years of the American Revolution. Washington’s Marines is the first complete study of its kind to weave the men, strategy, performance, and personalities of the Corps’ formative early years into a single compelling account. The sweeping prose relies heavily on primary research and the author’s own extensive military knowledge. Enhanced with original maps and illustrations, Washington’s Marines will take its place as one of the finest studies of its kind. 216264, $34.95 , $22.99 , Hardback, 360 pages

To the Last Extremity The Battles for Charleston, 1776-1782

Mark Maloy In June 1776, just before America’s independence, British forces clashed with Americans in Charleston, South Carolina. The city witnessed more battles in 1779 and 1780, resulting in its capture and a two-year occupation. However, Charleston’s fall set the stage for the American victory at Yorktown and independence. In this title, historian Mark Maloy not only recounts Charleston’s Revolutionary War history but takes you to the actual locations. Walk where patriots fought against the mighty British navy, defended the city, and endured occupation. Throughout, brave patriots stood firm in defense of their city and liberty “to the last extremity.” 216431, $16.95 , $11.50 , Paperback, 192 pages

All That Can Be Expected The Battle of Camden and the British High Tide in the South, August 16, 1780

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 that hosted one of the largest battles of the American Revolution. George Washington’s attempt to recapture Philadelphia has been misunderstood and long overshadowed by the battles of Brandywine, Saratoga, and the difficult winter that followed at Valley Forge. Michael C. Harris, the award-winning author of Brandywine: A Military History of the Battle that Lost Philadelphia but Saved America, September 11, 1777 (2014), has produced the first full-length book on the Battle of Germantown, lifting the pivotal engagement out of its undeserved obscurity. 216929, $26.95 , $17.99 , Paperback, 528 pages

Saratoga A Military History of the Decisive Campaign of the American Revolution

John Luzader The months-long 1777 Saratoga campaign was one of the most decisive of the entire Revolutionary War. The crushing British defeat prompted France to recognize the American colonies as an independent nation, declare war on England, and commit money, ships, arms, and men to the rebellion. This book is the first allencompassing objective account of these pivotal months in American history. Saratoga combines strategic, political, and tactical history into a compelling portrait of this decisive campaign. The prose relies upon archival research and the author’s expertise with the terrain. Saratoga will take its place as one of the important and illuminating campaign studies ever written. 714852, $26.95 , $17.99 , Paperback, 512 pages

Robert Orrison Mark Wilcox

On August 16, 1780, Lt. Col. Benjamin Ford’s Marylanders faced dire circumstances in the battle of Camden, a turning point in the American Revolutionary War. After capturing Charleston in May 1780, the British sought to control South Carolina. Gen. Horatio Gates assembled the “Grand Army,” a mix of seasoned Continentals and recruits. They confronted the British near Camden, led by General Charles Cornwallis, resulting in a devastating American defeat with significant consequences. In this title, historians Rob Orrison and Mark Wilcox vividly recount this pivotal battle. Follow the narrative tour through the South Carolina backcountry to gain deeper insights into the campaign of August 1780. 216868, $16.95 , $11.50 , Paperback, 192 pages

Guide to the Battles of the American Revolution J. David Dameron Theodore P. Savas

This book is the first comprehensive account of every engagement of the Revolution, a war that began with a brief skirmish at Lexington Green on April 19, 1775, and concluded on the battlefield at the Siege of Yorktown in October 1781. This book presents each engagement in a unique way. Each battle entry offers a wide and rich template of information to make it easy for readers to find exactly what they are seeking.Fresh, scholarly, informative, and entertaining, Guide to the Battles of the American Revolution will be welcomed by historians and general enthusiasts everywhere. 714944, $22.95 , $14.99 , Paperback, 432 pages

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• 19TH CENTURY • • 17TH / 18TH CENTURY • Hood’s Defeat Near Fox’s Gap Prelude to Emancipation

Curtis L Older This title is an exceptional analysis of Confederate Brigadier General John Bell Hood’s troop movements during the battle of South Mountain. For the past 160 years, all other authors misplaced Hood’s troop positions on the Fox’s Gap battlefield by a half-mile. The actual location of Hood’s attack reconfigures the entire placement of the competing forces in the battle and, thus, the conclusions one makes about the struggle. The failure to understand the topographical characteristics of the battlefield led other writers to make false assumptions about Hood’s movement. Before the publication of this title, the battle for Fox’s Gap and South Mountain was never accurately reported or understood. 242736, $34.95 , $22.99 , Hardback, 240 pages

“The Bullets Flew Like Hail” Cutler’s Brigade at Gettysburg, from McPherson’s Ridge to Culp’s Hill

James L. McLean Jr. On the morning of July 1, 1863, Confederate forces advanced toward Gettysburg, with Union cavalry and Brig. Gen. Lysander Cutler’s 1st Corps infantry arriving just in time to stall their progress. This book chronicles Cutler’s brigade’s role in the Battle of Gettysburg. It details their march, defense, and participation in famous assaults, capturing a large number of Confederate troops. Cutler’s command faced Confederate brigades led by generals, holding their ground until they were one of the last to leave the field. Despite their bravery, the brigade suffered significant casualties, making their contribution unforgettable. Based on research and featuring detailed maps, this book fills a gap in Gettysburg literature. 216677, $32.95 , $21.50 , Hardback, 240 pages

Stay and Fight it Out The Second Day at Gettysburg, July 2, 1863, Culp’s Hill and the North End of the Battlefield Kristopher D. White Chris Mackowski PhD

Authors Kristopher D. White and Chris Mackowski started their Gettysburg account in Fight Like the Devil: The First Day at Gettysburg, July 1, 1863, and continued it in Don’t Give an Inch: The Second Day at Gettysburg, July 2, 1863—From Little Round Top to Cemetery Ridge. Picking up on the heels of its companion volume, Stay and Fight It Out: The Second Day at Gettysburg, July 2, 1863—Culp’s Hill and the Northern End of the Battlefield recounts the oftenoverlooked fight that secured the Union position and set the stage for the battle’s fateful final day. 213317, $16.95 , $11.50 , Paperback, 192 pages

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Such a Clash of Arms The Maryland Campaign, September 1862

Kevin R. Pawlak By the late summer of 1862, it appeared as though the United States would be permanently split in two, and by the beginning of September, General Robert E. Lee’s Army of Northern Virginia was on the doorstep of Washington, D.C. Panicked and defeated Federal soldiers huddled behind the capital’s defenses. Rather than attacking the city, Lee turned his attention north into Maryland, seeking a decisive battlefield victory to influence public opinion at home and diplomatic opinion overseas. Major General George B. McClellan led the reorganized Army of the Potomac into the state to meet Lee. Copious illustrations and maps paired with a detailed text, this account of the Maryland campaign will have wide appeal. 242668, $24.95 , $16.50 , Paperback, 128 pages

Stay and Fight it Out The Second Day at Gettysburg, July 2, 1863, Culp’s Hill and the North End of the Battlefield Kristopher D. White Chris Mackowski PhD

Force of a Cyclone The Battle of Stones River: December 31, 1862–January 2, 1863 Caroline Ann Davis Robert M. Dunkerly

In Force of a Cyclone: The Battle of Stones River, December 31, 1862–January 2, 1863, authors Caroline Davis and Bert Dunkerly explore a turning point of the Civil War, and one that had the highest percentage of casualties on both sides of any Civil War battle. Lincoln himself would often look back on that fragile New Year’s Day and ponder all that was at stake. “I can never forget whilst I remember anything,” he told Federal commander Maj. Gen. William S. Rosecrans, “that about the end of last year and the beginning of this, you gave us a hard-earned victory, which, had there been a defeat instead the nation could scarcely have lived over.” 216394, $16.95 , $11.50 , Paperback, 192 pages

• 19TH CENTURY • • • 17TH / 18TH CENTURY Gettysburg in Color Volume 2: The Wheatfield to Falling Waters

“If We Are Striking for Pennsylvania” The Army of Northern Virginia and the Army of the Potomac March to Gettysburg. Volume 2: June 22–30, 1863

Patrick Brennan Dylan Brennan

This book combines AI technology with Civil War expertise. Patrick Brennan and his daughter Dylan Brennan present a 2-volume study, with Volume 1 covering Brandy Station to the Peach Orchard, and Volume 2 covering The Wheatfield to Falling Waters. Utilizing AI-based color identification, the Brennans bring the battle to life in stunning detail, from uniforms to terrain. This full-color study unveils hidden details in woodcuts and revitalizes old photographs. The book also sheds light on a Gettysburg photographic mystery, potentially locating previously unknown photos of both Union and Confederate dead. “Gettysburg in Color” promises to be a significant contribution to Civil War literature, making the past feel modern and relevant. 216585, $37.50 , $24.50 , Hardback, 224 pages

“No One Wants to be the Last to Die” The Battles of Appomattox, April 8-9, 1865 Chris Calkins Robert M. Dunkerly

This groundbreaking study delves into the final battles in Virginia at Appomattox Station and Appomattox Court House in April 1865. Chris Calkins, a renowned authority on these battles and the Appomattox Campaign, leads readers through the climactic events of the last two days of combat in Virginia. Calkins, formerly the Site Manager at Sailor’s Creek Battlefield State Park, has thoroughly revised and updated this edition from his earlier work. His unrivaled knowledge of sources and the battlefield terrain enriches the narrative. A must-read for those interested in this crucial chapter of Civil War history. 216165, $22.95 , $14.99 , Paperback, 276 pages

Scott L. Mingus Sr. Eric J. Wittenberg

Award-winning authors Scott L. Mingus Sr. and Eric J. Wittenberg are back with the second and final installment of “If We Are Striking for Pennsylvania”: The Army of Northern Virginia and the Army of the Potomac March to Gettysburg, June 22–30, 1863. This compelling and bestselling study is the first to fully integrate the military, political, social, economic, and civilian perspectives with rankand-file accounts from the soldiers of both armies during the inexorably march north toward their mutual destinies at Gettysburg. Gen. Robert E. Lee’s bold movement north, which began on June 3, shifted the war out of the central counties of the Old Dominion into the Shenandoah Valley, across the Potomac, and beyond.

216110, $34.95 , $22.99 , Hardback, 456 pages

General Grant and the Verdict of History Memoir, Memory, and the Civil War

Dr Frank P Varney Professor Frank P. Varney examines Grant’s relationship with three noted Civil War generals: the brash and uncompromising “Fighting Joe” Hooker; George H. Thomas, the commander who earned the sobriquet “Rock of Chickamauga”; and Gouverneur Kemble Warren, who served honorably and well in every major action of the Army of the Potomac before being relieved less than two weeks before Appomattox, and only after he had played a prominent part in the major Union victory at Five Forks. It is time to return to the original sources—the letters, journals, reports, and memoirs of other witnesses and the transcripts of courtsmartial— to examine Grant’s story from a perspective. 215533, $32.95 , $21.50 , Hardback, 240 pages

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

The Civil War Memoirs of Captain William J. Seymour Reminiscences of a Louisiana Tiger

Terry L. Jones William J. Seymour, a New Orleans newspaper editor, offers a unique perspective in his wartime memoir. Terry L. Jones, an award-winning author, presents an updated and revised edition of Seymour’s account. Seymour’s narrative covers his experiences in the Army of Northern Virginia, including significant campaigns like Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, the Wilderness, and the Shenandoah Valley, ending with the Battle of Cedar Creek in 1864. His writings provide critical insights into the army’s tactics and strategies, making this memoir invaluable for Civil War enthusiasts and historians alike. 214642, $19.95 , $12.99 , Paperback, 192 pages

Scott L. Mingus Sr. Cooper H. Wingert

The Civil War was the first conflict in which railroads played a major role. Although much has been written about the role of railroads in general, little has been written about specific lines. The Cumberland Valley Railroad, for example, played an important strategic role by connecting Hagerstown, Maryland, to Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Its location was essential during some of the Civil War’s most critical campaigns. Despite the line’s significance to the Union, its remarkable story remains little known. Now available in paperback, Targeted Tracks: The Cumberland Valley Railroad in the Civil War, 1861-1865, by Scott L. Mingus Sr. and Cooper H. Wingert, rectifies that oversight. 215434, $22.95 , $14.99 , Paperback, 272 pages

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• 19TH CENTURY • • • 17TH / 18TH CENTURY The Key to Lisbon The Third French Invasion of Portugal, 1810-11

Kenton White This study details the preparation, planning and execution of the invasion of Portugal in 1810 by the French Armée de Portugal under Marshal Massena, and the defensive measures taken by the British and their Portuguese and Spanish allies. It also covers the practice of all armies involved during this campaign, working from original sources. The work focusses on the strategic, operational, and tactical planning undertaken by both sides in preparation for the invasion, and the actual progress of the campaign. This particular campaign is important as it has attracted little attention from historians, and was crucial as a turning point in the Peninsular War. 513958, $37.50 , $24.50 , Paperback, 256 pages

To Conquer And to Keep - Suchet and the War for Eastern Spain, 1809-1814 Volume 2 - 1811-1814

Yuhan Kim Napoleon once famously remarked ‘If I had had two Marshals like Suchet I should not only have conquered Spain, but have kept it’. This second volume takes a detailed look at the pivotal, but hitherto misunderstood, Battle of Sagunto and the campaign leading up to it, which is analyzed to incorporate new Spanish research that reconstructs the historical narrative of Suchet’s climactic battle against Joaquin Blake. Victory at Sagunto was followed by the fall of Valencia, and then a lengthy struggle, lasting to the end of the war, to hold on to what had been conquered in the face of resurgent Spanish armies and a British expeditionary force. 513965, $59.95 , $38.99 , Paperback, 312 pages

Waterloo: The Truth At Last Why Napoleon Lost the Great Battle

Paul L Dawson In October 2016, Paul Dawson uncovered long-sealed French archives, shedding new light on the events of the Napoleonic Wars. Contrary to widely accepted accounts, this book challenges various aspects of the Battle of Waterloo, revealing the true details behind the delay in the battle’s start, Marshal Ney’s charges, the defense of Hougoumont, and other key elements. Drawing on previously unpublished accounts, mainly from French sources, it offers startling conclusions and reevaluates how and why Napoleon was defeated. 07741A, $39.95 , $25.99 , Paperback, 568 pages

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To Conquer And to Keep - Suchet and the War for Eastern Spain, 18091814 Volume 1 - 1809-1811

Yuhan Kim Napoleon once famously remarked ‘If I had had two Marshals like Suchet I should not only have conquered Spain, but have kept it’. Louis-Gabriel Suchet was one of the few French commanders to leave the Peninsular War with his reputation enhanced, and the only one to win his marshal’s baton in that war. This first volume addresses the opening battles between Suchet and the Spanish commander Joaquin Blake, showing how Suchet recovered from an initial defeat to decisively crush his opponent, before considering the string of successful sieges that ended with the fall of Tarragona and a Marshal’s baton. 070470, $59.95 , $38.99 , Paperback, 242 pages

Napoleon’s Military Maxims Napoléon Bonaparte David G Chandler

This classic work is a distillation of the knowledge, intuition and wisdom of one of history’s greatest military commanders. Napoleon’s success was built upon practical experience combined with his own study of classical warfare and his natural grasp of the key principles of war. His thoughts and theories on the art of waging war are presented here in the form of accessible and readable maxims. This edition also features additional contextual commentary by historians David Chandler and Beatrice Heuser, which allows modern readers to compare Napoleon’s principles with the experience of war today. 000082, $24.95 , $16.50 , Hardback, 272 pages

The Light Division in the Peninsular War, 1811–1814 Tim Saunders Rob Yuill

By the middle of 1811, Brigadier General Robert Craufurd’s Light Division was emerging as the elite of the Peninsular Army and Wellington was seeking opportunities to go over to the offensive, following the expulsion of Marshal Masséna from Portugal. After a period of outpost duty for the Light Division on the familiar ground of the Spanish borders, Wellington seized ‘the keys to Spain’ in the epic sieges of Ciudad Rodrigo and Badajoz. As a result of King Joseph being driven out of Madrid, the French marshals united and in the autumn of 1812, the British were driven back to Ciudad Rodrigo in another gruelling retreat. 007948, $39.95 , $25.99 , Paperback, 360 pages

• 17TH / 18TH CENTURY • 19TH CENTURY • • Sharpshooter in the Crimea The Letters of the Captain

Napoleonic Britain A Guide to Fortresses, Statues and Memorials of the French Wars 1792-1815

David Buttery This guidebook is the first to explore sites in the British Isles linked to the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic wars. It vividly describes stately homes, memorials, statues, dockyards, fortifications, tombs, churches, hospitals, and museums associated with the wars. Notable sites include St Paul’s Cathedral, Nelson’s Column, Apsley House, Edinburgh Castle, HMS Victory in Portsmouth Dockyard, the Western Heights Fortifications in Dover, Fishguard invasion site in Wales, Castlebar battlefield in Ireland and Martello towers along the English coastline. Authored by David Buttery, the book offers a fascinating insight into the long period of conflict between the British and the French. 084376, $54.95 , $35.99 , Hardback, 224 pages

The Two Battles of Copenhagen 1801 and 1807 Britain and Denmark in the Napoleonic Wars

Gareth Glover This book delves into the often overlooked role of Copenhagen, the Danish capital, in the Napoleonic Wars. It focuses on two major battles that occurred there, providing detailed accounts from both the British and Danish perspectives. The first battle in 1801, a naval victory for Nelson, and the second in 1807, involving Wellington, were key episodes in the continental struggle against French power. Author Gareth Glover uses eyewitness accounts to bring these events to life, offering a significant contribution to the history of this period. 07729B, $38.95 , $25.50 , Paperback, 304 pages

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

Paul L Dawson From its origins as the Consular Guard of the French Republic, and as Napoleon’s personal bodyguard, the Imperial Guard developed into a force of all arms numbering almost 100,000 men. Naturally, the Imperial Guard has been the subject of numerous books over many decades, yet there has never been a publication that has investigated the uniforms and equipment of the infantry of the Imperial Guard in such detail and with such precision. This glorious book is unsurpassed as the standard work on the clothing and equipment of the Imperial Guard, and will not only be invaluable to historians, but also reenactors, wargamers and modelers. 701916, $60 , $39.50 , Hardback, 248 pages

The Talavera Campaign 1809

Tim Saunders Lieutenant General Sir Arthur Wellesley returned to the Peninsular in 1809 convinced that the country could be held against the French. His audacious crossing of the Duoro and speedy victory at Oporto in May gave him the confidence to plan a campaign with General Cuesta’s Army of Extremadura to advance on French-held Madrid via the Tagus Valley. From the outset relations between the two allied generals were poor, not to mention the divisions and enmity within the Spanish juntas and army. Matters only got worse once Wellesley’s army entered Spain, thanks to a failure to provide supplies and missed opportunities. Finally, the French army, with King Joseph at its head, marched to confront the allies at Talavera. 040037, $54.95 , $35.99 , Hardback, 272 pages

Napoleon in 100 Objects

Gareth Glover In this engaging and hugely informative book, the author takes us on a journey across Napoleonic Europe to discover the places, people and objects that tell the story of one man’s life. It is a story of one of the most turbulent eras in history, one that, to this day, still bears Bonaparte’s name. But his legacy lives on in the French legal and social systems and he remains as enigmatic a figure today as he did 200 years ago. 731364, $42.95 , $27.99 , Hardback, 184 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

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• •19TH 19THCENTURY CENTURY• • Rorke’s Drift By Those Who Were There Volume I Ian Knight Lee Stevenson

On 22 January 1879, during the final hour of the Battle of iSandlwana, a very different story was about to unfold a few miles away at the mission station of Rorke’s Drift. When a Zulu force of more than 3,000 warriors turned their attention to the small outpost, defended by around 150 British and Imperial troops, the odds of the British surviving were staggeringly low. The British victory that ensued, therefore, would go down as one of the most heroic actions of all time, and has enraptured military history enthusiasts for decades. Featuring a wide range of first-hand accounts and testimonies from those present during the Battle of Rorke’s Drift, this is a remarkable work of Anglo-Zulu military history by those who know the topic best. 388317, $34.95 , $22.99 , Hardback, 272 pages

Leipzig - The Battle of Nations A Wargamer’s Guide to the Battle of Leipzig 1813

Rohan Saravanamuttu The Battle of Leipzig was the biggest battle of the Napoleonic wars, involving over 500,000 men. Until the First World War, it was probably the biggest battle in human history. It was also known as the Battle of the Nations because it pitted the forces of France and allies against those of Russia, Prussia, Austria and Sweden. The fate of Europe hung in the balance. The guide sets out the strategic situation in Europe and contains a thorough but clear account of the historical battle. It provides detailed orders of battle of the opposing armies, scaled down orders of battle for game purposes, maps of the historical events, stylized maps for laying out wargames and instructions for each scenario and the mini-campaign. 510100, $37.50 , $24.50 , Paperback, 140 pages

From Ironclads to Dreadnoughts The Development of the German Battleship, 1864-1918

