The personal account of a young artillery officer of the chaos of the final days of WWII on the Eastern Front and the struggle for survival. The author tells his personal story against a graphic picture of the final stages of WWII and the collapse of Army Group Centre. – Very Highly Recommended Continue reading
The ‘…in 100 Objects’ series is an interesting approach to history that combines the familiar with the surprising. The author has selected a broad range of objects that neatly encapsulate the Third Reich. – Highly Recommended Continue reading
This compelling study illuminates a part of Arthur Wellesley’s military career that has been largely neglected by historians. The author has provided an absorbing account of Wellesley/Lord Wellington which shows how his actions in India had a significant effect on the development of the British Empire and events through to the modern era. – Highly Recommended Continue reading
This is the first detailed study of Captain Cook’s three voyages of exploration, searching for the unknown Southern Continent, Antarctica. The author has provided a key work on Captain Cook and this book is likely to remain the definitive work on the subject. – Most Highly Recommended Continue reading
In this Volume Two, the author continues his excellent review of the Luftwaffe, picking up in 1943 and continuing to the end in 1945. The author has provided an astute review not only of operations, but the development of technology and tactics and the human story which was often the Luftwaffe’s greatest weakness. – Most Highly Recommended Continue reading
Of the many books published on the sieges of Leningrad and Stalingrad very little coverage has been provided of the artillery, historians concentrating on the infantry and snipers. The author has not only corrected this commission, but covered the Spanish artillery deployed to the siege. – Very Highly Recommended Continue reading
One of a set of aircraft spotting books, this 2nd edition provides a crisp presentation of more than 270 suitable hotels in more than 50 countries. A pocketable guide book that can be comfortably carried, with a clear and logical layout to quickly find the information required. – Very Highly Recommended Continue reading
Algonquin Park contains some of the finest canoe routes in Canada. This guide combines the author’s enthusiastic exploration of the area with some truly stunning photographs – Very Highly Recommended Continue reading
This is a unique story of one of the few Aborigines to achieve a level fame in Australia. The media may have portrayed him as the Black Digger with a Scottish accent, but the real story is infinitely more absorbing – Very Highly Recommended Continue reading
A welcome addition to a very popular series by a leading aviation historian. The Hawker Hunter was not only one of the most elegant jet fighters ever built, but a significant export success – Very Highly Recommended Continue reading