If asked to pinpoint the beginning of the war against Islamic extremism, most would probably say September 11, 2001. How......more
There are many myths surrounding the development of the Messerschmitt Me 262 jet fighter. Its unparalleled performance i......more
Explores the development of modern mercenary forces from the British operation in Yemen in late 1960’s to today’s War in......more
An examination of the first conflict to see the large-scale, systematic, deployment of chemical weaponry since the end o......more
The Isle of Man is predominantly a maritime nation. For many generations its menfolk have made their living from the sea......more
With its unparalleled level of visual information - paint schemes, models, line drawings and photographs - this book is ......more
The Last Citadel by Noah Andre Trudeau presents a riveting narrative of the Civil War’s pivotal siege at Petersburg, Vir......more
Over sixty years ago a battle took place that, if it had succeeded, could have shortened the Second World War by six mon......more
Throughout the World War I era, the United States Marine Corps’ efforts to promote their culture of manliness directed a......more
Details the tense post-Gettysburg pursuit, as Lee and Meade navigate danger and strategy, shaping the course of the Civi......more
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The aftermath of the 2003 Iraq invasion is a story that has yet to be told by those who fought their own war against a b......more
Seven minutes past midnight on March 10, 1945, nearly 300 American B-29s thundered into the skies over Tokyo. Their payl......more
If Hitler had succeeded in developing a nuclear bomb, that could have been both the end of the Second World War and of c......more
"This is a previously classified story of one group of scientific researchers-men and women-who exposed themselves to ex......more
A sobering account of how the United States trapped itself in endless wars--abroad and at home--and what it might do to ......more
The civilian role in managing the military has never been more important. Today, civilian leadership of defense policy i......more
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When the Vietnam War punctured the myth of American military invincibility, Hollywood needed a new kind of war movie. Th......more
Why did Hamas attack? What is Israel trying to achieve? Did this catastrophe have to happen? And is there a way forward?......more
Mud and Khaki: Sketches from Flanders and France, a classical book, has been considered important throughout the human h......more
USS Texas BB-35, a Dreadnought era battleship launched in May 1912, served the U.S. Navy for thirty-four years, includin......more
A successful example of European co-operation, the Tornado multi-role strike aircraft was designed to meet a 1968 specif......more
"A good synopsis of tank strategies, many of which remain pertinent to this day. It may be small in stature but packed f......more
Urban Battlefields: Lessons Learned from World War II to the Modern Era offers a detailed study of the complexities of u......more
From the Civil War to the Great War, the transatlantic commercial trading system that dated from the nation’s colonial t......more
Britain’s War for the Mediterranean provides a definitive study on British warmaking in the Mediterranean during the War......more
When America entered World War II in 1941, it was first left to the Army Air Forces to take the fight to Germany. In Jan......more
The Tombstone of Early Ohio Southeast Ohio’s Little Cities of Black Diamonds was a rugged region in the 1800s. Nowhere w......more
The Final War of a Great Empire "The official history of the Habsburg empire in the First World War ought to enjoy a bet......more
The Final War of a Great Empire "The official history of the Habsburg empire in the First World War ought to enjoy a bet......more
A full account of the Luzon campaign, from the planning stages to the surrender of the Japanese general Yamashita. The L......more
’Like Crécy itself, this book is a triumph and the tale it tells gives an old story new life.’ BERNARD CORNWELL, bestsel......more
"Entertaining from beginning to end... For fans of O’Brian and Forester, it is a welcome addition to the lore of navies ......more
A maritime adventure memoir that follows a crew of misfits hired by Hollywood to sail an 18th-century warship 5,000 mile......more
A "captivating" (The Washington Post) true story of "courage, resolve, and determination" (Christian Science Monitor), a......more
A wide-ranging new history of NATO, from its origins to the present day--published for the alliance’s seventy-fifth anni......more
Who was Rome’s greatest general, statesman, and nation-builder: Caesar or Pompey? Few people have had as many words writ......more
Who was Rome’s greatest general, statesman, and nation-builder: Caesar or Pompey? Few people have had as many words writ......more
The revolution in military recruitment advertising to people of color and women played an essential role in making the U......more
The revolution in military recruitment advertising to people of color and women played an essential role in making the U......more
Survival, the IISS’s bimonthly journal, challenges conventional wisdom and brings fresh, often controversial, perspectiv......more
The Rough Riders by Theodore Roosevelt tells the thrilling story of the First U.S. Volunteer Cavalry’s valor during the ......more
Small Horses in Warfare, a classical book, has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this ......more