David M. Sullivan Dirk Nottelmann In 1864, the Prussian Navy acquired its first ironclad vessels from Great Britain and France. Until then, it had existed as a relatively insignificant force, mainly consisting of a handful of gunboats, corvettes, and other small craft. However, over the subsequent 50 years, the fleet would rise from these small beginnings into one capable of threatening the Royal Navy on the high seas. The early chapters of From Ironclads to Dreadnoughts cover the initial purchase of ships from abroad, the switch to German shipyards, and the attempts of Emperor Wilhelm II to develop the navy. The later chapters present the changes after Alfred von Tirpitz became naval minister in 1897. 511848, $95 , $61.99 , Paperback, 504 pages

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Rorke’s Drift By Those Who Were There Volume II Lee Stevenson Ian Knight

This book revisits the Battle of Rorke’s Drift, a pivotal moment in the Anglo-Zulu War. On 22 January 1879, around 150 British and Imperial troops defended a small outpost against over 3,000 Zulu warriors. Despite the odds, the British emerged victorious in a battle that has since been hailed as one of the most heroic actions in history. Authors Lee Stevenson, Alan BaynhamJones, and Ian Knight provide a comprehensive overview of the battle, enriched by personal testimonies from both British and Zulu combatants. This updated edition offers an even deeper understanding of this epic event. 388423, $39.95 , $25.99 , Hardback, 272 pages

Fighting for Napoleon’s Army in Russia A POW’s Memoir

C J Wagevier In 1812, Napoleon assembled a diverse army to invade Russia. Among them was Carel Johannes Wagevier, an officer in the 125th Regiment, primarily composed of Dutch soldiers. The ensuing expedition into Russia was fraught with hardship, culminating in Wagevier’s capture at the Battle of Berezina. Transported deep into Russia, he endured captivity until 1814. Throughout his ordeal, Wagevier kept notes of significant events and encounters, which he later published as a memoir in 1820. Now translated into English, these memoirs offer a riveting glimpse into the experiences of a soldier in Napoleon’s army. 08975A, $39.95 , $25.99 , Hardback, 208 pages

The Battle of the Little Bighorn A New Appraisal

W.A. Wallace Lt. Col. George Armstrong Custer’s death at the Little Bighorn in 1876 is undisputed, but the real reasons behind it are contentious. Popular with the public and a potential presidential candidate, Custer was seen as a threat by his superiors, William T. Sherman and ‘Little Phil’ Sheridan. They allegedly conspired to place him in a perilous situation against the Sioux and Cheyenne. This book, the first of two volumes, explores the conspiracy and its cover-up, offering a fresh perspective on Custer’s death after 30 years of meticulous research. 046718, $42.95 , $27.99 , Hardback, 280 pages

•• WORLD WAR I • • 19TH CENTURY The Hunting Falcon The Story of WW1 German Ace HansJoachim Buddecke

The Hunters and the Hunted The Elimination of German Surface Warships around the World, 1914–15

Christopher A Lawrence Jay Karamales

The Hunting Falcon was written by Hans-Joachim Buddecke, a top German First World War ace. Though his autobiography of his experiences as a combat pilot were published in the Spring of 1918, Buddecke did not see his book in print; he was shot down over the Western Front in March 1918. His journey to war started in America in 1913-1914. A new immigrant to the United States, he was very much part of the German community of Indianapolis. Ambitious, he learned to fly at Cicero Flying Field near Chicago. He then lined up Indianapolis investors to establish a new plane manufacturing company. The deal was sealed just as war broke out in Europe in 1914. 085014, $42.95 , $27.99 , Hardback, 352 pages

Victoria Crosses on the Western Front – Battles of the Hindenburg Line – Canal du Nord September – October 1918

Paul Oldfield While visiting the First World War battlefields, the author often wondered where the various Victoria Cross actions took place. He resolved to find out. In 1988, research for this book commenced and over the years numerous sources have been consulted. This book is designed for the battlefield visitor as much as the armchair reader. A thorough account of each VC action is set within the wider strategic and tactical context. Detailed sketch maps show the area today, together with the battle-lines and movements of the combatants. 788115, $49.95 , $32.50 , Paperback, 392 pages

With the Tanks, 1916– 1918 Memoirs of a British Tank Commander in the Great War

Captain W.H.L. Watson Bob Carruthers William Watson was a young Oxford post-graduate at the outbreak of the First World War. He enlisted in the army expecting the war to last six weeks. Watson began his service in the Great War as a British Army motorcycle dispatch rider. He saw active service during the key battles of 1914 and early 1915. Watson was then commissioned and became a tank commander and saw active service with the tanks most notably at Cambrai in 1917. Highly detailed, but nonetheless accessible this superb new illustrated edition, edited by Emmy Award winning historian Bob Carruthers is greatly recommended for serious enthusiasts and casual readers alike. 023825, $29.95 , $19.50 , Paperback, 248 pages

Bryan Perrett During World War One, the Imperial German Navy’s surface warships posed a significant threat to British interests worldwide. Key events include the escape of the Goeben and Breslau to Turkey, the Emden’s destructive cruise, and the mystery of the Karlsruhe. The German East Asiatic Squadron’s journey across the Pacific resulted in the sinking of British cruisers Monmouth and Good Hope. The Konigsberg, after sinking a British cruiser, was eventually destroyed in the Rufiji River. By mid-1915, most German surface warships had been eliminated from the high seas. However, two German ships on Lake Tanganyika were destroyed by British motor boats in an operation that inspired CS Forester’s novel, The African Queen. 020206, $32.95 , $21.50 , Paperback, 160 pages

Hull Rifles A History of the 4th Battalion East Yorkshire Regiment, 1914–1918

David Bilton “Hull Rifles” delves into the history of the 4th East Yorkshire Regiment during the Great War. The battalion, composed of part-time soldiers known as Territorials, fought in France and Belgium, participating in some of the war’s bloodiest battles. Despite high casualty rates, 80% of the men volunteered for overseas service. The book uses letters, newspaper cuttings, and war diaries to paint a vivid picture of a typical Territorial battalion at war. It includes previously unseen photographs, a list of volunteers, awards, casualty details, and lists of officers. 833654, $39.95 , $25.99 , Hardback, 320 pages

The Great War Illustrated 1914 Archive and Colour Photographs of WWI

William Langford Countless thousands of pictures were taken by photographers on all sides during the First World War. These pictures appeared in the magazines, journals and newspapers of the time. Some illustrations went on to become part of post war archives and have appeared, and continue to appear, in present-day publications and TV documentary programs. This is the first of a series of five titles which will cover each year of the war graphically. The Great War Illustrated 1914 covers the outbreak of hostilities, the early battles, the war at sea, forming of the great trench line stretching from the coast to the Swiss border and ends with the Xmas truce. Some images will be familiar but many will be seen for the first time by a new generation. 781987, $34.95 , $22.99 , Paperback, 400 pages

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19TH CENTURY •• WORLD WAR I • • The Great War Illustrated 1915 Archive and Colour Photographs of WWI William Langford Jack Holroyd

The Great War Illustrated 1915 covers the 1915 Gallipoli campaign and the battles that commenced on the Western Front that year. Some images will be familiar, but many will be seen for the first time by a new generation interested in the war that changed the world forever. With over 1,000 painstakingly restored images, this will be a definitive picture reference book on 1915 and will appeal to enthusiasts, collectors, and students of the period alike. 085168, $34.95 , $22.99 , Paperback, 392 pages

Zeppelin Inferno The Forgotten Blitz 1916

Ian Castle At the beginning of 1916, as the world entered the second full year of global conflict, the cities, towns and villages of Britain continued to lay vulnerable to aerial bombardment. The German air campaign against Britain in the First World War was the first sustained strategic aerial bombing campaign in history. Despite this, it has become forgotten against the enormity of the Blitz of the Second World War, although for those caught up in the tragedy of these raids, the impact was every bit as devastating. In Zeppelin Inferno Ian Castle tells the full story of the 1916 raids in unprecedented detail in what is the second book in a trilogy that will reveal the complete story of Britain’s ‘Forgotten Blitz.’ 09392A, $42.95 , $27.99 , Hardback, 400 pages

Surgeon with the Kaiser’s Army Stephan Kurt Westmann Michael Westman

The author, Stephen Kurt Westmann, gave up his medical studies to enlist in the German Army. He was soon involved in bloody hand-to-hand fighting against the French before moving to the Russian front. Promoted to medical officer, he treats and operates on wounded British and German soldiers after gas attacks on the trenches of the Somme. As medical officer to the German Air Force Westmann sees the dangers and effects of aerial combat at first hand. His writing graphically illustrates life and death in the front line, the carnage and humor that sustained soldiers. Westmann has revealing insights into the social, political, religious, economic and medical aspects of war time life. The text is enhanced by contemporary photographs. 020282, $29.95 , $19.50 , Paperback, 168 pages

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The Flying Sikh The Story of a WW1 Fighter Pilot – Flying Officer Hardit Singh Malik

Stephen Barker The Flying Sikh tells the unique story of the only Sikh airman to fly with the RFC and the RAF during the First World War. It is the remarkable account of one man’s struggle to enlist, against discrimination, and then his service as a fighter pilot over the battlefields of Flanders. This book represents the only detailed study of an Indian national enlisting in Britain’s armed forces during the First World War. It is an account of India’s role in the war; the rise of Indian nationalism and the challenges of Indians to take up the status of a commissioned officer in His Majesty’s Armed Forces. 08329A, $49.95 , $32.50 , Hardback, 248 pages

The Somme 1916 Martinpuich and the Butte de Warlencourt

Bob Paterson Much of the popular attention on the Battle of the Somme 1916 is focused on the first day of the infantry assault when such high hopes were dashed and British casualties ran into the tens of thousands. However, the Somme was a battle that lasted over twenty weeks, running well into the autumn. This book is concerned with fighting south of the famous Albert-Bapaume road from mid September to the official end of the battle. The coverage includes Martinpuich, the hamlet of Eaucourt l’Abbaye, Le Sars and the Butte de Warlencourt. As well as the customary walks, there is a long car tour, covering many less visited parts of the battlefield to the east and north of the Butte and which places it firmly in the context of the battle. 764461, $26.95 , $17.99 , Paperback, 224 pages

I Served With Hitler in the Trenches In the Field, 1914–1918

Hans von Mend This remarkable book details the shared experiences of Hans von Mend and his comrade in arms, Adolf Hitler, throughout almost the whole of the First World War. Though I Served With Hitler in the Trenches was written in a certain era, it provides much detail about the personal nature and actions of Adolf Hitler. In some ways it is perhaps more insightful than many of the accounts that were to follow when the man who became the German Chancellor was known to the world and a new image of him had been formed. 010016, $34.95 , $22.99 , Hardback, 128 pages

• WORLD WAR I • Dreadnoughts and Super-Dreadnoughts

Chris McNab When HMS Dreadnought was commissioned into the Royal Navy in 1906 this revolutionary new class of big-gun iron-clad warship immediately changed the face of naval warfare. The Admiralty realized that as soon as the ship was revealed to the global naval community Britain would be a in race to stay ahead, and so the first dreadnoughts were built in record time. Other countries, notably Germany, soon began to lay down dreadnoughts. The culmination of this arms race would be the confrontation of the British and German fleets at the Battle of Jutland in May 1916 – the greatest clash of naval firepower in history. 240862, $49.95 , $32.50 , Hardback, 224 pages

General Fox Conner Pershing’s Chief of Operations and Eisenhower’s Mentor

Steven Rabalais John J. Pershing considered Fox Conner to have been “a brilliant solider” and “one of the finest characters our Army has ever produced.” During World War I, General Conner served as chief of operations for the American Expeditionary Force. In the early 1920s, Conner transformed his protégé Eisenhower from a struggling young officer on the verge of a court martial into one of the American army’s rising stars. This book presents the first complete biography of this significant, but now forgotten, figure in American military history. 240503, $24.95 , $16.50 , Paperback, 320 pages

The Red Baron A History in Pictures

Norman Franks Following a number of visits to Belgium and Northern France in recent years, Franks has managed to acquire additional images, illustrating the places in which the Red Baron lived and fought between 1916 and 1918. Following a number of visits to Belgium and Northern France in recent years, Franks has managed to acquire additional images, illustrating the places in which the Red Baron lived and fought between 1916 and 1918. This collection represents the entire span of von Richthofen’s recorded history in pictures, some new and lesser-known, some iconic and widely circulated; all housed here under one roof, for the very first time. 08523A, $26.95 , $17.99 , Paperback, 200 pages

Gotha Aircraft From the London Bomber to the Flying Wing Jet Fighter

Andreas Metzmacher The Gothaer Waggonfabrik (GWF), originally a German rail vehicle manufacturer, entered the aircraft industry in 1913. As with ‘Fokker’ regarding fighter aircraft, the name ‘Gotha’ is synonymous with German bomber aircraft of the Great War. Even successful seaplanes and the world’s first asymmetric aircraft were a part of GWF’s production at this time, and lasted until the postwar Treaty of Versailles forced the abandonment of aircraft production. Aircraft could not be built in Gotha again until 1933. GWF did get development contracts for the Luftwaffe, but they were essentially incidental side issues and not of the lucrative mass construction variety. 557068, $35 , $22.99 , Hardback, 144 pages

The German Army on the Western Front 1915

Jack Sheldon Jack Sheldon examines the German mindset at the close of 1914 when it became apparent that a quick victory was no longer a possibility. In a reversal of roles, the French launched major offensives in Champagne and Artois, while the British Army went on the offensive in support at Neuve Chapelle, Aubers Ridge and Loos. Such was the Allied pressure that the only German offensive in 1915 was at Ypres in April using gas on a large scale for the first time. Using his skill at archival research, Sheldon describes how the 1915 experience shaped the German approach to the cataclysmic battles that lay ahead, leading to the ultimate, previously unthinkable defeat of the Kaisers Germany. 08512A, $32.95 , $21.50 , Paperback, 336 pages

WWI Trench Systems

Douglas Hardy Although it was a global conflict, for many WW1 is synonymous with the war in the trenches of the Western Front. For anyone wargaming these battles a good trench system is a must. Douglas Hardy is a very experienced wargamer and terrain modeller and a member of the Western Front Association who has walked the battlefields many times. From the initial choice between stand-alone pieces on a mat or a fixed, bespoke layout, through to final detailing, he shares his experience, giving practical advice on building your own trench system. 793546, $29.95 , $19.50 , Paperback, 128 pages

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• WORLD WAR I • American Expeditionary Force France 1917-1918

Jack Holroyd When the United States entered the war in 1917 the belligerents were approaching exhaustion. It had been hoped by the British and French Generals that untold numbers of fresh troops would be assimilated into their commands. However, America fielded its own army alongside the Allies with its own section on the front line. 848771, $19.99 , $12.99 , Paperback, 144 pages

The German Way of War A Lesson in Tactical Management

Jaap Jan Brouwer The German Army lost two consecutive wars and the conclusion is often drawn that it simply wasn’t able to cope with its opponents. Nothing was as far from the truth. The records show that the Germans consistently outfought the Allied armies that eventually defeated them. A central element within the Prussian/German Army is Auftragstaktik, a tactical management concept that dates from the middle of the nineteenth century. Using more than fifty examples, the author explains why Auftragstaktik is still the basic form of operation for many European armies more than 150 years after its conception. 790378, $42.95 , $27.99 , Hardback, 240 pages

Airborne Landing to Air Assault A History of Military Parachuting

Carnage The German Front in World War One

Alistair Smith These amazingly well preserved photograph collection portrays life and conditions in World War One in the Germany, from the trenches to the villages destroyed but the Allied offensive. This is not a book for the feint hearted as it portrays the true horror of the war as experienced by the German Army. 846821, $24.95 , $16.50 , Paperback, 144 pages

Voices of Snipers Eyewitness Accounts from the World Wars

John Walter Based on an incredible breadth of first-hand testimony, this is a unique collection of eyewitness accounts from World War I and II. John Walter draws on meticulous research and the reminiscences of more than fifty snipers, tracing their journeys from recruitment and selection through training, combat and its aftermath to reveal a surprising commonality of experience, even across nationalities. Laying bare the triumphs and brutalities of sniping, the personalities and psychologies of those who found themselves doing it and considering the immediate implications on both the sniper and the wider theater of war, this is a fascinating, detailed insight into frontline combat and the experience of sharpshooting in its historical context. 386276, $29.95 , $19.50 , Hardback, 272 pages

Memoirs of FieldMarshal Montgomery

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

Viscount Montgomery of Alamein First published in 1958 Montgomery’s memoirs cover the full span of his career first as a regimental officer in the Royal Warwickshire Regiment and then as a Staff Officer. In this autobiography we can hear Monty telling his side of the story of the great North African Campaign followed by the even more momentous battles against the enemy – and, sadly, the Allies – as he strovvve v victory in North West Europe. His interpretation of the great campaign is of huge importance and reveals the deep differences that existed between him and Eisenhower and other leading figures. His career ended in disappointment and frustration being temperamentally unsuited to Whitehall and the political machinations of NATO. 153305, $39.95 , $25.99 , Paperback, 574 pages

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WORLD WAR WAR II 1 •• •• WORLD The RAF’s CrossChannel Offensive Circuses, Ramrods, Rhubarbs and Rodeos 1941-1942

John Starkey While the legendary story of ‘The Few’ battling the Luftwaffe is well-known, this narrative delves into Marshal of the Royal Air Force Hugh Montague Trenchard’s proposal to take the RAF on the offensive. Trenchard’s strategy, known as ‘Leaning Towards France,’ aimed to win a battle of attrition. The book explores the introduction of Circus sorties, where bombers were escorted by fighters to lure enemy aircraft into combat, as well as variations like Ramrods, Rhubarbs, and Rodeos. Drawing from official documents and firsthand accounts, it assesses the success and impact of this offensive strategy. 08892A, $49.95 , $32.50 , Hardback, 280 pages

Stalin’s Falcons Exposing the Myth of Soviet Aerial Superiority over the Luftwaffe in WW2

Dmitry Zubov This book exposes the distorted Soviet history of World War II, shaped by a totalitarian regime promoting patriotic fables disconnected from reality. The tightly controlled archives concealed the grim truth about Soviet regime crimes and Red Army leadership incompetence, leading to significant casualties among military personnel and civilians. The book particularly focuses on the myths surrounding Soviet fighter aircraft, such as Stalin’s ‘Falcons’ allegedly shooting down numerous Luftwaffe planes with superior Soviet aircraft. It reveals the harsh realities of Soviet losses, inferior Russian planes, and the challenging conditions of their production. 095679, $42.95 , $27.99 , Hardback, 224 pages

Combined Operations An Official History of Amphibious Warfare Against Hitler’s Third Reich, 1940-1945

John Grehan Combined Operations persistently harassed Hitler’s Third Reich. They launched attacks with small teams and massive expeditions, tying down German forces from coastlines to remote reaches. These raids, big and small, significantly affected German troop deployments. As the war progressed, Combined Operations expanded and played crucial roles in operations like the capture of French North Africa (Operation Torch) and the invasion of Sicily (Operation Husky). This official history delves into the organization’s formation, structure, and complex operations, with a focus on preparations for Operation Overlord. 040228, $49.95 , $32.50 , Hardback, 432 pages

The Breaking Storm 10 July 1940 – 12 August 1940

Dilip Sarkar In The Breaking Storm, the first of Dilip Sarkar’s unprecedented seven-volume series exploring the Battle of Britain, the events that led up to the outbreak of war in 1939, and which set the scene for the aerial conflict of summer 1940, are explored. Through diligent research, combined with crucial official primary sources and personal papers, Dilip unravels many myths, often challenging the accepted narrative. Drawing upon first-hand accounts from a wide-range of combatants and eyewitnesses, along with Daily Home Intelligence Reports and numerous primary sources, this book forms part of what is likely to be the first and last comprehensively woven account of this epic air battle. 056410, $54.95 , $32.50 , Hardback, 344 pages

Reading Hitler’s Mind The Intelligence Failure that led to WW2

Norman Ridley Most strongly associated with Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain, it is often stated that Britain’s policy of appeasement was instituted in the 1930s in the hope of avoiding war with Hitler’s Nazi Germany. At the time, appeasement was viewed by many as a popular and seemingly pragmatic policy. In this book the author sets out to show how appeasement was not a naïve attempt to secure a lasting peace by resolving German grievances, but a means of buying time for rearmament. In Reading Hitler’s Mind, Norman Ridley reveals the remarkable efforts made by the tiny, underfunded and often side-lined British intelligence services as they sought to inform those whose role it was to make decisions upon which the wheels of history turned. 086271, $34.95 , $22.99 , Hardback, 176 pages

Hitler’s V-Weapons 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. 000055, $34.95 , $22.99 , Paperback, 344 pages

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WORLDWAR WAR1II • •WORLD • • Hitler’s Motorcars The Führer’s Vehicles From the Birth of the Nazi Party to the Fall of the Third Reich

