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In this fully illustrated introduction, acclaimed historian Dr Aaron Edwards provides a concise overview of one of the most difficult and controversial actions in recent history.

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Updated and revised, with all new images throughout, this is a concise study of the Vietnam War, the most important event of the "American Century."

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Complex and unstable, in 922 BC, the kingdom of Ancient Israel was divided into Judah, in the South, and Israel, in the North. This book examines the politics, fighting, and consequences of Israel's battles during this period. It explains Israel's complex, often bloody, foreign policy, and provides a history of these ancient conflicts.

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An introduction to the Norman Conquest, an event which would link the English kingdom with Europe, especially France, for 500 years. The author shows how this event completely changed the nation's aristocracy, church and administration, bringing in a new language and cultural influences.

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In this volume, Michael Whitby tackles the fundamental issues (such as the rise of Christianity) that led to the "decline and fall" of the Roman Empire, and offers a reassessment of the performance of the late Roman army.

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This is the first volume in a four-book series telling the bloody story of a war that divided a nation. It traces the famous Stonewall Jackson's Shenandoah Valley campaign, and follows Confederate fortunes to one of the high points of the war following the battle of Fredericksburg.

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This volume, the third in a four-part series, examines the geographical, logistical and strategic factors that shaped fighting in the American West during the Civil War. It discusses the officers who played key roles and covers Ulysses E. Grant's important capture of rebel positions.

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A look at the Civil War in the American East from 1863 to 1865. It includes details of the clash at Gettysburg, and puts forward the theory that it was not a great turning point in the war. It also examines the events that led to Robert E. Lee accepting terms of surrender from Ulysses S. Grant.

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This volume takes a look at the final two years of the American Civil War. It shows how the Union, despite defeat at Chickamauga, had constant success in the western theatre. It follows the triumphs of great leaders such as Ulysses S. Grant and General Sherman who led the Union to victory.

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During the 19th century Britain entered into three brutal wars with Afghanistan, each one saw the British trying and failing to gain control of a warlike and impenetrable territory. This book reveals the history of these Anglo-Afghan wars, the imperial power struggles that led to conflict and the torturous experiences of the men on the ground.

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The Anglo-Irish War has often been referred to as the war 'the English have struggled to forget and the Irish cannot help but remember'. Examining such historic events as the Easter Rising and the infamous Bloody Sunday, this title explores the conflict and the years that preceded it.

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This volume examines the key battles of both Boer Wars, and the principal sieges of the second Boer War: Kimberley; Ladysmith; and Mafeking. It provides a summary of the guerilla war that the British fought, explaining how the need for camouflage became realised.

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The bitter war between Russia and Turkey is recorded here. It details the gallant yet suicidal Charge of the Light Brigade and relates the reports made by the first war correspondant, William Russell. It also deals with the heroism of Florence Nightingale.

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Including the personal experiences and biographies of key players, this text examines the causes, course and consequences of the English Civil War. Dr Gaunt offers a concise military account, providing an assessment of the severity of the conflict and the extent of its impact on civilian life.

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The Argentine invasion of the Falklands in 1982 sparked national outrage and Britain felt she had to avenge such a humiliation and protect her own. This volume explores both the military and political dimensions of this important conflict, including detailed accounts of the air/sea battle.

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A concise guide to a complicated chapter in World War I history. The book details the Russians' disastrous involvement in the war which would become a major contributing factor to the Russian Revolution.

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The first of two volumes covering the tragic events on the Western Front. Drawing on photos, diaries and letters of the day, the book takes in Verdun, the Somme, Ypres - names which are still synonomous with horrendous loss of life.

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This text describes the last great battles of attrition at Arras, on the Aisne and at Passchendaele in 1917. It then moves on to relate the successive offensives launched by Germany in 1918 in an effort to achieve victory or a favourable peace before American manpower proved decisive.

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One of four volumes on World War I, this work examines the Mediterranean Front between 1914 and 1923. It covers: allied attempts to capture Constantinople; campaigning in northern Italy; the defence of the Suez Canal; the Arab Revolt; skirmishes in North Africa; and more.

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A study of the French religious wars which took place between 1562 and 1598. It provides a portrait of the realities of civil war as seen through the eyes of those who participated. It also covers the developments in artillery, fortification and portable firearms that characterized the period.

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The French Revolutionary Wars comprised over 60 major battles. This volume provides a look at the wars, revealing facts about what happened and why it happened. The author also discusses the impact of the wars on contemporary civilian life and on the world around.

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An account of the French wars which took place between 1667 and 1714. It seeks to cover every aspect of the wars from decisions made by Louis XIV at his palace at Versailles to the life of the troops in the field. It includes the story of a woman who masqueraded as a man in order to fight.

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The French-Indian War was fought in the forests, open plains and forts of the North American frontier. This title explains the background to the wars and charts the military development of the British Army and the reforms that led to its eventual superiority.

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This title covers one ot the defining periods of European history. The series of wars between the Classical Greeks and the Persian Empire produced the famous battles of Marathon, Thermopylae and Salamis, as well as the ill-fated attempt to overthrow the Persian king in 400 BC.