Modern warfare Books
Pen & Sword Books Ltd Battles for the Channel Ports
Book SynopsisA blow-by-blow analysis of the operations to to secure suitable docks to supply the immense needs of the Allied armies on Northwest Europe, 1944.
£17.00
Pen & Sword Books Ltd The Siege of Leningrad
Book SynopsisThe longest and most harrowing siege of the war on the Eastern Front, Leningrad is the epitome of endurance and fortitude in a battle of both arms and ideology.
£17.00
Pen & Sword Books Ltd Combined Operations
Book SynopsisLooks at combined operations in the Far East.
£21.25
Pen & Sword Books Ltd The Wigwam Murder
Book SynopsisFirst full book devoted to the Wigwam murder. Uses hitherto unseen Canadian files for the first time. Includes eye-witness testimony of those who were there. Gives the full background to both victim and alleged killer. Describes in detail the brilliant forensic science in the case.
£17.00
Pen & Sword Books Ltd Hitler and Poland
Book SynopsisFollowing the end of the First World War, the newly reformed state of Poland was wedged uncomfortably between the two dominant nations of Germany and the Soviet Union. With their diametrically opposed political philosophies, both of Poland's neighbours plotted continuously to reclaim its lands that had up until recently been part of the once great but now defunct German and Russian empires. In order to protect itself, Poland was obliged to plot and negotiate with both of its neighbours to try and prevent them from realising their ambitions to eviscerate the country.The United States had been instrumental in the creation of the Polish state after the First World War, Wilson in particular stoking the Poles' growing powerful nationalistic fervour. As Norman Ridley reveals, this was the beginning of a turbulent period for Poland. There was, for example, the dramatic and improbable Miracle on the Vistula' when Polish forces defeated the communist Red Army in 1920 and in so doing halted the
£21.25
Pen & Sword Books Ltd The Aftermath of the Battle of Little Big Horn
Book SynopsisLt. Col. George Armstrong Custer died at the hands of native americans by thebanks of the Little Big Horn in Montana 25th June 1876. This is an establishedundisputed fact. What is disputed is the real reason that he died.So forget all you have been led to believe and begin to learn the truth.George Custer was an anathema to his superiors, but the populace loved him. Ifhe were to stand for president in the coming elections there was a strongpossibility that he would win. Neither William T. Sherman nor Little Phil'Sheridan could allow that to happen. Thus they conspired to put Custer in aposition in the field where the opposing Sioux and Cheyenne were stronger andcould deliver the Coup de Gras'.This is the second of two books dealing with the circumstances that arose leading the nativeamericans on a collision course with the US Army that fateful day and the deathof a national hero. Subsequently the conspiracy is uncovered and shows howthese men used their powers and positions and so deft
£21.25
Pen & Sword Books Ltd Two Navies Divided
Book SynopsisThe first comparative and comprehensive analysis of the British and American navies. Illustrated throughout with a rich collection of photographs. Offers many original insights into how the naval war was fought.
£28.00
Pen & Sword Books Ltd Allied Convoys to Northern Russia 19411945
Book SynopsisWhile the experiences of the men and ships who sailed in the Allied convoys to North Russia between August 1941 and May 1945 have been fully documented, the wider political, diplomatic and military factors which determined the campaign are less well known.The principal actors Roosevelt, Churchill and Stalin each had their own agendas and expectations, influenced by advisers and competing national priorities. These inevitably gave rise to differences putting pressure in turn on the convoy programme while the varying effectiveness of German counter-action was a significant and unpredictable factor.1942 was dominated by pressure on Churchill from Roosevelt and Stalin to increase the size of convoys at a time when the Royal Navy lacked the necessary escorts. This deficiency was exacerbated by heavy merchant shipping losses and the demands of Operation TORCH.The temporary convoy suspension in 1943 followed the deployment of German heavy warships to Norway and the diversion of escorts to Ope
£21.25
Pen & Sword Books Ltd Only The Light Moves
Book SynopsisA pilot in the US Army, the author flew operations in the Vietnam War in 1974 and 1975. This autobiography explores the occasions during which his aircraft came under fire.
£21.25
Pen & Sword Books Ltd Air Battle for Leningrad
Book SynopsisIn this book, the authors explore the part that the Luftwaffe played in the battle to capture the Soviet Union's second city.