John Starkey Hitler’s fascination with cars and their role in his life is explored in this book. From his early green Selve to his preference for Mercedes-Benz cars, including the 770 Grosser Mercedes, Hitler’s love for automobiles is evident. He even arranged state sponsorship for Mercedes and Porsche in Grand Prix racing. Hitler’s security concerns led to the addition of armored vehicles to his collection, like the six-wheel G4. The book provides photos of Hitler’s cars, details their technical specifications, and recounts significant journeys made by the German leader over two dramatic decades. 07141A, $36.95 , $24.50 , Hardback, 224 pages

Camouflage, Insignia and Tactical Markings of the Aircraft of the Red Army Air Force in 1941 Volume 1

Mikhail Timin The Soviet Red Army prioritized camouflage for military objects and equipment, but it wasn’t widely adopted until 1941, during the Great Patriotic War. This book explores the evolution of camouflage in the Soviet military, including aircraft. It reveals the challenges faced in making airplanes less visible, the changes in insignias, and the varying tactical markings used across different Air Force units. With over 880 photos from Soviet and German archives, this book offers 470 color side views showcasing the camouflage, insignias, and tactical markings of Soviet aircraft in 1941. 512562, $59.95 , $38.99 , Paperback, 240 pages

Day Fighter Aces of the Luftwaffe Knight’s Cross Holders 1939-1942

Jeremy Dixon The German fighter pilots of the Second World War are celebrated for their flying skills, determination, and courage. This reference book covers the exploits of the most famous and successful individuals among them, showcasing their effectiveness and spirit. It also features all the Luftwaffe day fighter pilots who flew single-seater aircraft and won the Knight’s Cross during the war. The entries provide information about their early lives, pre-war careers, and the number of aircraft they shot down, along with details of the type of aircraft involved and where and when the combat took place. The book also includes accounts of particular actions that led to the award of the Knight’s Cross, and describes the fate of these pilots. 778642, $42.95 , $27.99 , Hardback, 320 pages

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The ‘Blue Squadrons’ The Spanish in the Luftwaffe, 1941-1944 Juan Arráez Cerdá Eduardo Manuel Gil Martínez

When on 22 June 1941, the news reached Spain of the attack that the Third Reich had initiated against the Soviet Union, it was received with satisfaction, since they had just come out of a civil war in which the Soviet Union’s ‘allies’ had been defeated, putting an end to plans to impose communism on Spain with the help of the USSR. General Francisco Franco, Head of the Spanish State, offered to send a volunteer unit to fight on the Eastern Front alongside the German army – an offer that was accepted by the German government two days later. This study recounts the experiences of the five squadrons sent to Russia between 1941 and 1944 to fight the Soviets. 512395, $45 , $29.50 , Paperback, 152 pages

Young Man - You’ll Never Die’ A World War II Fighter Pilot in North Africa, Burma & Malaya

Merton Naydler Merton Naydler joined the RAF at the age of nineteen and served for the next six years until May 1946. He flew Spitfires and Hurricanes during a tour of duty that took him to North Africa, Burma and Malaya. This well written and entertaining memoir portrays wartime life in the desert environment where sand made living and flying a daunting experience. After a long uncomfortable trip he joined 11 Squadron and was now faced with Japanese Zeroes in combat over dense tropical jungle rather than Bf 109s over a barren desert terrain. This is the story of a sergeant pilot who learned his trade the hard way, in action over Africa and then honed his combat skills in the skies over Japanese-held tropical forests where he was eventually commissioned. 020329, $29.95 , $19.50 , Paperback, 208 pages

The Milk Cows The U-Boat Tankers at War 1941 – 1945

John F. White During the Second World War the Germans developed a specially adapted U-boat oil tanker with two aims. First, by refueling the attack U-boat fleet their range of operations and duration of patrol could be significantly increased. Secondly, these underwater tankers were far more likely to avoid detection than surface support ships. The submarine tankers, affectionately known as Milk Cows, were regarded by both the Germans and the Allies as the most important element of the U-boat fleet. Allied forces had orders to attack the tankers first whenever a choice was presented. The story of this critical campaign has been thoroughly researched by the author and is told against the background of changing U-boat fortunes. 08519A, $26.95 , $17.99 , Paperback, 272 pages

• WORLD WAR II • Naval Battles of the Second World War The Atlantic and the Mediterranean

Leo Marriott . Leo Marriott’s highly illustrated account sets naval actions in the wider strategic context and gives graphic accounts of what happened in each engagement. This first volume concentrates on the Royal Navy’s confrontation with the ships and submarines of the German Kriegsmarine during the Battle of the Atlantic, the Arctic convoys, and the struggle across the Mediterranean against the Italian navy. The book describes the Battle of the River Plate, the pursuit of the Bismarck, the PQ17 convoy to the Soviet Union, and Operation Pedestal, the most famous convoy sent to relieve Malta, among other episodes12 09893A, $34.95 , $22.99 , Hardback, 160 pages

The Price of Victory The Red Army’s Casualties in the Great Patriotic War Boris Kavalerchik Harold Orenstein

The statistics of Russian and German casualties on the Eastern Front have been a source of controversy, of claim and counter-claim, as each generation of historians has struggled to uncover the truth. The figures reveal much about the way the war was fought, and they demonstrate the enormous human price the Soviet Union paid for its victory. Distortion and falsification by official historians have obscured the facts because the issue has been so heavily politicized. Using recently declassified information from the Russian archives, the authors focus in forensic detail on the way the figures were recorded and compiled and seek to explain why, so many years after the war, the full truth about the subject is still far from our reach. 07725A, $24.95 , $16.50 , Paperback, 208 pages

An Anti-Communist on the Eastern Front The Memoirs of a Russian Officer in the Spanish Blue Division 1941-1942

Vladimir Kovalevskiii Vladimir Kovalevskii’s memoirs record a remarkable military career. He fought the Germans in the First World War, opposed the Bolsheviks, served in the French Foreign Legion, fought for Franco in the Spanish Civil War, and for Hitler on the Eastern Front. His memoirs give a vivid insight into the armies he fought with and the causes he fought for. They also show how the mental toll became so great that he was devoured by his own contradictions. In the late 1940s, he wrote these memoirs in Russian, which were buried in an archive for over seventy years. 062084, $49.95 , $32.50 , Hardback, 264 pages

St Nazaire Raid, 1942

Stephen Wynn The raid on St Nazaire has gone down in history as one of the most daring commando raids of all time. Given the code name of Operation Chariot, it took place in the early hours of Saturday, 28 March 1942, and was a joint undertaking by the Royal Navy and British Commando units. The raid was a success, but came at a price: of those who set out, 169 were killed while a further 215 were captured. Only 3 Motor Launches and 228 men escaped and made the return journey back to the UK. Many brave men gave it their all during the action at St Nazaire, to such an extent that 89 of those who took part in the raid were awarded decorations for bravery, including 5 who were awarded the Victoria Cross. 736307, $34.95 , $22.99 , Hardback, 200 pages

The Long Range Desert Group in North Africa

Brendan O’Carroll Formed in July 1940 for reconnaissance and intelligence gathering behind enemy lines, the Long Range Desert Group was the first British special force unit. In no time the LRDG earned itself an enviable reputation for deep penetration patrols into German and Italian held territory. Its successes on prolonged missions into harsh terrain and under extreme climatic conditions were out of all proportion to its size. Many of the previously unpublished and well captioned images in this comprehensive and well researched book come from the collections of LRDG veterans. They show the weapons, equipment, uniforms and insignia used and bring to life the extraordinary achievements of this legendary unit. 064057, $42.95 , $27.99 , Hardback, 256 pages

Codebreaker Girls A Secret Life at Bletchley Park Jan Slimming Sir Dermot Turing

Codebreaker Girls: A Secret Life at Bletchley Park tells the true story of Daisy Lawrence. Following extensive research, the author uses snippets of information, unpublished photographs and her own recollections to describe scenes from her mother’s poor, but happy, upbringing in London, and the disruptions caused by the outbreak of the Second World War to a young woman in the prime of her life. Now her story comes alive with descriptions, original letters, documents, newspaper cuttings and unique photographs, together with a rare and powerful account of what happened to her after the war. 797100, $34.95 , $22.99 , Paperback, 352 pages

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• WORLD WAR II • The Battle of the Reichswald Rhineland February 1945

Tim Saunders During winter 1944/45, few German officers believed that the Allies would attack the wooded Reichswald Plug on the narrow neck of land between the rivers Rhine and Maas. Relying on the natural defenses of the forest, the vaunted Siegfried Line had been allowed to peter out. The 84th Infantry Div. held field defenses that had been worked on all autumn, but the defenders were thinly spread and the Germans now faced the certainty of defeat. Originally hoping to use the frozen winter ground for a speedy assault, days before Operation VERITABLE began a thaw set in and the Allies faced attacking in the worst possible ground conditions. Despite heavy rain, mud, and flood waters, the Allies fought their way forward, opening the way into the the final phases of the war. 010863, $36.95 , $24.50 , Hardback, 224 pages

Nazi Spies and Collaborators in Britain, 1939–1945

Neil R Storey The true extent of Nazi secret agent activity in Britain during the Second World War has received little attention. This book uses recently released documents to explore how German agents penetrated our borders and explains methods of agent recruitment. While British authorities urged the public to beware of spies and posters warned ‘careless talk costs lives,’ the actual existence of Nazi collaborators in Britain was played down. Author Neil R Storey’s discovery of MI5’s and Regional Security Panels’ ‘Black Lists’ of those considered to be ‘likely to assist the enemy’ in the event of invasion reveals the climate of fear along with the identities and case studies of suspected Nazi collaborators in key invasion areas. 08432A, $49.95 , $32.50 , Hardback, 272 pages

Hitler’s Imperfect Victories Campaigns in Western Europe 1939-1941

Churchill’s German Special Forces The Elite Refugee Troops Who Took the War to Hitler

Paul Moorcraft The existence of Germanspeaking units fighting for the Allied cause during WW2 has remained largely a well-kept secret. But seventy-five years on these units’ contribution to victory needs to be fully acknowledged. They fought, and often died, wearing Wehmacht uniform. As this superbly researched book reveals that, after infiltrating Field Marshal Rommel’s Afrika Korps, one detachment even drew Nazi pay. Inevitably once the existence of SIG units became known, their immediate execution on capture was ordered, unless their temporary reprieve would reveal intelligence under torture. 061285, $34.95 , $22.99 , Hardback, 256 pages

Pug – Churchill’s Chief of Staff The Life of General Hastings Ismay KG GCB CH DSO PS, 1887–1965

Andrew Sangster General Hasting Ismay, invariably referred to as ‘Pug’, was one of the most intriguing, yet less well known, leading military characters of his era. This overdue biography describes how an officer who fought tribesmen in India and Dervishes in North-East Africa, thereby playing no significant role in The Great War, found himself as Winston Churchill’s Chief of Staff throughout the Second World War. In this hugely influential position, he eased the often fraught relationship between a determined and obstinate Prime Minister and his top military advisors. His tact and diplomacy were tested to their limits oiling the wheels with our American allies, both political and military, even those with Anglophobic tendencies. 045773, $49.95 , $32.50 , Hardback, 256 pages

Aspects of Arnhem The Battle Reexamined Richard Doherty David Truesdale

Rex Bashford This book provides a comprehensive analysis of Adolf Hitler’s multifaceted role as the supreme military leader of the Third Reich, spanning all major campaigns. Hitler held multiple key positions, from Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces to Chancellor and Minister of War. This work examines Hitler’s performance in these roles, scrutinizing his claims of genius and evaluating his status as a military leader through extensive evidence, including diaries, writings, and testimonies of senior military figures. Volume 1, ‘Imperfect Victories,’ delves into the Polish, Scandinavian, and French campaigns, shedding light on the consistency of evidence. 07026A, $42.95 , $27.99 , Hardback, 272 pages

Almost 80 years on the battle for the Arnhem Rhine crossing remains controversial. Opinion on its justification and success differs widely. This superbly researched book, written by two acknowledged experts, takes a wide-ranging examination of Operation Market Garden from the strategic, operational and tactical level. The role of the Allied commanders involved is scrutinized with surprising results. For example, US General Brereton’s pivotal role has seldom been mentioned, yet he is revealed as responsible for choosing landing and drop zones. Both those with a deep interest in military history and the layman will find much to inform and satisfy them in this at times provocative account. 043915, $49.95 , $32.50 , Hardback, 256 pages

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• WORLD WAR II • The Race for the Atom Bomb How Soviet Russia Stole the Secrets of the Manhattan Project

John Harte When Nazi Germany began a secret weapons program called “The Uranium Club” in April 1939, Stalin was alerted by his American and British spies of the possibility that German scientists were working to develop an atomic bomb. The British Government and the United States, and Stalin, realized that if Hitler used The Atom Bomb, it could mean the end of the West or the end of the world. John Harte’s new book about The Manhattan Project describes how Soviet Russia’s leading spymasters in Moscow Center obtained information from British and American physicists to make a Soviet atomic bomb at each and every stage when the American bomb was developed at Los Alamos in New Mexico. 049108, $42.95 , $27.99 , Hardback, 248 pages

Hitler’s Shattered Dreams of Empire Crucial Battles of the Eastern and Western Front 1941-1944

Rex Bashford There have been many books on Adolf Hitler and specific military campaigns and battles during the time of the Third Reich. However, there has never been a comprehensive analysis of Hitler’s role as the supreme military leader of the Third Reich across all the major campaigns. Hitler’s Shattered Dreams of Empire is the second of a three part in depth study and deals with Hitler’s influence on the crucial battles on the eastern front resulting from the Nazi invasion of the USSR in 1941 ‘Operation Barbarossa’ together with the allied invasions of ‘Festung Europa’ and the Ardennes Offensive in 1944-45. 07031B, $42.95 , $27.99 , Hardback, 312 pages

The Dieppe Raid The German Perspective

Graham A Thomas The Allied landings at Dieppe in German-occupied France in August 1942 are one the most famous amphibious operations of the Second World War. Graham Thomas’s fresh account reconstructs the immediate response of the Germans to the landings, gives a graphic detailed description of their actions throughout, and looks at the tactical and strategic lessons they drew from them. Each phase and aspect of the action is depicted using a broad range of sources including official reports, correspondence, and recollections. The result is a finely balanced and incisive reassessment of this remarkable operation, offering the reader an engrossing account of one of the most dramatic episodes in the war in Western Europe. 786067, $42.95 , $27.99 , Hardback, 264 pages

Gebirgsjäger German Mountain Troops, 1935–1945

Jean-Denis Lepage The Gebirgsjäger, an elite unit within the German army, was recruited predominantly from the southern mountainous parts of Germany – Wurtemburg and Bavaria – and from Austria, where Alpinism and mountain warfare had a long tradition. Rigorously trained in skiing, climbing, and other demanding skills of mountain survival and combat, they played a significant role in the war on every front, from Lapland in the North to Tunisia in the South. Jean-Denis Lepage provides a concise history of the Gebirgsjäger’s employment, from the invasion of Poland to the final defense of Germany, detailed description of their uniforms and insignia, equipment, organization, training, and tactic, as well as over 170 of the author’s own line drawings. 044783, $36.95 , $24.50 , Hardback, 192 pages

The Burma Railway and PTSD A Family Memoir

Kim Wheeler Many books and memoirs have been written on prisoner of war captivity in the Far East during the Second World War. Some contain incredible detail concerning the fall of Singapore and are full of military historical facts. This book is not like that. Instead, it is written from the viewpoint of a young girl who experienced the bittersweet homecoming of her traumatized father, Jack, following the end of the war. June and her mother, Beatrice, had lovingly prepared for Jack’s long-awaited return from his imprisonment at the hands of the Japanese out in the Far East. June recounts that they quickly realized how ill-prepared they were to deal with Jack’s post-war traumas 049894, $49.95 , $32.50 , Hardback, 224 pages

The Galician Division 1943-45 Ukrainian Volunteers and Conscripts in the Waffen SS

David McCormack In this absorbing new history, David McCormack debunks many of the myths surrounding the Galician Division and provides an objective appraisal of the volunteers and conscripts who, to this day, are both lauded as heroes and vilified as criminals in the media and academic circles. Now, in the context of Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine under the pretext of ‘denazification’, it is more critical than ever to uncover the truth of this country’s wartime relationship with Nazi Germany. 558720, $35 , $22.99 , Hardback, 208 pages

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• WORLD WAR II • Dieppe – 1942 Operation Jubilee – A Learning Curve

Stephen Wynn On 19 August 1942, an Allied amphibious raid took place on the coastal town of Dieppe in northern France. The official reason for the raid was to capture the town’s port, gather relevant intelligence, and destroy a number of coastal defenses, port structures and other identified buildings. However, the German defenses were more formidable than intelligence reports suggested they would be, Allied aerial and naval support was insufficient, meaning soldiers were unable to achieve their objectives, and most of the tanks failed to make it off the beaches. Due to the unexpected mounting casualties, the decision was taken to cut short the raid and evacuate the remaining men. 714817, $42.95 , $27.99 , Hardback, 224 pages

Stalin’s Plans for Capturing Germany

Bogdan Musial While the myth of Soviet benevolence has been discredited, the idea that Stalin’s Soviet Union sought peace and tried to prevent war persists. This book, based on internal Soviet Politburo discussions, reveals the heavily militarized nature of the Soviet state and its persistent plans for an ideologically motivated global war. It shows that Stalin prepared for conflict, even in the absence of an immediate threat, driven by the belief that the capitalist system would collapse. When Hitler sought Soviet neutrality in his invasion of Poland in 1939, Stalin saw an opportunity to manipulate European powers, but his miscalculation led to a devastating conflict with Germany in 1941. 068130, $42.95 , $27.99 , Hardback, 456 pages

The Americans and Germans at Bastogne First-Hand Accounts from the Commanders Who Fought

Gunners from the Sky 1st Air Landing Light Regiment in Italy and at Arnhem, 1942–44 Paul Chrystal David Chrystal

This is the story of the 1st Air Landing Light Regiment RA and its role in the Italian campaign and at the Battle of Arnhem. It is also the story of one of its soldiers: 14283058 Gunner Eric Wright Chrystal, father of the authors. Eric joined the army in September 1942 and, after training, joined the newly formed glider-borne regiment the following year. He first saw action in Italy in 1943, where he was seriously wounded. On 17 September 1944, two years to the day since he enlisted, he and the regiment were landed by glider near to Arnhem in the Netherlands. 08808A, $49.95 , $32.50 , Hardback, 256 pages

Hitler’s Last Days The Führerbunker and Beyond

Mel Kavanagh After almost six years of war, the end is nigh for the Nazi’s. The Russians are closing in on Berlin and Hitler is holed up in the Fuhrerbunker in the city. There was an eclectic mix of individuals residing in the bunker with Hitler at this time including senior Nazi officers, Hitler’s personal protection squad, soldiers, civilians, children and even a female test pilot but how did they fair at the end? Not all died or were captured. Hitler’s Last Days studies Hitler’s final days in the Fuhrerbunker looking at the Nazi leaders’ state of mind during the war and the effect if had on his physical state. A wealth of diverse research material has been used to create an account that comes from a different angle on a popular WWII story. 048057, $34.95 , $22.99 , Hardback, 224 pages

Fight Your Way Out The Siege of Sangshak, India/Burma Border, 1944

Gary Sterne In December 1944, as the Third Reich retreated, the Allies anticipated its imminent capitulation. However, an unexpected twist unfolded with the Battle of the Bulge. Could this counteroffensive alter the course of the war for the German high command? The US 101st Airborne, the sole Allied unit capable of slowing the German advance toward Antwerp, received orders to do just that in Bastogne, a small Belgian crossroads town. This renowned battle comes to life through declassified interviews with German unit commanders, never before assembled. Their insights reveal a unique perspective as the Germans adjusted their plans continuously, while the 101st resisted every attempt to dislodge them. 797421, $26.95 , $17.99 , Paperback, 304 pages

David Allison In March 1944, Japan launched its audacious overland invasion of India from Burma. Taken by surprise, the British rear areas lay exposed and undefended except for the previously untested 50 Indian Parachute Brigade training in the jungle around Manipur. After a series of brutal encounter battles, the Paratroopers consolidated on the isolated Naga village of Sangshak high in the Manipur hills. Holding out against an aggressive and determined enemy, the Brigade fought off wave after wave of attacks in bloody hand-to-hand fighting. With shortages of ammunition and supplies and casualties mounting, the defenders held on for a critical week before fighting their way out through the mountainous terrain, back to British lines. 056311, $39.95 , $25.99 , Hardback, 192 pages

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• WORLD WAR II • Jayhawk Love, Loss, Liberation, and Terror Over the Pacific

