Warfare & defence books

Victory in Japan Day on August 15, 1945 officially marked the end of World War II, but in fact conflict continued...  Read More >>

"""A transatlantic history of the Euromissiles from the arms race's early origins to the final days of the Cold...  Read More >>

This book offers an analysis of the major sources of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and suggests principles and...  Read More >>

Tells the story of Bletchley Park through the words of the codebreakers.  Read More >>

A renowned expert on genocide argues that there is a real risk of violent atrocities happening in the United States...  Read More >>

Fully illustrated complete history of British armoured warfare during the Second World War.  Read More >>

First-hand Chinook crewman's account.  Read More >>

Packed with short interviews and poignant quotes, many original and never seen before, from current and former Paras,...  Read More >>

The fifth edition of Centuries of Genocide combines highly informative essays on major genocides with powerful first-person...  Read More >>

The autobiography of one of the most famous Commandos of the Second World War.  Read More >>

This book argues that misogyny is too complex to eradicate with superficial changes. Like a national anthem, misogyny...  Read More >>

An in-depth assessment of innovations in military information technology informs hypothetical outcomes for artificial...  Read More >>

This book addresses the question of when (if ever) and why (if at all) it is justifiable for a polity to prepare...  Read More >>

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • THE BASIS FOR THE MAJOR MOTION PICTURE • A “riveting” (USA Today) true tale of courage...  Read More >>

A gripping memoir about Puerto Rican girl from the Bronx who escaped the trauma home life by joining the US Marine...  Read More >>

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From an era when oar-driven ships clashed in messy, bloody conflict to the golden age of sail and the incredible...  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 >>

From historian and columnist in Leatherneck and Armor magazines, this is the exciting, personal account of a Marine...  Read More >>

The story of the unique course which must be passed in order to command a Royal Navy submarine.  Read More >>

This fascinating and accessible account steers a course through the most epic engagements on the high seas over...  Read More >>

Bob Drury and Tom Clavin's The Last Hill is the incredible untold story of one Ranger battalion's heroism and courage...  Read More >>

In late 1939, the Air Ministry were looking to replace the Blenheim as a medium bomber. Bristol Aircraft Company...  Read More >>

A Different Drummer: My Life as a Peacetime Soldier by Gerard Teachman chronicles his 3 years in the U.S. Army....  Read More >>