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"BERLIN DIARY 1934 - 1941 - THE RISE OF THE THIRD REICH" Illustrated
Edition
By William L Shirer
The diary of William Shirer, the chief of Universal News Service's Berlin Office (later a
broadcaster with
CBS).It is more than just a catalogue of political and military events: it is a thought
provoking analysis
by an intelligent observer of how a country can be taken over by a madman. Well
illustrated.
Hard back. 256 pages £9.99 plus G p&p
"THE SA, 1921 - 45: HITLER'S STORMTROOPERS"
By David Littlejohn and Ron Volstad,
Osprey's "Men at Arms" Series no. 220
An illustrated guide to the "SA" from the rise of the Nazi Party to the end of
World War Two.
With colour plates, contemporary illustrations and B&W photographs.
Soft back. 48 pages. £7.99 plus D p&p
"THE ITALIAN INVASION OF ABYSSINIA, 1935 - 36"
By David Nicolle and Raffaele Ruggeri
Osprey's "Men at Arms" Series no. 309
An illustrated guide to the Italian invasion of Abyssinia. Illustrated with colour plates,
B&W photographs
and contemporary illustrations.
Soft back. 48 pages. £7.99 plus D p&p
"THE BLITZ THEN AND NOW" Volume One
Edited by Winston Ramsey,
The Phoney War to total War (Sept, 1939 - Sept, 1940) The book utilises extracts from the
24 hour
log compiled by the Ministry of Home Security, providing a contemporary diary of events as
they affected
the Home Front. These entries ideally form the setting for a detailed record of the losses
sustained by the
Luftwaffe over Britain and within sight of land. A barometer of the air war, showing
clearly the changing
climate of hostilities. Well illustrated.
Hard back. 336 pages £23.50 plus G p&p
"THE BLITZ THEN AND NOW" Volume Two
Edited by Winston Ramsey,
The day by day, blow by blow account of the night blitz. Each operation over Britain
brings into focus for the
first time the full details of the escalating attacks as one raid exceeded another in
size, damage or deaths. A
unique record of a period which changed the face of Britain and cost the lives of 40,000
people.
Well illustrated.
Hard back. 656 pages £37.50 plus G p&p
"THE BLITZ THEN AND NOW" Volume Three
Edited by Winston Ramsey,
As manned bomber attacks faded, so a new and fearsome method of attack by robot bomb began
with
weapons of vengeance. The V1 and V2 period is fully documented with the basic facts and
figures balanced
by eyewitness accounts never before published. Well illustrated.
Hard back. 595 pages £37.50 plus G p&p
"THE BLITZ THEN AND NOW" Volumes One; Two and Three
All three Volume complete in a Presentation Boxed set. £98.50 plus G p&p
"THE BATTLE OF BRITAIN THEN AND NOW" MkV Edited by W.G.Ramsey
The Pilots, their Memorials, crashes and crash sites, and the aircraft that have
survived are profusely illustrated. Twenty of the most famous fighter aerodromes have been
explored and described as they were at the time
and as they are today. Also included is a complete listing of the "Few". Very
well illustrated.
Hard back. 816 pages £59.95 plus G p&p
"THE HOME GUARD"
By S.P.MacKenzie,
A new perspective on the men who took up the challenge of guarding the Home Front. An
entertaining
account of the force's activities, as well as a serious examination of the contribution
made by the Home Guard
to the War effort, revealing how its rise and fall were shaped by political as well as
military considerations.
Soft back. 262 pages. £7.99 plus D p&p
"FRANCE 1940 - BLITZKRIEG IN THE WEST"
By Alan Shepperd
Osprey's "Campaign" Series no.3
An illustrated history of the German Invasion of France in 1940. Illustrated with colour
plates, Maps and
B&W photos.
Soft back. 96 pages. £10.99 plus D p&p
"BLIZKRIEG IN THE WEST THEN AND NOW"
By Jean Paul Pallud,
A detailed account of the Battle of France. The author has explored every corner of the
battlefield,
photographing the scenes, today, where fifty years ago Dutch, Belgian, German, French,
British and Italian
Soldiers were locked in mortal combat. Well illustrated.
Hard back. 640 pages. £44.95 plus G p&p
"HITLER ON THE DOORSTEP - OPERATION "SEA LION" THE GERMAN PLAN TO
INVADE BRITAIN, 1940"
By Egbert Kieser,
Most books on the subject have been written from a British point of view. Now translated
into English, it
supplies a German angle - both stimulating and controversial - which will fuel the
argument over Operation
"Sea Lion" for years to come. Illustrated.
Hard back. 287 pages £20.00 plus F p&p
"DIEPPE TRAGEDY TO TRIUMPH"
By Brigadier General Denis Whitaker and Shelagh Whitaker
A first hand and revealing critical account of the most controversial battle of World War
Two.
Hard back. 372 pages £15.95 plus F p&p
"TOBRUK - THE GREAT SIEGE REASSESSED" By Frank Harrison
This book has three principle sections:- the siege, in which the Australian 9th
Division held out against the
Afrika Korps; the breakout, where the 70th Division broke clear of the fortress to create
a corridor towards
an intended rendezvous with the 8th Army and an appraisal of the main opponent - Erwin
Rommel. Illustrated.
Hard back. 352 pages. (SPECIAL PRICE) £11.99 plus F p&p
"LONG RANGE DESERT GROUP"
By W.B.Kennedy-Shaw
The classic account of the small but remarkable force which played an important part in
the outcome
of the War in the Western Desert. Written by the Intelligence Officer of the Group.
Illustrated.
Hard back. 256 pages. £17.50 plus F p&p
"ROMMEL'S NORTH AFRICA CAMPAIGN - September, 1940 to November, 1942"
By Jack Greene and Alessandro Massignani,
The Desert War, the strategies, tactics and famous units. Illustrated.
Hard back. 272 pages £17.99 plus F p&p
"THE ARMIES OF ROMMEL"
By George Forty,
How Rommel used the various forces he was asked to command; their structure, their
equipment and weaponry;
the Officers and how they worked with their commanders; and how the armies were deployed.
Illustrated.
Hard back. 254 pages £20.00 plus F p&p
"AFRIKAKORPS, 1941 - 43"
By Gordon Williamson and Ron Volstad
Osprey's "Elite" Series no. 34
An illustrated guide to the Nazi German's Famous Afrikakorps during the North African
Campaign of 1941
to 1943. Illustrated with colour plates, B&W photographs and contemporary
illustrations.
Soft back. 64 pages. £8.99 plus D p&p
"ROMMEL - IN HIS OWN WORDS"
Edited by Dr John Pimlott
Rommel gives his views on the philosophy of warfare, battles, leaders and the progress of
both World Wars.
A complete picture of how a military genius grappled with the actuality of war is
presented through Rommel's
own accounts of his experiences as a soldier in World War One and through newly translated
extracts from
letters, orders and the narratives of daily action in World War Two that he dictated each
evening. Illustrated.
Hard back. 192 pages. £18.99 plus F p&p
"AFRIKAKORPS"
By Jacques Scipion and Yves Bastien
A detailed and comprehensive study of the Tropical uniforms and equipment which was worn
and used by
the German Army's famous "AfrikaKorps" between 1940 and 1945 in full colour.
