Celebrates the academic career and major influence of Richard Bradley on European prehistory as seen through his publications with Oxbow Books. Papers are selected to demonstrate... Læs mere
A complete account of the British maritime contribution to victory in World War II.
A fresh look at the overlooked first battle for Kesternich in December 1944—where U.S. and German forces clashed in a pivotal, misunderstood engagement on the eve of the Battle of the Bulge. Grounded in original German sources and firsthand accounts.
The first ten years of SAMS saw its graduates shape modern U.S. Army doctrine and operations;from post-Vietnam recovery to the Gulf War. This book traces how education;doctrine;and combat experience combined to transform operational thinking across a pivotal decade.
Explores the origins and uses of monuments in Western and Northern Europe - and their subsequent histories - focusing on monuments in Britain and Ireland from the Mesolithic to the Viking Age.
Inspired by the success of Finnish ski troops in 1939, the 10th Mountain Division was formed and trained to fight in extreme conditions. Featuring over 200 photographs, this book details its origins, operations, and unique equipment.
A talented sportsman who struggled with academic work, young Peter Weaver was a rogue, skirting the law. When World War II broke out he was determined to... Læs mere