The English Civil Wars are usually characterized by open, set-piece battles, yet more characteristic, and often more decisive, was siege warfare. BetwThe English Civil Wars are usually characterized by open, set-piece battles, yet more characteristic, and often more decisive, was siege warfare. Between 300 and 450 towns, cities, castles and manors were besieged during the conflict, accounting for a quarter of its casualties. Illustrated with maps and prints, this major reappraisal examines 12 key sieges, from Bristol to Basing. Drawing on eyewitness accounts and modern architectural findings, it assesses the tactics and equipment, the military significance and the human cost. ...more
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The Native American Warrior 1500-1890 CE Chris McNab Thomas Dunne 2010 Hardback Illustrated
Working from entirely different traditions of combat and honour, the Native Americans' typical ambush and raiding tactics, based on indigenous huntingWorking from entirely different traditions of combat and honour, the Native Americans' typical ambush and raiding tactics, based on indigenous hunting techniques, have often been misunderstood by European observers used to a more direct style of warfare. This illustrated history of Native American combat encompasses the period during which North America was colonized, exploring many different aspects of Native warfare, including the fundamental changes brought about by the introduction of the horse and firearms. Warriors of the World series. ...more
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Talavera Wellington's First Victory in Spain Andrew W Field Pen & Sword 2006 Hardback Illustrated
The Battle of Talavera in 1809 was the climax of Wellington's offensive to expel the French from Madrid. Based on eyewitness accounts, documentary recThe Battle of Talavera in 1809 was the climax of Wellington's offensive to expel the French from Madrid. Based on eyewitness accounts, documentary records and a detailed survey of the battlefield, this book provides the first full-length account of one of Wellington's most significant victories. Extensively illustrated with battlefield maps and historic images, it reassesses the performance of the commanders and the consequences of the battle, bringing fresh insight into the brutal realities of the Peninsular War. ...more
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The Steel of the DLI The 2nd Battalion of the Durham Light Infantry at War 1914-1928 John Sheen Pen & Sword 2009 Hardback Illustrated
Only two battalions of the Durham Light Infantry did not have their history published in the years following the First World War; this book now fills Only two battalions of the Durham Light Infantry did not have their history published in the years following the First World War; this book now fills the void for the 2nd Battalion. With photographs from the Regimental Archives and material from unpublished letters and diaries, it details the battalion's actions from the very beginning of the war. The book ends with a roll of all the officers who served with the battalion and a list of men who received gallantry awards. ...more
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The Tsar's Last Armada The Epic Journey to the Battle of Tsushima Constantine Pleshakov Perseus 2002 Hardback Illustrated
On 14-15 May 1905, in the Tsushima Straits near Japan, an entire Russian fleet was annihilated, its ships sunk, scattered, or captured by the JapaneseOn 14-15 May 1905, in the Tsushima Straits near Japan, an entire Russian fleet was annihilated, its ships sunk, scattered, or captured by the Japanese. The Japanese lost only three destroyers, but the Russians lost twenty-two ships and thousands of sailors. The Russians had travelled for nine months to be destroyed in a few hours. Because they were afraid of capture in the Suez Canal, their legendary admiral, dubbed 'Mad Dog', led them on an extraordinary 18,000-mile detour from the Baltic Sea, around Europe, Africa, and Asia to the Sea of Japan....more
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Assault on Germany The Battle for Geilenkirchen Ken Ford Pen & Sword 2009 Hardback Illustrated
The Anglo-American assault on the Geilenkirchen salient in November 1944 was Britain's first battle on German soil for almost two centuries. This new The Anglo-American assault on the Geilenkirchen salient in November 1944 was Britain's first battle on German soil for almost two centuries. This new edition of Ken Ford's classic study includes much fresh information on the battle, which brought victory to neither side and the loss of many lives for just a few miles of ground. The story is told through the words of the British, American and German soldiers caught up in this savage combat. ...more
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Landmines in War and Peace
Mike Croll Pen & Sword 2008 Hardback Illustrated