Very well illustrated.
Hard back. 143 pages. £19.95 plus G p&p
"ROYAL AIR FORCE, 1939-45"
By Andrew Cormack and Ron Volstad
Osprey's "Men at Arms" Series no. 225
An illustrated guide to the Royal Air Force of World War Two. With colour plates,
contemporary
illustrations and B&W photographs.
Soft back. 47 pages. £7.99 plus D p&p
"SPITFIRE Mark I/II ACES 1939 - 41"
By Dr Alfred Price
Osprey's "Aircraft of the Aces" Series no. 12
An illustrated guide to the R.A.F. Aces of the Battle of Britain. With colour plates, and
B&W photographs.
Soft back. 96 pages. £10.99 plus D p&p
"Bf 109 ACES OF NORTH AFRICA AND THE MEDITERRANEAN"
By Jerry Scutts
Osprey's "Aircraft of the Aces" Series no. 2
An illustrated guide to the Nazi German Aces of the North African Campaign. With colour
plates, and
B&W photographs.
Soft back. 96 pages. £10.99 plus D p&p
"Bf 109D/E ACES 1939-41"
By John Weal
Osprey's "Aircraft of the Aces" Series no. 11
An illustrated guide to the Nazi German Aces of the Battle of Britain. With colour plates,
and
B&W photographs.
Soft back. 96 pages. £10.99 plus D p&p
"THE SCHWEINFURT-REGENSBURG MISSION"
By Martin Middlebrook
The operation of the American heavy bomber force on 17th August, 1943 to bomb the
Messerschmitt
factory at Regensburg and the ball-bearing factories in Schweinfurt. Based on the letters
and personal
interviews. Illustrated.
Soft back. 361 pages. £8.99 plus D p&p
"SWORDFISH PATROL"
By George E Sadler,
The story of the hundreds of lonely hours spent shepherding essential but vulnerable
merchant vessels through
the U Boat infested waters to a safe berth in Allied territory where the airman's success
was measured, not by
locating the enemy but by keeping him at arm's length. The author carried out patrols in
all weathers, in every
season, providing cover for convoys bound to and from the USA, Gibraltar and Murmansk. He
completed the
highest number of deck landings in his squadron before being sent ashore as an instructor
shortly before the
end of war in Europe. Illustrated.
Soft back. 132 pages £7.95 plus D p&p
"THE BATTLE OF HAMBURG - THE FIRESTORM RAID"
By Martin Middlebrook,
In unprecedented detail the author re-creates this momentous war in the air and its
horrifying impact: on a single
night 40,000 civilians were killed. Middlebrook traces the origins of strategic bombing
and describes the RAF
raids as well as the part played by American bombers and the introduction of window, a new
device that caused a major failure of the German defences. Illustrated.
Soft back. 424 pages. £11.00 plus D p&p
"THE PEENEMUNDE RAID - 17th/18th AUGUST, 1943"
By Martin Middlebrook,
The operation and events surrounding the Raid; the experiments at Peenemunde; the
lifestyle of the Germany community; the intelligence hunt and the fortunes of the British
and Luftwaffe aircrews and of the people on
the ground during the Raid. Illustrated.
Soft back. 265 pages. £8.99 plus D p&p
"THE BERLIN RAIDS - RAF BOMBER COMMAND WINTER, 1943/44"
By Martin Middlebrook,
A fascinating and meticulous study of the "Battle of Berlin" drawing on the
eyewitness accounts from
both sides and previously unreleased documents to recreate the most sustained and
controversial bombing
offensive of the Second World War. Illustrated.
Soft back. 407 pages. £8.99 plus D p&p
"NUREMBERG RAID 30th - 31st MARCH, 1944"
By Martin Middlebrook,
A detailed re-enactment of the Nuremberg Raid, based on extensive research in English and
German archives
and interviews and correspondence with Senior planning Officers and some 380 RAF and
Luftwaffe aircrew
who took part. Illustrated.
Soft back. 367 pages. £9.99 plus D p&p
"WINGED VICTORY - THE STORY OF A BOMBER COMMAND AIR GUNNER"
By Jim Davis
The remarkable thing about RAF aircrew during the Second World War was that they were all
volunteers and
very brave, of these men the rear airgunner suffered a great many casualties. Yet there
never was a shortage
of volunteers, and the author was one of them. His story tells of the dangers encountered
by thousands of
very young men fighting for a free world and his post war mission to construct a lasting
memorial to their
memory. Illustrated.
Hard back. 150 pages £17.95 plus E p&p
"THE MIGHTY EIGHTH - WARPAINT & HERALDRY"
By Roger A Freeman
This book presents fifty year old colour photographs to show the colour schemes and
"nose art" on actual
aircraft - not an artists impression - and then for the first time shows every squadron or
group emblem in
colour. Illustrated
Hard back. 160 pages £25.00 plus G p&p
"THE LUFTWAFFE DATA BOOK"
By Dr Alfred Price,
The High Command: Organisation and Tactics; Unit War Diaries; Biographies of Senior
Commanders;
Reconnaissance Operations; V1 Operations; Ranks and Insignia; Fighter aces' scores etc.
Illustrated.
Hard back.272 pages £19.95 plus F p&p
"CONVOY - The BATTLE OF CONVOYS SC.122 and HX.229"
By Martin Middlebrook
A description of the climax of that hard, drawn-out struggle with grim accuracy, drawing
on eye witness
accounts and official sources to give a vivid and impartial picture of what it felt like
to be at sea in the
Atlantic in March, 1943. Illustrated.
Soft back. 378 pages. £8.99 plus D p&p
"SWORDFISH PATROL"
By George E Sadler,
The story of the hundreds of lonely hours spent shepherding essential but vulnerable
merchant vessels through
the U Boat infested waters to a safe berth in Allied territory where the airman's success
was measured, not by
locating the enemy but by keeping him at arm's length. The author carried out patrols in
all weathers, in every
season, providing cover for convoys bound to and from the USA, Gibraltar and Murmansk. He
completed the
highest number of deck landings in his squadron before being sent ashore as an instructor
shortly before the
end of war in Europe. Illustrated.
Soft back. 132 pages £7.95 plus D p&p
"MAINLY IN MINESWEEPERS"
By Charles McAra,
As a wartime only sailor, the author spent most of his seatime in minesweepers and this
enabled him to have a
front-seat view of Operations Torch, Husky, Avalanche and Dragoon. These operations and
other Naval
recollections of the people he met and the places he visited from Tobermory in the Isle of
Mull to Zante
in the Ionian Isles. Illustrated.
Hard back. 261 pages £16.95 plus F p&p
"U - BOAT CREWS, 1914 - 1945
By Gordon Williamson and Darko Pavlovicl,
Osprey's "Elite" Series no. 60
An illustrated guide to the German U Boat crews of the First and Second World Wars.
Illustrated with
colour plates, B&W photographs and contemporary illustrations.
