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Titanic: Ship of Lost Illusions
A fresh exploration of the Titanic disaster reveals how class, gender, and racial prejudices shaped contemporary responses.When it set sail on its ill-fated maiden voyage, RMS …
Luftwaffe Intruder Operations Over the United Kingdom
On 17 July 1940, Oberst Josef Kammhuber took command of the Luftwaffe’s 1 Nachtjagddivision after his release from French captivity. He was tasked with combating RAF bombers, which …
General George S. Patton and the Art of Leadership
For General George S. Patton, “Leadership is the thing that wins battles. I have it—but I’ll be damned if I can define it. Probably it consists in knowing what you want to do and …
VGC: The 2025 Guide to Video Games
Relive 2024's gaming highs, lows, and industry upheavals with this expertly curated year-in-review.There’s no such thing as a quiet year in video games, and 2024 has been no …
British Army of Queen Victoria, 1837-1901
In 1837, Queen Victoria inherited an army that had not changed greatly from that which defeated Napoleon in 1815, although reform was already under way. The process of …
Charles II
Explores Charles II's early life, influences, struggles, and rise from prince to the restored Merry Monarch.As a powerful king who embraced a permissive society, Charles II shaped …
Tracing your Staffordshire Ancestors
Whether you're just beginning your genealogical journey or have been tracing your family tree for years, Tracing your Staffordshire Ancestors provides a comprehensive roadmap to …
Roman Army of the Middle Empire, AD 180-284
Explores the evolution of the Roman army during the Third Century Crisis, detailing reforms, tactics, and key military campaigns.During the Middle Empire period (AD 180-284) the …
Gale Force 10: The Life and Legacy of Admiral Beaufort
Few who hear the shipping forecast, with its familiar sequence of numbers denoting the expected force of the wind, know what lies behind the man who gave the world the Beaufort …
Behind Enemy Lines in France and the Far East
In October 1943, Frederick Bailey, a wireless operator who had trained with the Royal Armoured Corps, was selected for Special Operation Executive’s wireless training centre at …
Belgian RAF Pilot Who Defied the Gestapo
Jean de Selys Longchamps' daring 1943 Gestapo headquarters raid is vividly explored in this myth-dispelling biography.In a breathtaking moment lasting less than ten seconds, …
Border Battles
Border Battles describes the events which took place on the battlefields of the Anglo-Scottish Wars, 1018–1513. Author Chris Peers links these with a historical narrative of the …