During World War One the French Army was in a state of disarray, plagued by indiscipline, mutinies and desertion. The ordinary French citizens that were called upon to defend their... Læs mere
Photographic history of the French air force in the First World War
Alongside colour plates and illustrations, this concise text focuses on the organisation, equipment, uniforms and tactics of the French Army during World War I.
In this companion volume to The French Army 1939-45 (1), Ian Sumner and François Vauvillier examine the history, uniforms and insignia of the Free French, Fighting French and the Army of Liberation.
The first of two volumes on the French Army of the Second World War, Ian Sumner and François Vauvillier examine the organisation, uniforms and equipment of the army of 1939-40 and Vichy France.
A compact history of the 'senior service', who made a huge contribution to the D-Day landings, and sent strong units to support the USN in the final campaigns against Japan.
"ANZAC Infantryman, 1914-15: From New Guinea to Gallipoli".
A detailed, illustrated account of The First Battle of the Marne, which saved France from defeat in the First World War and led directly the establishment of the trenches.
A concise, fact-packed guide to both the Army and Naval Air Services – their command, organization, strength, training, support services and operations.
An examination of the key British commanders of World War II across the three branches of service.
In this second of a two-part sequence, a respected vexillologist describes, explains and illustrates a wide variety of the King's and Regimental colours carried during the 18th and 19th centuries by British Household, Regular, Militia and Volunteer infantry regiments.
A respected vexillologist describes, explains and illustrates a wide variety of the standards and guidons carried during the 18th and 19th centuries by British Household, Regular, Yeomanry and Volunteer cavalry units.