A detailed analysis of one of the most audacious naval operations of WWII, in which German ships ran the gauntlet of British coastal defences in an effort to reach the safety of their home ports.
A compact, illustrated examination of the Dieppe raid of August 1942: one of the most controversial actions of World War II.
During the Allied landings in Normandy, Sword Beach was the responsibility of the British 3rd Division. This text looks at how congestion on the Beach allowed the German forces time to react,... Læs mere
"Operation Archery: The Commandos and the Vaagso Raid, 1942".
The largest city in Normandy, Caen's position gave it major strategic value for Allies and Germans alike. This title describes the battle for Caen, revealing how,... Læs mere
The beaches codenamed Gold and Juno constituted the western section of the British sector of the landings. This title explores the D-Day objectives for the troops landing on these two beaches, which included the capture of the town of Arromanches.
In the darkest days of World War II, the British planned a daring airborne operation to capture the secret of the German radar. Lead by Major John Frost, a... Læs mere
On the night of December 7, 1942, five canoes were launched off the mouth of the Gironde river, each containing a pair of British commandoes tasked with slipping into... Læs mere
A concise, illustrated account of Operation Crusader, which proved the ability of the British Army to defeat the Germans in Africa.
Featuring illustrations throughout, a detailed look at the battle of El Alamein, which marked the turning point in Britain's fortunes in the Second World War.