Soft back. 64 pages. £8.99 plus D p&p
"SILENT HUNTERS - GERMAN U-BOAT COMMANDERS OF WORLD WAR TWO"
By Theodore P Savas
Since 1945 most aspects of this bitter struggle have been told and retold from both the
Axis and Allied
points of view. While many of the undersea aces have enjoyed considerable recognition, the
careers of
others commanders have languished in undeserved obscurity. Presented here for the first
time, in considerable
detail, are the stories of six U Boat commanders. Illustrated.
Hard back. 215 pages. £18.99 plus E p&p
"DROP ZONE SICILY" - ALLIED AIRBORNE STRIKE JULY 1943"
By William Breuer,
Young Paratroopers of the British 1st Airborne and US 82nd Airborne Divisions faced the
elite Hermann
Goering Panzer Division, fought them to a standstill and drove them from the battlefield.
Here is the full story
of the invasion of Sicily that marked the beginning of the end of Hitler's hold on Europe.
Illustrated.
Soft back. 212 pages. £9.99 plus D p&p
"FIRE BY ORDER"
By E.W.Maslen-Jones,
Recollections of Service with 656 Air Observation Post Squadron in Burma during World War
Two.
Illustrated.
Hard back. 188 pages £19.95 plus E p&p
"AGAINST ALL ODDS! - MORE DRAMATIC LAST STAND ACTIONS"
By Bryan Perrett,
Thirteen selected "Last Stand" actions from the last two Centuries and the
continents of Europe, Africa,
Asia and North America including Hougoumont, Jellalabad, Maiwand, Mafeking, Peking and
Kohima.
Illustrated.
Hard back. 224 pages. £16.99 plus F p&p
"WINGATE AND THE CHINDITS - REDRESSING THE BALANCE"
By David Rooney
A biography of Orde Wingate from his early life to his Military career in Palestine,
Ethiopia, and finally
Burma with his famous Chindits. Illustrated.
Hard back. 256 pages. "Special offer" £9.99 plus F p&p
"BEYOND THE CHIDWIN"
By Bernard Fergusson,
An account of the adventures of Number Five Column of the Wingate Expedition into Burma in
1943. Illustrated.
Soft back. 256 pages. £9.95 plus E p&p
"NOT ORDINARY MEN"
By John Colvin,
The story of Kohima, the epic battle which proved to be the turning point of the Burma
Campaign. Illustrated.
Soft back. 248 pages. £9.95 plus E p&p
"RETURN VIA RANGOON"
By Philip Stibbe,
The story of Philip Stibbe's part in the Chindit Operations. Wounded and captured by the
Japanese,
he was incarcerated in a gaol in Rangoon. His account of his time in prison vividly
conveys the
lowest depths of man's in humanity to man. Illustrated.
Soft back. 232 pages. £9.95 plus E p&p
"JUGLE FIGHTER - INFANTRY OFFICER, CHINDIT & SOE AGENT IN BURMA, 1941
-1945"
By Major John Hedley, DSO
A remarkable personal account of the entire Burma Campaign, from the point of view of a
Regimental
Officer, Staff Officer and Agent operating behind enemy lines.
Hard back. 148 pages. £17.95 plus E p&p
"THE PENGUIN ATLAS OF D-DAY AND THE NORMANDY CAMPAIGN"
By John Man,
Over sixty full colour maps including topographical detail and clear depiction of the
development of the
action through time phase shading. Complete with authoritative text and carefully selected
contemporary
photographs and illustrations.
Soft back. 143 pages. £10.00 plus E p&p
"PARACHUTE PADRE - BEHIND GERMAN LINES WITH THE SAS, FRANCE 1944"
By J.Fraser McLuskey MC,
This is the story of what was, for an Army Chaplain, a unique experience. When the
invasion of Europe
began in 1944, men of the Special Air Service Regiment parachute into enemy occupied
France to live
behind German Lines, if they could, and harry the enemy with surprise attacks. Their Padre
went with
them. This is his account of his strange guerrilla parish.
Soft back. 175 pages. £9.95 plus E p&p
"NORMANDY 1944 - ALLIED LANDINGS AND BREAKOUT"
By Stephen Badsey
Osprey's "Campaign" Series no.1
An illustrated history of the Normandy Landings, June 1944.. Illustrated with colour
plates, Maps
and B&W photographs.
Soft back. 96 pages. £10.99 plus D p&p
"OVERLORD COASTLINE - THE MAJOR D-DAY LOCATIONS"
By Stephen Chicken
This book combines the most important aspects of individual unit histories, technical
details of Hitler's
Atlantic wall, descriptions of existing remains and a comprehensive review of the most
significant and
frequently visited D-Day locations. Illustrated.
Soft back.104 pages £11.95 plus E p&p
"D-DAY TANK WARFARE - ARMOURED COMBAT IN THE NORMANDY CAMPAIGN, 1944
Concorde Colour Series
By Steven J Zaloga and George Balin
A photographic record of the Armoured vehicles during the Normandy Campaign, June -
August, 1944.
Very well illustrated.
Soft back. 72 pages. £12.99 plus D p&p
"SUMMON UP THE BLOOD - THE WAR DIARY OF CORPORAL J A WOMACK, ROYAL
ENGINEERS"
Edited by Celia Wolfe,
A vivid account of the invasion of Normandy and the subsequent advance through Northern
France
and Belgium. Illustrated.
Hard back.182 pages £16.95 plus E p&p
"D-DAY THEN AND NOW" Two Volume Set
Edited by Winston Ramsey,
The full story from its inception, planning and preparation through to its launch on D-Day
and the days that
followed, as told by the Commanders whose responsibility it was. Many of the hundreds of
"then and now" photographs have been taken exactly 50 years later - sometimes to
the precise minute- from when the original
events took place, creating a unique two volume record of the greatest combined Military,
Naval and Air
operation of all times. Volume One has over 800 illustrations and 320 pages. Volume Two
has over 1000
illustrations and 416 pages.
Both Hard back in a presentation slip case. £69.90 plus G p&p
"REX WHISTLER'S WAR 1939 - JULY 1944 ARTIST INTO TANK COMMANDER"
By Jenny Spencer-Smith,
At the outbreak of War, Rex Whistler was commissioned into the Welsh Guards and became a
troop
commander in the Guards Armoured Division. His death in action during July, 1944 brought a
violent
conclusion to the career of one of this century's most talented painter, illustrator and
designer for the
stage.
Soft back. 180 pages. £14.95 plus F p&p
"SAS WITH THE MAQUIS - IN ACTION WITH THE FRENCH RESISTANCE JUNE TO
SEPTEMBER, 1944"
By Ian Wellsted,
A first hand account of operations behind the enemy lines telling a tale of gallantry,
daring, comradeship and
co-operation. Full of humour and perceptive insight, it uncovers a chapter in the history
of the SAS that
deserves to be remembered. Illustrated.
Soft back. 230 pages. £10.99 plus E p&p
"ARNHEM, 1944 - THE AIRBORNE BATTLE"
By Martin Middlebrook,
Blending meticulous research based on original documents with personal experiences of more
than 500
participants, this is a full and compelling account of the Battle of Arnhem providing a
masterly summary
of what went wrong in the last major defeat in Battle suffered by the British Army.
Illustrated.
Soft back. 501 pages. £9.99 plus D p&p
"URQHART OF ARNHEM"
By John Baynes,
The life of Major General R.E.Urqhart CB, DSO. Illustrated.