£21.25
Pen & Sword Books Ltd Churchills German Special Forces
Book SynopsisReveals the existence of hitherto secret German-speaking units working for the Allies in WW2.
£17.00
Pen & Sword Books Ltd Facing the Red Army in Festung Posen
Book SynopsisFirst-hand accounts about the German battle for Festung Posen. Never before published in English.
£21.25
Pen & Sword Books Ltd The End of the Spanish Civil War
Book SynopsisThe Spanish Civil War ended in Alicante. After Catalonia fell to the Hitler andMussolini backed military rebellion of Franco's Nationalists at the outset of1939, the legitimate Republican government of Dr Negrín was faced with achoice between apparently futile resistance or unconditional surrender to thetriumphant Nationalists. Choosing the path of continued defiance until theycould force concessions or at least implement a mass evacuation of thoseRepublicans most at risk in Franco's new Spain, the government withdrew toElda in the province of Alicante.However, their plans were thwarted by a new rebellion of Republican officers,led by Colonel Segismundo Casado, who resented Negrín's reliance on theCommunist Party and the USSR and believed themselves better equipped tonegotiate a peace settlement with Franco. They were misguided, Franco hadno wish, and ultimately no need to negotiate. Meanwhile, faced with theimminent risk of arrest by the new junta, the Prime Minister and his cabinetwe
£21.25
Pen & Sword Books Ltd The German Siege of Leningrad 1941 1944
Book SynopsisDrawing on a superb collection of rare and unpublished photographs with detailed captions and explanatory text, this dramatic book vividly portrays every aspect of the siege which has the dubious claim of being arguably the most costly in human and material terms of any in recent military history.
£13.49
Pen & Sword Books Ltd From Churchills SAS to Hitlers WaffenSS
Book SynopsisThanks to the author's painstaking research, this is a compelling yet shocking biography of one of the most intriguing, colourful and disreputable characters of his era. How he escaped with his life is a question readers will ponder.
£17.00
Pen & Sword Books Ltd Battle of the Cities
Book SynopsisGraphic account of the role key cities played in shaping the Eastern Front during the Second World War. Chapters on the fighting for Moscow, Odessa, Kharkov, Sevastopol, Leningrad, Grozny, Sta-lingrad, Belgorod, Minsk, Warsaw, Budapest, K nigsberg, Prague and Berlin.
£21.25
Pen & Sword Books Ltd The Three Battles of El Alamein
Book SynopsisSuperbly illustrated with full captions and succinct authoritative text.
£17.09
Pen & Sword Books Ltd Lucky Hitlers Big Mistakes
Book SynopsisWell researched analysis of Hitler's military judgment, strengths and weaknesses.
£21.25
Pen & Sword Books Ltd Hitlers Revenge Weapons
Book SynopsisA comprehensive history of the V1 flying bombs and rockets that were targeted at London during the Nazi offensive.
£13.49
Pen & Sword Books Ltd Air Battle for Burma
Book SynopsisA new angle on the increasingly popular Burma Theatre.
£13.49
Pen & Sword Books Ltd Forgotten Heroes of the Battle of Britain
Book SynopsisThe author explores the lives and contribution made by a five of The Few who stories are less well known.
£21.25
Pen & Sword Books Ltd Propaganda Postcards of the Luftwaffe
Book SynopsisPropaganda Postcards of the Luftwaffe focuses on the efforts of the powerful Nazi propaganda machine to promote the technical achievements and might of the then newly created German airforce. The Luftwaffe had been announced to the world in March 1935, despite the restrictions contained in the Versailles Treaty signed after the First World War denying Germany the right to develop military aircraft. All major aircraft types used by the Luftwaffe together with many lesser known, obscure and secondary types are represented in this book. There is a section covering the main figures of the Luftwaffe and the leading aces who flew the aircraft. The German Air and Propaganda ministries worked together and, using professional photographers produced quality images, which were then made available to the general public in an attempt to inspire the nation and create strong moral.
£14.24
Pen & Sword Books Ltd Jocks in the Jungle
Book SynopsisWas this the greatest medical disaster of World War Two? Who caused it? This new book has the answers.
