Rarely does a naval officer influence directly and indirectly the conduct of major war. This fine biography shows how McCain influenced US Navy air power in a personnel role and then as a Carrier Task Force commander in the Pacific. – Most Highly Recommended
The Hunter was the last trans-sonic British jet fighter with a long service life and a successful export record. This new addition to the very popular Fight Craft series provides a host of magnificent specially commissioned full colour drawings and a great selection of photographic images, many never before published. – Most Highly Recommended
The Victor was one of the most important aircraft of the Cold War. This is a story that follows the long life of one of Britain’s legendary V-Bombers through the Cold War. – Most Highly Recommended
The Wasp was the first helicopter in the World specifically designed to operate from destroyers and frigates. This is a story that extensively uses the words of those who worked with or flew the outstanding Wasp helicopter great text with excellent illustration. – Most Highly Recommended
This new addition to the hugely popular “Images of War” series tells the story of the outstanding English Electric Lightning. This is a story of sadness and success. The Lightning was the last all-British fighter but it performed amazingly. – Highly Recommended
The Cruising Association publishes a series of guides to navigation on the basis of direct experience of Members. This new guide is a very important and valuable guide for those intending to use the Netherlands inland waterways. – Highly Recommended
Making a film of battle in 1916 and taking it direct to cinemas before the battle had ended was groundbreaking. The cameramen filmed with the troops and captured the dirt and horror of modern warfare, but after its acclaimed first screenings, doubts began to emerge as to the honesty of the film, producing a century of controversy. – Highly Recommended
A beautifully illustrated history of the two-handed sword. The two-handed sword was a fiercesome weapon used in small numbers during the late Middle Ages. – Highly Recommended
A very nicely researched and presented account of the actions of the Foot Guards at Waterloo. The authors have supported their text with a full colour photo-plate section and with maps produced through the body of text. – Much Recommended
This is an original approach that works well, blending fiction and fact. The author produced the history book equivalent of a docu-drama, based on extensive research and the use of primary source material, and 19thC secondary source material. – Highly Recommended