This concise study describes and illustrates the Italian Army's campaigns, organisation, uniforms, weapons and equipment – including the famous 'death companies' and Arditi assault troops.
The story of the emergence of Muscovy out of the 'Mongol yoke', illustrated with rare early paintings, photos, diagrams, and eight art plates.
A compact, illustrated guide to a key European conquest for one of history's most legendary leaders.
The story of France's dramatic win under legendary leader, Joan of Arc.
This book, the second of two, takes a close look at the men who lived and died for the Hospitaller cause in this key period, and the political and economic role that the Order played within the Christian empire.
This title details the epic four-month siege of the city of Constantinople, last vestige of the once mighty Roman and Byzantine Empires. It illustrates the battle which saw Constantine's men outnumber eight-to-one before being overcome by the Sultan Mehmet.
David Nicolle recounts the background and events of these fundamental campaigns that scarred the Late Medieval period.
How did the medieval Balkans organise their armies and fight their wars; and why did they ultimately fail? This title answers these questions, ably supported by numerous illustrations and eight colour plates.