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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

This book is a stimulating and entirely plausible insight into how Hitler and his generals might have defeated the Allies, and a convincing sideways look at the Third Reich's bid at world domination……続きを見る

From Bruneval to North Africa, from Normandy to Suez, by parachute and glider the men of the Airborne Forces have gone by air to battle. But their activities have by no means been confined to purely……続きを見る

A naval historian presents a collection of personal accounts from British naval servicemembers who contributed to victory in the Falklands. Fearing that the achievements of Britain's Navy in the Fal……続きを見る

This military history reveals the untold story of the United Kingdom's Royal and Merchant Navies during the Falkland's War. Soldiers and journalists alike wasted no time in memorializing the campaig……続きを見る

This photographic journal was originally published in the spring of 1941. It was edited by and carried a forward by Hauptsturmfhrer Gunter d'Alquen, commander of the SS Propaganda Kompanie and edito……続きを見る

The Second World War is vanishing into the pages of history. The veterans were once all around us, but their numbers are fast diminishing. While still in their prime many recorded their memories wit……続きを見る

Liverpool Pals, is a record of duty, courage and endeavour of a group of men who, before war broke out in 1914, were the backbone of Liverpool's commerce. Fired with patriotism, over 4,000 of these ……続きを見る

A seemingly unnecessary raid made by men of the 10th Battalion A.I.F. on Celtic Wood, Broodseinde on the 9th October 1917 resulted in the unrecorded deaths of 37 of the raiding party. The mystery of……続きを見る

The little-known true Civil War story of the Confederate soldiers who served in the Union Army by the #1 New York Times –bestselling author. Historian Dee Brown uncovers an exciting episode in Amer……続きを見る

On 27 April 1994 South Africa went to the polls and delivered the first black government in the country's history. This was the Mandela Revolution. This is not the story of how the Rainbow Nation wa……続きを見る

The first comprehensive history and analysis of the Siege of Béxar in early nineteenth-century Texas. While the battles of 1836ーthe Alamo, Goliad, and San Jacintoーare well-known moments in the Tex……続きを見る

A military history of the two campaigns British and Commonwealth forces fought against Communist terrorists in Malaya during the mid-twentieth century. The struggle with Communist terrorists in Mala……続きを見る

A historian analyzes the Franco-Prussian War's Battle of Sedan, from its causes and effects, to the characters involved. The Franco-Prussian War was a turning point in the history of nineteenth-cent……続きを見る

Available for the first time in years, this is a new edition of the classic account by the adventurer and big game hunter who developed and ran the British Army sniping programme in the First World ……続きを見る

In this early work, the future Prime Minister recounts his observations as a young war correspondent in late 19th century British Colonial India. In 1897, Winston Churchill was a 22-year-old subalte……続きを見る