Featuring full-colour artwork, this is the first detailed English-language study of Franco’s German-allied forces in the devastating Spanish Civil War, the ‘rehearsal’ for World War II.
Nazi Germany's MP 38 and MP 40 submachine guns are among World War II's most recognizable weapons. This title tells the story of the origins, combat use, and lasting influence of two of World War II's most famous firearms.
Featuring specially commissioned artwork and many rare photos, this book describes and illustrates the Kaiser’s specially raised and uniformed units and the ‘sea battalions’ that were raised to serve with the fleet, as far afield as China and the Pacific islands.
"The Chaco War 1932-35: South America's Greatest War".
This book reveals the forgotten story of wartime life in the USA detailing the myriad array of uniformed services that provided crucial support for the armed forces as well as recreating the fear and deprivations suffered by ordinary citizens.
The complete story of Pancho Villa's raid into the United States, and the US Army expedition sent to hunt him down.
Reveals the full history of the US Coast Guard throughout World War II. This book draws attention to the story of how the US Coast Guard ran a number of the landing craft throughout D-Day in 1944 as well as providing crucial anti-U-boat patrols throughout the war years.
An illustrated guide to the roles played by fortifications in the settlement of North America, featuring major sites from The Alamo in Texas to Fort Guijarros in California.
The story of one of Americas best-known volunteer military units, based on a rich body of source material.
This book details the uniforms and weapons of the American, Spanish, Cuban and Filipino forces involved in the United States Army's first overseas war.
For the first time in English, a concise but fact-packed account of the events, armies, uniforms and weapons of the Mexican Revolution.