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The Second World War spawned a plethora of crack special forces units (Long Range Desert Group, SAS, SBS, Phantom and Commandos) but 30 Assault Unit remains, even today, far more secretive and exclu……続きを見る

A "compelling" portrait of the fateful Crimean War cavalry charge told through the soldiers' own words ( Historical Novels Review). The most notorious, and most contentious, cavalry charge in histor……続きを見る

The author of The First World War in the Air details the gripping 1905 naval battle during the Russo-Japanese War. In 1905 Japan and Russia were at war. With the Russian Far East Fleet destroyed, th……続きを見る

The Spanish Civil War of 1936-1939 underlined the importance of the sea as the supply route to both General Franco's insurgents and the Spanish Republic. There were attempted blockades by Franco as ……続きを見る

This detailed combat history sheds light on the significant yet overlooked guerilla campaigns in what would become Angola and Guinea-Bissou. Portugal was the first European country to colonize Afric……続きを見る

A "massive [and] valuable" collection of quotes about war from soldiers, commanders, strategists, and others ( The Spectator). This volume brings four thousand years of military history to life thro……続きを見る

A fascinating account of the dramatic events leading up to the Siege and the four month siege itself. The Siege of Paris from September 1870 to the city's capitulation in January 1871 was the result……続きを見る

"A thoughtful military history of the Texas Revolution from the perspective of Irish-Americans who were in the thick of it. Highly recommended." ー Midwest Book Review Breaking new ground with origi……続きを見る

A fast-paced short history that moves between London, Washington, and Cairo to reveal the crisis that brought down a prime minister. Includes photos, a timeline, and a special afterword examining th……続きを見る

This in-depth history of medieval Scottish warfare highlights the rivalries between the Norse warlords and the early Scottish kings. Between the ninth and fourteenth centuries, Scotland’s northern a……続きを見る

A pictorial history of the Nazi military's elite Gebirgstruppen during World War II. Fifteen elite mountain divisions and a multitude of small units fought for the Wehrmacht during World War II. The……続きを見る

A guide to learning more about your relatives' experience serving in the U.S. Army during World War II. In this fully revised edition of Finding Your Father's War, military historian Jonathan Gawne……続きを見る

The life of the great military commander of ancient Carthage from the bestselling author of Thermopylae and Gibraltar. Born in Carthage in 247 BC, Hannibal Barca is considered one of the greatest mi……続きを見る

Real-life accounts of the highly trained marksmen who have honed the art of killing to a fine edgeーand can turn the tides of war with one perfect shot. Elite snipersーwith their deadly aim, iron ne……続きを見る

An informative look at the military conflicts that most altered the course of history and civilization, from ancient times to the modern world. Rather than celebrating warfare, 50 Battles That Chang……続きを見る

Many military accounts of the British side of the Falklands War have been published as well as memoirs written by servicemen who took part, so this aspect of the story of the Argentine occupation an……続きを見る

Three true tales of Civil War combat, as recounted by the #1 New York Times –bestselling author of Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee . The acclaimed historian of the American West turns his attention ……続きを見る

A "fast-moving and highly readable account" of the Indo-Pakistani War of 1947 and its lasting legacy in today's geopolitical tensions ( The New York Times). An NPR and Seattle Times Best Book of the……続きを見る

Dee Brown’s history of the incredible Civil War raid that led to the Siege of Vicksburg For two weeks in the spring of 1862, Colonel Benjamin Grierson and 1,700 Union cavalry troopers conducted a ra……続きを見る

The second of a two-volume history and analysis of the Russian Civil War, this volume covers events spanning 1919 to 1920. "The republication of Professor Kenez's classic volumes is to be warmly wel……続きを見る

The first of a two-volume history and analysis of the Russian Civil War, this volume covers events in 1918. "The republication of Professor Kenez's classic volumes is to be warmly welcomed. Based on……続きを見る

The Black Hawk War was the final conflict east of the Mississippi River between American Indian communities and the United States regular troops and militia. Exploring the museums, wayside markers a……続きを見る

This medieval history of British rebellion examines how five centuries of uprisings and insurrections helped build the United Kingdom. Shakespeare's Henry IV lamented 'Uneasy lies the head that wear……続きを見る

"You'll learn what these pilots went through knowing that their actions or reactions could trigger a global nuclear war." ー Historic Aviation RAF and East German Fast-Jet Pilots in the Cold War is ……続きを見る

A unique insight into how fighter pilots lived, lovedーand diedーthrough the diary of the top-scoring RAF Ace who survived the Battle of Britain. A one-time household name synonymous with the superl……続きを見る

An "lively and challenging" study of King Edward I of England's conquest of Scotland ( English Historical Review). War truly begins when the invading army, conquest complete, goes home. It is the re……続きを見る

The incredible true story of a WWII veteran's renegade operation to help Israel defend itself during the First Arab-Israeli War. Shortly after Israel was created in 1948, it faced the threat of inva……続きを見る

A look at the military might of these ancient warriors who sacked Rome and conquered much of Europe. Although comprised of many distinct tribes and groupings, the Celts shared a distinctive culture ……続きを見る

L’Impero romano non è mai caduto. Tutti gli imperi della storia si sono presentati come eredi degli antichi romani: l’Impero romano d’Oriente; il Sacro Romano Impero di Carlo Magno; Mosca, la terza ……続きを見る

This easy-to-use reference book covers the most important people, places, events, and technologies of Roman warfare during the republic (400–31 BCE), providing a wealth of reference material and inv……続きを見る