(Paperback)

The German Army of World War II collectively referred to its various engineer units as Pioniere (Pioneers). This book examines the recruitment and special training of a German Pionier. It also covers life in the field while on campaign and their role in supporting infantry assaults.

(Paperback)

At the end of World War I the German Navy came up with the concept of the pocket battleship. This title covers the three sister ships - the "Deutschland", the "Admiral Graf Spee" and the "Admiral Scheer" which formed the core of the Kriegsmarine's fighting power at the start of World War II.

(Paperback)

This volume charts the recruitment, training, service conditions and combat experiences of a typical World War II German sailor. It focuses on the main branches of the Navy, as well as the last ditch effort units thrown into action as Infantry in the final days of the war.

(Paperback)

The security units of the Third Reich were many and diverse, yet often an oversimplified view is projected of these organizations. This title provides a detailed and informed picture of the variety of operations and duties, as well as the motivation and behaviour of the men involved.

(Paperback)

A study of the troops that made up Germany's elite special forces of World War II. It also includes details of lesser-known units such as the Brandenburgers, who operated behind enemy lines in captured uniforms, and the Kleinkampfverbande who were the forerunners of modern-day naval combat troops like the US Navy SEALs.

(Paperback)

Describes the uniforms, weaponry, military practices and daily life of the Stormtroopers of World War I, Imperial Germany's elite shock troops and originators of modern infantry tactics. The book is illustrated with contemporary images, detailed diagrams and colour plates.

(Paperback)

Designed to change the course of the war, the V weapons required ambitious plans to defend their expensive and complicated launch sites. This work describes the configuration and planned deployment of heavy missile sites, as well as the unique Allied tactics developed to counter this threat, including a remote-control version of the B-17 bomber.

(Paperback)

(Paperback)

The Baltic region of Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia saw some of the most prolonged and savage fighting of any on Germany's Eastern Front during World War II. The tragic period covered in this book offers an interesting range of uniforms and insignia.

(Paperback)

(Paperback)

(Paperback)

The West Wall played a crucial role in the fighting of 1944 and 1945 in North-West Europe. This title takes a detailed look at the development and form of this key fortification, examining the principles of its defence in visual depth, and discussing its fate in the wake of the Allied onslaught.

(Paperback)

The East Wall was where the final battles for the stricken Third Reich were fought, amid scenes of utter carnage. This book offers an analysis of different stages of the wall's construction, the years of neglect and decay and the hasty, drastic redevelopment in the face of the looming Soviet threat.

(Paperback)

This edition has detailed information on the battle and maps pinpointing key moments in this campaign. The Gettysburg campaign was General Lee's last great gamble. By taking the war to the North he hoped to force Lincoln into peace or win support from European powers watching events closely.

(Paperback)

A deliciously wicked, witty tale of villainy, scandal, sex and science

(Paperback)

Tombstone, Bodie, St Elmo, Silver City: these are some of the most famous of the Old West ghost towns and mining camps that dot America's landscape and provide hints to the country's history. This title describes various types of ghost towns, explains their histories, and outlines ongoing research and archaeological study into decaying towns.

(Paperback)

(Paperback)

(Paperback)

This title explores the gladiators of Ancient Rome. Some were prisoners of war and criminals, but others volunteered for the profession. The author relates how they were recruited and trained, and how they fought. Many types of gladiator are covered, from Retiarius to Myrmilo.

(Paperback)

The Gloster Gladiator was the ultimate British biplane fighter, and the machine on which many early war aces would "cut their teeth" as tyro pilots. This book provides accounts of combats involving Norwegian, Swedish, Finnish, Belgian, Chinese and British pilots.

(Paperback)

Brother Roger is the founder of Taize, an ecumenical Christian community. This book presents the principal themes of his life and work.

(Paperback)

Starting with a discussion of the origins of Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL), this text proceeds to look at the variety of models through which candidates are able to offer testimony of their prior learning. It explores the theoretical principles first, then illustrates with case studies.

(Paperback)

Tells the story of Task Force Ranger - a unit of US Rangers and Special Forces - and their attempt to capture the lieutenants of the Somali warlord Muhamed Farrah Aideed, during the 1993 United Nations' humanitarian relief mission. Containing maps, this title offers a retelling of this battle that had far-reaching impact on US military policy.

(Paperback)

This campaign marked the emergence of Spain as a major military power in Europe and was one of the first campaigns in which artillery played a significant part. By 1481 Granada was the last Islamic enclave in Spain, but it took the Spanish army 11 years of fighting to reach the city walls.