Hard back. 272 pages. £25.00 plus E p&p
"THEIRS IS THE GLORY - THE BATTLE OF "ARNHEM, 1944 OPERATION MARKET
GARDEN"
By Stephen Badsey,
Osprey's "Campaign" Series no.24
An illustrated history of Arnhem. Illustrated with colour plates, Maps and B&W
photographs.
Soft back. 96 pages. £10.99 plus D p&p
"AFTER THE BATTLE - ARNHEM COMPILATION SPECIAL ISSUE"
PRELUDE TO MARKET GARDEN - Bridgehead on the Meuse-Escault canal, Crossing at
Lommel, The
class 40 Bridge. ARNHEM - The defences, The plan, The Bridges, Sunday 17th
September, 1944, The race
for the Bridges, Main Force attack and defence, The evacuation and the Arnhem V.C.'s. WAR
FILM -
"A Bridge too far". PRESERVATION - the Hartenstein Museum. Well
illustrated. 53 pages.
Soft back Magazine £3.00 plus C p&p
"ARNHEM LIFT - A FIGHTING GLIDER PILOT REMEMBERS"
By Louis Hagen
The personal account of the Battle for Arnhem written by Sergeant "Lewis Haig".
Illustrated.
Hard back. 118 pages £13.95 plus E p&p
ARNHEM" VIDEO
One year after the Battle, the survivors returned to the actual battlefield amid the
ruins of the town to
re-enact an action in which they had gained the admiration even of the enemy. "Theirs
is the Glory" was
produced entirely without the use of studio sets or actors and every incident was either
experienced or
witnessed by those who appear in the film. Original footage shot at the time is interwoven
to produced a
remarkable piece of cinema history. B&W.
VHS - VIDEO. 82 minutes. £14.95 plus E p&p
"ARDENNES, 1944 - HITLER'S LAST GAMBLE IN THE WEST"
ByJames R Arnold,
Osprey's "Campaign" Series no.5
An illustrated history of the German Ardennes Offensive in 1944.. Illustrated with colour
plates, Maps
and B&W photographs.
Soft back. 96 pages. £10.99 plus D p&p
"HITLER'S ARDENNES OFFENSIVE - THE GERMAN VIEW OF THE BATTLE OF THE BULGE"
Edited by Danny S Parker,
A unique work giving unparalleled insight into the German view of the offensive known to
Germany as
Wacht Am Rhein and to the Allies as the Battle of the Bulge. This book vividly recounts
how Hitler and
his Generals perceived the progress and ultimate failure of their final great assault.
Illustrated.
Hard back. 264 pages. £18.99 plus F p&p
"ARDENNES, 1944 - PEIPER & SKORZENY"
By Jean-Paul Pallud, David Parker & Ron Volstad,
Osprey's "Elite" Series no. 11
An illustrated guide to Peiper & Skorzeny. With colour plates, and B&W
photographs.
Soft back. 64 pages. £8.99 plus D p&p
"LOST BATTALIONS - GOING FOR BROKE IN THE VOGES, AUTUMN, 1944"
By Franz Steidl,
The remarkable story of two Battalions, one German and One American, cut off in the same
forest at the
same time and the heroic efforts to save them. Illustrated.
Hard back. 226 pages. £14.99 plus E p&p
"ESCAPE AND EVASION - PRISONER OF WAR BREAKOUTS AND THE ROUTES TO
SAFETY IN WORLD WAR TWO"
By Ian Dear,
Avoiding the best known stories of the period this book concentrates on the groups that
worked to assist
escapes and to keep open the routes to safety. There are accounts of German and Japanese
prisoners as well
as those from British, Commonwealth and US Forces. The complexity of the operations are
graphically portrayed. Illustrated.
Hard back. 192 pages £17.99 plus F p&p
"STALIN'S WAR - THROUGH THE EYES OF HIS COMMANDERS"
By Albert Axell,
Based on interviews with thirty of Stalin's surviving Commanders, the author offers a
broader basis for
examination of the man as a war leader. These veterans do not show undiluted regard for
their Supreme
Commander but they do place his comments and deeds in the context available through their
first hand
knowledge. Illustrated.
Hard back. 223 pages. £18.99 plus F p&p
"FIGHTING IN HELL - THE GERMAN ORDEAL ON THE EASTERN FRONT"
Edited by Peter Tsouras
Presents four invaluable reports written by three German Commanders during the World War
Two.
Hard back. 288 pages. £18.95 plus F p&p
"WEWAK MISSION - COASTWATCHERS AT WAR IN NEW GUINEA"
By Lionel Veale,
The author's story of the Wewak mission provides readers with an authentic image of the
hazardous missions
that were factors in every Coastwatcher party assignment as they penetrated and worked
behind enemy lines,
seeking vital information which ultimately played an important part in the winning of the
war. Illustrated.
Soft back. 310 pages £11.25 plus F p&p
Hard back. 310 pages £17.50 plus F p&p
"THE DEFENCE OF LITHGOW"
By Colin Southall,
An accurate and personal record of the wartime contribution of the 3.7inch Anti-Aircraft
batteries
stationed around Lithgow, Australia's principal small arms factory. Illustrated. 126 pages
Hard back. £14.95 plus E p&p
Soft back. £10.00 plus E p&p
"THE REGIMENTAL HISTORY OF THE 1st QUEEN'S DRAGOON GUARDS"
By Michael Mann,
The Regimental history of both the King's Dragoon Guards and the Queen's Bays from their
formation and amalgamation in 1959 to become the 1st Queen's Dragoon Guards, to date. Both
units commenced their
service to the Crown over 300 years ago and served with Marlborough, Waterloo, Crimea,
Indian Mutiny,
Zulu War, Sudan, Boer War, First World War, World War Two, Malaya, Cyprus, Northern
Ireland and the
Gulf. Illustrated.
Hard back. 589 pages £45.00 plus G p&p
"GUARDSMEN OF THE SKY - AN ACCOUNT OF THE INVOLVEMENT OF HOUSEHOLD TROOPS IN
THE AIRBORNE FORCES"
By J.N.P.Watson
This account of the involvement of Household Troops in the Airborne Forces starts with the
story of the
intrepid Household Cavalrymen and Guardsmen who fought with the early SAS and SOE or the
Parachute
Regiment during the Second World War. It continues with the Guards Parachute Battalion and
then Guards Independent Parachute Company and there service in Palestine, Germany, Cyprus,
Egypt, Borneo and Northern Ireland. The last chapter gives a description of the part
played today by the Household Cavalry in the
Airborne Forces. Illustrated.
Hard back. 191 pages £19.95 plus E p&p
"THE GUARDS DIVISIONS, 1914 - 1945
By Mike Chappell,
Osprey's "Elite" Series no. 61
An illustrated guide to the Guards Divisions during the First and Second World Wars.
Illustrated with colour
plates, B&W photographs and contemporary illustrations.
Soft back. 64 pages. £8.99 plus D p&p
"THE GRENADIER GUARDS"
By General Sir David Fraser and Angus McBride
Osprey's "Men at Arms" Series no. 73
An illustrated guide to the Grenadier Guards. Illustrated with colour plates, B&W
photographs
and contemporary illustrations.
