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Holden, Matthew A.: The Gloucestershire Regiment 32,95 €

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 07:50:10 +0200

The Gloucestershire Regiment is the most highly decorated regiment in the history of the British Army. Over the course of its 300-year history, the regiment bore more battle honours on its regimental colours than any other unit. From the deserts of North Africa to the jungles of Burma, this book offers insights into every single conflict in which the regiment foughtexamining the people who waged them as well as the political context that led to their outbreak. Exclusive access to 15,000 unique archival documentsincluding personal accounts, classified papers, and private diarieslends this work an unparalleled exclusivity, enabling the reader to gain a profound knowledge and understanding of the regiment's history. In doing so, it brings to light previously untold personal stories of extraordinary bravery: such as that of Lieutenant Irrwin, who, at Toulouse, tore down a twelve-foot-high brick wall with his bare hands to attack French troops; that of Company Sergeant Major Gallagher, who was taken prisoner of war in both Germany and North Korea; or that of Captain Maunsell, who led a team of sharpshooters in the Crimea. Structured chronologically and divided into sections aligned with specific campaigns or relevant historical eras, this book stands as an indispensable reference work for anyone wishing to learn more about the history of the "Glorious Glosters".

Zabielski, Jacek: Panzer 35(t) 31,95 €

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 07:00:10 +0200

Often overshadowed by larger, more famous tanks of the Second World War, the LT vz. 35later reclassified by the Germans as the Pz.Kpfw. 35(t)was a surprisingly effective and influential machine. This Czechoslovakian light tank, developed by koda, combined mobility, mechanical innovation, and reliability, becoming a key weapon in the early Blitzkrieg campaigns in Poland and France. Although it possessed less heavy armor and firepower compared to later war machines, its adaptability and reliability across varied terrain earned it respect on the battlefield. This monograph provides a comprehensive overview of the development, combat use, and technical evolution of the LT vz. 35. From its beginnings as a symbol of Czechoslovakian military innovation in the interwar period to its widespread use by German, Slovak, Bulgarian, and Romanian forces, it sheds new light on a vehicle that significantly shaped early armored warfare. With its combination of technical details, operational history and rarely seen images, "Panzer 35(t)" is essential reading for anyone interested in tank warfare, overlooked machines of the Second World War or the legacy of Central European military technology.

Frase, Richard: A History of the Company of Pikemen and Musketeers 31,95 €

Sat, 02 May 2026 07:40:06 +0200

The Company of Pikemen and Musketeers, which marches alongside the Lord Mayor's state coach and stands guard at events in the City of London, is one of London's most iconic symbols. Founded just over 100 years ago, its roots extend back to the 17th century. It is a ceremonial unit of the Honourable Artillery Company (HAC) and is recruited from veterans of the HAC Reserve, the oldest combat regiment in the British Army. In 1955, the Company was granted Royal Warrant holder status by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Its role is to provide a ceremonial bodyguard to the Lord Mayor of the City of London and to stand guard at state banquets in the Guildhall, dinners at Mansion House and Guildhalls, and at displays of 17th-century weaponry drills at military and public events. This book tells the story of the Company, from the original pikemen and musketeers of the 17th century, through the formation of the modern Company shortly after the First World War, its participation in the sumptuous ceremonies of the interwar period and the devastating effects of the Blitz, its formal recognition by royal decree, and its continued evolution through the austerity of the 1950s and the prosperity of the 1960s, right up to the "end of history" and beyond. Governments and demagogues come and go; monarchs pass from youth to old age. The Company is ever-present, lining the halls of Mansion House and the Guildhall like living tapestry as history unfolds. Even those who merely watch, idly, perform their duty.