£13.49
Pen & Sword Books Ltd Naval Aviation in the Korean War
Book Synopsis2011 is the centenary of US Naval Aviation Author has direct links with US Tailhook Association Includes many unique rare photographs the majority in colour
£15.29
Pen & Sword Books Ltd The Battle of Tinian
Book SynopsisTells the full story of the battle to capture the Pacific Island of Tinian, one of the Northern Mariana Islands, in July and August 1994.
£17.09
Pen & Sword Books Ltd The Armour of Hitlers Allies in Action 19431945
Book SynopsisCovers little known subject of AFVs in service with East European allies of the Nazis.
£13.49
Pen & Sword Books Ltd Hitlers Nest of Vipers
Book SynopsisExamines the Abwehr's rise to power between 1935 and 1943.
£21.25
Pen & Sword Books Ltd Allied Air Operations 1939 1940
Book SynopsisAn aspect of Second World War aviation history ignored by authors.
£17.00
Pen & Sword Books Ltd Captured at Arnhem
Book SynopsisElite Allied airborne troops were to provide a corridor into northern Germany, but the Operation failed and more than 6,000 men were captured in around a fortnight.
£23.80
Pen & Sword Books Ltd A Falkland Islander s Wartime Journal
Book SynopsisThis detailed, intimate and often visceral account of the Falklands invasion, occupation and war is based on the journals of Graham Bound, the then editor of the Falklands' only newspaper.
£21.25
Pen & Sword Books Ltd Spitfire Down
Book SynopsisDeeply moving stories of fourteen pilots of the iconic Spitfire fighter who failed to return.
£21.25
Pen & Sword Books Ltd Okinawa The Last Naval Battle of WW2
Book SynopsisAn unbiased account written soon after the battle by a naval officer for other naval officers.
£21.25
Pen & Sword Books Ltd Stalins Falcons
Book SynopsisThe author explores the main reasons for the crushing defeat of the Red Army Air Force at the hands of the Luftwaffe in the summer and autumn of 1941.
£21.25
Pen & Sword Books Ltd The Royal Navy in Eastern Waters
Book SynopsisA major new contribution to our understanding the war in the East.
£13.49
Pen & Sword Books Ltd Running the Gauntlet
Book SynopsisSuperb collection of case studies of duels between the lightly armed merchantmen and the U-boats and surface.
£17.00
Taylor & Francis Ltd The Second World War in Europe
Book SynopsisThis is an updated edition of the first truly concise introduction to the history of World War II in the West. The author, S. P. MacKenzie traces the major events on both fighting front and home front, explaining what happened and, just as importantly, why the balance of fortunes swung first towards the Axis and then towards the Allies. Along with overviews of the origins and consequences of the conflict, the book: Provides a narrative account of the course of events on land throughout the war Contains sections specifically devoted to societies and economies; resistance movements and collaboration; technology and intelligence; alliances and strategy; the war in the air and at sea Assesses the impact of the war and introduces the key historiographical debates surrounding it Far from being a blow-by-blow account, the book shows how the Second World War can only be understood by taking all the contributing factors - military, economic and social Table of ContentsList of maps Note on referencing system Preface AcknowledgementsChronologyWho’s WhoGlossaryPART ONE: BACKGROUND1. THE ROAD TO WARThe Origins of the Second World War Preparing for WarPART TWO: THE SECOND WORLD WAR 2. THE FLOW OF BLITZKRIEG, 1939–42 Campaigns East and West, 1939–40 Strategies for Survival and Expansion, 1940–41 The Limits of Blitzkrieg, 1941–42 3. PEOPLES AT WAR Economies and Societies at War Barbarism and the Holocaust Collaboration and Resistance 4. CONDUCTING WAR Technology and Intelligence Alliances and Strategy Strategic Bombing and the U-Boat War 5. THE EBB OF BLITZKRIEG, 1942–45 The Changing Balance of Fortune, 1942–43 Success and Failure South and East, 1943–44 Closing the Ring, 1944–45 PART THREE: ASSESSMENT 6. THE END OF THE WAR AND AFTER Costs and the Division of Europe Historical Debates Winning and LosingPART FOUR: DOCUMENTS Guide to Further Reading ReferencesIndex
£33.29
Penguin Books Ltd Tumult in the Clouds