Soft back. 40 pages. £7.99 plus D p&p
"AIRBORNE FORCES"
By Lt.Colonel T.B.H.Otway, DSO
The official account of the role of British Airborne Forces during the Second World War,
giving details of
Operations in North Africa, Middle East, Italy, North West Europe, and the Far East
including the S.A.S.
It also details Arms and Equipment. Illustrated.
Hard back. 490 pages. £22.00 plus G p&p
"THE PARAS, 1940 - 1984"
By Gregor Ferguson and Kevin Lyles,
Osprey's "Elite" Series no. 1
An illustrated guide to the Parachute Regiment, 1940 to 1984. Illustrated with colour
plates, B&W
photographs and contemporary illustrations.
Soft back. 64 pages. £8.99 plus D p&p
"MANU FORTI - A HISTORY OF THE HEREFORDSHIRE REGIMENT, 1860 - 1967"
By Lt Colonel T.J.B.Hill, MBE
The full history of one of England's most famous county Regiments written by a one-time
commanding
officer of the 1st Battalion, the Herefordshire Light Infantry. A selection of rare
photographs and maps
supports the comprehensive text, which is complemented by detailed appendices including a
full roll of
honour. Illustrated.
Hard back. 196 pages £16.99 plus F p&p
"SCOTTISH UNITS IN THE WORLD WARS"
By Mike Chappell,
Osprey's "Elite" Series no. 56
An illustrated guide to the Scottish Units during the First and Second World Wars.
Illustrated with
colour plates, B&W photographs and contemporary illustrations.
Soft back. 64 pages. £8.99 plus D p&p
"BRITAIN IN OLD PHOTOGRAPHS - THE WOMEN'S LAND ARMY, 1939-1950"
By Bob Powell & Nigel Westacott
Presenting training, occupations and the social activities of the Land Army women, this
absorbing collection
will not only evoke many wartime memories, but will also inspire readers through these
images of hope,
strength and unity. Illustrated.
Soft back. 126 pages £9.99 plus E p&p
"THE SAS AT WAR, 1941 - 1945"
By Anothony Kemp.
The first full account of all of the Special Air Service's secret wartime operations.
Illustrated.
Soft back. 268 pages. £5.99 plus D p&p
"THE ROYAL MARINES, 1939 -93"
By Nick Van der Bijl and Paul Hannon
Oprey's "Elite" Series no. 57
An illustrated guide to the Royal Marines during the Second World War until 1993.
Illustrated with
colour plates, B&W photographs and contemporary illustrations.
Soft back. 64 pages. £8.99 plus D p&p
"THE POLICE BRIGADE - 6th SOUTH AFRICAN INFANTRY BRIGADE, 1939-45"
By Brigadier F.W.Cooper D.S.O.
The History of the 6th South African Infantry Brigade during World War Two. Well
illustrated.
Soft back. 142 pages. £6.99 plus E p&p
"SONS OF JOHN COMPANY:- THE INDIAN & PAKISTAN ARMIES, 1903-1991"
By John Gaylor
An extremely useful book giving details, Regiment by Regiment of British Indian units with
brief histories
including what happened to them after partition in 1947. Invaluable to all collectors of
Indian Medals.
With line drawings of Cap badges and Shoulder titles. Illustrated
Hard back. 379 pages £19.99 plus F p&p
"BATTLE HONOURS OF THE INDIAN ARMY, 1757 -1971"
By Major Sarbans Singh PSC (Retd.)
Covers the Battle Honours of the Indian Army from the days of the Honourable East India
Company
through to the Indo-Pakistan War, 1971 with a brief description of the Campaign and
Battles with
details of the Regiments involved.
Hard back. 372 pages. £24.95 plus F p&p
"WE LEAD - 7th LIGHT CAVALRY, 1784 to 1990"
Edited by Lt Colonel C.L.Proudfoot
The history of the 7th Light Cavalry from Seringapatam to date. Complete with Honours
and Awards appendix. Illustrated.
Hard back. 259 pages. £16.95 plus F p&p
"I SERVE - THE EIGHTEENTH CAVALRY"
By Major General Gurcharm Singh Sandhu
The book covers the growth and exploits of the 6th King Edward's Own Cavalry and the 7th
Hariana
Lancers from the first Sikh Wars through to 1989. Illustrated.
Hard back. 265 pages. £16.95 plus F p&p
"THE GURKHAS"
By Ian Fletcher and William Younghusband
Osprey's "Elite" Series no. 49
An illustrated guide to the Gurkhas. Illustrated with colour plates, B&W photographs
and
contemporary illustrations.
Soft back. 64 pages. £8.99 plus D p&p
"VALOUR - A HISTORY OF THE GURKHAS"
By E.D.Smith
A well illustrated history of the Gurkhas from the Nepalese War, 1814-15 through the
Indian Mutiny, First
and Second World Wars and the Falklands Campaign. Their renown in battle earned them the
respect of friend
and foe; their valour has won countless decorations for gallantry including 13 Victoria
Crosses. Illustrated.
Hard back. 178 pages. £24.95 plus G p&p
"SAS WITH THE MAQUIS - IN ACTION WITH THE FRENCH RESISTANCE JUNE TO
SEPTEMBER, 1944"
By Ian Wellsted,
A first hand account of operations behind the enemy lines telling a tale of gallantry,
daring, comradeship and cooperation. Full of humour and perceptive insight, it uncovers a
chapter in the history of the SAS that
deserves to be remembered. Illustrated.
Soft back. 230 pages. £10.99 plus E p&p
"PARACHUTE PADRE - BEHIND GERMAN LINES WITH THE SAS, FRANCE 1944"
By J.Fraser McLuskey MC,
This is the story of what was, for an Army Chaplain, a unique experience. When the
invasion of Europe
began in 1944, men of the Special Air Service Regiment parachute into enemy occupied
France to live
behind German Lines, if they could, and harry the enemy with surprise attacks. Their Padre
went with them.
This is his account of his strange guerrilla parish.
Soft back. 175 pages. £9.95 plus E p&p
"THE SAS AT WAR, 1941 - 1945"
By Anothony Kemp.
The first full account of all of the Special Air Service's secret wartime operations.
Illustrated.
Soft back. 268 pages. £5.99 plus D p&p
"JUNGLE FIGHTER - INFANTRY OFFICER, CHINDIT & SOE AGENT IN BURMA, 1941
-1945"
By Major John Hedley, DSO
A remarkable personal account of the entire Burma Campaign, from the point of view of a
Regimental
Officer, Staff Officer and Agent operating behind enemy lines.
Hard back. 148 pages. £17.95 plus E p&p
"SKORZENY'S SPECIAL MISSIONS - THE MEMOIRS OF "MOST DANGEROUS MAN IN
EUROPE"
By Otto Skorzeny
The personal story of Germany's top commando of World War Two, giving a vivid picture of
the rescue of
Mussolini and actions in the Ardennes. Illustrated.
