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Jungle Warfare
The physical conditions of jungle warfare and the closeness of contact with the enemy pose unique problems and call for special soldiering skills. Colonel John Cross, a life long …
Victoria Crosses on the Western Front
This illustrated WWI battlefield guide explores the heroic acts honored with Victoria Crossesand the sites where they took placein 1918 France. Historian and battlefield tour …
Assault Crossing
The assault crossing of the River Seine by the British 43rd (Wessex) Division in August 1944 remains one of the most important operations of the closing stages of the Second World …
Victoria Crosses on the Western Front
In the past, while visiting the First World War battlefields, the author often wondered where the various Victoria Cross actions took place. He resolved to find out. In 1988, in …
Victoria Crosses on the Western Front: August 1914-April 1915
The research for this book commenced in 1988 while the author was serving in the Army. In the years since, numerous sources have been consulted, but career imperatives left …
King's Cross Second Man
Late in 1964 the author made a career change from the Midland Region railway clerical grades, to the Eastern Region Motive Power Department at King's Cross, initially as a …
Cross-Channel Aviation Pioneers
The stories of the daredevils who attempted to fly over the English Channel-a history filled with triumphs, tragedies, and colorful characters.On July 25, 1909, a dapper, …
Victoria Crosses on the Western Front, 20th November 1917-23rd March 1918
In the past, while visiting the First World War battlefields, the author often wondered where the various Victoria Cross actions took place. He resolved to find out. In 1988, in …
Victoria Crosses on the Western Front, 31st July 1917-6th November 1917, Second Edition
In the past, while visiting the First World War battlefields, the author often wondered where the various Victoria Cross actions took place. He resolved to find out. In 1988, in …
One More River To Cross
Military bridging, often impeded by mines and hostile enemy fire, is a vital part of the advance of any modern army. Britain's Royal Engineers have played a leading role in this …
Victoria Crosses on the Western Front, 31st July 1917-6th November 1917
In the past, while visiting the First World War battlefields, the author often wondered where the various Victoria Cross actions took place. He resolved to find out. In 1988, in …
Victoria Crosses of the Crimean War
The Crimean War saw the introduction of the Victoria Cross, which was awarded to 111 men. Whilst the history of the Crimean War has been related many times, never before have the …