Originally published in Dutch for the Memorial Museum Passchendale in 2016. This English-language edition provides a unique view of the long and bloody conflict in the Ypres Sector of the German positions, making great use of primary sources. – Most Highly Recommended
Monthly Archives: September 2018
Culloden 1746, Battlefield Guide, Third Edition
This is the third edition of a very popular study of the events leading to the Battle of Culloden Moor and the carnage on that day. This new book provides a very readable study of the last Jacobite Rebellion and a guide for those wishing to visit the field of combat. – Most Highly Recommended
In Napoleon’s Shadow, The Memoirs of Louis-Joseph Marchand, Valet and Friend of the Emperor 1811-1821
Translated from the French for the first time, this is an intimate view of Napoleon from a close personal servant. This new book provides unique insights from someone who was there in Napoleon’s final years, seeing him as a man and as an Emperor descending from the apex of his power. – Most Highly Recommended
Winged Sabres, One of the RFC’s Most Decorated Squadrons
The RFC’s 20 Squadron was the highest scoring fighter squadron and was known as the Winged Sabres in RFC and RAF service. This new book provides an insightful study of the history of 20 Squadron fought through the changing air war over the Western Front. – Most Highly Recommended
Britain and Victory in the Great War
Leading historians under the editorship of Peter Liddle examine how and why victory was won in the Great War. This new book provides an insightful study stimulating new thinking. – Most Highly Recommended
The Littorio Class, Italy’s Last and Largest Battleships 1939-1948
The three Littorio Class battleships completed were the last to be built by Italy and some of the most powerful of Europe’s capital ships. This new book provides one of the most complete monographs on a single battleship class, supported by some 300 photographs and 150 fine-line plans. – Most Highly Recommended
The Voyager Family
The author has provided a detailed view of the Voyager trains and the environment in which they were expected to work. This new book provides thought provoking text with some outstanding colour photography. – Highly Recommended
Che Guevara
Che Guevara became an icon of the 1960s and 1970s, darling of the Marxists and those who just wanted to be seen as radicals and rebels. This new book provides a comprehensive study of the subject in crisp text, supported by a fine collection of photographs, many of which are rare and not previously published together. – Highly Recommended
Woodworking Basics, The principles and skills of good joinery
This a very easy to follow guide to woodworking with excellent illustration. The authors have provided a comprehensive guide for those considering woodworking as an activity. – Highly Recommended
The New Genesis, The Greatest Experiment on Earth
This is a nicely presented concept that is well argued. The author has considered the case for life on Earth as conceived and nurtured by an external force in a great experiment – Commended.