Hard back. 221 pages £19.99 plus E p&p
"SPEC OPS - CASE STUDIES IN SPECIAL OPERATIONS WARFARE"
By William H McRaven
This book tells the secrets of the trade: get on target fast and maintain relative
superiority throughout the
area of vulnerability. It worked for the Germans against the Belgians at Fort Eben Emael
and it worked for
the Israelis who dropped in at Entebbe and executed the perfect prisoner rescue. Special
Forces are able to
beat the odds because their preparation, firepower, speed on target, and moral commitment
give them the
ultimate edge over their opponents. Illustrated.
Soft back. 402 pages £11.99 plus E p&p
"THE WAR IN EUROPE - FROM KASSERINE PASS TO BERLIN, 1942 - 1945"
By John P Langellier,
An illustrated history of the American Soldier, his uniform and his equipment during the
War in Europe.
Well illustrated.
Soft back. 80 pages. £6.99 plus D p&p
"THE US ARMY, 1941 - 45"
By Peter Katcher and Chris Collingwood,
Osprey's "Men at Arms" Series no. 70
An illustrated guide to the US Army during the Second World War.With colour plates,
contemporary illustrations and B&W photographs.
Soft back. 40 pages. £7.99 plus D p&p
"STRIKE SWIFTLY - THE 70th TANK BATTALION"
By Marvin Jensen
The history of the American 70th Tank Battalion who were engaged in some of the bloodiest
and most
gruelling battles of the Second World War including the Tunisian Campaign, the Invasion of
Scilly, the
Invasion of Normandy, the push to the Siegfried Line and the Battle for Huertgen Forest.
Hard back. 350 pages. £16.95 plus F p&p
"THE RED ARMY OF THE GREAT PATRIOTIC WAR, 1941 - 5"
By Steven J Zaloga and Ron Volstad,
Osprey's "Men at Arms" Series no. 216
An illustrated guide to the Russian Red Army during the Second World War. With colour
plates,
contemporary illustrations and B&W photographs.
Soft back. 48 pages. £7.99 plus D p&p
"THE SA, 1921 - 45: HITLER'S STORMTROOPERS"
By David Littlejohn and Ron Volstad,
Osprey's "Men at Arms" Series no. 220
An illustrated guide to the "SA" from the rise of the Nazi Party to the end of
World War Two.
With colour plates, contemporary illustrations and B&W photographs.
Soft back. 48 pages. £7.99 plus D p&p
"WAFFEN SS SOLDIER 1940 - 1945"
By Bruce Quarrie and Jeffrey Burn,
Osprey's "Warrior" Series no. 2
An illustrated guide to the Waffen SS, their weapons, equipment and tactics used during
the Second
World War. Illustrated with colour plates, and B&W photographs.
Soft back. 64 pages. £8.99 plus D p&p
"WAFFEN SS UNIFORMS IN COLOUR PHOTOGRAPHS"
By Andrew Steven and Peter Amodio,
Europa Militaria No 6.
An illustrated guide to the Waffen SS, their weapons, equipment and uniforms.
Illustrated with colour plates.
Soft back. 66 pages. £10.95 plus D p&p
"LEIBSTANDARTE SS ADOLF HITLER" Vol One
By Stan Cook and R.James Bender
A R.James Bender Publication showing the Uniforms, Organisation and History of the elite
"Leibstandarte SS - Adolf Hitler". Very well Illustrated.
Hard back. 432 pages. £38.99 plus G p&p
"THE LEIBSTANDARTE IV"
By Rudolf Lehmann and Ralf Tiemann,
The history of the Leibstandarte SS Adolf Hitler from the Ukraine in 1943 to the Normandy
Campaign
and Aachen in October, 1944. Illustrated.
Hard back. 384 pages with separate Maps booklet £29.95 plus G p&p
"THE WAFFEN SS"
By Martin Windrow and Jeffrey Burn,
Osprey's "Men at Arms" Series no. 34
An illustrated guide to Nazi Germany's Waffen SS. With colour plates, contemporary
illustrations
and B&W photographs.
Soft back. 40 pages. £7.99 plus D p&p
"THE ALLGEMEINE -SS"
By Robin Lumsden and Paul Hannon,
Osprey's "Men at Arms" Series no. 266
An illustrated guide to Nazi Germany's Allgemeine SS. With colour plates, contemporary
illustrations and B&W photographs.
Soft back. 40 pages. £7.99 plus D p&p
"GERMAN SOLDIERS OF WORLD WAR TWO"
By Jean De Lagarde
A detailed and comprehensive study of the uniforms and equipment which was worn and used
by the
German Army between 1939 and 1945 in full colour. Very well illustrated.
Hard back. 127 pages. £16.95 plus G p&p
"GREENDEVIL'S - GERMAN PARATROOPERS, 1939-1945"
By Jean Yves Nasse,
A vivid collection of first hand accounts, Order of Battles and more than 280 private
photographs of
German Parachutes in WWII. This book is the most accessible and detailed work ever
published.
Well illustrated.
Hard back. 144 pages. £19.95 plus G p&p
"FALLSCHIRMJAGER RGT.3" Vol 2 - THE WAR MISSIONS, 1941 - 1945
By Klaus J Peters,
A R.James Bender Publication containing more than 1000
photographs illustrating FJR 3 during the war years from 1941 to 1945. These photos and
the short
historic text bring to life the agony of conflict at Crete, in Russia, Africa, and Italy.
Well Illustrated.
Hard back. 672 pages. £42.99 plus G p&p
"THE PANZER DIVISIONS"
By Martin Windrow and Richard Hook,
Osprey's "Men at Arms" Series no. 24
An illustrated guide to Nazi Germany's Panzer Divisions. With colour plates, contemporary
illustrations
and B&W photographs.
Soft back. 40 pages. £7.99 plus D p&p
"GERMAN COMBAT EQUIPMENT, 1939 - 45"
By Gordon Rottman and Ron Volstad
Osprey's "Men at Arms" Series no. 234
An illustrated guide to German Combat Equipment used during the Second World War. Well
Illustrated
with colour plates, B&W photographs and contemporary illustrations.
Soft back. 48 pages. £7.99 plus D p&p
"LUFTWAFFE FIELD DIVISIONS, 1941 - 45"
By Kevin Ruffner and Ron Volstad,
Osprey's "Men at Arms" Series no. 229
An illustrated guide to Nazi Germany's Panzer Divisions. With colour plates, contemporary
illustrations
and B&W photographs.
Soft back. 40 pages. £7.99 plus D p&p
"GERMAN AIRBORNE TROOPS, 1939-45"
By Bruce Quarrie and Mike Chappell,
Osprey's "Men at Arms" Series no. 139
An illustrated guide to the Nazi Germany's Airborne Troops during the Second World War.
Well Illustrated with colour plates, B&W photographs and contemporary illustrations.
Soft back. 40 pages. £7.99 plus D p&p
"AFRIKAKORPS, 1941 - 43"
By Gordon Williamson and Ron Volstad
Osprey's "Elite" Series no. 34
An illustrated guide to the Nazi German's Famous Afrikakorps during the North African
Campaign
of 1941 to 1943. Illustrated with colour plates, B&W photographs and contemporary
illustrations.
Soft back. 64 pages. £8.99 plus D p&p
"GERMAN MOUNTAIN & SKI TROOPS, 1939 - 1945"
By Gordon Williamson & Stephen Andrew
Osprey's "Elite" Series no. 63
An illustrated guide to German Mountain & Ski Troops during the Second World Wars.
