This is a very interesting book that manages to be both a serious history of the Crimean War and a guide book to help those on holiday to find their way around the old battlefields and points of interest. The illustrations, mostly in full colour, provide a level of illustration not achieved before in this subject – Highly Recommended.
Monthly Archives: December 2017
Hitler’s D-Day Defences
The story of the Allied landings in Normandy, and the German defences there, is considerable and complex. The author has produced a nicely researched work with many very good illustrations through the body of the book – Recommended.
C-130 Hercules, a History
A history of an aviation great, from the pen of a popular and well-established author of aviation history. This new book contains a great many outstanding images, mostly in full colour through the body of the book. As always the author has impeccably researched his subject – Much Recommended.
Voices From The Past, The Siege of Sevastopol 1845-1855, The War in the Crimea Told Through Newspaper Reports, Official Documents and the Accounts of Those Who Were There
The author has already produced a number of successful books reviewing aspects of the Crimean War. This new book is part of the popular Voices From The Past – Much Recommended.
Air War Varsity
The author has established an impressive portfolio of aviation histories and established a loyal following of readers. This new book is a worthy addition to the portfolio and covers the story of the use of airborne troops in very large numbers during the closing stages of war in Europe – most highly recommended.
The Men Who Flew The F-4 Phantom
The author has established an impressive portfolio of aviation histories and established a loyal following of readers. This new book is a worthy addition to the portfolio and covers the men who flew one of the most important combat aircraft of the Cold War – most highly recommended.
Adventures of a Cold War Fast-Jet Navigator, The Buccaneer Years
The author served for nearly 40 years in the RAF as a navigator on Buccaneer and Tornado aircraft. A fascinating story supported by two photo-plate sections including some fine full colour photographs. – highly recommended.
Fact File, Fighter Aircraft since 1945
A nicely presented history of fighter development since 1945. The aircraft are presented by country and include concise text with excellent colour photographs. – highly recommended.
Flight Craft, Junkers Ju87 Stuka
This very popular series is enhanced by a fine new addition to the catalogue. The Stuka has always been a popular model aircraft and a well-received Christmas present. – Much Recommended.
Gianmaria Buccellati Foundation
The publisher has rightly earned a reputation for producing great art books, beautifully illustrated and lavishly bound. This new book lives fully up to the deserved reputation. Gianmaria Buccellati was an artist who chose to work in gold and jewels, leaving a legacy of beauty – Much Recommended.