Weaver, Peter/Ward, William A.: SAS Rogue 31,95 €

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 07:10:07 +0200

Major Peter Weaver's military career is remarkable for its breadth, from the Royal Tank Corps, to the infantry, but also as an engineer and on colonial and special operations. The story is told using his own words, supported by extensive research to confirm what at times seem unbelievable tales. Having lost his father in 1916, school proved a challenge academically, but he excelled at sports, as he would throughout his life. Thwarted in his attempts to become an officer, he was involved in a series of increasingly dubious business ventures. Hearing his mother and sisters first-hand accounts of the rise of Hitler and Nazism, he joined the Territorials. The outbreak of war saw him rapidly promoted, volunteering for the Auxiliary Units, the secret stay behind force created in case of German invasion. His section of Dorset Regiment men set high standards in training, attracting the attention of Lord Lovat. Considered too important for his commando, they were instead later recruited into the SAS. Paddy Mayne, SAS commander, was impressed by Weaver's leadership during a near disaster. Weaver parachuted into France on Operation Bulbasket, one of the few to escape a deadly ambush there. After specialist ski training, he fought in Germany on Operation Archway and was present for the liberation of Bergen-Belsen concentration camp. Following VE Day he landed in Norway, nominally disarming the German garrison, but finding time for sports, drink and the hospitality of local women. Part of a little known SAS deployment in Crete, he later had spells with the Sudan Defence Force and training the Greek Army. More conventional soldiering with the Berkshire Regiment still saw him in combat in the Canal Zone. Weaver lived his life to the full, enjoying the Army, fast cars and beautiful women, though struggling to treat those he loved as he should. Drama followed him but he always managed to get away somehow.

Bamford, Andrew: British Amphibious Warfare 1739-1815 35,95 €

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 06:55:05 +0200

Volume 157 of the series From Reason to Revolution 1721-1815. Throughout the long 18th century, Great Britain carried out numerous amphibious operations, ranging from raids to the landing of entire armies. British Amphibious Warfare 17391815 provides case studies of some of these operations and examines why their outcomes ranged from great successes to severe disasters, without any obvious long-term learning curve. Many of the mistakes made at Cartagena in 1741 were repeated at Walcheren in 1809, exposing soldiers in both campaigns to a slow death from fever. Between these two events, we find successes such as Louisbourg (twice), Quebec, Belleisle, and Charleston, as well as the textbook landings at Aboukir Bay in 1801 that brought Abercromby's army to Egypt, but also failures at Lorient, St. Cast, Ostend, New Orleans, and elsewhere. What factors ensured that some expeditions were successful while others failed? What lessons were learned, and why were they not consistently applied afterwards? British Amphibious Warfare 1739-1815, based on contributions to the 2023 conference From Reason to Revolution, but also includes additional contributions and materials, provides an overview of Britain's amphibious operations from the early 18th century to the end of the Napoleonic era, an examination of Thomas More Molyneux's earliest attempts to develop an amphibious doctrine, and a series of case studies examining both successes and failures. Case studies include: Cartagena 1741, Louisbourg 1745, Lorient 1746, Belleisle 1761, the Delaware River 1777, Charleston 1780, Ceylon 17951796, Aboukir Bay 1801, Walcheren 1809, and amphibious raids in the Adriatic during the Napoleonic Wars.

Cooke, David: Battlefield Yorkshire 21,95 €

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 07:35:16 +0200

Yorkshire's past is rich in bloody battles and sieges. Armies have marched across the Yorkshire countryside since time immemorial, fighting for control of the land, towns and villages. Romans, Vikings, Normans and Scottish invaders have all contributed to the gruesome episodes of this history. Christians fought pagans, Englishmen fought foreign invaders, and loyalists fought rebels in some of the most destructive battles in British history. And bitter internal conflicts that pitted neighbours against each other created an equally violent legacy as rival lords and landowners fought for power and influence in the north. David Cooke provides a vivid account of the outbreaks of war that have shaped the county's history. Using vivid contemporary accounts and numerous illustrations and maps, he creates a lively narrative of a county that was a battlefield well into modern times.

Roberts, Andrew: Churchill 34,95 €

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 06:30:23 +0200

It is commonly believed that everything has already been said about Winston Churchill especially by Churchill himself. And yet Andrew Roberts has managed to unearth press articles, private correspondence and diaries including, not least, the previously undisclosed diary of King George VI that cannot be found in any of the thousand or so biographies written about this figure who was so important to Great Britain and the 20th century. All this enables him to produce an extremely captivating narrative based on a wealth of now classic but also often little-known or even unpublished quotations that paint a sometimes consistent, sometimes contrasting picture of Churchill as a person. Roberts separates truth from falsehood, refutes the numerous myths and even slanders that clung to him, but also highlights the justified criticism of which he is by no means free, and masterfully paints a portrait of this old lion whose entire life before 1940 served only to prepare him for his great work, which remains his war years.

