The Wiking SS Division was one of the most ruthless fighting formations of WW2. This is the fifth in the author's Waffen SS Division Images of War series.
Whether any advantage or benefit will be drawn from the suspension or effective abolition of the rank of Field Marshal is debatable. What is certain,... Læs mere
Social history of women's romance with compacts and cosmetics. Asks why compacts were one of the few acceptable gifts from potential partners. Includes top makes and designers, plus vintage advertising, museums, specialist dealers and auctions.
Published to coincide with 75th Anniversary, this is a classic account of critical and decisive battle.
How photography and cameras began; the difficulties of using early cameras in wartime.
K2 is a legend - one of the most demanding mountaineering challenges in the world and one of the most treacherous. Extreme, unpredictable weather and the... Læs mere
The Polish sisters who saved the lives of thirteen Jews by secretly sheltering them in their attic for two years, even when... Læs mere
Besides a complete set of official Admiralty plans, reproduces many unpublished detail drawings. Many enlargements and close-ups, with expert commentary, all in full colour. Includes a spectacular double gatefold
During the last four years of the Second World War, the Western Allies secured Russian defences against Germany by supplying vital food and arms. This work presents the story of... Læs mere
The full history of the mighty Douglas Dauntless is relayed in exceptional detail.
Comprehensive military history of the Jacobite rebellions - covers the principal uprisings of 1715 and 1745 in graphic detail.
Detailed design and operational history of the British Achilles tank destroyer.