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August 1914
The great retreat of the British Expeditionary Force from Mons in August 1914 is one of the most famous in military history, and it is justly celebrated. But not all the British …
The Trafalgar Chronicle
The Trafalgar Chronicle is the publication of choice for new research on the Georgian era navy, sometimes called ‘Nelson’s Navy’. Its scope extends to the maritime world of 1714 to …
The Royal Navy in Eastern Waters
This important work tells the compelling story of how the Royal Navy secured the strategic space from Egypt in the west to Australasia in the East through the first half of the …
When Shall Their Glory Fade?
Written by a Commando veteran of World War II, this is a remarkable, vivid and honest account of the battles and actions behind the award of the thirty eight Battle Honours that …
Attack on Troy
"e;A most insightful treatment of the seemingly mythic events that make up part of the foundation of Western history . . . an excellent book."e; -The NYMAS Review …
SS Das Reich at War, 1939-1945
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 …
Tiger from Poznan
In the Second World War, Poznań was a key river crossing and railway junction on the Polish-German border. When the alarm was given indicating the Red Army's approach in January …
The Real Gladiator
Are you not entertained? shouts Russell Crowe, playing the part of General Maximus Decimus Meridius in the Oscar winning 2000 film Gladiator. The crowd, having witnessed Maximus …
In the Trenches
A wide range of personal experiences are covered in the seventeen chapters of this book. All the stories are written by the participants who describe exactly what happened to them …
Wellington & Napoleon
Wellington and Napoleon tells the story of the convergence and final clash of two of the most brilliant commanders ever to meet on the field of battle. Wellington, his men said, …
Battles of the Greek and Roman Worlds
‘An invaluable addition to a Greco-Roman period reference collection.’ – Military History magazine This comprehensive reference book presents, in an exciting and vivid style, all …
Mercenaries in the Classical World
Mercenaries were a significant factor in many of the wars of the Classical world, being employed in large numbers by many states. By far the most famous were Xenophon's 'Ten …