Book SynopsisIn 1918, the RAF was established as the world''s first independent air force. To mark the 100th anniversary of its creation, Penguin are publishing the Centenary Collection, a series of six classic books highlighting the skill, heroism esprit de corps that have characterised the Royal Air Force throughout its first century.Anglo-American James Goodson''s war began on Sept 3rd 1939, when the SS Athenia was torpedoed and sank off the Hebrides. Surviving the sinking and distinguishing himself rescuing survivors, Goodson immediately signed on with the RAF. He was an American, but he wanted to fight.Goodson flew Spitfires with an RAF Eagle Squadron before later joining his countrymen with the Fourth Fighter Group to get behind the controls of Thunderbolts and Mustangs where he became known as ''King of the Strafers''.Chock full of breathtaking descriptions of aerial dogfights as well as the stories of others of the heroic ''few'', Tumult i
£9.49
Penguin Books Ltd The Few
Book SynopsisIn the summer of 1940 a handful of volunteer pilots defied their country to fight when we needed them most. This is the story of their Battle of Britain.In the early days of World War Two when Britain stood alone against the terror of Hitler''s all-conquering Third Reich, her future hung in the balance; her defence in the hands of the Spitfires and Hurricanes of the Royal Air Force''s Fighter Command. They were Churchill''s Few. This is their story - and a fresh perspective on the greatest air battle the world has ever seen.''Fine, deeply movingm scintillating...in the battle scenes this book soars heavenward like one of the Spitfires.'' - Andrew Roberts, Sunday Telegraph Trade ReviewFine, deeply moving, scintillating...in the battle scenes this book soars heavenward like one of the Spitfires -- Andrew Roberts * Sunday Telegraph *Praise for Alex Kershaw * - *Kershaw digs deep into the folk memories of young men who survived virtually impossible odds...harrowing, intimate, excellent. * Herald *Outstanding heroism...compelling. Kershaw's writing gives you a sense of "being there" * Daily Express *Fascinating, remarkable, riveting, terrifying. Kershaw does justice to the veterans and makes accessible their amazing story * Big Issue *
£13.49
Amberley Publishing SOE in the Low Countries
Book SynopsisâOne of the great classics of espionage and special operationsâ (Nigel West) by 'the pre-eminent historian of SOE' (Antony Beevor).Trade Review‘It is impossible to imagine M. R. D. Foot’s position as the pre-eminent historian of SOE ever being challenged.’ -- Antony Beevor
£17.09
Pan Macmillan The Kamikaze Hunters
Book SynopsisThe Sunday Times Top Ten Bestseller.In May 1945, with victory in Europe established, the war was all but over. But on the other side of the world, the Allies were still engaged in a bitter struggle to control the Pacific. And it was then that the Japanese unleashed a terrible new form of warfare: the suicide pilots, or Kamikaze.Drawing on meticulous research and unique personal access to the remaining survivors, Will Iredale follows a group of young men from the moment they joined up through their initial training to the terrifying reality of fighting against pilots who, in the cruel last summer of the war, chose death rather than risk their country's dishonourable defeat and deliberately flew their planes into Allied aircraft carriers. A story of courage, valour and dogged determination, The Kamikaze Hunters is a gripping account of how a few brave young men helped to ensure lasting peace.Trade ReviewA gripping account of a virtually unknown drama. Will Iredale writes with verve and expertise to illuminate the story of the young men who lived and died at the fag end of the war in the battle against Japan in the summer of 1945. His story is laced with vivid anecdotes which wonderfully illustrate the character and calibre of the individuals who took up this great challenge. -- Jonathan DimblebyA gripping account of British fighter pilots in the Pacific -- Rick Stroud, author of * Rifleman *An excellent read * BBC History Magazine *Nerve-shredding stuff * Warships International Fleet Review *
£15.29
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Dresden
Book Synopsis''Victor Gregg is the most remarkable spokesman for the war generation'' Dan SnowIn Slaughterhouse-Five, Kurt Vonnegut fictionalised his time as a prisoner of war in Dresden in 1945. Vonnegut was imprisoned in a cellar while the firestorm raged through the city, wiping out generations of innocent lives. Victor Gregg remained above ground throughout the firebombing. This is his true eyewitness account of that week in February 1945.Already a seasoned soldier with the Rifle Brigade, Gregg joined the 10th Parachute Regiment in 1944. He was captured at Arnhem where he volunteered to be sent to a work camp rather than become another faceless number in the huge POW camps. With two failed escape attempts under his belt, Gregg was eventually caught sabotaging a factory and sent to Dresden