All the Kaiser's Men The Life and Death of the German Soldier on the Western Front Ian Passingham History Press 2011 Paperback
Plans drawn up by Germany before the First World War envisaged a rapid victory based on swift mobilization, so that a triumph on the Western Front wouPlans drawn up by Germany before the First World War envisaged a rapid victory based on swift mobilization, so that a triumph on the Western Front would be followed by success in the east. This book examines how the hopes of German soldiers quickly turned to despair; using their diaries and letters, Passingham reveals what life in the German trenches was like, and how similar were the experiences of men on both sides. ...more
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Worthing at War The Diary of CF Harriss Paul Holden (Edited by) Phillimore 2010 Paperback Illustrated
Retired lawyer CF Harriss charted in intimate detail the daily lives of the residents of Worthing throughout the Second World War. His diary was desigRetired lawyer CF Harriss charted in intimate detail the daily lives of the residents of Worthing throughout the Second World War. His diary was designed to supply 'an exact and vivid record of wartime life' to help future historians and his articulate daily entries relate both what was happening locally, including bombing, rationing, military exercises and fire watching, and Harriss's own reflections on the progress of the war. ...more
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War and the Soldier in the Fourteenth Century
Adrian R Bell Boydell 2004 Hardback
The two royal expeditions led by Richard Fitzallen, Earl of Arundel, in 1387 and 1388 provide a rare opportunity for historians to learn about the solThe two royal expeditions led by Richard Fitzallen, Earl of Arundel, in 1387 and 1388 provide a rare opportunity for historians to learn about the soldiers of the Hundred Years War, since a wealth of documentary material survives. This detailed study of the records illustrates how historical computing techniques can be used in the analysis of such data about military personnel; it also illuminates aspects of the political background to the expeditions, such as the possible temporary deposition of Richard II. ...more
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Renaissance Military Memoirs War, History and Identity, 1450-1600 Yuval Noah Harari Boydell 2004 Hardback
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Wrecks and Relics The Album Ken Ellis Ian Allan 2003 Paperback Illustrated
Wrecks and Relics was first published in 1961 as a supplement to the Merseyside Society of Aviation Enthusiasts' magazine and subsequent editions haveWrecks and Relics was first published in 1961 as a supplement to the Merseyside Society of Aviation Enthusiasts' magazine and subsequent editions have helped enthusiasts to find old aeroplanes, whether decaying in open fields or lovingly preserved in purpose- built hangars, ever since. This retrospective album, produced to celebrate the publication's 40th anniversary, features photographs of over 200 planes, together with descriptions of their histories and locations. ...more
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Without Enigma The Ultra and Fellgiebel Riddles Kenneth Macksey Ian Allan 2000 Hardback Illustrated
How important was the decipherment of Enigma? Did it give the Allies a vital advantage? In this book, one of Britain's foremost military historians deHow important was the decipherment of Enigma? Did it give the Allies a vital advantage? In this book, one of Britain's foremost military historians describes a scenario in which, early in 1943, the Germans discover that Enigma has been thoroughly penetrated. Considering how they would have responded, and focusing on the underrated role of Erich Fellgiebel, he offers a compelling argument which challenges the prevailing view about the impact of Enigma. ...more
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The Venlo Incident A True Story of Double-Dealing, Captivity and a Murderous Nazi S Payne Best Frontline 2009 Hardback Illustrated
Early in the Second World War, Allied intelligence suffered a catastrophe when British officers, expecting to meet plotters against Hitler, walked intEarly in the Second World War, Allied intelligence suffered a catastrophe when British officers, expecting to meet plotters against Hitler, walked into a Nazi trap. The incident not only brought the Netherlands into the war but also made the British suspicious of future dealings with anti-Hitler resistance. Although the full details remain classified, this account of the incident by captured British agent S Payne Best was published in 1950; it appears here with a new introduction by Nigel Jones. ...more
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Salient Points Five Cameos of the Western Front: Ypres Sector 1914-1918 Tony Spagnoly; Ted Smith Pen & Sword 2009 Paperback Illustrated
This fifth book in the Salient Points series brings together eleven short narratives about soldiers, little-known actions and places of interest on thThis fifth book in the Salient Points series brings together eleven short narratives about soldiers, little-known actions and places of interest on the Western Front. They include the tale of a crucifix made from the bullet which shattered a man's knee, the reason for the renaming of 'Unnamed Wood' as 'Inniskilling Wood' and a brief history of war graves at Ypres. ...more
