War & defence operations books

This book seeks to unearth the true background, reasons, aims and achievement of Goodwood,  Read More >>

An enthralling tale of Victorian high-adventure combined with an expose of the myths surrounding the failure to...  Read More >>

Two graphic first-hand accounts of the First Afghan War.  Read More >>

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War and its legacy are traumatic to individuals, communities, and landscapes. The impacts last long beyond the events...  Read More >>

The Battle of the Somme has become a byword for sacrifice and senseless slaughter. It had a searing impact on the...  Read More >>

A high-ranking general's gripping insider account of the U.S. wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, and how it all went...  Read More >>

A vital reassessment of Axis intelligence released for the 75th anniversary of Operation Overlord, using newly declassified...  Read More >>

This third volume covers the Norwegian army's flags, jaegers, ski troops, cavalry, and artillery, and Militia forces...  Read More >>

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The 53rd edition of the SIPRI Yearbook analyses developments in 2021 in security and conflicts; military spending...  Read More >>

The author explores the lives and contribution made by a five of The Few who stories are less well known.  Read More >>

A Times History Book of the Year 2022 From Sunday Times bestselling historian...  Read More >>

Roman and Hunnic fighting men are assessed and compared in this fully illustrated study of Attila's bid to conquer...  Read More >>

Days of Valor tells the story of the 199th Light Infantry Brigade, a major combat unit of the US Army that served...  Read More >>

A summary of how the Islands hotels were put to use by their German guests may intrigue present-day visitors, and...  Read More >>

The Men of Wellington's Light Division is certain to be welcomed by historians and enthusiasts alike, providing...  Read More >>

Thought-provoking exploration of the factors that determine the outcome of battles.  Read More >>

The author captures the entire Alamo history in a cohesive and slowing narrative that brings the people and the...  Read More >>

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New in paperback - How British soldiers took Sword and Gold beaches on D-Day. This is the story of the British soldiers’...  Read More >>

A new history of the most crucial few months of the Arctic Convoys, when Germany's air power forced the Allies to...  Read More >>

The vivid account of how a brilliant plan turned into an epic tragedy - made into the BAFTA award-winning film A...  Read More >>

A classic memoir of the Napoleonic Wars.  Read More >>

With updates from the author, specially commissioned maps, and 50 new images, this is a concise overview of the...  Read More >>