Flawed Commanders and Strategy in the Battles for Italy, 1943–45

Jay A. Stout George L Cooper

Andrew Sangster Pier Paolo Battistelli

Wars never run according to plan, perhaps never more so than during the Italian campaign, 1943–45, where necessary coordination between the different armies added additional complexity to Allied plans. Errors in the strategies, tactics, the coalition tensions, and operations at campaign command level can clearly be seen in firsthand accounts of the period. This new account examines the Italian campaign, from Sicily to surrender in 1945, exploring the strategy, intentions, motives, plans, and deeds. 243122, $37.95 , $24.99 , Hardback, 288 pages

Midway Submerged American and Japanese Submarine Operations at the Battle of Midway, May– June 1942

Mark W Allen Most accounts of the Battle of Midway downplay the role of submarines, dismissing them as ineffective. However, Midway Submerged offers a comprehensive look at this lesser-known aspect of the pivotal naval battle. Through extensive archival research, it reveals how Admiral Nimitz utilized American submarines effectively while the Japanese misused theirs due to a flawed tactical plan. This book delves into submarine design, tactical doctrine, and their intended roles in both navies, providing a new perspective on Midway’s significance. It assesses the actual accomplishments of submarine forces and concludes that they played a more vital role in the battle’s outcome than previously acknowledged. 242811, $34.95 , $22.99 , Hardback, 240 pages

The Viking Battalion Norwegian American Ski Troopers in World War II Olaf Minge Dr Kyle Ward

Hidden in World War II history is the 99th Infantry Battalion (Separate), a small unit with a fascinating story. Trained alongside the 10th Mountain Division in Colorado, it was originally meant for liberating Norway. Though they never made it to Norway, they played significant roles in Normandy, France, Belgium, Aachen, the Battle of the Bulge, the liberation of Buchenwald, guarding Nazi treasures in Merkers mine, and finally serving as the Honor Guard for King Haakon VII’s return to Norway. This book reveals their journey through previously unseen memoirs, journals, letters, and newspaper articles. 243238, $39.95 , $25.99 , Hardback, 384 pages

Born in the Philippines to an American father and a Filipina mother, George Cooper is one of the few surviving veteran pilots who saw action over such fearsome targets as Rabaul and Wewak. Not just another flagwaving story of air combat, Jayhawk describes the war as it really was—a conflict with far-reaching tentacles that gripped and tore at not only the combatants, but also their families, friends and the way they lived their lives. 243047, $24.95 , $16.50 , Paperback, 264 pages

The One Ship Fleet USS Boise—WWII Naval Legend, 1938–45

Phillip T Parkerson This full account of USS Boise’s war not only gives us an insight into how one ship navigated a global conflict, but also an insight into the experiences of the men who served on her, and a new perspective on the naval campaigns of the war. The USS Boise was one of the most famous US combat ships of WWII, already internationally renowned for participation in the naval battles in the Solomons in 1942. In 1943 the Boise was sent to the Mediterranean theater, there to participate in the invasions of Sicily, Taranto, and Salerno. She fought in the battle of Leyte Gulf, in the Surigao Strait, where battleships faced off against each other for the last time in maritime history. 242996, $37.95 , $24.99 , Hardback, 304 pages

Operation Rype A WWII OSS Railway Sabotage Mission in Norway

Frode Lindgjerdet To prevent German occupying forces in Norway from reinforcing their defenses during the final months of World War II, the Office of Strategic Services launched Operation Rype, with the mission of sabotaging the Nordland Railway in Mid-Norway. Rype was led by Major William E. Colby, later director of the CIA. The Norwegian Special Operations Group (NORSO) dropped over the Snåsa mountains on the night of March 24. Two of the B-24s crashed, killing all but one of their crews. Relying heavily on help from the Norwegian resistance, NORSO managed to sever the railway at two points. They eventually managed to get recognition for their contribution to victory. 241340, $37.95 , $24.99 , Hardback, 288 pages

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• WORLD WAR II • Winning French Minds Radio Propaganda in Occupied France, 1940–42

Denis Courtois The period 1940 to 1942 was the most volatile of the war, with the Nazis capturing large parts of western Europe and dominating on the Eastern front. At this time France was separated into two nominally independent zones, and public opinion could easily have been swayed. This could have had disastrous consequences for any future Allied attempt to liberate Europe, and so the battle for French minds was launched using the new technology of radio. Using original primary sources from archives in Britain and France, broadcast recordings, radio magazines, and interviews conducted by British Intelligence with those arriving from France during the war, this is a fascinating and unique insight into wartime radio propaganda from 1940 to 1942. 241463, $45 , $29.50 , Hardback, 256 pages

Blue Water War Maritime Struggle in the Mediterranean and Middle East, 1940–1945

Brian E. Walter For three millennia, the Mediterranean was the epicenter of Western civilization and a battleground for wars. In 1940, Italy sought to challenge British dominance in the region, with France collapsing and Britain facing invasion. This book chronicles the struggle as the outnumbered British Mediterranean Fleet and ground forces clashed with Italy, Germany, and Vichy France across a vast expanse. They used warships, submarines, aircraft, and merchant fleets to maintain vital communication lines, execute amphibious landings, disrupt Axis supply routes, and ultimately eliminate Axis maritime power. These actions led to crucial Allied victories, contributing to the European Axis’s defeat. 241081, $39.95 , $25.99 , Hardback, 352 pages

The Soviet Destruction of Army Group South Ukraine and Southern Poland 1943-1945

Ian Baxter Following the destruction of Sixth Army at Stalingrad in February 1943, Army Group South slowly withdrew westwards, using the Dnieper as a fortified position. In late 1943, the Soviet 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Ukrainian Front launched a strategic offensive against the German Army Group South A—one of the largest operations of the war. In May 1944, Red Army troops defeated Army Group South and Army Group A on the Dnieper. Many thousands of German troops evacuated across the Black Sea. Drawing on rare and previously unpublished images accompanied by captions and text, the book gives a fascinating analysis of the destruction of Army Group South in southern Russia between 1944 and 1945. 242620, $28.95 , $18.99 , Paperback, 128 pages

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Storm Clouds Over the Pacific, 1931–1941

Peter Harmsen War in the Far East is a trilogy comprising a general history of the war against Japan. Storm Clouds Over the Pacific begins the story long before Pearl Harbor, showing how the war can only be understood if ancient hatreds and longstanding geopolitics are taken into account. Peter Harmsen demonstrates how Japan and China’s ancient enmity grew in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries leading to increased tensions in the 1930s which exploded into conflict in 1937, followed by he battles of Shanghai, Nanjing, and Taierzhuang in 1938. A war of attrition continued up to 1941, the year when Japan made the momentous decision for all-out war: the infamous attack on Pearl Harbor. 243016, $24.95 , $16.50 , Paperback, 234 pages

Military Dogs of World War II

Susan Bulanda Animals, especially dogs, have served in all the wars of men since time immemorial. During World War II, most combatant nations employed dogs on the battlefield in a number of ways including searching for injured men or downed airmen; detecting mines; carrying messages between units or dragging communications wires, particularly in difficult terrain; transporting supplies; and sentry duty. This illustrated book is an overview of how dogs were trained and used in WWII by different countries, including the stories of some of the individual animals that served. It also summarizes the various programs established to take care of the animals and send them home after the war. 243252, $28.95 , $18.99 , Paperback, 128 pages

12th SS Panzer Division Hitlerjugend Volume 2 - From Operation Goodwood to April 1945 Massimiliano Afiero Raphael Riccio

Formed in 1943 to block the Allied invasion, the 12th SS Panzer Division Hitlerjugend gained recognition as a formidable Wehrmacht panzer division, defending Caen fiercely after the Normandy invasion. British Operation Goodwood and Totalize encircled thousands of German troops within a week in the Falaise Pocket. Around 10,000 Hitlerjugend soldiers regrouped and fought in subsequent battles, including the Ardennes offensive and a desperate defense against the Red Army in Hungary. Even in the final weeks of the war, they achieved local successes. This Casemate Illustrated, rich in photos, maps, and profiles, chronicles the division’s actions. 243146, $28.95 , $18.99 , Paperback, 128 pages

• WORLD WAR II • Retreat through the Rhone Valley Defensive battles of the Nineteenth Army, August–September 1944

Jörg Staiger Linden Lyons The Dragoon offensive in August 1944 was preceded by bombings and sabotage that hit hard the German forces located in the South of France—damaging communications, railroads and bridges. The landings were successful, despite localized German resistance. The following morning a German force the size of around four infantry battalions was able to launch a counterattack, but by the end of the day von Schwerin ordered a retreat under cover of night. What ensued was a race to retreat to the Burgundian Gate before they were cut off by the advancing Allied troops. This account, by Jörg Staiger, recounts the German retreat and explains how the 19th Army sacrificed divisions to enable its retreat through the Rhone Valley. 242309, $32.95 , $21.50 , Hardback, 168 pages

Rome to the Po River The 362nd Infantry Division, 1944–45 Heinz Greiner Linden Lyons

Formed from the remnants of the disbanded 268. InfanterieDivision in late 1943, the 362. Infanterie-Division faced intense combat at Anzio in early 1944 and was eventually overrun by the advancing Allies. Withdrawn to Rome, it suffered more losses, requiring rebuilding. Led by Commander Heinz Greiner, the division launched counterattacks outside Rome, slowing the Allied advance in late 1944 and early 1945. This account, offering a unique German perspective, covers the division’s reestablishment, training, and combat performance until its surrender in late April 1945. 242286, $45 , $29.50 , Hardback, 200 pages

Among the Firsts: Lieutenant Colonel Gerhard L. Bolland’s Unconventional War D-Day 82nd Airborne Paratrooper, OSS Special Forces Commander of Operation Rype

Darkest Christmas December 1942 and a World at War

Peter Harmsen December 1942 saw the bloodiest Christmas in history. Millions stationed in far-off lands feared this was their last Christmas in freedom, or their last Christmas alive. At the same time as the slaughter continued unabated, throughout the world there were random acts of kindness, born out of an instinctive feeling of the essential brotherhood of man. Even some Japanese, otherwise embarked on a self-declared crusade against the West, relented for a few precious hours in acknowledgment of the holiday. The way the holiday was marked around the world tells a deeper and more universal story of the human condition in extraordinary times. 241890, $32.95 , $21.50 , Hardback, 240 pages

Matthew T Bolland This book explores two groundbreaking American initiatives: the creation of paratroop units and the Office of Strategic Services (OSS) for covert operations. Lt. Colonel Bolland played a pivotal role in both. He parachuted into enemy territory on D-Day with the 82nd Airborne and later joined the OSS Scandinavian Section, leading Operation Rype. Bolland’s story, marked by valor and decorated with honors, sheds light on the challenges, successes, and failures of these pioneering unconventional warfare methods. 241210, $34.95 , $22.99 , Hardback, 384 pages

The Ultimate Flying Wings of the Luftwaffe

Justo Miranda When the Allies crossed the Rhine, Hitler decreed to go down fighting to the last man. A strange triangular bomber launched the ‘Nicht löschbares Feuer’ over London, destroying the city. Later, a black boomerang of sixty metres dropped two tons of anthrax over Washington and New York, making them inhabitable for fifty years. Thankfully, the inextinguishable firebomb was a figment of H. G. Wells’ imagination. However, the construction of the secret flying wings had commenced at the start of 1945. Indeed, one fighter took to the skies on its only test flight. If these radical fighters of the Luftwaffe had been pressed into service earlier, they may well have changed the outcome of the Second World War. 553725, $45 , $29.50 , Hardback, 232 pages

The Ultimate Piston Fighters of the Luftwaffe

Justo Miranda In the closing stages of WWII, Germany achieved a revolutionary breakthrough in aviation engines. By 1945, engines like Daimler Benz, Jumo, and BMW, equipped with power-boosting systems, produced an astonishing 2,000 hp. This book uncovers the forgotten projects from this era, offering a comprehensive look at these groundbreaking designs through technical drawings and intriguing data. Justo Miranda’s work explores the Luftwaffe’s most radical fighter projects, shedding light on how these innovations could have altered the war’s course. A captivating read for military historians, aviation enthusiasts, and modelers, it reveals the state of German science near the war’s end and how iconic aircraft like the Spitfire and Mustang might have been surpassed by radical Nazi fighters. 552490, $34.95 , $22.99 , Hardback, 224 pages

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• WWII PHOTO HISTORY • Life and Death on the Eastern Front Anthony Tucker-Jones Ian Spring

This incredible visual record of life and death along the Eastern Front features more than 250 images from the PIXPAST Archive, a collection of more than 32,000 original color photographs taken between 1936 and 1946. Collated into three parts, the book begins with the ground war, including Hitler’s invasion of the Soviet Union. Moving into the war in the skies, the images depict aircraft in flight and on the ground, the bombers, fighters, and Luftwaffe personnel. The images then take us behind the lines to the daily lives and activities of soldiers and civilians. Accompanied by text by renowned author Anthony TuckerJones, these images offer a rare, surprising insight into the realities of the Second World War, in vivid color detail. 387235, $34.95 , $22.99 , Hardback, 288 pages

The German Siege of Leningrad, 1941–1944

Ian Baxter The 872-day siege of Leningrad, under German Army Group North, from September 8, 1941, to January 27, 1944, stands as one of the longest and deadliest in history. Red Army’s relentless efforts to break the blockade faced fierce resistance from the Nazis, supported by Spanish and Finnish allies. Eventually, the enemy retreated, leaving behind a trail of destruction, looting, and the haunting memory of widespread starvation among the civilian population. This book utilizes rare and unpublished photographs with detailed captions to provide a gripping account of this harrowing siege, shedding light on the immense human and material cost incurred. 064668, $26.95 , $17.99 , Paperback, 128 pages

The Battle for the Caucasus 1942–1943

Anthony Tucker-Jones Using over 150 wartime photographs Anthony TuckerJones gives the reader a graphic, concise introduction to this remarkable but neglected campaign on the Eastern Front. Operation Edelweiss was designed to seize the oil fields of Maikop, Baku and Grozny. As this memorable selection of photographs shows, the Werhmacht came close to success. Their forces advanced almost as far as Grozny, famously raising the Nazi flag over Mount Elbrus, the highest peak in the region, before they were compelled into a hurried withdrawal by the rapid deterioration of the German position elsewhere on the Eastern Front. 894921, $22.95 , $14.99 , Paperback, 136 pages

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Operation Barbarossa Hitler’s Invasion of Russia

Ian Baxter Hitler’s decision to renege on his alliance with Stalin and invade Russia in June 1941 was to have the most far reaching consequences for the world. Indeed, if there was one critical turning point in the Second World War, it would have to be this. This volume in the Images of War series uses over 300 rare contemporary photographs to capture the scale, intensity and brutality of the fighting that was unleashed on June 22, 1941. No less than 4.5 million men of the Axis Power advanced on a 2,900 kilometer front. We see how the apparently unstoppable German-led assaults crushed the Soviet resistance. But Russian determination, aided by the terrible winter conditions and over extended lines of communication, checked the Nazi onslaught. 843295, $24.95 , $16.50 , Paperback, 176 pages

March Past The Memoir of a Commando Leader, From Lofoten to Dieppe and D-Day

Simon Fraser At the outbreak of war in 1940, Simon Frazer, the 15th Lord Lovat, was mobilized from the reserve list to join the Lovat Scouts, the British Army’s first sniper unit that had been formed by his father during the Boer War. The following year he volunteered for one of the new Commando units then being created. Lovat was personally involved in the training of the Commando troops on the West coast of Scotland. Promoted to brigadier, Lovat formed the 1st Special Service Brigade which stormed ashore on D-Day to secure the eastern flank of the attacking forces. These are the memoirs of one of the most remarkable fighting figures of the Second World War, who was involved in some its more exciting and dangerous operations. 068581, $49.95, $32.50, Hardback, 320 pages

German Armour Lost on the Eastern Front

Bob Carruthers Rare photographs from both German and Russian sources today there are very few surviving vehicles from the Wehrmacht. which illustrate the fate of many of the armored fighting vehicles of Hitler’s much vaunted Panzerwaffe. 868441, $24.95 , $16.50 , Paperback, 144 pages

• WWII PHOTO HISTORY • Rommel’s Afrika Korps in Colour Rare German Photographs from the Second World War Ian Spring Anthony Tucker-Jones

Take a visual journey through North Africa during the Second World War with Anthony Tucker-Jones and Ian Spring as they chart the path of Erwin Rommel and his Afrika Korps through a series of stunning, rare color photographs. Taken from Ian Spring’s incredible digital archive of over 32,000 original color photographs dated between 1936 and 1946, more than 250 images in Rommel’s Afrika Korps In Color offer readers a vivid, detailed insight into this German expeditionary force and their long North African Campaign. Fascinating color photographs of German soldiers, weaponry, tanks and aircraft fill these pages, and are balanced by the equally captivating and rare photographs of the people and the landscapes of North Africa. 388799, $34.95 , $22.99 , Hardback, 288 pages

Rommel in North Africa Quest for the Nile

David Mitchelhill-Green Erwin Rommel is the arguably the most well-known German general of the Second World War. Revered by his troops and applauded by his enemies, the so-called Desert Fox achieved legendary status for his daring exploits and bold maneuvers during the North African campaign. In this book, richly illustrated with over 400 images, the author examines the privations and challenges Rommel faced in leading his coalition force. We note Rommel’s readiness to take advantage of his enemy’s weakness and study his extraordinary instinct for waging mobile warfare. We consider his disregard for the decisive factor of supply and view his army’s reliance on captured equipment. 892200, $22.95 , $14.99 , Paperback, 232 pages

The Armour of Rommel’s Afrika Korps

Ian Baxter The Afrika Korps, led by the legendary Erwin Rommel, earned a formidable reputation in North Africa during 1941 to mid-1943. This Images of War book showcases the diverse range of German armored vehicles in the desert theater, including iconic panzers like the Tiger and Panther tanks, Sturmartillerie units, reconnaissance vehicles, half-tracks, armored cars, Panzerkampwagens, and motorcycles. Each played a crucial role. Despite the eventual Allied victory, the combination of German engineering, design, exceptional leadership, and fighting spirit nearly altered the course of World War II in 1942. Military historians and equipment enthusiasts will find this authoritative book both captivating and informative. 722393, $22.95 , $14.99 , Paperback, 128 pages

With Rommel in the Desert Tripoli to El Alamein

David Mitchelhill-Green Prior to the outbreak of war in September 1939, the German Army had focused exclusively on the operational, organizational and training preparations needed to wage war in continental Europe. The threat of an Italian collapse in North Africa in early 1941, however, prompted Hitler to reinforce his ally by sending an armored blocking force to Libya. Not content to merely thwart the British from capturing Tripoli, Lieutenant-General Erwin Rommel harried his inexperienced expeditionary force eastward towards the Nile Delta. This book is a pictorial narrative of the unfolding conflict from the arrival of the Deutsches Afrikakorps until Rommel’s departure from the battlefield in March 1943. 878754, $22.95 , $14.99 , Paperback, 216 pages

Afrika Korps

Ian Baxter Afrika Korps is an illustrated record of Field-Marshal Erwin Rommel and his desert troops that fought in North Africa against British and Commonwealth forces between 1941 and 1943. Using rare photographs, many of which have come from the albums of individuals who took part in the desert campaign, it presents a unique visual account of the famous Afrika-Korps’ operations and equipment. Thanks to an informative caption with every photograph Afrika Korps vividly portrays how the German Army fought across the uncharted and forbidding desert wilderness of North Africa. 156832, $24.95 , $16.50 , Paperback, 160 pages

Armoured Warfare in the North African Campaign

Anthony Tucker-Jones The North African campaign, the struggle of the Italians and Germans against the Allies in Egypt, Libya and Tunisia between 1940 and 1943, was a war of movement and maneuver, of dramatic changes of fortune, and it was a war in which mechanized forces - tanks in particular - excelled. Compared with the heavily populated landscapes of northwest Europe, the empty open spaces of North Africa appeared to be ideal operating terrain for tanks, yet the harsh desert conditions tested men and machinery to the limit, as Anthony TuckerJones demonstrates in this remarkable selection of wartime photographs. 845671, $24.95 , $16.50 , Paperback, 144 pages

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• WWII PHOTO HISTORY • The Battle of Stalingrad Then and Now

Karel Margry Stalingrad, the Eastern Front’s epic battle, turned the tide of WWII in Europe. This book combines three After the Battle stories, beginning with the fight for Voronezh and then delving into the exhaustive seven-month battle for Stalingrad. With local experts’ help, it offers remarkable then-and-now photo comparisons, illustrating the battle’s intensity. The German catastrophe at Stalingrad, where around 150,000 perished, remained a national trauma, and this book explores the struggle of coming to terms with this tragic event. It also delves into the making of the first major German feature film on Stalingrad, shedding light on its lasting impact on German memory and history. 046268, $42.95 , $27.99 , Hardback, 168 pages

