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Dark, thrilling, and hilarious, The Black Hawks is an epic adventure perfect for fans of Joe Abercrombie and Scott Lynch....
This vividly detailed WWII history chronicles the bitter conflict at sea between Allied and Japanese naval forces. The Pacific War was primarily fough...
Compiled by the author of Janes Air Forces of the World, this book is a must for naval experts and enthusiasts. In one volume the reader will find the...
Presenting an account of the part played by Britain's railways during the Second World War, this book deals with operational matters and the impact of...
Compiled by the author of Janes Air Forces of the World, this book is a must for aviation experts.In one volume the reader will find the composition a...
At War with Our Ally—1940
A history-defining moment in World War II, when the allied nations of England and France stood on the precipice of betrayal—and war with each other....
Overstretched from the start of the Second World War in 1939, the Royal Navy acquired First World War surplus destroyers from the United States Navy a...
Fighter Operations in Europe and North Africa 1939–1945 tells the story of Allied and German fighter pilots in Europe, over the Mediterranean and in...
The Prelude to D-Day
Long-awaited, the Normandy landings were the largest amphibious operation in history. Success was achieved by the advent of specialised landing craft,...
Book 1 of the thrilling new series from David Wragg, acclaimed author of THE BLACK HAWKS. She’s on the run. They’re out to kill. But what happens ...
Seapower was a crucial element in the outcome of the Second World War. The U-Boat campaign almost brought Britain to her knees; the Arctic convoys wer...
The Fairey Swordfish at War
This is a narrative account of the operations of the Fairey Swordfish throughout World War Two. The most famous of these was the attack on the Italian...
The Story of the Taranto Raid
The daring British air raid that inspired the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. In November 1940 Britain was isolated in its stand against Nazi Germany...
The Nazi Bid for Naval Dominance
“A well-written yet concise history” of Hitler’s plan to build a massive naval fleet, why it failed, and how it may have affected the outcome of...
Combustible, Vulnerable and Expendable!
To the US Navy they were CVEs! To the Royal Navy auxiliary carriers! To crews of endangered merchantmen in the Atlantic and Arctic oceans they were he...
The George Cross Island's Battle for Survival, 1940-43
The strategic importance of Malta sitting astride both the Axis and Allied supply routes in the Mediterranean was obvious to both sides during WW2. As...
Without the aircraft carrier, the Japanese would not have brought the United States into the Second World War through their attack on Pearl Harbour; w...
Full of David Wragg’s unique blend of humour, heart, and high stakes, The Company of the Wolf is the epic next instalment in the Tales of the Plains...
Rivalry & Record-Breaking in the Golden Age of Stream
In the late nineteenth century, some of Britains leading main-line railway companies threw caution to the winds in an attempt to provide the fastest p...
Hitler's Invasion Plan for Britain
During the Summer of 1940, Hitlers Germany appeared unstoppable. The Nazis were masters of mainland Europe, in alliance with Stalins Russia and only t...
The Last Great Siege, 1940–1943
Railways played a key role in Britain's social, economic and industrial history. These companies have long since gone, but all over the country relics...
The Royal Navy's War against the Axis Powers 1939?1945
Covers the Second World War Operations of the Royal Navy in One Concise Volume On the declaration of war in 1939, the British Admiralty signaled all w...
The great age of steam railways as recorded by the men who worked in it. First-hand accounts illuminating every aspect of the industry. Insight into t...
It opens with a brief history of the service, followed by a chapter that reviews its situation on the outbreak of war. The chapters that follow look a...
How to Get Results
Expert guidance from public relations professionals on how the media works and how to deal with press and broadcast journalists to ensure the best med...
Equally loved and loathed by the public and the media, airports are crucial to the operation of passenger and airfreight services worldwide. The World...
An account of the role of the aircraft carrier in war which is illustrated by first hand accounts of action during the Second World War and the Gulf C...
From Earliest Times to the Present Day
Historical dictionary of aviation...
From the First World War to Kosovo
The role of the bomber has proved to be on of the most controversial aspects of twentieth-century warfare. Bombers tells the story of the bomber with ...
The Evolution of Ships and Shipborne Aircraft
Above the Waves is the history of the first century of British Naval aviation, with personal accounts adding color to the achievements both in technol...
More than 500 different airlines with over five aircraft with more than 19 seats are covered in this book. They are listed alphabetically under their ...
How much can you really find out about the War at Sea during the First World War in five minutes? This handy little history book will surpass all your...
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The Southern Railway 1923-1947
The Southern Railway may not have been the most glamorous of the 'Big Four' companies that emerged from the grouping of 1923, but it was the great inn...
The Great Western Railway 1923-47
For many the GWR was synonymous with holidays by the sea in the West Country, but it was built to serve as a fast railway line to London, especially f...
Fleet Air Arm Handbook is the most comprehensive review available of the Royal Navy's air power during the war years. Starting with a brief history, t...
This practical guide shows how managers can make the most of external services through a process which entails careful selection, the drawing up of sp...
The History and Composition of the World's Air Forces
This title should provide a brief history and details of current equipment, manpower levels and budgets for all the world's major air forces, army air...
The London and North Eastern Railway 1923-47
Renowned for its express locomotive Mallard setting a world speed record (126mph) for steam locomotives that endures to this day, the London & North E...