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The events in Iraq in 1941 had crucial strategic consequences. The country's oil reserves were a highly coveted prize for the Axis powers. This book examines the strategy and tactics of the Iraq campaign, the role of the Indian Army and the Arab Legion, the nature of expeditionary warfare and the complementary roles of air and land power.

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Israel seized the strategically critical Golan Heights from Syria during the 1967 Six Day War in an audacious and determined operation, yet when the Yom Kippur War broke out the Israeli military were exposed by the effectiveness of the newly confident and dangerous Syrian army. This title assesses the pivotal encounters in the Golan.

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The Israeli Special Forces' operation at Entebbe goes down in history as one of the most audacious counter-terrorist assaults ever conducted. This book tells the story of how the Israeli Special Forces defied radar for over 2,000 miles, masqueraded as a tyrant in a Mercedes and captured uniforms, and defeated an army in brutal combat.

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The Italian aces of World War One have gone down in history as the irrefutable masters of the skies in the battle against their Austro-Hungarian enemies. This book uncovers these fighters' incredible and sometimes tragic histories. It presents the exploits of such famous aces as Baracca, Ruffo and Piccio.

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"Italian Army Elite Units and Special Forces 1940-43".

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Despite the attention paid to the Afrikakorps over the years, it was the numerically far superior forces of the Italian Army that held the line and formed the bulk of the fighting power available to the Axis powers during the War in the Desert from 1941 to 1943. This title details recruitment, organisation and experience of the Italian forces.

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One of the decisive battles of World War II, Iwo Jima was described as "the toughest fight in the 169 years of our corps". The island was of major strategic importance to both the US Air Force and the Japanese. The battle to decide it's fate is recorded here.

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Although seen as a replacement for the A6M Zero-sen carrier-based fighter, the Mitsubishi J2M Raiden was actually designed as a land-based naval interceptor optimised for speed rather than manoeuvrability. Despite suffering heavy losses, the units equipped with new fighter proved that the N1K could more than hold its own against P-38s and F6Fs.

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The Jagdgeschwader 400 group was formed for the sole purpose of flying one of the world's most revolutionary aircraft, the rocket-powered Me 163. This book presents an analysis of the story of the Me 163 in frontline service with Erprobungskommando 16 and Jagdgeschwader 400.

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When the Messerschmitt Me 262 jet fighter first appeared in the skies over northwest Europe in mid-1944, it represented one of the greatest challenges to Allied air superiority. The first group to solely fly jet fighters, Jagdgeschwader 7 was tasked with wrestling back command of the skies. This book follows the history of the JG 7 unit.

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The history of Royal Prussian Jagdstaffel (or Jasta) 18 is one of the more unique and complex of German fighter squadrons of World War I. In August 1917, the aggressive and demanding Oblt Rudolf Berthold took over the Staffel and brought a cadre of seasoned pilots with him from his former command.

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This book provides the first discussion of the most steadfast supporter of parliament in Wales during the British Civil Wars (16429), who was eventually executed for his decision to switch sides and support the king in 1648.

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The Ju 88, Wunderbomber was the main punch of the Luftwaffe's bomber arm during the initial invasion of the Soviet Union and went on to provide critical ground support to the advancing Wehrmacht. This book tells the story of the Ju 88's activities on the Eastern Front including their participation in the campaign against the arctic convoys.

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A major fleet action of the First World War between the two most powerful navies on earth.

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On 21 March 1918 the Germans launched their last great offensive of World War I, code-named "Michael", but popularly known as "Kaiserschlacht" - the Emperor's Offensive. This book provides a detailed account of the campaign, including maps of the critical stages.

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"Kamikaze: Japanese Special Attack Weapons, 1944-45".

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Under Marshal Semyon Timoshenko, the Stavka's remaining reserves were assembled and prepared to conduct a breakthrough attack intended to encircle the German Sixth Army near Kharkov. However, Stalin was unaware that the Germans were planning their own riposte at Kharkov, known as Operation Fredericus.

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The Ki-27 achieved its first successes during the so-called 'China Incident'. By 1943 it was considered obsolete but was still being encountered in combat by Allied pilots, especially in the air defence role. This book tells the complete story of this special aircraft and its part in Japanese military history.

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Dubbed the 'Oscar' by the Allies, the Ki-43 Hayabusa Peregrine was the most prolific Japanese fighter of World War 2. Focusing on the exploits of the Ki-43, this book charts the experiences of the pilots and discusses the early stages of the war in South-East Asia, China, Burma and New Guinea.