With colour
plates, and B&W photographs.
Soft back. 64 pages. £8.99 plus D p&p
"GERMAN MILITARY POLICE UNITS, 1939 - 1945"
By Gordon Williamson & Ron Volstad
Osprey's "Men at Arms" Series no 213
An illustrated guide to German Military Police Units during the Second World Wars. With
colour plates,
and B&W photographs.
Soft back. 48 pages. £7.99 plus D p&p
"WEHRMACHT AUXILIARY FORCES"
By Nigel Thomas, Carlos Jurado & Simon McCouaig
Osprey's "Men at Arms" Series no. 254
An illustrated guide to the German Wehrmacht Auxiliary Forces during Second World War.
Illustrated
with colour plates, and B&W photos.
Soft back. 48 pages. £7.99 plus D p&p
"GERMANY'S SPANISH VOLUNTEERS, 1941 - 45"
By John Scurr and Richard Hook
Osprey's "Men at Arms" Series no. 103
An illustrated guide to the Germany's Spanish Volunteers during Second World War.
Illustrated with
colour plates, and B&W photos.
Soft back. 40 pages. £7.99 plus D p&p
"RESISTANCE WARFARE, 1940 - 45"
By Carlos Caballero Jurado and Paul Hannon
Osprey's "Men at Arms" Series no. 169
An illustrated guide to resistance warfare during Second World War. Illustrated with
colour plates, and
B&W photos.
Soft back. 48 pages. £7.99 plus D p&p
"FLAGS OF THE THIRD REICH 1 - WEHRMACHT"
By Brian Davis & Malcolm McGregor
Osprey's "Men at Arms" Series no. 270
An illustrated guide to the Flags of the German Wehrmacht carried during the Second World
War.
Illustrated with colour plates, and B&W photos.
Soft back. 48 pages. £7.99 plus D p&p
"FLAGS OF THE THIRD REICH 2 - WAFFEN SS"
By Brian Davis & Malcolm McGregor
Osprey's "Men at Arms" Series no. 274
An illustrated guide to the Flags of the SS carried during the Second World War.
Illustrated with
colour plates, and B&W photos.
Soft back. 48 pages. £7.99 plus D p&p
"FLAGS OF THE THIRD REICH 3 - PARTY & POLICE UNITS"
By Brian Davis & Malcolm McGregor
Osprey's "Men at Arms" Series no. 278
An illustrated guide to the Flags of the German Party & Police carried during the
Second World War.
Illustrated with colour plates, and B&W photos.
Soft back. 48 pages. £7.99 plus D p&p
"ROMMEL - IN HIS OWN WORDS"
Edited by Dr John Pimlott
Rommel gives his views on the philosophy of warfare, battles, leaders and the progress of
both World
Wars. A complete picture of how a military genius grappled with the actuality of war is
presented through Rommel's own accounts of his experiences as a soldier in World War One
and through newly translated
extracts from letters, orders and the narratives of daily action in World War Two that he
dictated each evening. Illustrated.
Hard back. 192 pages. £18.99 plus F p&p
"MAINLY IN MINESWEEPERS"
By Charles McAra,
As a wartime only sailor, the author spent most of his seatime in minesweepers and this
enabled him to
have a front-seat view of Operations Torch, Husky, Avalanche and Dragoon. These operations
and
other Naval recollections of the people he met and the places he visited from Tobermory in
the Isle of
Mull to Zante in the Ionian Isles. Illustrated.
Hard back. 261 pages £16.95 plus F p&p
"SWORDFISH PATROL"
By George E Sadler,
The story of the hundreds of lonely hours spent shepherding essential but vulnerable
merchant vessels
through the U Boat infested waters to a safe berth in Allied territory where the airman's
success was measured,
not by locating the enemy but by keeping him at arm's length. The author carried out
patrols in all weathers, in every season, providing cover for convoys bound to and from
the USA, Gibraltar and Murmansk. He
completed the highest number of deck landings in his squadron before being sent ashore as
an instructor
shortly before the end of war in Europe. Illustrated.
Soft back. 132 pages £7.95 plus D p&p
"WINGATE AND THE CHINDITS - REDRESSING THE BALANCE"
By David Rooney
A biography of Orde Wingate from his early life to his Military career in Palestine,
Ethiopia, and finally
Burma with his famous Chindits. Illustrated.
Hard back. 256 pages. "Special offer" £9.99 plus F p&p
"JUNGLE FIGHTER - INFANTRY OFFICER, CHINDIT & SOE AGENT IN BURMA, 1941
-1945"
By Major John Hedley, DSO
A remarkable personal account of the entire Burma Campaign, from the point of view of a
Regimental
Officer, Staff Officer and Agent operating behind enemy lines.
Hard back. 148 pages. £17.95 plus E p&p
"EMERGENCY SAHIB - OF QUEEN'S, SIKHS, AND THE DAGGER DIVISION"
By Robin Schlaefli
The enthralling story of one Soldier's experience as an Emergency Commissioned Officer
during the
Second World War. Illustrated.
Hard back. 159 pages. £16.95 plus E p&p
"WINGED VICTORY - THE STORY OF A BOMBER COMMAND AIR GUNNER"
By Jim Davis
The remarkable thing about RAF aircrew during the Second World War was that they were all
volunteers
and very brave, of these men the rear airgunner suffered a great many casualties. Yet
there never was a
shortage of volunteers, and the author was one of them. His story tells of the dangers
encountered by
thousands of very young men fighting for a free world and his post war mission to
construct a lasting
memorial to their memory. Illustrated.
Hard back. 150 pages £17.95 plus E p&p
"DANGEROUS LIAISON"
By Derek Cooper,
This post D-Day war diary describes the authors experiences initially as a Liaison Officer
and the as
2.I.C in the Guards Armoured Division's reconnaissance regiment, the 2nd Household
Cavalry, during
the advance across Europe. Illustrated.
Hard back. 151 pages £14.95 plus E p&p
"ESPRIT DE CORPS - A SCOTS GUARDS OFFICER ON ACTIVE SERVICE, 1943 - 1945"
By W.A.Elliott
Although this war diary of a young Scots Guards Officer during the Second World War was
not kept with
a view to publication, its interest lies not only in its graphic account of the 2nd
Battalion's involvement
from the Salerno landings in Italy to the end of the war in Europe, but also its insight
into how intense
wartime loyalties came to be formed and how a particular battalion maintained its moral
throughout constant
fighting. Illustrated.
Soft back. 150 pages £9.95 plus D p&p
"GUDERIAN - PANZER GENERAL"
By Kenneth Macksey
Guderian a brilliant rebel in search of ideals, and a General whose personality, genius
and achievements far
transcended those of Rommel. As well as throwing light on the crucial campaigns in Poland,
France and
Russia, this biography illuminates the fatal struggles within the German hierarchy and
examines why he was
admired by some and denigrated by others. Illustrated.
