The Allied efforts to eject German troops from the Eastern Mediterranean after the surrender of the Italians has not received much coverage and this book a timely correction. The author has provided an incisive account of the actions . Highly Recommended.
Even today, much commercial cargo still travels by water. The
building of canals was vital to opening up access to trade and
industry. The author has provided a comprehensive review from 2,500BC
to modern times of the development of canals. Very Highly Recommended.
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This is an affectionate story of an inspiring father by a loving
daughter. It is a very interesting and moving account. Very Highly
Recommended.
The author has provided a lively account of a much under-covered
topic. The railway guns have played an important part in a number
of wars. A great read.
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The Victoria Cross was introduced as an award to recognize truly
exceptional courage by officers and men in the face of the enemy.
It has becoming an award that is recognised around the world. It
is awarded carefully and for so many to be awarded in such a short
period is an indication of the ferocity of the fighting on the
Western Front. The author has very carefully researched the stories
behind the awards in what must be the definitive account of these
Victoria Cross recipients. Highly Recommended.
The Battle of the River Plate was an important propaganda coup
for Great Britain and the Commonwealth. As such, there was
inevitably some development of myth. The author has produced a
very readable review of the action that reassesses the event.
Highly recommended.
The Washington Treaty attempted much but delivered poorly.
However, it introduced some very creative ways of designing
and building warships to maximise permitted tonnage. The author
has produced a comprehensive review of the Washington Treaty's
impact on naval fleet development between the two World Wars.
Most highly recommended.
With the ending of the Cold War, an increasing number of accounts
of work at Bletchley Park and its out-stations has been published.
The author has produced a graphic human presentation of life at
Bletchley Park and is one of the last surviving codebreakers of
Hut 6. Most highly recommended.
This is a fine addition to the outstanding collection of classic
works published, under the frontline imprint, on the Napoleonic
Wars. This fascinating book reproduces the memoirs of a mid rank
officer during the Napoleonic Wars. There is no photo-plate
section but there are some charming pen sketches. A very worthwhile
read of original source material.
World War Two introduced large numbers of special forces, some
traditional raids from the sea, and large scale raids by air.
This fascinating book covers a selection of raids to illustrate
the new scope for attacks on and behind enemy lines, with the
blurring of military operations, intelligence and spying, a great
read with some truly inspiring stories.