Warfare & defence books

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The incredible story of the largest POW escape in the Second World War - organized by ordinary men who ultimately...  Read More >>

A bestselling BBC World Service ten-part series and podcast that celebrates the men and women who built and flew...  Read More >>

This highly illustrated volume tells the inside story of the rifles carried by snipers of all the major powers during...  Read More >>

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER ‘A terrific book … It really is one of the most enjoyable histories...  Read More >>

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission...  Read More >>

States may be willing to launch cyber-operations, but first they must build the capacity for such attacks--Smeets...  Read More >>

The incredible story of the largest POW escape in the Second World War – organized by ordinary men who ultimately...  Read More >>

""A thorough review of the history and achievement of the U.S. Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, Coast Guard, Space...  Read More >>

Detailed ship histories combined with policy context.  Read More >>

In late 1944, the Second World War was going badly for Japan. The Japanese strategy in Leyte was to entrap the U.S....  Read More >>

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INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Former Secretary of Defense Mark T.  Read More >>

Derek Rogerson recounts the tale of the Battle of Bamber Bridge, adding in some possible conversations, as well...  Read More >>

Examines the depiction of the crossbow in medieval art, myth and legend.  Read More >>

Analyses military campaigns from the second half of the twentieth century to demonstrate the difficulty of achieving...  Read More >>

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To weave a connected narrative from the known episodes of Cossack history would be a difficult and, in many ways,...  Read More >>

General George S. Patton, Jr. was regarded as one of history's most brilliant military strategists. As I Knew War...  Read More >>

General George S. Patton, Jr. was regarded as one of history's most brilliant military strategists. As I Knew War...  Read More >>

A sweeping, lavish one-volume history of the rise of American naval power during World War II In this engaging narrative,...  Read More >>

This book critically examines the active role played by youth-led social movements in pushing for change and promoting...  Read More >>

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A military historian examines four military leaders--Douglas MacArthur, George Patton, George Marshall, and Dwight...  Read More >>