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On a sunny Friday morning in August 1945, a handful of people raised a homemade cotton flag and, on behalf of 68 million......more
Moral Injury is a fairly new term used to describe military personnel who have had their moral conscience compromised. H......more
Navigate the often-overlooked history of the resolute defense of the Texas coast during the Civil War. With volumes writ......more
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Providing a unique perspective of Nagaland and its warriors, this book uncovers the untold story of the siege, regarded ......more
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Taken collectively, the chapters in New Perspectives on the First World War: Beyond No Man’s Land not only illuminate pi......more
This title is part of UC Press’s Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to ......more
This title is part of UC Press’s Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to ......more
Examines the life of the remarkable, and controversial, F.W. Meredith, an individual who has largely been forgotten by h......more
The first comprehensive history of Section D since the release of secret documents on its operations into the public dom......more
"...a fascinating record of a mighty war machine and a particular delight for aviation enthusiasts. -- Antiques Diary Pr......more
A fully illustrated narrative of the Atlanta campaign complete with maps, illustrations, and diagrams. The campaign for ......more
A fully illustrated narrative of the Atlanta campaign complete with maps, illustrations, and diagrams. General John Bell......more
Nationalism in nineteenth-century America operated through a collection of symbols, signifiers citizens could invest wit......more
The gravity of a crime or case features in various international and national legal frameworks for the investigation and......more
The biography of Admiral James George Stavridis provides a look at the naval admiral, leader and commentator. From his a......more
These are my Hell and Back Survival Tips that I learned; to help me survive the Hell and Back Events, that took place in......more
These are my Hell and Back Survival Tips that I learned; to help me survive the Hell and Back Events, that took place in......more
"This first volume of the series supplies a needed link between the history of Europe and the history of early America; ......more
During the American Civil War, the western Trans-Mississippi frontier was host to harsh environmental conditions, irregu......more
From Deck Force Seaman To Space Operations Guy Thomas is best known as inventor of S-AIS, the most impactful invention i......more
This book focuses on multiple tales of truly odd, and often bizarre, paranormal events on the battlefields of the world....more
This book analyses the history of the popular discourse in the United States concerned with the U.S. military and its en......more
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Robert Powell, a founding Board member of the Scientific Coalition for UAP Studies, has studied the UFO subject for 17 y......more
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This is the first book on the Wagner Group, the shadowy Russian paramilitary organisation that fought in Ukraine and sta......more
International humanitarian icon and bestselling author General Roméo Dallaire guides readers on a crucial and inspiring ......more
Inspired by a true story, we the same opens in 1979 Việt Nam, where six children and a mother become separated from thei......more
"Irresistible . . . My aviation title of the year." -- Rowland White "Stupendously brilliant . . . Completely addictive.......more
The book is devoted entirely to the question of painting US battleships from the Second World War from the moment the Un......more
In the last few years there have been many studies of the New Model Army s campaigns, its origins, its politics and even......more
This powerful collection, depicting the advent of the tank and the lead up to the battle for Cambrai, showcases the work......more
Air Chief Marshal Sir Hugh - later Lord - Dowding was one of the greatest Englishmen of the 20th century. He created Fig......more
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The fascinating and untold story of the 24 Eskadra of the Polish Air Force in September 1939. 24 Eskadra was the only un......more
They were called B-29ers - the men of the 20th Air Force who brought the WWII Japanese Empire to its knees with the gr......more
As Clausewitz observed, "In war more than anywhere else, things do not turn out as we expect." The essence of war is a c......more
The sturdy Fokker C.XIw was designed and built for service in the Royal Netherlands Navy. Development started in early 1......more
Looking back at the "War on Terror" and its policies, actions, and the violence that followed, this book analyzes the re......more
Researchers analyzed alternative price and credit policies for depot-level reparable parts and consumables to identify o......more
In August 1862, nineteen-year-old Edward G. Granger joined the 5th Michigan Cavalry Regiment as a second lieutenant. On ......more
Was migration to Germany a blessing or a curse? The main argument of this book is that the Greek state conceived labor m......more
Suffren versus Hughes describes the fascinating but relatively little-known naval campaign between Britain and France fo......more
Historian Roland Rodríguez explores the military career of Captain Francisco Amangual (1739-1810) whose presence in the ......more
Modern academic and political definitions of genocide are neither universally understood nor widely accepted by research......more