for execution.Before Gregg could be executed, the British Royal Air Force and the United States Army Air Forces dropped more than 3,900 tons of high-explosive bTrade ReviewVictor Gregg is the most remarkable spokesman for the war generation. Searingly honest in his appraisal of what that conflict did to the world, on society and, above all, on himself. -- Dan Snow * History Hit *This is a small but extremely thought-provoking book about the Allied bombing of Dresden in eastern Germany, written by a soldier who was a prisoner of war and who was there and whose life, upon witnessing such horror, was re-evaluated. Whether you think the bombing was justified (after Coventry had suffered similar) or not, this is such a moving record written from a soldier's perspective about his enemies and the suffering that such bombing created. Read, think and read again. -- Bruce Kemble-Johnson * Let's Talk *It is an engaging tale and the author writes with a witty sarcasm that keeps the narrative flowing. -- Patrick Shrier * Military-History.us *Table of Contents1. Note of Remembrance 2. Grim Truth 3. Overture to Hell 4. Slaughter of the Innocents 5. Aftermath 6. The General 7. Day Four 8. Day Five 9. Day Six Afterword: Was this the greatest war crime of all? A Note on the Authors Also Available by the Author
£8.65
Simon & Schuster Ltd Indianapolis
Book Synopsis 'Extraordinary...serious naval history and a detective story, told with passion.' The Times'Vividly detailed...compelling yet comprehensive.' Los Angeles Times'Simply outstanding.' Booklist (starred review)'Gripping... This yarn has it all.' USA TodayThe sinking of the USS Indianapolis is still the biggest single loss of life at sea to be suffered by the United States navy. From a crew of 1,196 men, only 317 survived. Torpedoed by the Japanese, dying of thirst and eaten by sharks. For 70 years, the story of the USS Indianapolis has been told as a sinking story, or a shark story, or a story of military justice gone awry. But in Indianapolis, the true story of this mighty vessel is revealed. As the USS Arizona embodies theTrade Review‘A wonderful book . . . Thanks to Indianapolis, we now have a complete and accessible story of this saga. It is a gripping and engaging tale that features grievous mistakes, extraordinary courage, unimaginable horror, and a cover-up. . . . Vincent and Vladic spent years talking to the dwindling band of survivors and giving voice to their stories. . . . This exhaustive and comprehensive assessment is as complete an account of this tragic tale as we are likely to have. It is compelling history.’ * Christian Science Monitor *‘Sharks, torpedoes, deadly secrets . . . In Indianapolis, Lynn Vincent and Sara Vladic expose what really happened that day in 1945 when a Japanese submarine torpedoed the Navy cruiser.’ * New York Times Book Review *‘Gripping . . . This yarn has it all . . . Stories of courage, cowardice, and sharks—lots of sharks . . . The disaster has been the subject of numerous books . . . [and] you wouldn’t think there would be much left to say. But, as it turns out, there is. Vincent and Vladic have delivered an account that stands out through its crisp writing and superb research. Indianapolis also goes where past books haven’t, to the full story behind the decades-long movement to clear the captain’s besmirched name. . . . Somehow, Vincent and Vladic manage to weave the story of the fateful voyage with events occurring fifty-five or more years later, making for taut action throughout the book. Is this the definitive and final narrative of the Navy’s worst sea disaster? Indianapolis is sure to hold its own for a long time.’ * USA Today *‘Vividly detailed . . . In a brisk, fact-based narrative, Indianapolis mixes horror and scandal. . . . With diligent reporting and sharp writing, Lynn Vincent and Sara Vladic have accomplished a daunting chore facing writers of historic nonfiction: take a story whose outline is known to the public and craft an account that is compelling yet comprehensive.’ * Los Angeles Times *‘Enthralling . . . Meticulously researched . . . A gripping study of the greatest sea disaster in the history of the U.S. Navy and its aftermath.’ * Kirkus Reviews (starred review) *‘Simply outstanding . . . Indianapolis is a must-read . . . Sea battles, adventures, the secret mission to deliver materials for the assemblage of the atomic bomb to the Pacific Islands, tragedy, disaster, an epic ordeal—sharks included—in the open ocean, courtroom drama, political intrigue, and the uphill battle by the band of survivors to exonerate the ship’s captain will all have readers unable to put this book down. . . . Vincent and Vladic have produced a tour de force of true human drama.’ * Booklist (starred review) *‘The story of USS Indianapolis is movingly and vividly captured in this visceral account, the result of more than a decade’s research and interviews conducted by its authors. . . . This is an eye-popping book, with as many twists and turns as an airport thriller. . . . Vincent and Vladic’s extraordinary book morphs from high seas adventure to courtroom drama and congressional hearing. . . . It is a work of serious naval history and a detective story, told with passion.’ * The Times *‘Chilling . . . The facts are more horrible than fiction.’ * New York Daily News *‘Indianapolis is a gripping and emotional read. You may know part of the story from the famous speech in Jaws, but this book goes far beyond that. The product of extraordinary research, it is a brilliant, stunning, and stirring book.’ -- Don Winslow, author of The Force and The Cartel‘It was the worst sea disaster in U.S. naval history and Indianapolis, by Lynn Vincent and Sara Vladic, tells the grisly story without flinching. Their tale has almost everything. There’s a secret mission, an honorable enemy and a scapegoated captain. There’s madmen, heroes and cannibals. There’s enough in this tale for several movies.’ * San Diego Union-Tribune *‘Simultaneously a gripping narrative, a convincing analysis, and a pitiless exposure of institutional mendacity . . . The systemic oversights and misjudgments that enabled this tragedy remained obscure until this investigation, which drew upon new sources clarifying how the file was amended. This exposé will be valuable for scholars and general readers alike.’ * Publishers Weekly *‘Valuable and illuminating. Vladic and Vincent’s work brings to life the history of this valorous and extraordinary ship.’ -- Doug Stanton, # 1 New York Times bestselling author of In Harm’s Way and The Odyssey of Echo Company‘Our hearts quickened while racing through this page-turning book. You may think you know the story of the worst seafaring disaster in the history of the United States Navy. You would be wrong. As Lynn Vincent and Sara Vladic’s propulsive narrative segues from wartime action-adventure to riveting courtroom drama, their newly unearthed mountain of details encompassing this tragedy and its shape-shifting aftermath will not only enhance your understanding of the courage, sacrifice, and dedication of the American sailors so evocatively portrayed in Indianapolis, but shine a light on their dogged pursuit of truth and justice. It is astonishingly rare when such a significant work of history also brings tears to your eyes. Vincent and Vladic’s ultimate tale of redemption accomplishes just that feat.’ -- Bob Drury and Tom Clavin, #1 New York Times bestselling coauthors of Halsey’s Typhoon, The Heart of Everything That Is, and Valley Forge‘Vincent and Vladic have rendered this long-overdue story in a way few writers of narrative nonfiction could ever achieve. They are consummate storytellers, and their research is impeccable, including accounts not only from the sailors and officers who survived, but also from the Japanese kamikaze and submarine commanders who were there. The authors reveal all that is good and all that is bad about humanity: the destruction and the courage, the selfishness and selflessness, and ultimately the shared respect and dignity of those who were once enemies. Few other books will satisfy a reader’s longing for a true and truly great story more than Indianapolis.’ -- Gary Kinder, New York Times bestselling author of Ship of Gold in the Deep Blue Sea‘This is an absorbing book. The attention to detail is superb, the clear result of lots of plain hard work. Yet the detail doesn’t get in the way, but rather serves, along with a driving narrative, to get the reader as close to experiencing this most tragic episode of World War II as is possible without living through it.’ -- Karl Marlantes, New York Times bestselling author of Matterhorn‘The voices of the Greatest Generation come alive in Indianapolis. Through first-person accounts we hear horrific stories of fear, pain, and anger but also of resilience, hope, and courage. Stories of the friendships the sailors forged with each other on board and the sacrifices they made for each other in their darkest hours are inspirational. Ultimately, Indianapolis is about the sacrifice these men made for our country at a time of unparalleled risk and of their lifelong search for justice for the captain of their ship. It’s a beautifully told and incredibly detailed narrative that brings this famous disaster to life.’ -- Kate Andersen Brower, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Residence and First Women‘This is a brilliant, highly readable, and ultimately groundbreaking account of a proud ship’s life and times, not simply a rendering of her tragic ending. Absolutely superb.’ -- James Stavridis, U.S. Navy Admiral (Ret.), Supreme Allied Commander at NATO (2009-2013), and Dean of the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University