Taylor, Dick: British Army Terminology and Abbreviations 1939-1945 24,95 €

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 06:30:23 +0200

This book is aimed not only at the general public, but also at military researchers and historians, who often get lost in the vast and mysterious flood of technical terms used by the army during the conflict. It is an indispensable guide for any serious historian researching primary and secondary sources, and for any reader studying secondary sources on the war. There is no comparable reference work. The author is an experienced military historian with a background in the history of the British Army, and yet even he was often at a loss when reading war diaries, documents from the National Archives and other primary sources. The text consists of the following main sections: Abbreviations and Acronyms; Units, Regiments and Corps; A Complete Glossary of Military Concepts and Terminology; British Army Slang; Operation Names. In addition to general military terms, much effort has been made to examine the often highly technical and even mysterious technical terms used not only by commanders and their staffs and combat units, but also by a variety of support organisations, including artillery, engineers, supply and transport, and medical services. What is a BM? It is a Band Master, a Beach Master, a Brigade Major and a Bending Moment in bridge building!

Mileham, Patrick: Britain's Regular Cavalry at War 1660-1920 62,95 €

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 09:35:09 +0200

Patrick Mileham's scientifically researched and richly illustrated history of British cavalry regiments begins with their origins in Cromwell's army, continues with their founding over 350 years ago under the reign of Charles II, and traces their history up to the eve of the Second World War. He describes the role they played in Britain's wars and in peacetime, and traces their lineage through the centuries. In doing so, he pays tribute to the extraordinary continuity of the cavalry spirit, which lives on as a powerful force in the cavalry regiments of today's Royal Armoured Corps. Their history is part of British military and social life, and his authoritative study is the perfect guide. Patrick Mileham not only traces the fascinating history of the cavalry regiments and illustrates it with a series of impressive and rare images, but also adds family trees showing the complex sequence of mergers and disbandments that have shaped the cavalry to this day. His book is therefore indispensable both as a vivid portrayal of the cavalry and as a reference work for anyone with a particular interest in the history of the cavalry and the British Army.

Dalrymple, William: Anarchie 38,00 €

Sat, 23 May 2026 07:40:09 +0200

The colonisation of India in the 17th and 18th centuries was not originally a national endeavour by Great Britain, but rather the work of a profit-oriented company based in London that was solely focused on enriching its investors. The completely unprecedented and relentless rise of the British East India Company to become the dominant global trading power is recounted here in a sweeping panorama. In October 1764, the East India Company defeated the young Mughal emperor Shah Alam II on the battlefield and installed its own government over the Indian subcontinent. This government was led by English merchants and collected taxes with the help of its own army. From this point on, the Company was no longer merely a trading company, but became an aggressive colonial power. Over the following decades, it subjugated almost all of India south of Delhi, thus becoming the inglorious pioneer of colonial exploitation. In William Dalrymple's book, the perspective of the Mughals and the local population is also given its due. The author has evaluated numerous unpublished sources in Urdu, Persian and Punjabi, enabling him to bring the dramatic events to life through the eyes of those involved.

Korthals, Eckehard: Die Windsors 29,80 €

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 06:30:23 +0200

The British royal dynasty, which has been the subject of intense public interest in recent decades, particularly due to the cult of personality surrounding Princess Diana, can look back on centuries of tradition. However, it has remained largely unknown that the British royal family has German roots. In this book, the author vividly, grippingly, objectively, and sometimes with a touch of humor, describes the lives of kings and queens from 1714 to the present day. The glitz and glamour of the rulers and their families are scrutinized, often revealing to the reader a world of debauchery, mistresses, and statesmanlike narrow-mindedness. Anyone interested in a comprehensive and unvarnished picture of the Windsors should not miss this book. It is aimed at a wide readership and is of lasting value and interest to history buffs as well as myth and aristocracy researchers. The tourist information at the end of each chapter is an important addition to the book, providing details of places of historical interest mentioned in the book that can be visited today.

Korthals, Eckehard: Charles III. 24,80 €

Thu, 14 May 2026 07:00:09 +0200

The biography Charles III is the sequel to the book The Windsors: The German Roots of the British Royal Family from George I to Elizabeth II by Eckehard Korthals. This book is not an apologetic whitewashing of the British monarchy, but rather a story about a king who, as Prince of Wales in 1997, was partly responsible for the British royal family's reputation reaching an all-time low following the death of Princess Diana. However, the author also describes the rise and incredible transition of one of the most hated royals in British history to a mature monarch.