Soft back. 226 pages. £12.50 plus E p&p
"A MOST DIPLOMATIC GENERAL - THE LIFE OF GENERAL LORD ROBERTSON OF
OAKRIDGE"
By Donald Williamson
Brian Robertson was one of the most influential, yet little known, soldiers of this
century. After a distinguished
career in both World Wars he became the Military Governor of the British Zone in Germany
and was one
of the key figures in planning the Berlin Airlift in 1948-49. Then, as Commander in Chief
of the British
Middle East Land Forces he helped negotiate the terms of the British withdrawal from the
Suez Canal zone.
In 1953 he became the Chairman of the British Transport Commission and presided over a
major attempt
to modernise the railways. Illustrated.
Hard back. 265 pages. £25.00 plus F p&p
"TO WAR WITH THE BAYS - A TANK GUNNER REMEMBERS, 1939-45"
By Jack Merewood MM,
After a brief visit to France in 1940, the author saw action as a Tank Gunner in North
Africa and Italy,
being awarded the Military Medal after the Battle of the Mareth Line. He kept a diary of
the war years,
on which he has drawn to record his service. Illustrated.
Hard back. 209 pages. £16.95 plus E p&p
"JUNGLE FIGHTER - INFANTRY OFFICER, CHINDIT & SOE AGENT IN BURMA, 1941
-1945"
By Major John Hedley, DSO
A remarkable personal account of the entire Burma Campaign, from the point of view of a
Regimental
Officer, Staff Officer and Agent operating behind enemy lines.
Hard back. 148 pages. £17.95 plus E p&p
"SUMMON UP THE BLOOD - THE WAR DIARY OF CORPORAL J A WOMACK, ROYAL
ENGINEERS"
Edited by Celia Wolfe,
A vivid account of the invasion of Normandy and the subsequent advance through Northern
France
and Belgium. Illustrated.
Hard back.182 pages £16.95 plus E p&p
"URQHART OF ARNHEM"
By John Baynes,
The life of Major General R.E.Urqhart CB, DSO. Illustrated.
Hard back. 272 pages. £25.00 plus E p&p
"INSIDE HITLER'S HEADQUARTERS, 1939- 45"
By General W.Warlimont,
This is the story of World War Two as seen by Gen Walter Warlimont, deputy chief of
operation for the
Oberkommando der Wehrmacht from 1939 to 1944. Warlincourt was at the centre of power
during one
of history's most shattering periods.
Soft back. 658 pages. £13.99 plus G p&p
"SKORZENY'S SPECIAL MISSIONS - THE MEMOIRS OF "MOST DANGEROUS MAN IN
EUROPE"
By Otto Skorzeny
The personal story of Germany's top commando of World War Two, giving a vivid picture of
the rescue of
Mussolini and actions in the Ardennes. Illustrated.
Hard back. 221 pages £19.99 plus E p&p
"KESSELRING - GERMAN MASTER STRATEGIST OF THE SECOND WORLD WAR"
By Kenneth Macksey
An authoritative biography based on a wide range of sources, including German records,
evidence from
colleagues, friends and enemies as well as own writings whilst imprisoned after World War
Two. Illustrated.
Hard back. 262 pages. £18.99 plus F p&p
"HITLER'S ENFORCERS - LEADERS OF THE GERMAN WAR MACHINE, 1939 - 1945"
By James Lucas,
The leaders of the German War Machine including Dietrich, Kesselring, Model, and Rommel.
Illustrated.
Soft back. 240 pages. £10.99 plus E p&p
"WORLD WAR TWO - THE PERSONALITIES"
By Edward Davidson and Dale Manning,
Over 500 men and women are featured in this book including those who operated undercover;
the planners;
the Heroes and the Villains. This book is intended as a reference for the many who seek to
place a character
within his or her context during the Second World War, whose understanding of the conflict
depends on
being able to tract the individual down. Illustrated.
Hard back. 191 pages £18.99 plus F p&p
"BRAVERY IN BATTLE - STORIES FROM THE FRONT LINE"
By David Eshel,
In this collection of vivid actions from Air; Land and Sea warfare, the author ranges
across the days of
Colonial Cavalry through to fast moving Armed actions: The Sudan to Yom Kippur.
Illustrated.
Hard back. 240 pages £18.99 plus F p&p
"HEROES OF WORLD WAR II - STORIES OF EXTREME BRAVERY IN THE FACE OF
BATTLE"
By Robin Cross
The incredible stories of Soldiers, Sailors and Airmen who encountered and survived
overwhelming odds to
win their place in military history, displaying courage and endurance above and beyond the
call of duty.
Well Illustrated.
Hard back. 122 pages £15.99 plus G p&p
"ROYAL AIR FORCE LIST - OCTOBER, 1940"
The official List of all R.A.F., Princess Mary's Royal Air Force Nursing Service,
Women's Auxiliary Air
Force etc covering the BATTLE OF BRITAIN. The whole work is referenced by a nominal index.
Hard back. 720 pages £28.00 plus F p&p
"THE PLANE SPOTTERS"
By H.J.G.Dartnall,
A medallic history of the Royal Observer Corps with excellent citations for World War Two
Decorations
and a full list of the Observers with their medal entitlement who served off the Normandy
Beaches.
Illustrated.
Hard back. 116 pages. £14.95 plus F p&p
"PRISONERS OF WAR:-BRITISH ARMY, 1939-45"
An alphabetical roll of 107,000 British Army P.O.W.s held in Germany or German occupied
territory.
With locations.
Hard back. 560 pages. £38.00 plus G p&p
"PRISONERS OF WAR:-NAVAL & AIR FORCES OF GREAT BRITAIN & EMPIRE"
An alphabetical roll of 21,000 of Naval and Air Force World War two P.O.W.s held in
Germany or German
occupied territory. With locations.
Hard back. 146 pages. £22.00 plus F p&p
"PRISONERS OF WAR:-ARMIES & OTHER LAND FORCES OF THE EMPIRE"
An alphabetical roll of 41,000 Colonial Army World War two P.O.W.s held in Germany or
German occupied
territory. With locations.
Hard back. 243 pages. £28.00 plus G p&p
"THE MEDALS, DECORATIONS, and ORDERS OF WORLD WAR TWO"
By Alec A.Purves.
A useful guide to British and Foreign Medals of the Second World War.
Hard back. £14.00 plus E p&p
"THE IRON CROSS - A HISTORY, 1813 - 1957"
By Gordon Williamson
An interesting history of the Iron Cross covering the various Classes and Award Documents
from 1813
to 1957. Illustrated.
Hard back. 176 pages £24.95 plus F p&p
"FORMAN'S GUIDE TO THIRD REICH GERMAN DOCUMENTS AND THEIR VALUES"
Volume One 1st Edition
By Adrian Forman
A detailed and well illustrated guide to Nazi German Award Documents and their values.
Hard back. 355 pages. £38.99 plus G p&p
"FORMAN'S GUIDE TO THIRD REICH GERMAN AWARDS AND THEIR VALUES" 2nd Edition
By Adrian Forman
A detailed and well illustrated guide to Nazi German Honours and Awards together with
their values.
Hard back. 355 pages. £31.99 plus G p&p
"GERMAN DECORATIONS AND INSIGNIA"
A very basic guide illustrated with line drawings.
Soft back. 16 pages . £2.50 plus A p&p
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