£10.44
Simon & Schuster Ltd Lonely Courage
Book Synopsis‘A fascinating, superbly researched and revelatory book – told with tremendous pace and excitement’ William Boyd‘Rick Stroud writes brilliantly about war … an astonishing book … a wonderful story’ Ben Macintyre'Enthralling, edge-of-smart exciting and also heart-breaking...Stroud's book is a reminder and fitting testimony to their immense bravery' James Holland On 18 June 1940 General de Gaulle broadcast from London to his countrymen in France about the catastrophe that had overtaken their nation – the victory of the invading Germans. He declared: ‘The flame of French Resistance must not and will not be extinguished.' The Resistance began almost immediately. At first it was made up of small, disorganised groups working in isolation. But by the time of the liberation in 1944 around 400,000 French citizens, nearly 2 per cent of Trade Review‘A fascinating, superbly researched and revelatory book – told with tremendous pace and excitement’ -- William Boyd‘This compelling and complete account of the extraordinarily courageous women of SOE is at turns enthralling, edge-of-the-seat exciting and also heart-breaking. The way in which they were sent into Nazi-occupied Europe and left to face unspeakable danger remains astonishing and Stroud's book is a reminder and fitting testimony to their immense bravery’ -- James Holland‘Stroud has a storyteller’s eye for human detail matched with a researcher’s diligence.’ * Independent on Sunday *‘Each of the lives that Stroud relates so well offers a shining example of heroism – dauntless, patriotic readiness to risk everything for the cause of human decency.’ -- Nigel Jones * Sunday Telegraph *‘In this superb book, Rick Stroud honours their awe-inspiring bravery and self-sacrifice by telling their stories with an historian’s attention to detail and a novelist’s empathy and sense of drama… it is a pacy chronological account… vividly and concisely delivered by a writer with an encyclopaedic knowledge of World War Two.’ -- Rebecca McQuillan * The Herald *‘Written with genuine vigour, this book pays tribute to truly outstanding female bravery...this is a book that lingers in the mind long after the last page’ -- Elizabeth Fitzherbert * The Lady *'A gripping narrative' -- Marcus Binney * Country Life *'Fascinating ... a hugely engaging account, that weaves the women’s stories together with increasing momentum towards its poignant conclusion.’ -- Clare Mulley * Spectator *'A timely and important book...we are in awe of their courage' -- Alan Ogden'Superbly written' -- Elizabeth Buchan
£8.54
Little, Brown Book Group The Generals
Book SynopsisIn December 1941, as the Japanese army led by Yamashita scythed through Malaya to capture Singapore, Britain''s defence of its Asian colonies collapsed. Poor preparation and inadequate leadership saw the British exposed to a new type of warfare in the Far East, a Japanese blitzkrieg that proved every bit as effective as Hitler''s in France the previous year.When the Japanese advanced into Burma and approached the gates of India and China, Churchill and his generals had little idea how to counter the seemingly unstoppable offensive. Defeat seemed inevitable. Yet only four years later, the Japanese army would be in full-scale retreat. A crushing victory would be achieved by Britain and her allies. From Malaya and Burma to India and China - across jungle, mountain and desert prairie - the Burma campaign proved the longest continuous campaign of the Second World War. In The Generals, highly acclaimed military historian Dr Robert Lyman examines the role of militaryTrade ReviewA sophisticated synthesis and enjoyable read - BBC History Magazine
£12.34
Little, Brown Book Group First Victory 1941