Dawson. Paul L.: Wakefield's Military Heritage 22,95 €

Thu, 14 May 2026 07:00:09 +0200

After the Norman Conquest, the Wakefield estate became a Norman stronghold, and the Warenne family, Earls of Surrey, built castles at Sandal and Wakefield. A decisive battle was fought at Wakefield in 1460 during the Wars of the Roses, resulting in the death of Richard, Duke of York. Another battle for Wakefield was fought during the Civil War, when parliamentary troops besieged and destroyed Sandal Castle and captured the wealthy port and market town from the royalist defenders. In later centuries, troops were raised in Wakefield to fight against Bonnie Prince Charlie, and volunteers were recruited to fight against Napoleon. These volunteers served in all of Britain's foreign conflicts in the 19th century and during the two world wars in the 20th century. The home front in Wakefield was also affected by the wars during these conflicts, and the sites of the underground air raid shelters from the Second World War are still preserved today. This book is of interest to anyone who wants to learn more about Wakefield's remarkable military history.

Powell-Thomas, Andrew: Isle of Wight's Military Heritage 22,95 €

Thu, 14 May 2026 07:00:09 +0200

The Isle of Wight has been a popular holiday destination since Victorian times. The island is known for its mild climate, beautiful landscape and historical significance. It is located directly at the entrance to the important ports of Southampton and Portsmouth. For this reason, the island has a number of impressive castles and fortresses, including Carisbrooke Castle. Throughout history, the importance of the Isle of Wight has been recognised by various invaders, and the island has been attacked by the Vikings, the Normans, the French and, most recently, during the Second World War by the Germans. Cowes was home to Saunders-Roe, the manufacturer of military aircraft and vehicles, and during the Cold War, the Needles Battery was the test site for Britain's Blue Streak nuclear deterrent missile. This book is of interest to anyone who wants to learn more about the remarkable

Bowden, Mark/Brodie, Allan: England's Military Heritage from the Air 62,95 €

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 06:25:27 +0200

The book presents the history of Britain's rich military heritage using photographs from the Aerofilms Collection. It spans more than 6,000 years and reflects the changing threats Britain has faced from external enemies and internal conflict. Covering everything from hill forts to aircraft carriers, the book includes the castles, battlefields, ships and aircraft that witnessed the changing nature of warfare. At the end of the book it shows how victory and sacrifice are commemorated and remembered. England's Military Heritage from the Air is a tribute to the courage, skill and endurance of the men who suffered and yet triumphed.

Grady, Tim: Burying the Enemy 33,95 €

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 06:25:24 +0200

A fascinating and moving story of the British and German war dead buried in enemy territory in the two world wars. Why do societies commemorate only their own national war dead? Today, the enemy dead may have largely disappeared from view, but that was not always the case. In both world wars, Germans and British died by the thousands in enemy territory. From Berlin to Bath, from London to Leipzig, civilian communities buried the enemy in the nearest churchyard. It may come as a surprise that local people took care of these graves and often tended them with great affection. Tim Grady explores the history of this curious aspect of the post-war community. He describes how the two states transferred the bodies to new military cemeteries, how the population protested against the disturbance of the dead, and how relations between the bereaved and those who cared for the graves were forever broken. Once the enemy was out of sight and out of mind, the British and the Germans focused exclusively on commemorating their own war dead and their own victims. The insular public memory of the world wars that exists today was only made possible by the removal of the traces of the enemy and by the fact that people were thus able to create much simpler narratives about the recent past.