Waffen-SS Armour on the Eastern Front 1941–1945

Ian Baxter Hitler’s invasion of the Soviet Union, codename Operation Barbarossa, was arguably the pivotal moment of the Second World War. Initially the onslaught was staggeringly successful with, as the superb contemporary images in this book show, Waffen- SS armored divisions leading the charge. But the Nazis had underestimated the Russians’ determination to defend their homeland and the logistical problems compounded by the extreme winter weather conditions. With authoritative text supported by a plethora of rare fully captioned photographs, this classic Images of War book informs and inspires the reader revealing the key role played by Waffen-SS Panzer units in this most bitter campaign. 09003A, $22.95 , $14.99 , Paperback, 144 pages

SS Totenkopf at War A History of the Division

Ian Baxter The SS Totenkopf (Death Head) Division even 70 years on retains its formidable and ruthless reputation as a superbly efficient yet murderous formation. It earned this for its actions throughout the Second World War, first in 1940 during the blitzkrieg in Northern France and then on the Eastern Front. The battles at Kharkov and Kurst saw some of the fiercest fighting of that long and terrible campaign. During the long retreat back to the Fatherland the Division fought with customary dogged determination, nay fanaticism. This superbly illustrated work, drawing on images taken by participants, portrays the SS Totenkopfs history from formation through training to the battles in northern France and in Russia. 890930, $22.95 , $14.99 , Paperback, 144 pages

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Villers-Bocage Operation ‘Perch’: The Complete Account

Daniel Taylor Villers-Bocage remains lodged in the imagination of many readers as a costly and controversial defeat for the British Army in Normandy. This point of view is entirely reliant on just ten minutes of fighting plucked from a two-day battle. This account sets out to rectify that view. In this book, Daniel Taylor provides a minutely detailed examination of the course of the fighting, exploring both sides of the debate, allowing the reader to evaluate the strength of the argument. Dozens of first-hand accounts are brought together and placed into a comprehensible and accurate time-line. Accompanying the written history is extensive mapping and an unprecedented quantity of photographs which add definition and visual verification. 048736, $62.95 , $40.99 , Hardback, 160 pages

SS Polizei at War 1940–1945 A History of the Division

Ian Baxter The book describes how the SS-Polizei Division fought across the Low Countries, the Eastern Front, before deploying to the Balkans and Greece where it committed numerous atrocities. During the last days of the War it was assigned to Army Detachment Steiner defending Berlin where many soldiers fought to the death. This book is a unique glimpse into one of the most infamous fighting machines in World War Two and a great addition to any reader interested Waffen-SS history. 890978, $24.95 , $16.50 , Paperback, 144 pages

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

Ian Baxter Drawing on a superb collection of rare and unpublished photographs the 5th SS Division Wiking 1941 - 1945 is the 5th book in the Waffen-SS Images of War Series by Ian Baxter. The book tells the dramatic story of the 5th SS Panzer Division Wiking at War. The men of the division were recruited from foreign volunteers in Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Estonia, the Netherlands and Belgium under the command of German officers. Not all were collaborators - the choice they were all too often presented with was join up or be locked up - or worse. During the course of the war, the division served on the Eastern Front in 1941. It surrendered in May 1945 to the American forces in Austria. 721341, $24.95 , $16.50 , Paperback, 176 pages

• WWII PHOTO HISTORY • Brussels During World War II War History in Detail Robert Pied Nicolas Deboeck

A photographic album of Brussels during the Second World War.

083185, $51 , $33.50 , Paperback, 264 pages

The Aftermath of Dunkirk

Stephen Wynn Operation Dynamo, the successful evacuation from the beaches at Dunkirk between 27 May and 4 June 1940, was not only a pivotal moment of the war, but one that changed its final outcome. There has been much debate in the years since the end of the war concerning the “Hitler Halt” order, which was given to German Panzer units waiting patiently on the outskirts of Dunkirk to be allowed to finish the job they had started. Although the Battle of Dunkirk must ultimately go down tactically as a German victory, the rescue of so many of its men, ensured that like a phoenix, Britain rose from the ashes of defeat to gain a great and lasting victory. 738691, $26.95 , $17.99 , Paperback, 176 pages

Hitler’s Death Trains The Role of the Reichsbahn in the Final Solution

Ian Baxter Literature highlighting the horrors of the Holocaust has concentrated on the incarceration of Jews and others deemed hostile to Hitler’s Reich in ghettoes and their fate in the death camps. Little coverage has been given to the role played by the Deutche Reichsbahn (German National Railway). In fact, the success of the ‘Final Solution’ was dependent on the vast train network of Germany and the Nazi occupied territories. Without this it would have been impossible for Hitler’s henchmen to transport their victims in sufficient number to the extermination camps such as Auschwitz. Although these ‘death trains’ competed for valuable track space with Nazi war effort requirement, the importance of the extermination program perversely prevailed. 040082, $26.95 , $17.99 , Paperback, 128 pages

Rommel’s Ghost Division Dash to the Channel – 1940

David Mitchelhill-Green After breaking through the supposedly ‘impenetrable’ Ardennes, Erwin Rommel was at the forefront of the Wehrmacht’s audacious drive through France. Rommel, who had no prior experience leading an armored division in combat, moved with such speed and nerve that he frequently surprised French units by arriving far earlier than expected. His spectacular victory at the coastal port of Saint-Valéry-en-Caux was crowned by the capture of Cherbourg. Following the armistice, Rommel was involved in reenacting certain battles, such as crossing the Somme, for the documentary Sieg im Westen (Victory in the West). This is the story of Rommel and the 7th Panzer Division—the so-called ‘Ghost Division’—in France, 1940. 715173, $28.95 , $18.99 , Paperback, 240 pages

The Germans and the Dieppe Raid How Hitler’s Wehrmacht Crushed Operation Jubilee

James Shelley The German part in the 19 August 1942 Dieppe raid has largely been ignored. Launched by Winston Churchill to appease his Soviet counterparts, Operation JUBILEE was one of the Allies’ greatest debacles of the war. The majority of the 6,100 soldiers and marines dispatched by Lord Louis Mountbatten were captured or killed. Just 2,211 of the 4,963 Canadians involved returned to England. Drawing on extensive German source materials, the Wehrmacht’s role in defeating Operation JUBILEE is comprehensively examined in fascinating detail, adding a new dimension to the history of this poorly-planned and underresourced adventure. 030601, $42.95, $27.99, Hardback, 248 pages

Operation Nordwind

Darren Neely This book provides a unique analysis of Adolf Hitler’s role as the supreme military leader of the Third Reich in major campaigns. It examines his performance as Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, Chancellor, Minister of War, and Commander-inChief of the Army. Drawing from the diaries and writings of senior military figures who were there, including Chiefs of the Army General Staff and Field-Marshals like Rommel and von Rundstedt, it assesses Hitler’s involvement in German war efforts and weapons development. This first volume, “Imperfect Victories,” focuses on the Polish, Scandinavian, and French campaigns. 792013, $24.95 , $16.50 , Paperback, 176 pages

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• WWII PHOTO HISTORY • Hell in the Central Pacific 1944 The Palau Islands

Jon Diamond In September 1944, the Americans attacked Peleliu and Angaur in the Palau group of the Western Caroline Islands. While Angaur fell in four days, on Peleliu the Japanese resisted tenaciously. It was only after over two months’ bitter fighting that the Americans finally controlled the island. Despite the heavy cost, the benefits of this hard fought and costly victory were doubtful. But, as the graphic images and well researched text bear witness, there is no denying the courage and determination shown by the attacking US forces. 762160, $24.95 , $16.50 , Paperback, 240 pages

United States Airborne Divisions 1942–2018

Michael Green This superbly illustrated book describes how both 82nd and 101st earned their reputations as ‘crack’ divisions at the forefront of US operations and military interventions, be it Grenada (Urgent Fury), Panama (Just Cause), the Gulf Wars and most recently Afghanistan (Enduring Freedom). Thanks to the Author’s knowledge and research, this Images of War book gives the reader a full insight into the battles and the men and their equipment that have made these divisions the elite of the US Army. 734679, $32.95 , $21.50 , Paperback, 216 pages

China and Japan at War 1937 - 1945

Philip Jowett The 1937-1945 war between China and Japan was one of the bitterest conflicts of the twentieth century. This book is one of the first photographic histories of this devastating confrontation. Using almost 200 historic photographs, it traces the course of the entire war – from the Japanese invasion and the retreat of the Chinese armies and their refusal to surrender, to the involvement of the Americans and the eventual Japanese defeat in 1945. This graphic account is an absorbing introduction this often-neglected theater of the Second World War. The images show the armies on all sides and the weaponry and equipment they used. 827523, $24.95 , $16.50 , Paperback, 160 Pages

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The Gilbert and Ellice Islands – Pacific War

Jim Moran Soon after the attack on Pearl Harbor in December 1941, the Gilbert Islands were occupied by the Japanese who built a seaplane base at Butaritari. In August 1942 this base was attacked by the US 2nd Raider Battalion (Carlson’s Raiders). As a result the base was reinforced and a second built at Apamana. Betio Island on the Tarawa Atoll became the main Japanese strong point. Thanks to the author’s in depth knowledge and access to superb contemporary images, this book will be of particular interest and value to historians and laymen. 751195, $28.95 , $18.99 , Paperback, 176 pages

US Marine Corps in the Second World War

Michael Green The United States Marine Corps played a leading role in the war against Japan from Pearl Harbor in December 1941 until VJ Day on September 2, 1945. Living up to its motto the “First to Fight,” the 1st Marine Division landed on the Japaneseoccupied island of Guadalcanal in the south Pacific on August 7, 1942 and fought its way up the central Solomon Island to Cape Gloucester in the territory of New Guinea.This classic Images of War title presents a graphic overview of the Corps’ legendary campaign in text and contemporary images. The author expertly describes the full range of Marine Corps weaponry and explains their organization, tactics, and fighting doctrine. 702500, $22.95 , $14.99 , Paperback, 224 pages

Battleships: WWII Evolution of the Big Guns

Philip Kaplan Beginning with a pictorial essay on battleship construction in the 1930s and 1940s, this new book looks at the various design facets of the last great capital ships of the world’s navies. Kaplan offers us a glimpse into those massive American and German navy yards and construction facilities that were put to use during this time, acquainting us with the arenas in which these final examples of battleship technology were laid down, built up, launched, fitted out, commissioned and taken out to sea. There is a look at some of modern history’s most significant battleships, relaying their thrilling stories, defining characteristics and eventual fates. Ships featured include Scharnhorst, Gneisenau, Warspite, Tirpitz and Yamato. 463077, $24.95 , $16.50 , Paperback, 144 pages

• WWII PHOTO HISTORY • Hungarian Armoured Fighting Vehicles in the Second World War

Eduardo Manuel Gil Martínez The actions of the German armored forces during the Second World War is well known. What has not yet been so well told are the actions of the armored forces from Germany’s allies. While it is true that their performance was generally quite secondary in comparison to the Reich,the actions of the Hungarian armored forces should be highlighted. This book rescues Hungary’s participation during the Second World War from oblivion through the use of superb photographs. 753816, $22.95 , $14.99 , Paperback, 112 pages

German Reconnaissance and Support Vehicles 1939–1945

Paul Thomas The Wehrmacht used reconnaissance and support vehicles widely in the Second World War and this book sets out to show the full range of both categories using over 200 rare images and descriptive text and captions in true Images of War Series fashion. The book fills a gap by outlining the full range of such equipment including the variety of armaments and power plants, and the crews that performed these missions. 720894, $24.95 , $16.50 , Paperback, 144 pages

Armoured Warfare and Hitler’s Allies 1941-1945

Anthony Tucker-Jones The rarity of the armored fighting vehicles makes them especially interesting, and that is why Anthony Tucker-Jones’s photographic history is of such value. His selection of previously unpublished wartime photographs provides a visual record of the armored forces thrown into action by Hitler’s allies on the Eastern Front. Illustrated here are the panzers deployed by Bulgaria, Finland, Slovakia, Hungary, Italy, and Romania on the Eastern Front and in the Balkans. 59258P, $24.95 , $16.50 , Paperback, 160 pages

The Battle for Budapest 1944 - 1945

Anthony Tucker-Jones The desperate struggle between the Wehrmacht and the Red Army for Budapest in 1944 and 1945 was as lethal and destructive as any of the urban battles fought during the Second World War. The losses of men and equipment sustained by the Germans were so great that they hastened the collapse of Hitler’s regime. Yet what happened in Budapest is less well remembered today than other flash points in the conflict on the Eastern Front. Anthony Tucker-Jones’s photographic history is a fascinating and graphic introduction to this neglected episode in the closing months of the war. 877320, $24.95 , $16.50 , Paperback, 128 pages

Hitler’s Sky Warriors German Paratroopers in Action 1939–1945

Christopher Ailsby During the Second World War, the German Fallschirmjger (paratroopers) carried out many successful and daring operations, such as the capture of the Belgian fortress at Eben Emael in 1940 and the invasion of Crete in 1941. Hitler’s Sky Warriors is a detailed examination of all the battles and campaigns of the Third Reich’s airborne forces, illustrated throughout by many previously unpublished photographs. Hitler’s Sky Warriors includes detailed accounts of all the ground campaigns of the parachute divisions, especially in Italy, where their epic defenses of Monte Cassino entered military legend. 886681, $22.95 , $14.99 , Paperback, 248 pages

United States Army Armored Divisions of the Second World War

Michael Green The routing of the British and French Armies in May and June 1940 by the Wehrmacht’s armored divisions caused a major rethink by the US Army’s senior leadership. The result was the formation of the two armored divisions in July 1940; the first named ‘Old Ironside’ and second designated ‘Hell on Wheels’. In 1941, a further three armored divisions were created; the third (Spearhead), the fourth (remained unnamed) and the fifth called ‘Victory’. The following year seven more were created, the sixth, seventh, eighth, ninth, tenth, eleventh and twelfth. The final two armored divisions formed in 1943 numbered the sixteenth and twentieth. All but one of these powerful formations went on to see service in the European Theatre of Operation. 717252, $24.95 , $16.50 , Paperback, 224 pages

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• WWII PHOTO HISTORY • Luftwaffe Search Lights and Range Finding Equipment

Alan Ranger This new photo album is number 31 in the MMPBooks/ Stratus “Camera On” series and is the first to cover such equipment as Luftwaffe search lights and range finding equipment, of which the book contains 140+ photographs. The majority of the photos are from private collections taken by ordinary German soldiers, not professional propagandists. In this volume, we endeavor to show this rarely illustrated equipment in some detail but still show it as the soldiers viewed it as both their work place and also their home, not the highly posed and polished views of the official photographers. This book is an invaluable reference for military historians and modelers alike. 227179, $22 , $14.50 , Paperback, 72 pages

Opel Blitz 1, 1.5, 2, 2.5 Ton Lorries

Alan Ranger Opel Blitz was the name given to various light and middleweight truck series built by Opel. Here are detailed impressions of the following vehicles through original photographs, taken both during and before the war: Opel Blitz type 3,5-134 & 3,5-157, Opel Blitz type 2,0-12, Opel Blitz type 2,5-35, and Opel Blitz type 5200. 958976, $25 , $16.50 , Paperback, 80 pages

Kaiserliche EisenbahnBau Kompanie in Western Galicia 19141915 Volume 2

Marek Dubi?ski This profusely illustrated photo album includes over 120 previously unseen pictures of the Kaiserliche Eisenbahn-Bau Kompanie unit, which operated during early stages of WW1 in the Western Galicia, now southern Poland. 958341, $25 , $16.50 , Paperback, 80 pages

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Schwerer Gelandegargiger Personenkfraftwagen and Successors

Alan Ranger This album covers such a broad selection of Germany’s heavy off road passenger cars, including the Schwerer Geländegängiger Personenkraftwagen, the Horch 108 type 1 and its licensed build Ford type EG equivalents, as well as the heavy cars built on light truck chassis like the Styer 1500 and Mercedes 1500A & S types. 549098, $25 , $16.50 , Paperback, 80 pages

Kaiserliche EisenbahnBau Kompanie in Western Galicia 19141915 Volume 2

Panzer Regiment 1 1935-45

Wolfgang Schneider The oldest Panzerregiment of the Wehrmacht has not yet been documented in the military literature. On 112 pages the creation of this unit is covered in an impressive photo review with the first years before the war, the campaign periods in the Sudeten, in Poland, Belgium, France, Russia, Greece, Italy and in Hungary. Included are detailed inventory tables, campaign maps and unit structure organigrams. The photo story also shows the different vehicle markings throughout the war. Almost all of the 300 photos taken from veteran albums are hitherto unpublished. 10718A, $29.95 , $19.50 , Hardback, 112 pages

• MODERN WARFARE • • • WWII PHOTO HISTORY The Tank Battles of Marshal Rokossovsky 1943-1945

Kamen Nevenkin Konstantin Rokossovsky was one of the most talented commanders of the Soviet Red Army. He fought in many important battles such as Kursk, Bobruisk, East Prussia. Kamen Nevenkin’s richly illustrated study examines his main battles in the period of 1943–1945 and contains 163 wartime photographs and 10 maps which mostly have been never published before. 583667, $41.95 , $27.50 , Hardback, 124 pages

German Support Vehicles on the Battlefield

Tom Cockle This volume will present the reader with photographs of a variety of motorized transport vehicles including cars and trucks, armored cars, and half-tracks, both armored and unarmored, used by the German Wehrmacht during World War II, along with some captured enemy vehicles that were pressed into service. This hardcover, landscape format book’s brief introduction is followed by more than one hundred mainly unpublished photographs, printed in the highest possible quality. Both the introduction and the captions are bilingual (English/ Hungarian). 583551, $41.95 , $27.50 , Hardback, 112 pages

Panzer IV on the Battlefield Volume 1

Panzerwaffe on the Battlefield 3

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

Peter Barnaky In Panzerwaffe on the Battlefield 3, Péter Barnaky looks at various German armored fighting vehicles. The contents of the captions focus on the modifications of these panzers, self-propelled guns, etc. This book covers the entire war period from 1939 to 1945 and all theaters. This book’s brief introduction is followed by more than one hundred mainly unpublished photographs, printed in the highest possible quality. Both the introduction and the captions are bilingual (English/Hungarian). 583674, $41.95 , $27.50 , Hardback, 112 pages

Combat History of the Panzer-Abteilung 103 September 1943 August 1944

Panther on the Battlefield Volume 1

Norbert Számvéber The book presents the detailed combat history of German Panzer-Abteilung 103 as part of the 3. Panzergrenadier-Division in Italy from September 1943 to August 1944 based on the almost unknown war diary of this unit. The Panzer-Abteilung 103 was fully equipped with Sturmgeschütz III assault guns. This is an impressive look at tactical-level events and command decisions, highlighting the German armored combat tactics in Italy. The book includes a number of original maps and excellent photos. 583018, $44.95 , $29.50 , Hardback, 118 pages

Peter Barnaky This publication from PeKo Publishing gives an overview of three subversions of the Panther medium tank with the help of 103 original, large and high quality photographs, many of which were unpublished so far. 962355, $41.95 , $27.50 , Hardback, 112 pages

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• MODERN WARFARE • COLD WAR & BEYOND • MIG Menace Over Korea The Story of Soviet Fighter Ace Nicolai Sutiagian Igor Seidov Yuri Sutiagin

Nikolai Vasil’evich Sutiagin, the top-scoring Soviet air ace of the Korean War, flew his MiG-15 in lethal dogfights against American Sabres and Australian Meteors. He is credited with at 22 ‘kills’. Yet the full story of his extraordinary achievements has never been told. Only now, with the opening of Russian archives, can an authoritative account of his wartime exploits be written. The authors use official records, the reminiscences of Sutiagin’s comrades and his wife’s diary to reconstruct in vivid detail the career of one of the great fighter pilots. 014281, $29.95 , $19.50 , Paperback, 256 pages

Naval Aviation in the Korean War Aircraft, Ships, and Men

Warren Thompson The first part of this book covers the role of US aircraft carriers and aircraft in stopping the North Korean initial push to the south and also their role in the Inchon Landing and Pusan Perimeter Break out. The last part of the first chapter deals with naval operations during the Marine’s Chosin Reservoir march to the sea.. The book goes on to describe the stabilization of the front lines after the Chinese had entered the war during 1951. At this time, the emphasis for naval air operations is centered on interdiction behind the lines. The focus is on trying to stop road and rail traffic from resupplying the communist troops and allowing them to build up to a major offensive. 08515A, $28.95 , $18.99 , Paperback, 176 pages

Captured at the Imjin River The Korean War Memoirs of a Gloster

David Green The Author, a young conscript, fought with The Glorious Glosters at the legendary Imjin River battle. Heavily outnumbered by the Chinese and subjected to ‘human-wave’ infantry attacks, he and his colleagues suffered the trauma of being over-run and the vast majority of those who were not killed became POWs. This serious reverse of fortunes shocked post-war Britain but the bravery of the Battalion caught the public’s imagination. The inhuman treatment suffered at their captors’ hands by the survivors, including the author, has possibly never been fully realized. This memoir written from the perspective of a fighting soldier will surely bring home some most unpalatable truths. 846531, $24.95 , $16.50 , Paperback, 192 pages

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Korean Atrocity!

