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The first in-depth study of Britain's many work camp systems. -- .

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Explains and illustrates the enormous advances in the use of artillery that took place between 1914 and 1918, the central part artillery played in World War I and how it was used throughout the war, with particular emphasis on the Western Front.

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Charts the development of gas as a battlefield weapon and the steps taken to counter it. Illustrating the gas masks, insignia, and protective clothing of the protagonists, this book conveys the horror of the gas attack and reveals the practicalities of how soldiers struggled to cope with the reality of this form of warfare.

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A highly illustrated history exploring the world's first aircraft carriers and their World War I exploits, appealing to enthusiasts of naval warfare, early aviation, and the Great War.

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Following Churchill's directive to 'set occupied Europe ablaze', the SOE and later its American sister organization, the OSS, were deployed across the continent. This book examines different pieces of sabotage equipment and the technicalities involved in deploying them effectively, offering an insight into the secret war behind enemy lines.

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Women made a huge contribution to the Allied armed services in World War II, serving all over the world. This is a reference to the uniforms of the British, Commonwealth and US women's services. The book features insignia charts, period photographs and colour illustrations.

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Booby traps laid by troops in war zones in World War II are largely neglected in histories and memoirs, and rarely examined in detail. This work offers a comprehensive study of World War II battlefield sabotage equipment, covering both Allied and Axis practice to identify, illustrate and describe the vintage munitions used in World War II.

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Perhaps the biggest difference in the fighting between the two World Wars lay in the invention of the man-portable radio that allowed for a greater degree of tactical coordination than ever before. This book provides an informative study of the use of small radios, signal flares, and ground-to-air signaling that revolutionized the battlefield.

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Like so many aspects of battle, 'reconnaissance' is a familiar term, but few civilians have any idea how it is actually done or what it involves. This book explains how the major armies did it in World War II, with what equipment used and in which ways.

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This detailed volume offers a comprehensive guide to the uniforms and equipment of the little known Croatian units that fought alongside Nazi Germany on the Eastern Front of World War II.

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This book lists, explains, describes and illustrates in detail the arm shields, cuff titles, medals, and battle badges worn by the German Army, Luftwaffe and Waffen-SS ground troops from 1939-45, including a number of rare and controversial insignia.

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Aims to explain the complex organization and the particular duties of the different branches which formed such a critical part of the Nazi apparatus and ensured that control was maintained inside Hitler's Fortress Europe.

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During World War II a number of women served in Germany's auxiliary services which supported the Wehrmacht. This title looks at the organization, duties and special uniforms of these women who served with all armed services including the Waffen-SS.

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Military gliders came of age in World War II, when glider-assault infantry were the forerunners of today's helicopter-delivered airmobile troops. This book explains the development and organization of glider troops, their mounts, and the air squadrons formed to tow them.

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Providing an analysis of tactical warfare, this book explains the early successes of the Japanese and highlights how the Allies overcame many physical and psychological impairments, to master the art of jungle warfare and finally conquer the strange and claustrophobic jungle environment.

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This is the first of two volumes looking at the stories of the recipients of the US Medal of Honor during World War II. It covers the Navy and Marine Corps winners in all theatres of war, from the attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941 to the brutal fighting on Iwo Jima in 1945.

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This is the second of two volumes looking at the stories of the recipients of the US Medal of Honor during World War II. It covers the Army and Air Corps winners (who received a total of 301 awards) in all theatres of war, and includes a history of the Medal of Honor.

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When Italy surrendered in 1943, it sparked a resistance movement of anti-German, anti-fascist partisans. This book explores the tactics, organizational structure and equipment of the brave Italian resistance fighters. It provides a comprehensive guide to the men and women who fought a desperate struggle against occupation.

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On the major European and Russian fronts throughout World War II, the challenge of crossing rivers under fire was absolutely central to any advance. The Panzers that crossed the Meuse at Sedan in May 1940 cut the French Army in two. This title details the methods, means and analysis of specific successes and failures.

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Presents an analysis of the Soviet Army at the outbreak of World War II, including the Red Army's campaigns against Japan on the Manchurian plains as well as in Finland. This book also covers the Red Army's first operations during Operation Barbarossa when the Red Army was forced to defend Mother Russia against the German onslaught.

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Presents a detailed analysis of the Soviet armed forces during the final days of the war, covering the soldiers that successfully turned the tide against the Nazi onslaught and pushed it back into Germany itself. This book also offers a detailed breakdown of all the armed forces that conducted the offensive campaigns on the Eastern Front.