Whitworth, Alan: VCs of the North. Cumbria, Durham and Northumberland 19,95 €

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 06:25:24 +0200

To this day, the Victoria Cross is the highest British honour for bravery. It takes precedence over all other honours and decorations. In its 160-year history, since the first medals for valour were awarded during the Crimean War in the 1850s, 1,357 of these medals have been earned, and nearly fifty of them have gone to the soldiers of Cumbria, Durham and Northumberland . Alan Whitworth vividly describes the exploits and lives of this elite unit of heroes in this carefully researched and insightful account. This group of Northern Victoria Cross holders includes some outstanding names, including Richard Annand, who was the first recipient of the Victoria Cross in the Second World War, and Roland Bradford, who was one of only four brothers to receive the Victoria Cross. He also had the distinction of becoming the youngest general in the British Army. But in the list of braves whose valour and self-sacrifice are celebrated in these pages, the reader will find the names and extraordinary deeds of many other men who were either born or grew up in the North, or lived and died there. They will also find the story of the youngest recipient of the Victoria Cross, who received his honour at the age of just nineteen. The stories of these ordinary men who did an outstanding deed or showed self-sacrifice to their country make fascinating reading for anyone interested in military history in general and the long military tradition in the North of England.

Clarke, Michael: Great British Commanders. Leadership, Strategy and Luck 31,95 €

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 07:34:00 +0200

Military commanders are important. They win or lose battles, determine the outcome of wars and often shape the history of nations. But they are also human beings. This study of thirty-four British commanders, from Boudica to 'Bomber Harris', reflects on their personal stories as individuals and warriors, as husbands and wives, rakes and lovers, strategists and shapers of British history over nearly two thousand years. Short biographical essays by military expert Michael Clarke cover much of British history, from the epic story of Queen Boudica in Roman Britain to the generals, admirals and air marshals of the First and Second World Wars. Their leadership styles, their strategies - or lack thereof in some cases - are examined as they plunge into disaster. And the gods of war decide who is lucky and who is not. Some of the commanders described here have made a significant mark on British history, such as King Alfred, William the Conqueror, Henry V, Cromwell, Marlborough, Wellington and Montgomery. Others were unlucky and seemed to be haunted by failure, such as Walter Raleigh, Sir John Moore or General John Gort. Others are less well known as important commanders, such as Lady Aethelflaid of Mercien, the Empress Matilda, the "greatest knight", Sir William Marshal, or Cuthbert Collingwood, who served with Nelson at Trafalgar. They all have fascinating stories to tell. Their experiences are compared in two concluding chapters based on unique interviews with a number of living British commanders who reflect on the "eternal truths" of command, but also on the new conditions of warfare in the 21st century.

Macintyre, Iain/Morris, Hilary/Demetriades, Andreas: Scotland's contribution to Naval and Military Medicine and Surgery 42,95 €

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 06:25:27 +0200

From the early 18th century, Scotland produced a large number of medical doctors, many of whom joined the armed forces. This book describes the contribution of these doctors to military and naval medicine from the 18th century to the First World War. Each of the 12 chapters is based on a presentation given at an online symposium organised by the Scottish Society of the History of Medicine in collaboration with the History Society of the Royal Society of Medicine. The authors are experts in their respective fields. The book provides new insights into established leaders of this developing speciality, including Sir John Pringle and Sir James McGrigor, while Sir Charles Bell's legacy to military surgery, his work of art, is analysed afresh. Other chapters describe the remarkable story of Dr James Barry, the first trans man to qualify as a doctor in Britain, and the painstaking detective work of Sir David Bruce in discovering the cause of brucellosis. One of the chapters on the First World War describes the work of Gray, Fraser and Wade, while the other reports on a Scottish women's clinic in Salonika. There are also reports on lesser-known personalities.

Skipper, Ben: A Photographic History of London's Ceremonial Regiments 28,95 €

Sat, 23 May 2026 07:35:09 +0200

This richly illustrated volume tells the story of the seven regiments of the Household Division, along with the supporting personalities and units of London District. A subject as fascinating as it is multifarious. From the key personalities responsible for the razor-sharp execution of state ceremonial and public duties, to the historical figures who helped establish and shape a military dynasty.

Travel through the history of the Household Division from its birth in 1660, with the restoration of Charles II, to its role in establishing Britain's Special Forces. It is a journey of political intrigue, cementing empire, and fighting terrorism. From the founding fathers such as George Monck, who laid the foundations for a professional British Army, to adventurers like David Stirling and Sir Frederick 'Boy' Browning, the history of the Household Division is one of almost continuous action and innovation.

Supported by the Honourable Artillery Company and the King's Troop, The Royal Horse Artillery, Londons Ceremonial Regiments put the pomp in circumstance, the distinction in battle, and the sobriety in the notes of The Last Post.