The author has collected together and sensitively edited the
thoughts and recollections of the key German Leaders. This
exposes attitudes and capabilities of the German commanders
and military leaders. In the process it does much to
demonstrated why the Germans failed in the Battle of the Bulge
and in the war. Extremely interesting and informative.
In war, and in the steps to war, single individuals frequently make
significant contributions to the course of events through espionage.
The nature of their craft often means that their actions go unnoticed
for many years or, sometimes, for ever. This first full biography in
English of Alfred Redl is a much under-told story that contains all
the elements of a cracking fictional tale of spies.
Strongly Recommended.
WWI history has been dominated by the trench warfare that was a
result of the machine gun. The real innovation was in the air and
at sea. A very well chosen photo-plate section supports the
recollections of those that were there – Excellent and great reading.
The Images of War series is based on lavish illustration, using rare
photographs from wartime archives, but each book also includes a great
deal of textual information in concise captions and extended captions,
with longer overviews linking the photographic record. This book
matches the highly successful series and the author is a highly
experienced former defence intelligence specialist with a long list
of top selling books to his credit, highly recommended.
In the two decades that have followed the first publication of this
work, nothing has come to challenge it and this edition is therefore
most welcome. It was a pioneering work and still is, presenting the
scholarship of sixty four specialists and the real experiences of
participants. It can fairly be regarded as a foundation work for
anyone wishing to understand this epic conflict. Much Recommended.
This new book features the memoirs of the late William Albert Tate who died in 2007 at the age
of 85. The first-hand account of an RAF aircrew has not previously been published and it adds
further personal insight that is valuable. Essential reading.
The author has thoroughly researched this fascinating book about the
life of Bob Laycock. This provides a new insight into Laycock and
the development of British Special Forces during WWII.
Highly Recommended.
A carefully researched review of the 21 days from landing for the
Canadian 4th Division. The author has presented the facts and
offered logical conclusions, righting some of the injustices done
to the Canadians. An absorbing account and very much recommended.
With all the books written about fighter pilots in WWII, here is a
book that shows there is always room for a new approach that
produces an entertaining and informative perspective on part of
the air war over Europe. Strongly Recommended.
This book reviews what is almost a forgotten army. Norway was
vitally important to the German war effort because it was a
source of key raw materials. It was also an important front
against the USSR. A very valuable addition to available knowledge
about campaigns which have been under reviewed, highly recommended.