Book Synopsis1941. Before Montgomery''s victory at El Alamein and the American entry into the war, Britain and her Empire stood alone and on the brink of defeat. As Hitler launched Barbarossa, a triple threat emerged from the Middle East - nationalists in Iraq sought an alliance with Germany, the Vichy regime in Syria was ready to welcome Nazi troops and Iran''s neutrality threatened supply and communication channels to the Empire and the ailing Soviet Union.Further, control of the Middle East meant control of oil, the essential lubricant of modern warfare. For the British war effort, the cost of defeat in the region was unthinkable.Churchill was wrong when he famously pronounced ''Before El Alamein Britain never had a victory; after El Alamein she never suffered a defeat''. In First Victory, the acclaimed historian Robert Lyman tells agripping narrative of a series of vital victories that heralded the real turning point in Britain''s fortunes. Until now, these extraor
£10.44
Headline Publishing Group The Last Sanctuary in Aleppo
Book SynopsisFrom Diana Darke, the acclaimed author of My House in Damascus and The Merchant of Syria, comes the extraordinary true story of a heroic ambulance driver who created a cat sanctuary in the midst of war-torn Aleppo.I''ll stay with them no matter what happens. Someone who has mercy in his heart for humans has mercy for every living thing.When war came to Alaa Aljaleel''s hometown, he made a remarkable decision to stay behind, caring for the people and animals caught in the crossfire. While thousands were forced to flee, Alaa spent his days carrying out perilous rescue missions in his makeshift ambulance and building a sanctuary for the city''s abandoned cats. In turn, he created something unique: a place of tranquility for children living through the bombardment and a glimmer of hope for those watching in horror around the world. As word of Alaa''s courage and dedication spread, the kindness of strangers enabled him to feed thousandsTrade ReviewThe Last Sanctuary in Aleppo is a gentle, easy read... awe-inspiring and heart-warming... The tragic stories are leavened in part by Aljaleel's gentle sense of humour. * The National (AE) *The cat man of Aleppo, Mohammad Aljaleel, touched the hearts of millions * BBC News *
£10.44
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC German Infantryman vs Soviet Rifleman
Book SynopsisFeaturing full-color artwork, specially drawn maps and archive photographs, this study offers key insights into the tactics, leadership, combat performance and subsequent reputations of six representative German and Soviet infantry battalions pitched into three pivotal actions that determined the course of the Barbarossa campaign at the height of World War II.The Axis invasion of the Soviet Union on 22 June 1941 pitted Nazi Germany and her allies against Stalin''s forces in a mighty struggle for survival. Three German army groups - North, Center and South - advanced into Soviet-held territory; Generalfeldmarschall Fedor von Bock''s Army Group Center, the largest of these three, was tasked with defeating General of the Army Dmitry Pavlov''s Western Front in Belarus, and was assigned two Panzer Groups to achieve this. Bock''s command would complete the encirclement and destruction of vast numbers of Soviet personnel and matériel at battles such as Bialystok-Minsk in June-July Table of ContentsIntroduction /The opposing sides /Zhlobin: 6 July 1941 /Smolensk: 15–23 July 1941 /Vas’kovo–Voroshilovo: 23–27 July 1941 /Analysis /Aftermath /Unit organizations /Bibliography /Index
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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Spitfire IIV vs Bf 109F
Book SynopsisWith stunning artwork and detailed analysis, this volume provides a pilot's view of the dramatic clashes between these two legendary fighters, as some of the most gifted and big name' aces of World War II went head to head in the skies of North-West Europe. As the Battle of Britain approached its conclusion, two new versions of the famous Spitfire and Messerschmitt Bf 109 arrived on the scene. The RAF could see that the Luftwaffe were stepping down their incursions into British airspace, and went on to the offensive. The Spitfire Mark II, and increasingly the Mark V, would fly over the picturesque English channel in fighter sweeps, or to escort vulnerable Blenheim bombers waiting for them was the Bf 109F Friedrich'. Yet despite the reversal of offensive and defensive dispositions, and despite the Luftwaffe deploying the bulk of their fighter strength to the Eastern Front in 1941, the Jagdflieger were able to inflict severe losses on their RAF counterparts.Table of ContentsIntroduction /Chronology /Design and Development /Technical Specifications /The Strategic Situation /The Combatants /Combat /Statistics and Analysis /Aftermath /Further Reading /Index
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