Written by a former British Army bomb disposal expert, this is an account both of the history and development of land mines and of the ongoing effortsWritten by a former British Army bomb disposal expert, this is an account both of the history and development of land mines and of the ongoing efforts to find and destroy them. It explains why mines are such an effective weapon of war and why they are so hard to remove once hostilities cease. It also tells the story of how an unlikely alliance of soldiers, peace activists, development workers and celebrities succeeded in banning the use of anti-personnel mines. ...more
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Swift to Battle No.72 Squadron RAF in Action: Volume 2 1942-1947 Tom Docherty Pen & Sword 2009 Hardback Illustrated
This second volume of Docherty's trilogy continues the history of 72 Fighter Squadron, describing its aircraft, personnel and missions through first-hThis second volume of Docherty's trilogy continues the history of 72 Fighter Squadron, describing its aircraft, personnel and missions through first-hand accounts of pilots and air and ground crew. Having been operational in Europe during the early years of the Second World War, the squadron moved to North Africa in 1942 and was re-equipped with the updated Spitfire IX; then, from bases in Malta and Sicily, it went on to support the Allied 8th Army through Italy to Austria....more
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In Pursuit of Hitler A Battlefield Guide to Bavaria Andrew Rawson Pen & Sword 2008 Hardback Illustrated
Two narratives dramatically intertwine in this account of the demise of the Third Reich. While following the 7th US Army's route through Southern GermTwo narratives dramatically intertwine in this account of the demise of the Third Reich. While following the 7th US Army's route through Southern Germany in early 1945 as they advanced to the heart of Hitler's regime at Berchtesgaden, Andrew Rawson also reflects on the rise and fall of the Nazi Party. Each chapter covers a different leg of the journey, including the triumphant crossing of the Rhine and the shocking liberation of Dachau....more
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Nelson's Battles The Triumph of British Seapower Nicholas Tracy Seaforth 2008 Hardback
Nelson was a hero from 1797, when his dramatic initiative won the battle of St Vincent, to his death at Trafalgar, the battle which decimated the enemNelson was a hero from 1797, when his dramatic initiative won the battle of St Vincent, to his death at Trafalgar, the battle which decimated the enemy's naval forces. As well as detailed studies of the battles that played such an important part in Napoleon's defeat, Tracy examines the contemporary development of ship design, weaponry, tactics and seamanship - and Nelson's consummate mastery of those technical elements of naval warfare. Revised edition, with a new foreword by David Brown....more
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Lessons in Imperial Rule Instructions for British Infantrymen on the Indian Frontier Sir Andrew Skeen Frontline 2008 Hardback
Sir Andrew Skeen (1873-1935) was one of Britain's most experienced frontier commanders when he wrote Passing It On (1932), a handbook for troops unfamSir Andrew Skeen (1873-1935) was one of Britain's most experienced frontier commanders when he wrote Passing It On (1932), a handbook for troops unfamiliar with the mountain terrain of the North West Frontier. He addresses such practicalities as hill warfare, foraging, the use of camels and how to deal with local resistance. Such is his wisdom, the guide is still used by today's soldiers. This facsimile reprint includes a new introduction outlining Skeen's career and the background of the Third Afghan War. ...more
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The Battle for Sicily Stepping Stone to Victory Ian Blackwell Pen & Sword 2008 Hardback Illustrated
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The Army of Alexander the Great
Stephen English Pen & Sword 2009 Hardback
Alexander spent most of his 13-year reign on campaign and is regarded as the greatest military genius of all time, but without his Macedonian army hisAlexander spent most of his 13-year reign on campaign and is regarded as the greatest military genius of all time, but without his Macedonian army his dazzling conquests would have been impossible. This comprehensive account of Alexander's forces examines pictorial, archaeological and literary evidence to describe Alexander's infantry, cavalry and fleets, the army's command structure and its use of mercenaries and siege engines. The final chapter offers an analysis of three seminal campaigns: the Balkans, Issus and Tyre....more
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Warrior Elite: 31 Heroic Special-Ops Missions From the Raid on Son Tay to the Killing of Osama Bin Laden Nigel Cawthorne Ulysses 2011 Paperback
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