During the Second World War Major-General John Strawson served in the Middle East and Italy with Winston Churchill's regiment, the 4th Hussars; later During the Second World War Major-General John Strawson served in the Middle East and Italy with Winston Churchill's regiment, the 4th Hussars; later he commanded The Queen's Royal Irish Hussars in Malaysia and Germany. In this memoir he gives his impressions of senior military figures, describes his experiences around the world (including a vivid account of Cairo in the 1970s) and discusses his personal life among family, friends and horses. ...more
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Hitler's Navy A Reference Guide to the Kriegsmarine 1935-1945 Jak P Mallmann Showell Seaforth 2009 Hardback Illustrated
Though outnumbered by the British and US navies, the Kriegsmarine proved a formidable fighting force throughout the Second World War, its U-boats posiThough outnumbered by the British and US navies, the Kriegsmarine proved a formidable fighting force throughout the Second World War, its U-boats posing a deadly threat to Allied supplies. Illustrated with photographs, maps and memorabilia, this reference work charts the development of the Kriegsmarine from the Treaty of Versailles to the fall of the Third Reich; it describes the classes of ships, explains the command structure and provides biographies of notable personalities. Plus a chronology of events. ...more
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Hannibal's Last Battle Zama and the Fall of Carthage Brain Todd Carey Pen & Sword 2007 Hardback
In 202 BCE, at Zama in modern Tunisia, Scipio Africanus led the Romans to a decisive victory over Hannibal, thereby establishing Rome as the dominant In 202 BCE, at Zama in modern Tunisia, Scipio Africanus led the Romans to a decisive victory over Hannibal, thereby establishing Rome as the dominant power in the Mediterranean. This book combines tactical maps, showing the progress of the battle itself, with analysis of the two sides' military organization and equipment, the careers of the leaders and the course of the Second Punic War which culminated at Zama. ...more
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Destroyer Leader The Story of the HMS Faulknor 1935-46 Peter C Smith Pen & Sword 2004 Hardback Illustrated
Known as 'the hardest-worked destroyer in the Fleet', the well- travelled HMS Faulknor saw action in many of the Royal Navy's most famous operations aKnown as 'the hardest-worked destroyer in the Fleet', the well- travelled HMS Faulknor saw action in many of the Royal Navy's most famous operations and sank the first U-boat of the Second World War. Smith tracks the F Class ship from its conception to the scrap yard and from Gibraltar to the Arctic Sea. First published in 1967, his book now appears in a third edition which benefits from a wealth of now-declassified material. ...more
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A Cavalryman in the Crimea The Letters of Temple Godman 5th Dragoon Guards Philip Warner (Edited by) Pen & Sword 2009 Hardback
Throughout the Crimean War, 22-year-old Richard Temple Godman sent letters home to his family which give an unrivalled picture of the reality of life Throughout the Crimean War, 22-year-old Richard Temple Godman sent letters home to his family which give an unrivalled picture of the reality of life as a cavalryman as well as insights into the personality of the young dragoon. Remarkably, he and all three of his horses survived the campaign, despite taking part in the Charge of the Heavy Brigade at Balaclava and numerous other engagements. Edited, with an introduction by military historian Philip Warner. ...more
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Cavalier Generals King Charles I and His Commanders in the English Civil War, 1642-46 John Barratt Pen & Sword 2004 Hardback Illustrated
Previous studies of the Royalist high command have tended to concentrate on a few notable individuals such as King Charles himself and Prince Rupert. Previous studies of the Royalist high command have tended to concentrate on a few notable individuals such as King Charles himself and Prince Rupert. Barratt, while re-examining the key figures, also explores the careers and characters of some of the lesser-known, but equally able and charismatic, Royalist officers. For each of 13 commanders, the book describes their early life and Civil War career, with a detailed analysis of their 'key action'. Illustrated with maps, battle plans and contemporary portraits. ...more
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Britannia's Daughters The Story of the WRNS Ursula Stuart Mason Pen & Sword 2003 Hardback
The WRNS was formed in 1917 to release men for service at sea. Disbanded after the First World War, it was reformed in 1939 and many Wrens took on higThe WRNS was formed in 1917 to release men for service at sea. Disbanded after the First World War, it was reformed in 1939 and many Wrens took on highly secret and responsible duties. By 1945, there were 75,000 officers and ratings and a permanent women's service was set up, which eventually merged with the men's service in 1990. Written by a former Wren, with an introduction by the Princess Royal, this history includes an honours list and a book of remembrance. ...more
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