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  • The US Marine Corps since 1945

    by Lee E Russell ...
    Series Book 2 - Elite
    Lee E Russell utilises his expert knowledge to guide us through the post-WWII history of the Marines, chronicling their involvement in Korea, Vietnam, Lebanon and Grenada.The account includes such remarkable exploits as the siege of Khe Sanh during the Vietnam conflict and the gruelling Chosin Reservoir campaign, which proved a supreme test of courage and discipline. Here, the Marines were ... Read more

    $14.29 USD

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  • SR-71

    The Complete Illustrated History of the Blackbird, The World's Highest, Fastest Plane

    by Richard H. Graham ...
    A pictorial history of the legendary Lockheed spy plane, written by one of its pilots and "filled to the brim with information and revelation" ( Seattle Post Intelligencer Travel for Aircraft blog).At the height of the Cold War in 1964, President Johnson announced a new aircraft dedicated to strategic reconnaissance. The Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird spy plane flew more than three-and-a-half times the ... Read more

    $12.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Spetsnaz

    Russia’s Special Forces

    by Mark Galeotti ...
    Series Book 206 - Elite
    An authoritative illustrated analysis of the history of the military Special Forces units of the Soviet Union and Russian Federation.When the shadowy, notorious Spetsnaz were first formed, they drew on a long Soviet tradition of elite, behind-the-lines commando forces from World War II and even earlier. Throughout the 1960s–70s they were instrumental both in projecting Soviet power in non-aligned ... Read more

    $15.99 USD

  • The Martini-Henry Rifle

    by Dr Stephen Manning ...
    Series Book 26 - Weapon
    The breech-loading, single-shot .458in Martini-Henry rifle has become a symbol of both the Anglo-Zulu War of 1879 and the numerous battles in Egypt and the Sudan in 1884–85, but continued to be used by both British and colonial troops well into the 20th century.Its invention and introduction into British service were in direct response to the success of the Prussian Dreyse needle gun, which ... Read more

    $17.49 USD

  • The British Army since 2000

    by James Tanner ...
    Series Book 202 - Elite
    At the beginning of the 21st century, the unique requirements of dual wars in Iraq and Afghanistan radically altered the appearance and capabilities of the British Army's infantry soldiers.Gone were the tactics, uniforms and equipment of the Cold War, replaced by an elite fighting force, skilled in counterinsurgency operations and warfare in both urban and rural environments. Fully illustrated and ... Read more

    $14.29 USD

  • Short Stirling

    The First of the RAF Heavy Bombers

    by Pino Lombardi ...
    Short Stirling: The First of the RAF Heavy Bombers is dedicated to the RAF's first four-engine heavy bomber and is the culmination of an incredible 30 years' comprehensive research. Illustrated with largely unpublished wartime photographs, it describes the design, construction and factories where Stirlings were produced. The men and women who built them relate their stories and the aircrews give ... Read more

    $10.91 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • U-Boats at War in World War I and II

    by Jon Sutherland, Diane Canwell ...
    Series series Images of War
    A photographic history of German submarines in the world wars, including unseen images from the personal collections of captains and crew.U-boats were the scourge of the seas for Allied shipping during both world wars, almost bringing Britain to the brink of starvation on several occasions. This book contains unseen photographs taken by German submarine crew and captains during each war.The World ... Read more

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  • Napoleon’s Polish Troops

    by Otto von Pivka ...
    Series series Men-at-Arms
    In 1795 the kingdom of Poland fell prey to her stronger neighbours, Russia, Prussia and Austria. Following the death of the king of Poland in 1798, his kingdom was divided among these three neighbouring powers.France became increasingly involved, and protested at Poland's treatment, offering refuge for Polish exiles. On 11 October 1796 the Polish Legion was formed in the French army by General ... Read more

    $13.59 USD

  • French Guardsman vs Russian Jaeger

    1812–14

    by Laurence Spring ...
    Series Book 4 - Combat
    The Russian Jaeger regiments and Napoleon's Young Guard clashed repeatedly during the campaigns of 1812–14.The Russian Jaeger were light infantry who gained enormous experience and prestige during the struggle to rid Europe of Napoleon's armies, while the Young Guard was expanded to become the main strike force of the French field armies. In appalling winter conditions in 1812, the Young Guard ... Read more

    $15.09 USD

  • Sea Peoples of the Bronze Age Mediterranean c.1400 BC–1000 BC

    by Dr Raffaele D’Amato, Andrea Salimbeti ...
    Series Book 204 - Elite
    This title features up-to-date historical and archaeological research into the mysterious and powerful confederations of raiders who troubled the Eastern Mediterranean in the last half of the Bronze Age.Research into the origins of the so-called Shardana, Shekelesh, Danuna, Lukka, Peleset and other peoples is a detective 'work in progress'. However, it is known that they both provided the Egyptian ... Read more

    $14.29 USD

  • Bombs Away!

    The World War II Bombing Campaigns over Europe

    by John R. Bruning ...
    Bombs Away! covers strategic bombing in Europe during World War II, that is, all aerial bombardment of a strategic nature which took place between 1939 and 1945. In addition to American (U.S. Army Air Forces) and British (RAF Bomber Command) strategic aerial campaigns against Germany, this book covers German use of strategic bombing during the Nazi's conquest of Europe: the Battle of Britain, ... Read more

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  • Michigan and the Civil War

    A Great and Bloody Sacrifice

    by Jack Dempsey ...
    Series series Civil War Series
    Michigan undertook a rapid and robust response to Lincoln's call to arms during the Civil War and in many of its great battles. Read the much overlooked history in this volume. With lively narration, telling anecdotes, and vivid battlefield accounts, Michigan and the Civil War tells the story as never before of Michigan's heroic contributions to saving the Union. Beginning with Michigan's ... Read more

    $12.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus