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Memoirs of a French Napoleonic Officer
A personal account by a soldier serving in Napoleon's army who was also a witness to his coronation as emperor and other historic events. These lively memoirs date from the time …
Hospitaller Knights of Saint John at Rhodes 1306-1522
This covers the rise of the Hospitaller Knights from monastic origins to military prowess, shedding light on their pivotal role in Crusades and Mediterranean power dynamics. The …
SS Das Reich At War 1939-1945: History of the Division
Between 1933 and 1939, the strength and influence of the SS grew considerably with thousands of men being recruited into the new ideological armed formation, many into units known …
The Tyrants of Syracuse: War in Ancient Sicily
This is the story of one of the most important classical cities, Syracuse, and its struggles (both internal and external) for freedom and survival. Situated at the heart of the …
Waterloo 1815: Quatre Bras
The Battles of Quatre Bras and Ligny are often overshadowed by the Battle of Waterloo that took place two days later. Yet the events of 16 June 1815 were crucial, as Napoleon …
A New Excalibur
'The idea of a mobile strong-point, out of which the tank developed, probably occurred to most minds after our first experience of attacking strongly entrenched positions; I first …
Art Lover's Guide to Paris
"e;The ideal guide and companion to visitors to Paris wishing to discover the hidden and fantastic art treasures of the historic city . . . brilliant."e; -Books Monthly …
Stalingrad
The very name Stalingrad has become synonymous with military folly and political arrogance. Its capture by the Wehrmacht was a crushing defeat, both militarily and politically, for …
Glider Pilots in Sicily
The British Airborne landings on Sicily are the least known and, without doubt, the most fraught with political and technical strife. Newly formed Air landing troops were …
9 Troop in the Falklands
This is an adventure story about Royal Marine Commandos going to war during the Falklands War of 1982. Myth and legend. War is an odd thing. It brings out the very best in a person …
Hitler's Commanders
As absolute as Hitler's control over the German war machine was, it depended on the ability, judgment and unquestioning loyalty of the senior officers charged with putting his …