Philip D Chinnery As there was no clear victor at the conclusion of the Korean War, no war crime trials were held. But, as this book reveals, there is evidence of at least 1,600 atrocities and war crimes perpetrated against troops serving with the United Nations command in Korea. The bulk of the victims were Americans but many British servicemen were tortured, killed or simply went missing. Korean Atrocity examines the three phases of this little known but bitter conflict from the POWs perspective the first phase when the two warring factions fought themselves to a stalemate, next, the treatment of POWs in North Korea and China, and finally the repatriation/post active conflict period. This is a shocking, sobering and thought-provoking book. 07447A, $28.95 , $18.99 , Paperback, 296 pages

Fortune Favours the Brave The Battles of the Hook Korea, 1952–1953

A.J. Barker The Hook, a prominent ridge on the Korean Peninsula, saw more blood spilt than any other feature in that grisly and intense war. So much so that it was known as the bloody Hook. The two costliest battles are told in detail in this military classic. 013413, $24.95 , $16.50 , Paperback, 224 pages

Fury from the North North Korean Air Force in the Korean War, 1950-1953

Douglas C. Dildy It was almost exactly 15.00 hours local time, on 25 June 1950, when nine Yakovlev Yak9P fighters of the North Korea’s ‘Korean People’s Air Force’ (KPAF) simultaneously attacked Seoul International Airport and the Kimpo Airfield outside Seoul, the capitol of South Korea. In the course of their attacks, the Yaks shot up ground installations and strafed one of Douglas C-54 transports of the US Air Force involved in evacuation of US citizens from the war-stricken country. The Yaks returned to finish off the C-54 at Kimpo around 19.00. Thus began the aerial component of the Korean War, which was to last until mid-1953. 390335, $29.95 , $19.50 , Paperback, 96 pages

• MODERN WARFARE • COLD WAR & BEYOND•• The Blackhorse in Vietnam The 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment in Vietnam and Cambodia, 1966–1972

Hal Moore A Soldier Once…and Always

Mike Guardia Finalist 2013 Army Historical Society Distinguished Writing Award. Hal Moore, one of the most admired American combat leaders of the last 50 years, has until now been best known to the public for being portrayed by Mel Gibson in the movie “We Were Soldiers.” In this first-ever, fully illustrated biography, we finally learn the full story of one of America’s true military heroes. At this writing, Hal Moore is 90 years old and living quietly in Auburn, Alabama. He graciously allowed the author interviews and granted full access to his files and collection of letters, documents, and never-before-published photographs. 240527, $22.95 , $14.99 , Paperback, 232 pages

Donald Snedeker When the 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment came ashore at Vung Tau, South Vietnam, in September 1966, it faced a number of challenges. The enemy—Viet Cong and North Vietnamese Army—was, of course, the most critical challenge. But the terrain and weather were also factors that could adversely affect the employment of both armored vehicles and helicopters. This is a history of the Blackhorse Regiment in the Vietnam War, and the stories of some of the 20,000 young Americans who served in its ranks during the war. 244006, $24.95 , $16.50 , Paperback, 312 pages

The U.S. Army Infantryman Vietnam Pocket Manual

Just Another Day in Vietnam

Col Keith Nightingale (Ret) Keith Nightingale’s accomplishments in both military and civilian life largely contribute to the excellence of Just Another Day in Vietnam as a memoir of unusual depth as well as breadth. Uniquely adopting a third-person omniscient point of view, Nightingale eschews the “I” of memoir in favor of multiple perspectives and a larger historical vision that afford equal time and weight to ally and enemy alike. Nightingale moreover offers the point of view of an American advisor to elite Vietnamese troops, a vital perspective regrettably underrepresented in the literature of Vietnam. 243023, $24.95 , $16.50 , Paperback, 264 pages

Chris McNab This pocket manual draws its content not only from essential U.S. military field manuals of the Vietnam era, but also a vast collection of declassified primary documents, including rare after-action reports, intelligence analysis, firsthand accounts, and combat studies. Through these documents the pocket manual provides a deep insight into what it was like for infantry to live, survive, and fight in Vietnam. The book includes infantry intelligence documents about the NVA and VC threats, plus chapters explaining hard-won lessons about using weaponry, surviving and moving through the jungle, tactical maneuvers, and applications of the ubiquitous helicopter for combat and support. 240305, $16.95 , $11.50 , Hardback, 160 pages

Whispers in the Tall Grass

Surprised at Being Alive An Accidental Helicopter Pilot in Vietnam and Beyond

Robert F. Curtis Starting with enlisting in the Army to fly helicopters during Vietnam, over the next 17 years Major Robert Curtis would fly around the world off US and British ships from Egypt to Norway and all points in between. His engaging story will be a delight to all aviation enthusiasts. 002750, $32.95 , $21.50 , Hardback, 312 pages

Nick Brokhausen Picking up where We Few left off, Whispers in the Tall Grass opens as the war moves into a new phase. The enemy are using special formations to hunt recon teams and missions are now rarely accomplished without heavy contact. Despite the teams’ careful prep, losses are mounting. Written in the same vivid, immediate style that made We Few a cult classic, Whispers in the Tall Grass follows Habu, Crusader and other teams as they undertake missions in this new, deadlier phase of the war. The narrative veers from hair-raising to tragic and back as the teams insert into hot targets, act as Bright Light for stricken teams, and play hard in between missions to diffuse the ever-rising tension. 00775B, $32.95 , $21.50 , Hardback, 216 pages

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• COLD WAR &WARFARE BEYOND •• • MODERN A Shau Valor American Combat Operations in the Valley of Death, 1963–1971

Col. Thomas R Yarborough A Shau Valor is a thoroughly documented study of nine years of American combat operations encompassing the crucial frontier valley and a 15-mile radius around it—the most deadly killing ground of the entire Vietnam War. Beginning in 1963 Special Forces A-teams established camps along the valley floor, followed by a number of top-secret Project Delta reconnaissance missions through 1967. Then, U.S. Army and Marine Corps maneuver battalions engaged in a series of sometimes controversial thrusts into the A Shau designed to disrupt NVA infiltrations and to kill enemy soldiers. By 1971 the fighting had once again shifted to the realm of small Special Forces reconnaissance teams. 003542, $37.95 , $24.99 , Hardback, 336 pages

Along for the Ride Navigating Through the Cold War, Vietnam, Laos & More

Henry Zeybel During Hank Zeybel’s first tour in Vietnam he flew 772 C130 sorties as a navigator. He volunteered for a second tour, requesting assignment to B26s so he could “shoot back.” When B26s were removed from the inventory, he accepted a Spectre gunship crew slot, flying truck-busting missions over the Ho Chi Minh Trail. He describes the terror of flying through heavy AA fire over the trail, and the heroics of the pilots in bringing their crews through. In this memoir of Vietnam, his Air Force career, and his second career as a journalist and writer, Zeybel’s admiration of the skill and bravery of pilots— many of whom who he depended on for his very survival— shines through his descriptions of combat missions and being “along for the ride.” 240381, $34.95 , $22.99 , Hardback, 288 pages

Logistics in the Vietnam Wars, 1945– 1975

N S Nash CBE The combatants in the three Vietnam wars from 1945 to 1975 employed widely contrasting supply methods. This fascinating book reveals that basic traditional techniques proved superior to expensive state of the art systems. During the Indochina or ‘French’ war, France’s initial use of wheeled transport and finally air supply proved vulnerable given the terrain, climate and communist adaptability. The colonial power gave up the unequal struggle after the catastrophic defeat at Dien Bien Phu. To stem the advance of Communism throughout the region, the Americans stepped in to support the pro-Western South Vietnam regime and threw vast quantities of manpower and money at the problem. The cost became increasingly unpopular at home. 757449, $34.95 , $22.99 , Hardback, 224 pages

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Valor in Vietnam Chronicles of Honor, Courage and Sacrifice: 1963 - 1977 Allen B. Clark Lt. Gen. Dave R. Palmer US Army (Ret)

Every war continues to dwell in the lives it touched, in the lives of those living through that time, and in those absorbed by its historical significance. Valor in Vietnam focuses on nineteen stories of Vietnam, stories of celebrated characters in the veteran community, compelling war narratives, vignettes of battles, and the emotional impact on the combatants. This is an anecdotal history of America’s war in Vietnam composed of firsthand narratives by Vietnam War veterans presented in chronological order. They are intense, emotional, and highly personal stories. 000954, $39.95 , $25.99 , Hardback, 288 pages

Air War Vietnam

Martin W Bowman This book explores the aerial conflict in South-East Asia from 1965 to 1972, covering Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia. It vividly describes intense aerial battles and frontline action, focusing on the American involvement that led to global condemnation and the loss of 58,022 American lives, with nearly 2,500 missing. The narrative pays tribute to courageous pilots flying various aircraft, including the F-104 Starfighter, B-52 bombers, F-4 Phantom, F-105 ‘Thud,’ and North Vietnamese MiG fighters. It also highlights the contributions of helicopters, transports like the C-130 ‘Herky-Bird,’ C-123 Provider, and Australian and New Zealand Air Force units. This book offers insight into the human cost and destruction of the war. 746276, $39.95 , $25.99 , Hardback, 328 pages

Phoenix 13 Americal Division Artillery Air Section Helicopters in Vietnam

Darryl James A collection of war stories closely based on the author’s experiences flying scout/ observation helicopters in Vietnam. Story telling was a daily evening occurrence for the solo scout pilots. These stories, called “TINS,” an irreverent pilot acronym for ‘this is no shit,’ allowed the solo pilots to learn from each other’s experiences and mistakes. The “TINS” within this collection reveal the brotherhood that developed between pilots and their crew chiefs in combat. The solo pilots relied on their courage, swapping stories and a bit of luck to survive. 759429, $29.95 , $19.50 , Hardback, 192 pages

• COLD WAR WARFARE & BEYOND• • • MODERN Cameras, Combat and Courage The Vietnam War by the Military’s Own Photographers

Phoenix 13 Americal Division Artillery Air Section Helicopters in Vietnam

Dan Brookes Joseph L. Galloway

What was it like to be a military combat photographer in the most photographed war in history — the Vietnam War? Cameras, Combat, and Courage, a companion volume to Shooting Vietnam, takes you there as you read the firsthand accounts and view the hundreds of photographs by men who lived the war through the lens of a camera. They documented everything from the horror of combat to the people and culture of a land they suddenly found themselves immersed in. 750235, $32.95 , $21.50 , Hardback, 208 pages

Shooting Vietnam The War By Its Military Photographers

The Arab-Israeli War of Attrition, 1967–1973 Volume 3: Gaza, Jordanian Civil War, Golan and Lebanon Fighting, Continuing Conflict and Summary

Dan Brookes Bob Hillerby

What was it like to be a military combat photographer in the most photographed war in history — the Vietnam War? Shooting Vietnam takes you there as you read the firsthand accounts and view the hundreds of photographs by men who lived the war through the lens of a camera. They documented everything from the horror of combat to the people and culture of a land they suddenly found themselves immersed in. Some even juggled cameras with rifles and grenade launchers as they fought to survive while carrying out their assignments to record the war. 744005, $32.95 , $21.50 , Hardback, 224 pages

Armoured Warfare in the Arab-Israeli Conflicts

Anthony Tucker-Jones The latest volume in Anthony Tucker-Jones’s series of books on armored warfare in the Images of War series is a graphic account of the development of armored forces in the Arab and Israeli armies from 1948 to the present day. In a sequence of over 200 archive photographs he tells the story of the role armor played in Arab-Israeli conflicts over the last sixty years, from the initial battles of 1948, through the Suez Crisis, the Six Day War, the Yom Kippur War, the Israeli invasion of Lebanon in 1982 and the Israeli attack on Hamas in Gaza in 2008. 848054, $24.95 , $16.50 , Paperback, 160 pages

Bill Norton The named War of Attrition on the Suez Canal began on 8 March 1969 and ended with a cease fire 17 months later. However, combat beyond this area began even before this period and extended beyond. Volume 3 focuses initially on the fighting across the Jordan River. This eventually led to a civil war in Jordan and battles between Jordanian and Syrian armored forces. Tensions persisted on the southern front and the Palestinians took their struggle outside the region with a campaign of international terrorism. Both Egypt and Syria prepared to launch a war to liberate their occupied territories with little warning. 512272, $29.95 , $19.50 , Paperback, 104 pages

Armoured Warfare in the Arab-Israeli Conflicts

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• COLD WAR & BEYOND • • MODELING • Koevoet Volume 1 - South West African Police Counter-Insurgency Operations During the South African Border War 1978-1984

Steve Crump Drawing upon previously unpublished sources and from interviews with a number of key personalities, this volume documents the formation of Koevoet and its early operations up to 1984. Volume 1 of Koevoet seeks to examine SWAPOL-COIN’s effectiveness and to assess how the lessons learned shaped future Koevoet doctrine and thinking, to afford the reader a truly inclusive perspective on counter-insurgency today as police and armed forces globally move to a greater reliance on cutting-edge digital technology, including artificial intelligence. 070562, $29.95 , $19.50 , Paperback, 66 pages

For God and the CIA Cuban Exile Forces in the Congo and Beyond, 1959-1967

Stephen Rookes This is the story of the men whose hatred of Communism and Fidel Castro inspired them to volunteer for covert missions in Cuba and the Congo. It relies on their personal testimonies, government archives, declassified documents, and piecing together a series of events to form them into a plausible and well-documented whole. Detailing how over 150 Cuban exiles known as the Makasi were recruited for missions in the Congo, it sheds light on CIA covert operations which are widely unknown, while also demonstrating how important Cuban exiles were in the CIA’s fight to uphold the tenets of the Domino Theory. 336240, $29.95 , $19.50 , Paperback, 88 pages

The Battle of Cuito Cuanavale Cold War Angolan Finale, 1987-1988

Leopold Scholz In the broad history of the Cold War, the Battle of Cuito Cuanavale was the climax of a far-off, but nonetheless important African war. It was waged between the apartheid South African Defence Force (SADF) and the armed forces of the communist MPLA government in Angola and the People’s Republic of Cuba. Led by Soviet generals, the MPLA embarked on a grand offensive in order to knock out the pro-Western rebel movement UNITA in southeastern Angola. As UNITA’s survival was crucial to South Africa’s military strategy in fighting its own counter-insurgency war against the South West African rebel movement SWAPO, the SADF stepped in with a single mechanised brigade and broke the back of the overwhelming MPLA offensive. 336073, $39.95 , $25.99 , Paperback, 72 pages

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Mar Verde The Portuguese Amphibious Assault on Conakry, 1970

José Augusto Matos In the early hours of 22 November 1970, six Portuguese warships surrounded Conakry, the capital of the Republic of Guinea, on the West African coast. Taking advantage of the darkness of the night, a military force landed on the northern and southern coasts of the sleeping city. At the head of these men was a young Portuguese marine officer, Commander Alpoim Calvão, who had been appointed to command this secret operation, codenamed Green Sea (Mar Verde). The main objective of the invasion was to promote a coup d’état in the former French colony and overthrow the regime of President Sékou Touré. 377006, $29.95 , $19.50 , Paperback, 60 pages

The Biafran Army 196770 Build-Up and Downfall of the Secessionist Military

Philip Jowett Based on years of thorough research, Biafran Army is the first work ever to offer a comprehensive, in-depth study of the build-up, training, composition, equipment, and combat operations of all the three branches – the army, the air force, and the navy – of the secessionist military during the Nigerian Civil War. Illustrated by more than 120 rare photographs, maps, and color profiles, this account provides a unique source of reference for enthusiasts and professionals alike. 628637, $29.95 , $19.50 , Paperback, 88 pages

Mau Mau The Kenyan Emergency 1952-60

Peter Baxter The Second World War forever altered the complexion of the British Empire. From Cyprus to Malaya, from Borneo to Suez, the dominoes began to fall within a decade of peace in Europe. Africa in the late 1940s and 1950s was energized by the grant of independence to India, and the emergence of a credible indigenous intellectual and political caste that was poised to inherit control from the waning European imperial powers. The British on the whole managed to disengage from Africa with a minimum of ill feeling and violence, conceding power in the Gold Coast, Nigeria and Sierra Leone under an orderly constitutional process. 866878, $29.95 , $19.50 , Paperback, 56 pages

• MODELING • • COLD WAR & BEYOND • Eagles of Destiny Volume 2 - Growth and Wars of the Pakistani Air Force 1956-1971

Eagles of Destiny Volume 2 - Growth and Wars of the Pakistani Air Force 1956-1971

This title examines the transformation of the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) through US assistance and its role in the 1965 Indo-Pakistani War. Drawing from previously inaccessible sources, it explores the challenges faced by the PAF in collaboration with China amidst US sanctions. The book also provides a comprehensive account of PAF operations during the 1971 War with India and the introduction of new weapon systems. Richly illustrated, it offers unique insights from professionals directly involved or witnesses to these events. 510179, $29.95 , $19.50 , Paperback, 102 pages

Usman Shabbir Yawar Mazhar

Counterinsurgency in Paradise Seven Decades of Civil War in the Philippines

Aaron Morris Best known in the USA as a former colony and exotic tourist location, the Republic of the Philippines has seen civil unrest, insurgencies and separatism movements ever since independence in 1946. Endemic corruption, human rights violations, ethnic strife and a shaky economy have fueled wars that have been raging on and off for almost 70 years. Since the end of the Cold War, the Philippines have been in the unique and unfortunate situation of simultaneously facing the terrorist Abu Sayyaf group and so called ‘lost commands’, the Marxist uprising of the New People’s Army, while trying to maintain a tenuous cease fire with the Moro National Liberation Front and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front. 294062, $29.95 , $19.50 , Paperback, 80 pages

Never Ready NATO’s Flexible Response Strategy, 1968-1989

Kenton White After the adoption of Flexible Response in 1967 NATO relied on conventional forces to defend the West. Britain had a central role in NATO’s plans, but was British defense planning adequate for the task? This book analyses the paradox between the public face of defense policy and the practice. The book assesses whether the planning would have worked, and what would have happened in Europe if war had broken out. To answer this question the research looks at the conflicts in the Falklands and the Gulf to assess the feasibility of the plans in place. 377082, $29.95 , $19.50 , Paperback, 102 pages

Hot Skies of the Cold War The Bulgarian Air Force in the 1950s

Operation Danube Soviet and Warsaw Pact Intervention in Czechoslovakia, 1968

David Francois In August 1968, the Warsaw Pact armed forces invaded Czechoslovakia. It was the largest military undertaking in Europe since 1945. Starting with a description of the history of Czechoslovakia after the communist takeover in 1948, this volume describes the birth of the Prague Spring in 1968 and an attempt to reform the communist system. This volume accounts the impacts upon the Czechoslovak armed forces and the Warsaw Pact, describing the subsequent military operation – codenamed Operation Danube. Guiding the reader through the details of the forces involved, their organization and equipment, Operation Danube offers an account of the invasion of Czechoslovakia and is illustrated with over 100 photos, maps, and exclusive color artworks. 336295, $29.95 , $19.50 , Paperback, 80 pages

Alexander Mladenov Evgeni Andonov

After the end of the Second World War, Bulgaria fell in total dependency upon the Soviet Union as a direct result of the 1944 Yalta agreement on the ‘spheres of influence’ division of Europe. The Bulgarian Air Force was radically reformed in the Soviet style and rapidly re-equipped with huge numbers of front-line aircraft. The strengthening of the Bulgarian air arm became a high priority as the Cold War in the Balkans gathered speed, and small incidents near the southern and western borders of the country began to occur with increasing frequency. The extensive ‘Sovietisation’ of the Bulgarian air arm led to the eventual change of its official title in late 1949, becoming identical to its Soviet counterpart, the Voennovazdushni Sily (VVS). 866915, $29.95 , $19.50 , Paperback, 96 pages

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• COLD WAR & BEYOND • • MODELING • Azules y Colorados Armed Confrontations in the Argentine Armed Forces, 1962–63

Antonio Luis Sapienza Fracchia Azules y Colorados’ delves into a little-known but pivotal conflict within the Argentine Armed Forces during the early 1960s. Amidst the Cold War and the influence of Peronism, the Azules and Colorados factions fought for control over the military and, by extension, the nation’s direction. This book chronicles their armed confrontations and power struggles, shedding light on a crucial period in Argentine history. Richly illustrated and meticulously researched, it offers essential insights into this complex chapter. 512197, $29.95 , $19.50 , Paperback, 104 pages

Handbrake! Dassault Super Étendard FighterBombers in the Falklands/Malvinas War 1982 Mariano Sciaroni Alejandro Amendolara

