Insightful look at special operations in the American Civil War.
Well mapped and profusely illustrated walking tours over key parts of the battlefield. GPS references for the waypoints of the tours.
The VC10, designed and manufactured by the men who would make Concorde, first flew in June 1962. The design incorporated advanced engineering, new aerodynamics, and design... Læs mere
Highlights the overlooked importance of, and threat to, the River Thames during the Blitz, WW2. Had the Thames' defences been damaged, catastrophic flooding would have occurred.
No-holds barred history of Scotland Yard's elite Murder Squad. Gripping accounts of police investigations into notorious killings.
It is an often overlooked fact that the SS Divisions included Cavalrymen, Paratroopers, Mountain and Ski Battalions and these rare photographs illustrate the unique role played by specialist units in action.
As well as offering a guide for researchers, this book will provide a narrative of the conflict, case studies of soldiers, and reveal how soldiers' families back home were affected.
The impact that the war had on the city of Sheffield.
Inspirational stories of what women achieved against the odds
The USMC saw some of the bitterest fighting of WW2 in the long Pacific campaign. This is a superb resume of the USMC's achievements against a fanatic enemy.
Provides a fresh 'take' on an old story and includes recently revealed facts about the Spitfire's design, now delivered to a wider audience.