Reference 63

A guide to the history of each of the British Army's regular formations, from their origins to their development over time. Using easy-to-follow, family-tree type tables, Bloodline shows the origin……続きを見る

Wargaming can be a very expensive hobby, but it needn't be. Iain Dickie, one of the best-known names in the hobby shares dozens of hints and tips on how to cut the cost of your gaming and get 'more ……続きを見る

How to prepareーmentally and physicallyーfor life in the armed forces. Making the transition from civilian to soldier can be tough. Knowing what to expect can help. In this guide, Michael Volkin, wh……続きを見る

The transition from civilian to that of a Marine is a process unlike any other in any branch of the military. As any potential recruit can imagine, Marine recruit training is difficult and challengi……続きを見る

A treasury of sources and supplemental information for readers of the award-winning history The Fights on the Little Horn. This volume collects and lists books, booklets, pamphlets, manuscripts, per……続きを見る

The author of All the Kaiser's Men provides "a very helpful reference . . . to the battles which finally led to the German Army's defeat in the field." ー The Western Front Association Few pivotal y……続きを見る

Continuing his exploration of the alternative paths that British history might so easily have taken, Timothy Venning turns his attention to the Hundred Years War between England and France. Could th……続きを見る

Whether any advantage or benefit will be drawn from the suspension or effective abolition of the rank of Field Marshal is debatable. What is certain, however, is that Dr. Tony Heathcotes idea of com……続きを見る

A revised and updated single-source reference book accurately detailing the German field forces employed in Normandy in 1944 and their losses. In this book, military historian Dr. Niklas Zetterling ……続きを見る

This regional travel guide seeks out "engaging reenactments and the best exhibits, where remarkable artifacts and excellent displays bring history alive." ーKathryn Schneider Smith, author of Washin……続きを見る

In 1812 Napoleon's magnificent army invaded Russia. Among the half a million men who crossed the border was Albrecht Adam, a former baker, a soldier and, most importantly for us, a military artist o……続きを見る

The authors of 'Combat Codes' have painstakingly researched the codes used by the RAF to replace unit markings during World War II in order to attempt to confuse the enemy. 続きを見る

A concise guide to this dramatic Revolutionary War campaign with facts, maps, historical significance, and more. In 1777, the British had the confidence to launch a plan to divide the Colonies along……続きを見る

A concise guide to the American Civil War battle that set the North on the path to victory, with maps, facts, historical significance, and more. Gettysburg represented a strategic turning point in t……続きを見る

This myth-busting compendium sets the record straight on American history, from famous-but-false legends to weird-but-true stories. American history is full of oft-repeated errors and outright fabri……続きを見る

An overview of the Wehrmacht's little-known mobile assault guns designed to provide close infantry support against enemy field defenses in World War II. The Stürmgeschutze rumbling forward into acti……続きを見る

Originally published in 1900, this book features excerpts from Alexander Cavali Mercer's account of the battle of Waterloo. As an artillery officer at the sharp end, this is his eye-witness account ……続きを見る

Lt.-Gen. Sir Garnet Wolseley commented that history would record the formation of the Volunteers Movement as one of the most remarkable events in the century. In this study of the Rifle Volunteer Mo……続きを見る

During WWII, various U.S. military agencies produced catalogues of equipment to fill the gaps left by the official War Department manuals, which led to inconsistent data appearing in different sourc……続きを見る

In 1984 the first edition of the British Army Guide was published and in September 2015 the 13th edition will be on sale. This invaluable information resource which deals with all aspects of British……続きを見る

Intelligence about the enemy is a fundamental part of any war or battle; knowledge of the enemys strength, dispositions and intentions are essential for success. This book reveals that for 250 years……続きを見る

This final volume in the three-volume set covering more than 300 types of Surviving World War II aircraft includes the less-glamorous ones that couldn't qualify for two volumes on Fighters and Bombe……続きを見る

Newly updated fifth edition: The remarkable reference that is "absolutely essential in every naval historian's library" ( Warship World). This is the latest updated edition of the book known simply ……続きを見る

This book offers a full examination and description of all the toxic chemical and microbiological agents, either tested, manufactured or used since 1914. It identifies the major research, testing an……続きを見る

Made up entirely of volunteer civil servants and their friends and despite the Government's reluctance to release them, the Prince of Wales' Own Civil Service Rifles fought with distinction at Loos,……続きを見る

Since its inception in 1984, The British Army: A Pocket Guide has established itself as the market leader in this particular sphere of defense publishing. This the eighth edition has been brought co……続きを見る

A firearms expert "traces the history of the 'one hand gun' from its 14th century origins . . . surveying changing technology, techniques, and design" ( Midwest Book Review). Ideally suited for both……続きを見る

The Maginot Line, the complex system of strongpoints constructed between the world wars by the French to protect against attack from Germany, is one of the most famous, extensive and controversial d……続きを見る

The George Cross, the highest civilian decoration, is awarded for acts of the greatest heroism or of the most conspicuous courage in circumstances of extreme danger, and all the recipients of this e……続きを見る

The British Army Pocket Guide 2008–2009 is a comprehensive guide to the organization, equipment and tactics of today's British Army. This latest edition incorporates details of all army reorganizati……続きを見る