Handbrake!’: The codeword that reverberated through Royal Navy ships upon detecting an Argentine Super Étendard’s radar emissions armed with AM-39 Exocet missiles. This book unveils the history of the Argentine 2nd Naval Air Fighter and Attack Squadron, which played a pivotal role in the Falklands/Malvinas conflict. With limited resources and under Captain Jorge Luis Colombo’s leadership, they achieved remarkable success, sinking British ships and challenging the Carrier Battle Group. Using declassified documents and interviews, this book offers a comprehensive look at this elite military unit’s history and its impact on modern naval warfare. 070722, $29.95 , $19.50 , Paperback, 102 pages

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

Antonio Luis Sapienza In the first half of the 20th Century, there were several revolutions in Paraguay, starting in 1904, then 1908, 1911-12, 1922-23, 1936 and finally 1947. The Revolution of 1947 lasted just a few months but it was as bloody as the previous one, if not more so. The government, supported by the Colorado Party, fought against the revolutionaries, composed of almost 70% of the Army, Navy and Air Arm, supported by the Liberal, Febrerista and Communist parties. This is the first in-depth account with data, pictures, maps and profiles, some of them never published before. 390588, $29.95 , $19.50 , Paperback, 48 pages

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The Beagle Conflict Argentina and Chile on the Brink of War, Volume 1: 1904-1978

Antonio Luis Sapienza Fracchia The Beagle conflict was a territorial dispute between Argentina and Chile over the determination of the layout of the eastern mouth of the Beagle Channel and east of Cape Horn and its adjacent maritime spaces. The conflict focused on the dispute over the sovereignty of the islands and the oceanic rights generated by them to Chile, but it was not limited exclusively to these islands. Volume 1 of The Beagle Conflict mini-series covers the origins of the dispute and border clashes between the two countries from the time of the independence of Chile and Argentina from the Spanish Crown, until early 1978, and is illustrated with original photographs, custom-drawn artworks and maps. 513736, $29.95 , $19.50 , Paperback, 108 pages

Trinidad 1990 The Caribbean’s Islamist Insurrection

Sanjay Badri-Maharaj On 27 July 1990, a radical Afro-Trinidadian Islamist group, the Jamaat-al-Muslimeen, launched an armed insurrection. Their attack quickly sacked the entire leadership of the local government: the then Prime Minister of Trinidad, most of his cabinet and several opposition Members of Parliament, plus the staff of the government-owned television and radio networks were held hostage for six dramatic days. The Trinidad and Tobago Police Service collapsed within the first hour of the insurrection, abandoning the capital city. This book details the background to the dramatic events of July 1990 as well as the insurrection itself and the highly successfully military operation that quelled it. 118723, $29.95 , $19.50 , Paperback, 68 pages

Nicaragua, 1961-1990 Volume 1 - The Downfall of the Somosa Dictatorship

David Francois In the wake of the US invasion of Nicaragua in 1912, the country came under the rule of the Somoza family, which imposed a brutal and corrupt military dictatorship. By the 1970s, the country became embroiled in a brutal insurgency. Supported by Cuba, a coalition of students, farmers, businessmen, clergy and a small group of Marxists launched a major war in 1978. The Sandinista government established in Managua of 1979 found the country ruined by the long war and natural disasters, and nearly half of the population either homeless or living in exile. 628217, $29.95 , $19.50 , Paperback, 72 pages

• MODELING • • COLD WAR & BEYOND • Suez Crisis 1956 End of Empire and the Reshaping of the Middle East

David Charlwood In 1956 Egyptian president Gamal Abdul Nasser nationalized the Suez Canal, ending nearly a century of British and French control over the crucial waterway. Ignoring U.S. diplomatic efforts and fears of a looming Cold War conflict, British Prime Minister Anthony Eden misled Parliament and the press to take Britain to war alongside France and Israel. In response to a secretly pre-planned Israeli attack in the Sinai, France and Britain intervened as ‘peacemakers’. The invasion of Egypt was supposed to restore British and French control of the canal and reaffirm Britain’s flagging prestige. Instead, the operation backfired, setting Britain and the United States on a collision course that would change the balance of power in the Middle East. 757081, $26.95 , $17.99 , Paperback, 136 pages

Iran-Iraq War The Lion of Babylon, 1980–1988

Anthony Tucker-Jones The eight-year Iran-Iraq war, often overshadowed by later conflicts, holds a unique place in history due to the ‘Tanker War’ that threatened global oil supplies. In this account, defense analyst Tucker-Jones delves into the complex factors driving this war, including regional rivalries, the Cold War, and the rise of militant Shia Islam. Fought with advanced weaponry on land, sea, and air, it led to a brutal standoff. The narrative highlights key battles, the use of chemical weapons, and Western intervention in the Gulf, culminating in a ceasefire that ended this pivotal conflict. 728579, $24.95 , $16.50 , Paperback, 136 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

Angolan War of Liberation Colonial–Communist Clash, 1961–1974

Al J. Venter When a large group of rebels invaded Angola from a recently independent Congo in 1961, it heralded the opening shots in another African war of independence. Between 1961 and 1974, Portugal faced the extremely ambitious task of conducting three simultaneous counterinsurgency campaigns to preserve its hegemony of Angola, Portuguese Guinea and Mozambique. While other European states were falling over themselves in granting independence to their African possessions, Portugal chose to stay and fight despite the odds against success. 72841A, $22.95 , $14.99 , Paperback, 136 pages

Bay of Pigs CIA’s Cuban Disaster, April 1961

Phil Carradice This book is about the CIA’s Cuban disaster, which took place in April 1961. Perhaps not in casualties but as far as prestige and standing in the world were concerned, the Bay of Pigs invasion of 1961 was the worst disaster to befall the USA since the War of 1812 when British forces burned the White House. Badly planned, badly organized, the affair was littered with mistakes from start to finish – not least with an inept performance by John F Kennedy and his new administration. Supposedly an attempt by Cuban exiles to regain their homeland, the whole operation was funded and equipped by the USA. 728296, $24.95 , $16.50 , Paperback, 136 pages

Red China Mao Crushes Chiang’s Kuomintang, 1949

Gerry van Tonder When the world held its breath … China. 1949: two vast armies prepare for a final showdown that will decide Asia’s future. One is led by Mao Tse-tung and his military strategists Zhou Enlai and Zhu De. For two decades Chiang Kai-shek’s regime had sought to fashion China into a modern state. But years spent battling warlords, and enduring Japan’s brutal conquest of their homeland, has left the KMT weak, corrupt, and divided. Within a few short years, the KMT were on the defensive while the Communists possessed the most formidable army in East Asia. The stage was set for China’s rebirth as a communist dictatorship ruled by a megalomaniac who would become the biggest massmurderer in history. 70810A, $22.95 , $14.99 , Paperback, 128 pages

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• BARGAIN • • • COLD WAR &BOOKS BEYOND Facing Armageddon With the RAF on Christmas Island 1961–1962

Chas Hall After being called up for National Service in July 1960, twenty-year-old Chas Hall joined the RAF and signed on to extend his time for three years becoming a regular serviceman. Following initial training, he became a wireless operator and served at RAF Mildenhall. It was shortly after this that he got his first foreign posting in late 1961 to Christmas Island. It was on this island, that Chas encountered the horrors of nuclear testing. This book will contain a number of unpublished photos from the author’s collection and is an essential piece of work in understanding the conditions servicemen faced during their time on Christmas Island. 667889, $34.95 , $22.99 , Hardback, 208 pages

Capturing Eichmann The Memoirs of a Mossad Spymaster Rafi Eitan Anshel Pfeffer

Argentina, 1960. A car speeds through the streets of Buenos Aires. Inside are four Israeli secret agents and their prisoner: one of the most notorious war criminals of Nazi Germany. The Mossad operatives need to get this man, Adolf Eichmann, back to Israel to be tried for his crimes. Holding Eichmann’s head in his lap is the leader of this ambitious mission, Rafi Eitan, whom Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu later described as ‘one of the heroes of Israeli intelligence’. Packed with new insights into Eitan’s role at the heart of Israeli military and intelligence organizations, this is a gripping read and essential reading for anyone interested in espionage history and the daring operation to capture Adolf Eichmann. 387570, $34.95 , $22.99 , Hardback, 352 pages

The SAS ‘Deniables’ Special Forces Operations, denied by the Authorities, from Vietnam to the War on Terror

Tony May During the 10,000-day Vietnam war Australia had agreed with the United States to have a team of Australian Army Special Air Services (SAS) soldiers conduct covert missions into Cambodia. The SAS soldiers would be bivouacked in Thailand. With their names changed for security and personal safety reasons, this is a dramatized story of events that actually happened involving a small band of Australian Special Air Service trained specialists involved in covert intelligence activities who were co-opted into the Defence Intelligence Organisation (DIO) repertoire of Plausibly Deniable assets deployed worldwide into the shadows of political indulgence in locations where Australian forces should not be seen or heard. 09630A, $42.95 , $27.99 , Hardback, 312 pages

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Spies Who Changed History The Greatest Spies and Agents of the 20th Century

Nigel West Discover the extraordinary impact of spies in the 20th Century, with a focus on fourteen individuals who played pivotal roles. Unveiling hidden stories, this book delves into the lives of lesser-known spies, whose contributions ranged from the First World War to the post-Cold War era. Meet figures like Walther Dewé, who operated a spy ring in German-occupied Belgium during WWI, or Olga Gray, a MI5 agent who cracked a Communist cipher based on Treasure Island. Renato Levi, a double agent during WWII, even shaped the concept of strategic deception. Explore this secretive world of espionage and its intriguing characters. 08632A, $34.95 , $22.99 , Hardback, 256 pages

Nighthawk One Recollections of a Helicopter Pilot’s Tour of Duty in Northern Ireland During the Troubles

Peter Shaw Experience the perilous world of flying light helicopters in Northern Ireland during the Troubles. In this gripping narrative, a seasoned Gazelle pilot takes you on a real-time, four-month tour of duty in 1990, offering a firsthand account of life on the front line. Facing terrorist threats and relying on helicopters for surveillance and troop transport, the author provides unique insights into the challenges and contributions of aerial support in maintaining peace. This book combines technical aviation details with historical context, appealing to both aviation enthusiasts and military history buffs. 512401, $29.95 , $19.50 , Paperback, 108 pages

GCHQ The Secret Wireless War, 1900–1986

Nigel West In GCHQ: The Secret Wireless War 1900-1986, the renowned expert Nigel West traces Government Communications Headquarters’s origins back to the early days of wireless and gives a detailed account of its development since that time. From the moment that Marconi succeeded in transmitting a radio signal across the Channel, Britain has been engaged in a secret wireless war, first against the Kaiser, then Hitler and the Soviet Union. Laced with some truly remarkable anecdotes, this edition of this important book will intrigue historians, intelligence professionals and general readers alike. 755780, $49.95 , $32.50 , Hardback, 272 pages

• BARGAIN • • • COLD WAR &BOOKS BEYOND Trotsky, The Passionate Revolutionary

Allan Todd Although Trotsky was dramatically assassinated just over eighty years ago, he remains a controversial figure. He has had many biographers over the decades - ranging from the overly-sympathetic, to the extremely-hostile. This biography deals with those aspects for which Trotsky is noted: organizing the Bolshevik Revolution of November 1917; masterminding the creation of the Red Army and ensuring its victory during the Civil War; becoming the most determined opponent of Stalin’s creation of a monolithic party and state; being a Marxist theoretician of socialist revolution and combatting fascism; and, of course, being the originator of the very specific brand of revolutionary socialism that, as early as 1906, became known as Trotskyism. 010764, $42.95, $27.99, Hardback, 248 pages

Fangs of the Lone Wolf Chechen Tactics in the Russian-Chechen War 1994-2009

Dodge Billingsley Books on guerrilla war are seldom written from the tactical perspective and even less seldom from the guerrilla’s perspective. Fangs of the Lone Wolf: Chechen Tactics in the Russian-Chechen Wars 19942009 is an exception. These are the stories of low-level guerrilla combat as told by the survivors. They cover fighting from the cities of Grozny and Argun to the villages of Bamut and Serzhen-yurt, and finally the hills, river valleys and mountains that make up so much of Chechnya. The author embedded with Chechen guerrilla forces and knows the conflict, country and culture. Yet, as a Western outsider, he is able to maintain perspective and objectivity. 384774, $59.95 , $38.99 , Hardback, 208 pages

Putin’s Virtual War Russia’s Subversion and Conversion of America, Europe and the World Beyond

William Nester As the Kremlin’s latest ruler, Putin, like most of his predecessors, is as realistic as he is ruthless. He knows the limits of Russian hard and soft power while constantly trying to expand them. He is doing whatever he can to advance Russian national interests as he interprets them. In Putin’s mind, Russia can rise only as far as the West can fall. And on multiple fronts he is methodically advancing to those ends. Putin’s Virtual War reveals just how and why he does so, and the dire consequences for America, Europe, and the world beyond. 771186, $34.95 , $22.99 , Hardback, 320 pages

7 Seconds to Die A Military Analysis of the Second NagornoKarabakh War and the Future of Warfighting

Terror and Response The India-Pakistan Proxy War 2008-2019 Sanjay Badri-Maharaj Everton Pedroza

Delve into the complex conflict between India and Pakistan, tracing its roots back to the partition of the subcontinent. Terror and Response offers a detailed exploration of the struggle over Kashmir since 1987, shedding light on Pakistan’s jihadi groups, their role, and the support they receive. The Mumbai attacks of 2008 serve as a turning point, leading to heightened tensions and a push for a stronger stance against Pakistan. The book also covers attempts at reconciliation from 2011 to 2017 and the impact of terror attacks on these efforts. Discover the surgical strikes and India’s legal changes in response to the conflict. 510155, $29.95 , $19.50 , Paperback, 88 pages

Next War Reimagining How We Fight

Col. John F Antal (Ret). Dr Alexander Kott

The Second Nagorno-Karabakh war—fought between Armenia and Azerbaijan between September 24 and November 10, 2020—was the first war in history won primarily by unmanned systems. This 44-day war resulted in a decisive military victory for Azerbaijan. Armenia was outfought, outnumbered, and outspent and lost even though they controlled the high ground in a mountainous region that favored traditional defense. The fact that Azerbaijan won the war is not extraordinary, considering the correlation of forces arrayed against Armenia. What is exceptional is that this was the first modern war primarily decided by unmanned weapons. 241234, $22.95 , $14.99 , Paperback, 160 pages

Col. John F Antal (Ret). Senator Mike Rounds

Explore the evolving nature of warfare in an age of rapid technological advancement. With transparent battlefields, autonomous weapons, and hyper-fast operations, battle shock emerges as a significant challenge. This book delves into the concept of battle shock, its causes, and implications for future conflicts, including potential scenarios against major adversaries like China, Russia, or Iran. Discover strategies for survival, adaptation, and maintaining effective command and control in the face of overwhelming enemy capabilities. 243351, $24.95 , $16.50 , Paperback, 256 pages

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• MODELING & REFERENCE • • BARGAIN BOOKS • Ronny Bar Profiles German Fighters of the Great War Vol 2

Ronny Barr As the climax of the Great War approached, German engineers worked feverishly to push the boundaries of what was technically possible in single-seat fighter aircraft design. The result was a host of advanced fighting machines able to take on the very best of their Allied contemporaries. Renowned profile artist Ronny Bar presents the second volume of his two-volume set depicting the most important Germanbuilt single-seat fighters operational during the war. Where Volume I covered the early to mid-war period – the Fokker Eindecker to the Albatros D-V of 1917, this volume covers late-war period, from the Albatros D-Va in the autumn of 1917 to the revolutionary all-metal Junkers D-I of the last days of the war. 704096, $60 , $39.50 , Hardback, 296 pages

Pacific Profiles Volume 10 Allied Fighters: P-47D Thunderbolt series Southwest Pacific 19431945

Michael Claringbould Pacific Profiles presents accurate WWII aircraft profiles from the South Pacific. Volume 10 focuses on the P-47D Thunderbolt, flown in combat missions in the New Guinea theater. It served with eleven Fifth Air Force USAAF combat squadrons, Fifth Fighter Command, and the Combat Replacement Training Center. The book showcases previously unseen profiles, explaining markings, squadron heraldry, and identifiers. It corrects misidentifications caused by swapping cowls and provides extensive primary references. With colorful accuracy and detail, this volume is a valuable resource on Pacific P-47s. 700404, $42.95 , $27.99 , Paperback, 108 pages

Northrop F-5 Freedom Fighter and Tiger II Flying in Air Forces around the World Robert Pied Nicolas Deboeck

This book features a closeup of both the F-5E/F/N Tiger II and the F-5A/BM Freedom Fighter. Included is a plethora of walk-around and action photography. 083215, $36 , $23.50 , Paperback, 140 pages

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Pacific Profiles Volume 11 Allied Fighters: USAAF P-40 Warhawk series South and Southwest Pacific 1942-1945

Michael Claringbould Discover the most accurate WWII profiles of P-40 Warhawks in the Pacific theater with this Volume 11 of the ongoing Pacific Profiles series. These profiles cover the aircraft’s service in various USAAF Fifth and Thirteenth Air Force units, shedding light on squadron markings, codes, and nose art. Drawing on extensive primary sources, including squadron records and maintenance logs, this book offers an unparalleled look at the P-40’s role in the Pacific air war, rectifying past errors and highlighting lesser-known units. 700435, $42.95 , $27.99 , Paperback, 108 pages

Pacific Profiles Volume 9 Allied Fighters: P-38 series South & Southwest Pacific 19421944

Michael Claringbould The Pacific Profiles series presents the most accurate WWII profiles of aircraft which served throughout the South Pacific. Volume Nine covers the P-38 and variants including the photo-reconnaissance F-4 and F-5, along with field-modified P-38G night-fighters. The P-38 flew combat in the SWPA and SOPAC theaters until mid-1944, serving a total of nineteen Fifth and Thirteenth Air Force USAAF combat Squadrons, one service squadron, Fifth Fighter Command, and finally with the Combat Replacement Training Center at Nadzab. The author, Michael Claringbould, is world-renown for his expertise on the Pacific air war. Never before have Pacific P-38s and their colorful derivatives been illustrated with such accuracy and detail. 246971, $42.95 , $27.99 , Paperback, 124 pages

Sukhoi Su-34 Fullback Aircraft in Detail Robert Pied Nicolas Deboeck

A unique look at the Su-34 Fullback; the first complete walk-around of the huge fighter bomber in service with the Russian Air Force since 2014. Includes never before published action photography which shows the versatility of the aircraft. 083222, $36 , $23.50 , Paperback, 140 pages

• MODELING & REFERENCE • • BARGAIN BOOKS • Modern South Korean Air Power The Republic of Korea Air Force Today

Robin Polderman Since the early 1950s, the heavily industrialized nation of South Korea has seen steady growth and is now the world’s seventh-largest exporter and 11th-largest economy overall. As the Cold War on the Korean peninsula gathered momentum, the development of the Republic of Korea Air Force became one of the nation’s top priorities. While initially dependent on the United States for its aircraft, Korea’s aviation industry has matured rapidly, and the ROKAF’s use of indigenously manufactured equipment is on the rise. Modern South Korean Air Power provides a detailed look at the aircraft and armament, as well as the organization and the modernization process of the Republic of Korea Air Force. 394074, $59.95 , $38.99 , Paperback, 256 pages

Modern USMC Air Power Aircraft and Units of the ‘Flying Leathernecks’

Joe Copalman As America’s expeditionary force-in-readiness, the US Marine Corps operates an eclectic mix of fixed-wing, rotary-wing, tiltrotor and unmanned aircraft to support the marine rifleman on the ground. The first two decades of the 21st century have seen an almost complete transformation of the marine air wings, as Cold War-era legacy aircraft yield to digital-age replacements. In Harpia’s first book dedicated to a North American air arm, Joe Copalman explains the significance of each aircraft transition in the Marine Corps over the previous 20 years – community by community – on the Marine AirGround Task Force and its ability to conduct amphibious and expeditionary warfare. 394029, $59.95 , $38.99 , Paperback, 256 pages

Flashpoint Russia Russia’s Air Power: Capabilities and Structure

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

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

Arab MiGs Volume 6 - October 1973 War, Part 2

Modern Chinese Warplanes Chinese Army Aviation - Combat Helicopter Units

Andreas Rupprecht Compared to the People’s Liberation Army Air Force and Naval Aviation, the PLA’s Army Aviation is the least known and understood of the country’s air arms. Its formation was only approved in 1986 and it was established as the Army Aviation Corps in January 1988, using helicopters inherited from the Air Force. Beginning as a single regiment, the first true Army Aviation brigade was formed in 2009 and the force has now expanded to around a dozen frontline units operating hundreds of different helicopters. In its current form, Army Aviation has established itself as a major force in support of the PLA Ground Forces. 309287, $29.95 , $19.50 , Paperback, 96 pages

Tom Cooper Albert Grandolini

This book continues Harpia Publishing’s coverage of air actions by Arab air forces during the October 1973 Arab-Israeli War. This conflict was one of the best examples of the ever-increasing importance of electronic warfare and unmanned aircraft upon the modernday battlefield, and prompted fundamental changes in the tactics and strategy of the dominant air powers across the globe during the late 20th century. Descriptions based on the reminiscences of veteran aircrews provide an unprecedented insider’s view of key aircraft and operations. It is supported by a plethora of background information, over 300 photographs, color profiles, maps and diagrams depicting the action, aircraft, camouflage patterns, markings, and weaponry deployed. 455460, $64.95 , $42.50 , Paperback, 256 pages

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• MODELING & REFERENCE • • BARGAIN BOOKS • Fighting Ships of the U.S. Navy 1883-2019 Volume 4, Part 1 Torpedo Boats and Destroyers

Venner F. Milewski Jr This series of books provides details of all USN warships from 1893 to the present day. Every class and individual ship has an entry providing details of the procurement, dimensions and characteristics, and a summary of each ship’s history and development. Profusely illustrated with photos. An essential manual for all US Navy enthusiasts and historians. This is volume four, part one - Torpedo Boats and Destroyers (1901-1918). 549623, $52 , $33.99 , Hardback, 200 pages

German Aircraft Instrument Panels Dariusz Karnas Dariusz Karnas

This book from the series “Inside” shows detailed drawings of the German aircraft instrument panels in great detail. Instrument panels of the following aircraft: Messerschmitt Bf 109 E-4, Messerschmitt Me 262 A, Heinkel He 111 P-1, Henschel Hs 126 B, Dornier Do 17 Z, Messerschmitt Bf 109 F-4, Fieseler Fi 156, Henschel HS 123, Focke Wulf Fw-190 A-3, Messerschmitt Bf 109 G-6, Messerschmitt Bf 109 G-12, and Junkers Ju 87 B-1. 549685, $25 , $16.50 , Paperback, 40 pages

Polish Aircraft Instrument Panels

Imperial Japanese Navy Aircraft Instrument Panels

Dariusz Karnas This book from the series “INSIDE” shows detailed drawings of the famous Polish (used in 1939) aircraft instrument panels in great detail.

