Warfare & defence books

Drawing on Chamberlain’s extensive memoirs and writings and multiple period sources, historian Brian F. Swartz follows...  Read More >>

The first book-length treatment of the topic in English.  Read More >>

The only comprehensive listing of French sailing warships in English.  Read More >>

Detailed story of S-Boote operations during WWII Superb photos, illustrations and maps Includes the full story...  Read More >>

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Prequel to the author's 40,000-copy bestseller Nelson's Navy  Read More >>

This first of two volumes on the Supermarine Spitfire covers the design, testing, development, and early WWII combat...  Read More >>

A prolific sub-contractor building airframes during the First World War, Boulton & Paul entered the field of design...  Read More >>

A complete history of Bomber Command, including its crucial role in WWII and later nuclear role in the Cold War....  Read More >>

The story of America's bid to obtain atomic weapons and the aircraft that were developed to deliver them, first...  Read More >>

The author analyses the way in which both the British and German Intelligence services played a part in the Battle...  Read More >>

""This book uses archivally based, comparative case studies to explore decision making regarding preventive war...  Read More >>

Modern Artillery brings together 300 of the most important examples of artillery used or designed since 1900. From...  Read More >>

One of the most distinguished combat reporters to cover World War II, Richard Tregaskis later reported on Cold War...  Read More >>

The importance of regional cooperation is becoming more apparent as the world moves into the third decade of the...  Read More >>

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This set of previously out-of-print books collects together valuable research. Areas covered include the air war,...  Read More >>

Three weeks after Imperial Japan’s surrender, five men dressed in baggy khaki uniforms stared at the camera.  Read More >>

This book explores the U.S. military's extensive OD programs over 50 years, identifying three epochs: Traditional...  Read More >>

It profiles salient technologies and science, including persuasion science, artificial intelligence and machine...  Read More >>

The inspiring memoir of a wife's physical, emotional, and spiritual struggles while helping her Army husband recuperate...  Read More >>

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Soldier by instinct, sailor by fate... The relationship that defined a career - and saved a nation The Navy almost...  Read More >>

This book explores the U.S. military's extensive OD programs over 50 years, identifying three epochs: Traditional...  Read More >>

My Road Back is a soulful account of a Vietnam Vet's tour of duty, a time that included the Tet Offensive and assassination...  Read More >>