An important book that provides a balanced history and structure of Islam. Islam is talked about widely by Muslims and non-Muslimsst, and yet both groups exhibit a singular lack of knowledge about the subject. – Strongly Recommended.
Living With Hitler, accounts of Hitler’s Household Staff
An ‘upstairs and downstairs’ account of life with Hitler at the Berghof. This is a collection of accounts from three people who served Hitler as his domestic staff, providing original views of living with Hitler. – Highly Recommended
The German Army on the Eastern Front, An Inner View Of The Ostheer’s Experiences of War
A comprehensive account of the experience of the German Army in combat on the Eastern Front during WWII. The authors provide an authentic insight, as seen by the soldiers at the time. – Highly Recommended.
The Tanks of Operation Barbarossa, Soviet Versus German Armour on the Eastern Front
A well researched and comprehensive review of German and Soviet tanks in combat on the Eastern Front. The research is based on original research into recently declassified Russian archives, offering fresh insights. – Highly Recommended.
Professor Porsche’s Wars, The Secret Life of Ferdinand Porsche, The Legendary Engineer Who Armed Two Belligerents Through Four Decades
A well researched and comprehensive review of Ferdinand Porsche’s work in designing and producing vehicles and engines for German aggression. The work of Porsche in building for the German war machine is a long story from the second and third German attempts to lead a conquered Europe. – Much Recommended.
Images of War, SS Specialist Units In Combat, Rare Photographs From Wartime Archives
This is an addition to the established and very popular Images of War series. The SS have received a great deal of coverage from historians although much of that coverage has concentrated on the many war crimes committed by SS personnel. This new book completes a comprehensive IoW series coverage of the SS. – Highly Recommended.
A Cruel Captivity, Prisoners of the Japanese, Their Ordeal and the Legacy
The terrors of Japanese captivity and the legacy seen through the stories of 22 POWs. The harrowing story of the brutality and cruelty of life in a Japanese POW camp has been told in many books but this is a novel and sensitive presentation. – Highly Recommended.
The Lost Story of the Ocean Monarch, Fire, Family, & Fidelity
The author is establishing herself as a specialist in the subject of maritime disasters. This is another memorial account that captures the terrors of maritime disaster, bringing the dead back to life. – Most Highly Recommended.
Messines 1917, The ANZACs in the Battle of Messines
The author has ably presented the story of the first real victory for the AIF. After two years of disasters, the ANZACs were placed in a position where their courage and determination could surmount the challenges to deliver a convincing triumph in a bloody battle. – Highly Recommended.
Battle On the Seven Seas, German Cruiser Battles 1914-1918
This is an important study of German cruisers during WWI. Previous coverage has concentrated on a relatively small part of the actions by German cruisers. – Highly Recommended.