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Formed out of the Royal Irish Constabulary at the time of Partition, the RUC's history is predictably a turbulent one right through to its replacement in 2001 by the Police Service of Northern Irela……続きを見る

A detailed history of a pivotal, bloody battle in a clash of European dynasties, with illustrations included. The Battle of Fontenoy marked a turning point in the War of the Austrian Succession, yet……続きを見る

The British Army veteran and oral historian presents vivid firsthand accounts of soldiers on the frontlines of the Troubles in the early 1970s. This volume in Ken Wharton's series of oral histories ……続きを見る

A journey inside the submarines that patrolled beneath the surface to keep the peace during the Cold War, from a Royal Navy officer and engineer. During the Cold War, nuclear submarines quietly help……続きを見る

The story of British Falkland Islanders under Argentine occupationーwith a new chapter on postwar developments: "Reads like a gripping adventure yarn." ー British Heritage Magazine Falkland Islander……続きを見る

A firsthand account of the battle of Isandlwana from one of the only survivors of the Zulu attack, Lieutenant Henry Curling of the Royal Artillery. The crushing defeat suffered by the British Army b……続きを見る

Northumbria at War explores war and conflict in Northumberland and Durham from the Celtic age to modern times. Rebellion, feud and civil disorder have smoldered and crackled across the North, destro……続きを見る

A centuries-spanning study of twenty-five pivotal wars that shaped world history, from the Greco-Persian War to the Soviet-Afghan War. Driving and dispersing peoples across the globe, giving birth t……続きを見る

The untold story of US Special Forces in Laos, one of the longest secret wars of the Cold Warーby a military historian and Special Forces veteran. The Secret War in Laos was one of the first "long w……続きを見る

"[A] vivid, gripping account of inhuman cruelty, laced with rays of hope and courage and dignity amidst the horrors" (Noam Chomsky, leading public intellectual and author of Hopes and Prospects). A ……続きを見る

"A superb read . . . destined to become the go-to book for anyone interested in this long-neglected period of the Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars." ー The Napoleon Series To crush the French Revol……続きを見る

Fascinating facts and debunked myths about Catholic vs. Protestant, King vs. Parliament, England vs. Scotland, Cromwell vs. Ireland, and more. What was life like during the English Civil War? Did th……続きを見る

An "in-depth [and] well-researched" look at soldiers-for-hire and their role in modern warfare around the globeーincludes photos ( Portland Book Review). Mercenaries have been a part of warfare for ……続きを見る

Andrew Jackson's new history tells the story of the Great War as it was experienced by the men of the 11th Battalion, East Lancashire Regiment (Accrington Pals), the 158th (Accrington and Burnley) B……続きを見る

A fascinating chronicle of the Cold War battle where US and Soviet weapons, as well as Cuban and South African troops, took part in the Angolan Civil War. In the late 1980s, as America prepared to c……続きを見る

A "gripping" story of the Angolan Civil War and how it evolved into a Cold War struggle between superpowers ( New York Journal of Books). Lasting over a quarter of a century, from 1975 to 2002, the ……続きを見る

"A gripping narrative" of the German submarines that nearly changed the outcome of World War II from the author of Dönitz and the Wolf Packs ( Naval Review). In essence, this is the story of U-223, ……続きを見る

This well-illustrated book describes the massive effort that the occupying Nazi forces put into the construction of the Eastern section of the Atlantic Wall. While the D-Day invasion was unaffected ……続きを見る

When war broke out in 1939 over 20,000 Irishmen were serving in the Royal Navy, Army and Royal Air Force with the greatest proportion in the Army. During the war this rose to over 120,000, suggestin……続きを見る

An examination of the American government's Cold War national defense measures and public communications regarding protection from nuclear disaster. The launch of Russia's Sputnik satellite in 1957 ……続きを見る

A brief history of the Battle of Little Bighorn, the deadly clash between U.S. soldiers and Native American forces in 1876. Commonly known as Custer's Last Stand, the Battle of Little Bighorn may be……続きを見る

This detailed military history of the Spanish Civil War dispels long-held misconceptions and sheds significant new light on the conflict. Spain in Arms chronicles the development of the Spanish Civi……続きを見る

The bravery displayed by our soldiers at war is commonly recognized. However, often forgotten is the courage required by veterans when they return home and suddenly face reintegration into their fam……続きを見る

A thrilling account of the rescue of RAF crewmen after their aircraft crashes in Afghanistan in 1919. This is the story of an unknown incident during the little-known Third Afghan War. An aircraft f……続きを見る

An illustrated history and guide to the Battle of Hastings by two leading medieval military historians. The Battle of Hastings, fought on 14 October 1066, changed the course of English history. This……続きを見る

In this "valuable oral history," women who survived the 1995 Srebrenica massacre speak of their lives before, during, and after the Bosnian war ( Publishers Weekly). In July 1995, the Army of the Se……続きを見る

Covering nearly a century of conflict, this history chronicles the tragic, epic struggle for the land that would become Maine. For eight decades, a power struggle raged across a frontier on the nort……続きを見る

This fascinating study of medieval warfare examines the vital role of castles during the English civil wars of the 15th century. The Wars of the Roses comprise one of the most fascinating periods in……続きを見る

The Sword of Scotland is the story of Scotland's military heritage. Scotland's fighting men have played a part in shaping the history of our world, and many of the individual countries in it. Its co……続きを見る

The author of Waterloo shares an extensive history of the Battle of Talavera between the British & Spanish and the French. The Battle of Talavera was one of the key confrontations of the Peninsular ……続きを見る