A new, definitive and highly readable account of this famous ship.
Fills in the gaps that many have only guessed at concerning the Rangers' real missions on D-Day. This work will change the way that historians view the Pointe du Hoc battle from now on.
The author has combined his two greatest interests: Transport and Stamp Collecting and brought them together in this series of books looking at the way postage stamps have led him to increase his knowledge of our world via his interest in all forms of tra
The Franklin Expedition, where all 129 men died, is arguably the worst disaster to Britain's history of polar exploration. The fate of the missing men has remained an enigma that tantalised generations of historians, archaeologists and adventurers.
Restaurant quality food that can easily be created in your own home.
Launched in December 1944, the Nazis' Ardennes offensive, known as the Battle of the Bulge, cost the lives of more US soldiers than in any battle in American history.
The inspirational memoir of a seriously wounded and blinded POW who was later repatriated in 1943.
A rare and gripping memoir of the too often neglected but fiercely fought Korean War. Examines the causes, wider events and implications of the War.
This title traces the development of court regalia and military clothing from the end of Late Antiquity to the end of the Empire in 1453 and beyond and pioneers a largely unexplored realm, both in terms of Roman and Byzantine Studies, and dress history.
Re-issue of an esteemed piece of work, initially published in 1988 by Patrick Stephens Limited.
Presents the history of the raising, training and service of the Barnsley Pals in the Great War.
Boulogne - 23 May, 1940. A town under siege. A rampant German panzer division hammers at its gates. Panic in the street and chaos on the docks. Air Raids. Frightened refugees and dispirited... Læs mere