As the first new history of the battle in a decade, this authoritative and eye opening account marks the 500th anniversary and brings our knowledge of the conflict up to date. Expert knowledge and detailed maps look at the key events, the 1135 campaign and the minor battles of M…
"In September 1942, the Long Range Desert Group was ordered to comprise the land-based element of a surprise raid on Tobruk, Erwin Rommel's strategic port and supply hub in North Africa. They were accompanied by a daring new Special Forces unit -- the Special Interrogation Group…
In September 1942, the Long Range Desert Group was ordered to comprise the land-based element of a surprise raid on Tobruk, Erwin Rommel's strategic port and supply hub in North Africa. They were accompanied by a daring new Special Forces unit -- the Special Interrogation Group …
An overview of Alexander's life'from his early military exploits to the creation of his empire and the legacy left after his premature death. Alexander was perhaps the greatest conquering general in history. In a dozen years Alexander took the whole of Asia Minor and Egypt, dest…
When war broke out in 1914, fearless pioneers took to the skies above France in flimsy biplanes. Aerial combat was perceived as glorious and chivalric, but the reality was very different: new Royal Flying corps subalterns in 1917 had a life expectancy of 11 days. The term 'ace' …
When war broke out in 1914, fearless pioneers took to the skies above France in flimsy biplanes. Aerial combat was perceived as glorious and chivalric, but the reality was very different: new Royal Flying corps subalterns in 1917 had a life expectancy of 11 days. The term 'ace' …
A readable and entertaining introduction to aerial combat in the series that 'would be excellent for someone with an early interest in military history' (Army Rumour Service). Just over a decade after the first successful powered flight, fearless pioneers were flying over the ba…