Hisato Nakada Hisato Nakada

This book from the series “INSIDE” shows detailed drawings of the famous Imperial Japanese Navy aircraft instrument panels in great detail. Instrument panels of the 20 aircraft are shown with detailed captions. 958402, $25 , $16.50 , Hardback, 42 pages

Also every single instrument is shown in the separate big drawing. Instrument panels of the following aircraft: 1. PZL P.11c 2. PZL.37 ?o? 3. PZL.23 Kara? 4. Lublin R-XIII ter 5. RWD-14 Czapla 6. PWS-26 281401, $26 , $16.99 , Hardback, 40 pages

NAA P-51 Mustang The Cadillac of the Skies Tomasz Kaca Tomasz Kaca

This book is the latest in a new reference series for aircraft modelers called “Spotlight On” and is a showcase for the superb aviation artwork created for the publisher by the remarkable Polish aviation artist Tomasz Kaca. The book contains 20 color plates showing 20 famous P-51 Mustang fighters depicted in the air. Aircraft of the famous fighter aces are shown based on the latest research. 227025, $28 , $18.50 , Hardback, 44 pages

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Grumman F6F Hellcat Zbigniew Kolacha Zbigniew Kolacha

This book contains 40 color profiles of the Grumman F6F Hellcat versions. It also contains specially commissioned profiles with a high level of detail.

227049, $29 , $18.99 , Hardback, 44 pages

• MODELING & REFERENCE • • BARGAIN BOOKS • 7TP

Przemyslaw Skulski This book compiles the color profiles, scale plans, and photo details of the single variant of the 7TP Polish light tank used in 1939. Scale plans are in 1/35 scale, plus drawings from wartime technical manuals. Also contains photos of the details in black and white. 549609, $11.90 , $7.99 , Paperback, 28 pages

Modern USMC Air Power Aircraft and Units of the ‘Flying Leathernecks’

Joe Copalman As America’s expeditionary force-in-readiness, the US Marine Corps operates an eclectic mix of fixed-wing, rotary-wing, tiltrotor and unmanned aircraft to support the marine rifleman on the ground. The first two decades of the 21st century have seen an almost complete transformation of the marine air wings, as Cold War-era legacy aircraft yield to digital-age replacements. In Harpia’s first book dedicated to a North American air arm, Joe Copalman explains the significance of each aircraft transition in the Marine Corps over the previous 20 years – community by community – on the Marine Air-Ground Task Force and its ability to conduct amphibious and expeditionary warfare. 394029, $59.95 , $38.99 , Paperback, 256 pages

PZL Lim-1

7TP Twin-Turret

Przemyslaw Skulski This book compiles the color profiles, scale plans, and photo details of the single variant of the 7TP, Twin-turret version, Polish light tank used in 1939. Scale plans are in 1/35 scale, plus drawings from wartime technical manuals. Also contains photos of the details in black and white.

549616, $11.90 , $7.99 , Paperback, 28 pages

Dariusz Karnas Andrzej M Olejniczak This book compiles the 4-view color profiles, scale plans, and photo details of the single variant of the Polish PZL Lim-1. Scale plans are in 1/72 and 1/48 scale, plus it features drawings from wartime technical manuals. Photos of the details are in B&W and color. 227247, $11.99 , $7.99 , Paperback, 24 pages

PZL P.11f

Republic P-47C-5-RA

Dariusz Karnas Teodor L. Morusanu

Dariusz Karnas Artur Juszczak

This book compiles the 4-view color profiles, scale plans and photo details of the single variant of the Republic P-47C-5. Scale plans are in 1/72 & 1/48 scale, plus drawings from wartime technical manuals. Also included are photos of the details in B&W and color. 227148, $11.99 , $7.99 , Paperback, 24 pages

This book compiles the 4-view color profiles, scale plans and photo details of the single variant of the PZL P.11f plans in 1/72 and 1/48 scale, plus drawings from wartime technical manuals. It also includes photos of the details in B&W and color. 549784, $11.99 , $7.99 , Paperback, 16 pages

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• BARGAIN BOOKS • • • CASEMATE FICTION White Sun War The Campaign for Taiwan

Major General Mick Ryan In the 21st century, the United States and China clash in a high-stakes war triggered by the invasion of Taiwan. With cutting-edge technologies and human-machine partnerships at the forefront, this fictional narrative offers a gripping perspective on the conflict through the experiences of Americans, Chinese, and Taiwanese, exploring the complexities of modern warfare across land, sea, space, and cyberspace. ‘White Sun War’ prompts readers to consider the winnability of a war for Taiwan, reshaping the future of security in the Indo-Pacific region. 242507, $22.95 , $14.99 , Paperback, 352 pages

Appointment in Tehran A Cold War Spy Thriller

James Stejskal When Iranian students seize the U.S. Embassy in Tehran, the President faces a humiliating situation. Diplomatic talks fail, leading to a military rescue mission to free the hostages. Meanwhile, an American intelligence officer in Tehran safeguards the Perses Device, a powerful weapon. As a small American team enters Tehran to assist the rescue, a traitor emerges, and KGB Spetsnaz operatives join the hunt. When the rescue mission falters, only two Americans remain to escape enemy agents with the Perses Device. 009667, $27.95 , $18.50 , Hardback, 304 pages

Commandos Set Europe Ablaze

Dick Camp Summer 1942. As Britain faces imminent defeat, Winston Churchill creates the Commandos to resist. U.S. Marine Captain Jim Cain and Gunnery Sergeant Leland Montgomery receive orders to join British Commando training in Scotland. They endure harsh training, forming strong bonds. During this time, Cain meets Loreena, the CO’s mysterious daughter. The commandos are sent on a mission to destroy a German radar station on Alderney, encountering fierce resistance. Survivors retreat to Royal Navy torpedo boats while Schnellboots threaten their escape. 240084, $22.95 , $14.99 , Paperback, 240 pages

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A Question of Time A Cold War Spy Thriller 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. One question remains — is the man worth the risk? 009032, $24.95 , $16.50 , Hardback, 304 pages

Direct Legacy A Cold War Spy Thriller

James Stejskal It is the height of the Troubles and Northern Ireland lies under a shadow… When Neil Fitzpatrick, a rogue Green Beret soldier, is recruited by the Irish Republican Army to help prepare a terrorist attack, Paul Stavros, his former teammate, is sent to stop him and bring him home alive. Fitzpatrick, the American son of an Irish rebel who was forced to flee his birthplace, is a Special Forces demolitions expert. Fitzpatrick knows his trade and has a personal agenda with the IRA. The American public can’t find out that one of its elite soldiers is involved in terrorism and the US government won’t rely on the British to find him. They need someone who knows Fitzpatrick and how he operates. Who better than one of his former teammates? 241197, $27.95 , $18.50 , Hardback, 332 pages

Jedburghs

Richard Camp Summer 1942, and the nascent French Resistance is asking the Allies for help as they become increasingly active against the German occupiers. The decision is made to parachute special operatives—Jedburghs—into France to determine the state of the Resistance. The specially selected team members––a combat-hardened U.S. Marine, a tough-as-nails French commando, and a female French émigré out for revenge––must first undergo a series of tests and field operations to determine if they have what it takes to be a behind-the-lines agent. In the process they develop an unbreakable bond of loyalty that unites them as they lead the fractious members of the Resistance. 241746, $24.95 , $16.50 , Paperback, 256 pages

• CASEMATE FICTION • In the Shadows of Guadalcanal

Through Bitter Seas

Phillip Parotti Assigned to U.S. Navy Rescue Tug, the ATR-3X, not long after the German surrender in North Africa, Ensign Hal Goff and four other officers must support the Allied invasion of Sicily and Italy, shepherding navy ships to and from the bitter fighting. With the Allied advance finally stopped cold along the Winter Line beneath Monte Cassino, Hal and his ship become part of the grueling invasion of Anzio and the seemingly endless stalemate across Anzio’s bloody beaches. Phillip Parotti’s new novel treats his readers to gripping World War II naval action in the Mediterranean Sea. 243085, $24.95 , $16.50 , Paperback, 286 pages

Splinter on the Tide

Phillip Parotti Having survived the sinking of his first ship, Ensign Ash Miller USNR is promoted and assigned to command one of the sleek new additions to “the splinter fleet,” a 110-foot wooden submarine chaser armed with only understrength guns and depth charges. His task is to bring the ship swiftly into commission, weld his untried crew into an efficient fighting unit, and take his vessel to sea in order to protect the defenseless Allied merchant vessels which are being maliciously and increasingly sunk by German U-Boats, often within sight of the coast. During rare breaks in operations, Ash cherishes a developing relationship with the spirited Claire Morris who embodies the peaceful ideal for which he has been fighting. 009582, $22.95 , $14.99 , Paperback, 240 pages

The Spy from Place Saint-Sulpice A Novel

Barry Michael Broman Richard “Rick” Blayne has a mission. One of the CIA’s top expert on Cambodia, he has been sent to Paris to further the CIA’s plan to infiltrate the Cambodian resistance to the Hanoi-controlled puppet government. Rick feels out of place and uncertain if he can handle the assignment. Vying factions seek to form a guerrilla force. As he establishes contact with old Cambodian friends in both the factions vying to control the resistance, he is drawn into an operation to recruit a Russian diplomat serving in Paris. With the help of a Thai fashion designer serving as an access agent, Rick moves the operation forward at a time of great upheaval and change for the Soviet Union. 241760, $24.95 , $16.50 , Paperback, 256 pages

Phillip Parotti Twice torpedoed in the Battle of the Atlantic, LT. Tony Colombo USNR takes command of the advanced submarine chaser, PC-450. His mission shifts from Atlantic coast convoy escorts to transporting Marine Corps equipment to New Zealand and Australia. PC-450 engages a dangerous Japanese midget submarine near Brisbane Harbor. With the U.S. invasion of Guadalcanal, Tony guides convoys while defending against Japanese air raids. PC-450 aids in the Russell Islands invasion and fights off Japanese air attacks during the New Georgia campaign. Tony and Baldy are wounded and sent to Brisbane for recovery and new assignments. 241623, $22.95 , $14.99 , Paperback, 288 pages

There Was a Time

George H. Wittman In the summer of 1945, as World War II nears its end, the OSS parachutes a team into northern Vietnam to work with Ho Chi Minh against the Japanese. Led by Major John Guthrie and Captain Edouard Parnell, they navigate complex Vietnamese politics to encourage communist operations. Their collaboration with the Viet Minh annoys French ambitions to regain control of Indochina. This novel reveals the little-known true story of AmericanViet Minh cooperation, challenging later perceptions of the Vietnam conflict, highlighting the ever-shifting alliances in international affairs. 240442, $24.95 , $16.50 , Paperback, 312 pages

Echo Among Warriors Close Combat in the Jungle of Vietnam

Richard Camp Echo Among Warriors is a story of close combat between two opposing, equally committed adversaries. The powerful narrative immerses the reader in both sides of the battle, playing and replaying the same battle sequence from alternating viewpoints—through the eyes of the Marines and through the eyes of the North Vietnamese. The bullet fired from a Marine’s M-16 at a silhouetted enemy solider crouched on the jungle path will in the next chapter tear into the flesh of that crouched NVA trooper. The story represents just one of perhaps thousands of deadly encounters that reflect the reality of battle—a mindnumbing, intensely personal experience that forever changes the participant. 240343, $22.95 , $14.99 , Paperback, 288 pages

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• CASEMATE FICTION • Run Run Cricket Run America’s Secret Wars in Laos

Tom Thompson 1970—the height of the Vietnam War. A group of young Forward Air Controllers based in Thailand is assigned with supporting the Truck War and the People’s War in southern Laos, where the fate of the Vietnam War, and Laos’ very future, is being decided. Tasked with shutting down the Ho Chi Minh Trail, these American airmen, call sign “Nail,” fly missions 24 hours a day. Daily, they run the gauntlet of intense anti-aircraft fire to bring in accurate attacks by American fighter bombers. Even when tragedy befalls the group, they persevere with their mission. But will courage and dedication be enough? 240367, $22.95 , $14.99 , Paperback, 288 pages

Baghdad Blues A Novel of the Iraq War

Paul Kendel At a dusty intersection in Baghdad, Sergeant Thomas Kirkland is seconds away from unleashing a hail of bullets on a possible suicide bomber when he’s stopped by the unexpected—the piercing dark eyes of a young girl sitting on her mother’s lap in the passenger seat. For a split second he’d held the life of this child and her family in his hands. Plagued by fear and anxiety, Sergeant K struggles with his own inner demons as he confronts a population around him that wishes him dead. But he confronts more than just an external enemy, as he discovers the darkness that exists not just within himself, but in his fellow soldiers. 241722, $24.95 , $16.50 , Paperback, 288 pages

A Cast of Falcons

Phillip Parotti Lieutenant Devlin Collins, an Irish-American flier in the Royal Flying Corps, expecting to fly on the Western Front, instead finds himself flying antiquated two-seater bomber and photo reconnaissance missions over the Egyptian desert against the forces of the Central Powers which are trying to capture the Suez Canal. Pitted against German machines which are up-to-date and well equipped, the men of the RFC fight at a considerable disadvantage as they go forth to meet their enemy, but committed to their cause and with aggressive spirit, no matter how great the stress of battle, they proceed and prevail, continually forcing the Turks and Germans back as the army moves slowly toward Palestine. 240886, $22.95 , $14.99 , Paperback, 288 pages

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The Spandau Complication

Lt Col Bob Orkand (Ret) Hot on the heels of a dressingdown by the U.S. Commander Berlin, U.S. Army Major Harry Holbrook receives an unexpected luncheon invitation from the Soviet commandant of Spandau Prison, where the last three remaining Nazi war criminals are incarcerated. A contact in East Berlin alerts Holbrook that the Red Army faction will attempt to assassinate West Berlin Mayor Willi Brandt and the U.S. Commander at the opening of the Fifth Annual German-American Volksfest. Holbrook helps foil the plot. Coming to trust his contact, Holbrook knows he should act when he is tipped off that a Mossad terrorist attempts to assassinate two of the three Spandau prisoners upon their release from the prison... 240268, $22.95 , $14.99 , Paperback, 272 pages

Marine Scouts

Chuck Johnston August 1990, 30,000 Iraqi troops have invaded Kuwait and are able to influence nearly half of the world’s oil supply. The United Nations condemn the aggression but it is clear that only military intervention is going to displace Saddam Hussein. Captain Joseph ‘Quarry’ Samuels and the Marines of Scout Platoon, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Division are tasked with discovering the strength and deployment of Iraqi troops. Operating behind enemy lines, they put themselves squarely in danger’s way to collect the intelligence necessary to launch military operations. When hostilities end, the Marines deserve to be on their way home. However, Quarry remains in Kuwait to continue the deadly game with an old nemesis. 240589, $22.95 , $14.99 , Paperback, 288 pages

A Cast of Falcons

• CASEMATE FICTION • Leaving Gettysburg

Curtis Crockett Pickett’s charge has just ended, the battle of Gettysburg is over. The Confederate army is defeated and must retreat to the Potomac River forty miles away with thousands of wagons full of wounded soldiers, provisions and tens of thousands of animals. Three soldiers grapple with the weight of their place in the war. The journey ends at the Potomac River where each soldier must face the bitter realities of this unnatural war. 241708, $22.95 , $14.99 , Paperback, 224 pages

Behind the Lines

W.F. Morris This is a thriller that follows on from the success of W. F. Morris’s first novel, Bretherton: Khaki or Field-Grey? Morris is again concerned with questions of identity, allegiance, chance, concealment and self-discovery. A subaltern is forced to flee when he accidentally kills an overbearing, taunting fellow officer: appearances are all against him and he does not trust to trench justice. A series of adventures and disasters ensue, including capture by the Germans and near death by firing squad. Only his own bravery and the devotion of his fiancé can rescue him from his plight. 00413A, $14.95 , $9.99 , Paperback, 314 pages

The Somme also including The Coward A.D. Gristwood H. G. Wells

In The Somme and its companion The Coward, first published in 1927, the heroics of war and noble self-sacrifice are completely absent; replaced by the gritty realism of life for the ordinary soldier, and the unflinching portrayal of the horrors of war. Written under the guidance of H. G. Wells, they are classics of the genre. The Somme revolves around a futile attack in 1916 during the Somme campaign. Everitt behaves selfishly and unheroically, but in a manner with which it is hard for the reader not to identify. The Coward concerns a man who shoots himself in the hand to escape the war, during the March 1918 retreat. He gets away with it, but is haunted by fear of discovery and self-loathing. 003801, $14.95 , $9.99 , Paperback, 208 pages

Hold at All Hazards Bigelow’s Battery at Gettysburg, July 2, 1863

David H. Jones By late January of 1863, the 9th Massachusetts Battery of Light Artillery has been stationed within the Washington, D.C. defenses the entirety of its five-month existence. The soldiers are badly demoralized, inadequately trained and poorly disciplined. Captain John Bigelow institutes strict discipline and rigorous training which causes the men, including Chief Bugler Charles Wellington Reed, to consider him to be a heartless tyrant. However, Captain Bigelow’s methods rapidly improve their capabilities and Reed reluctantly gains respect for the new captain. Nevertheless, subtle conflict between captain and bugler remains in a manner only constrained by military protocol. 240602, $22.95 , $14.99 , Paperback, 272 pages

Roux the Bandit

André Chamson Set deep in the mountains of southern France, this charming short novel tells the story of a man from the Cèvennes Mountains called Roux, who refuses to join the army at the outbreak of war in 1914. Instead, he flees and hides in the hills, only returning occasionally to the farm where he left his mother and sisters. As the horrors of the trenches become known, the local people start to understand Roux’s actions. Chamson explores questions of perception, morality and conscience with a lightness of touch coupled with an atmospheric picture of life in a WWI era rural community. 004174, $12.95 , $8.50 , Paperback, 112 pages

Patrol

Philip Macdonald In the Mesopotamian desert during World War I, the leader of a British patrol is shot and killed, by an unseen enemy. The officer is the only one who knows their orders and has not told anyone else where they are located. From then on the sergeant has to try to lead the men through a hostile desert landscape full of invisible Arab snipers. One by one they are picked off, and the group of diverse characters has to try to come together in order to survive. The decision making process proves far from easy as tensions and prejudices from their former lives come to the fore. This thrilling tale of suspense goes right to the last page, and was a bestseller in the 1920s. 003788, $14.95 , $9.99 , Paperback, 246 pages

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various countries adopted this gun. The US used the German Pak 36 37-mm design as a foundation. By the mid-1930s, they created the M3 37-mm gun and M4 carriage, making it the first US Army antitank gun. Initially effective in WWII, it faced challenges against improved German armor but proved valuable against Japanese tanks and positions in the Far East. The M3 37mm gun saw service on various vehicles, naval vessels, and aircraft, serving effectively throughout WWII. 242521, $45 , $29.50 , Hardback, 192 pages