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Angus Konstam
A fascinating account of the last major Allied operation in the South-West Pacific, and the largest Australian military operation of World War II.
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The first history of how the aircraft of the British Pacific Fleet shattered Japanese oilfields in Sumatra, starving Japan of oil and proving how Anglo-American navies could fight together.
A gripping account of the most famous convoy operation of the war, which marked a high-water mark for the German naval campaign in the Arctic.
A detailed account of the war-winning role that a handful of Harrier squadrons played in the Falklands War.
World War I was Britain's last moment as the world's naval superpower, and its Grand Fleet was then the most powerful ever seen. Fully illustrated, this explores its fighting power.
This new account explores the most notorious pirates in history and how their rise and fall can be traced back to a single pirate haven, Nassau.
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The Convoy represents a fresh approach to the story of the Battle of the Atlantic. It is also the first to deal with the more spectacular story of HG-76, a…
Packed with illustrations, this is a new history and analysis of how the Royal Navy's most important fleet operated and fought the German Navy in the crucial first years of…
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An illustrated history of the American-built destroyers and frigates supplied to the Royal Navy under Lend-Lease, which played a crucial role in Britain's war in the Atlantic.
Superbly illustrated with original artwork throughout, this book explores the ironclad warships that fought the little-known battles of South America's War of the Pacific
In the first weeks of the Allied campaign to liberate Italy, an Anglo-American invasion force of over 80,000 men was nearly beaten back into the sea by the Germans in…
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Covers the transformation of the Tudor fleet during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. Detailing warfare during the age of Sea Dogs such as Sir Francis Drake and Walter Raleigh…
Specially commissioned photographs of more than 700 key artifacts and military equipment bring to life the experiences of Union and Confederate soldiers of all ranks, by exploring the uniforms, weapons…
Of all the colorful cutthroats who scoured the seas in search of plunder during the Golden Age of Piracy in the early eighteenth century, none was more ferocious or notorious…
From renowned author and naval historian Angus Konstam, this is a gripping account of one of the Royal Navy’s bloodiest and most dramatic mutinies.
A rollicking, in-depth look at the bloody world of pirates. Konstam sails through the brutal history of piracy, separating myth from legend and fact from fiction. Pirates takes you into…
An updated, revised, and highly illustrated history of piracy from one of the subject’s most respected authors.
A brand-new narrative account of one of World War II’s most exciting chase stories, the pursuit of the legendary German battleship, Bismarck.
This title examines the stone forts that played a crucial part in the course of the American Civil War, showing a wide range of fortifications from the Gulf of Mexico…
In 1862 Union General, George B. McClellan attempted to end the Civil War with a single campaign to capture the Confederate capital Richmond. This title shows how McClelland failed to…
Offers an account of the origins, events and outcome of the Battle of Poltava in 1709, at which Peter the Great’s newly modernized Russian Army smashed the Swedish Army of…
An account of the battle at Pavia in 1525 between France and the Holy Roman Empire. The Habsburg emperor Charles V defeated and captured Francis I of France; the battle…
The history of the Royal Navy flagships that led the fleet through the Cold War, ensured victory in the Falklands War, and saw action in Iraq and the Balkans.
On 25 December 1943 the German battlecruiser Scharnhorst sailed to attack Arctic convoy JW55B, which was carrying vital war supplies to the Soviet Union. But British naval intelligence knew of…
A highly illustrated introduction to some of the greatest battles in world history, from the iconic encounters of the Ancient World such as Thermopylae and Cannae, through to the major…
Presents an engaging chronicle of Scottish military endeavour, penned by the men who actually took part in the fighting
Tells the dramatic story of how the Royal Navy transformed ordinary citizens into first-rate sailors and navy personnel during the Second World War. This book reveals what it was like…
Since the days of the Ancient Greeks, naval ships of all sizes have revolutionized warfare. This guide provides essential information on 40 iconic ships, using detailed profile artwork to illustrate…
This book charts the dramatic course of the European battle for maritime supremacy, from the first marriage of guns and ships in the mid-fifteenth-century to the grandiose national flagships two…
A thorough, exciting examination of 18th-century pirate life,with wonderful details. –Publishers Weekly Interesting and exciting… a thoroughly enjoyable chronicle of an interesting life and interesting era.
An accessible introduction to the development and use of artillery in war.
Now available in paperback, this is a groundbreaking narrative account of one of World War II’s most exciting chase stories, the pursuit of the legendary German battleship Bismarck.
The swashbuckling English sea captains of the Elizabethan era were a particular breed of adventurer, combining maritime and military skill with a seemingly insatiable appetite for Spanish treasure. Angus Konstam…
This book portrays an accurate picture of the pirates who sailed in the waters of the Caribbean and off the American coastline during the ‘golden age’ of piracy between 1660…
In the 17th century, English, French and Dutch buccaneers launched a series of attacks on Spanish towns, ports and shipping. This volume details the buccaneer captains, such as Henry Morgan…
Details the privateer captains of the golden age of state-sponsored piracy - men such as John Paul Jones, Jean Lafitte, and Benito de Soto. It includes episodes such as Bonhomme…
In order to defend their lands from outside invaders, the Celts established powerful fortified sites. This book examines these fascinating forts, which varied considerably from the mysterious brochs and duns…
In the early months and years of World War II, it was Germany’s cruisers and battleships that most ravaged the Atlantic Convoys. This is the history of those raids, and…
A history and analysis of one of the most dramatic moments in both air power and naval history. With the sinking of HMS Prince of Wales and Repulse, no battleship…
This title explores the ships and history of the enterprising American patriots who fought the Royal Navy as privateers, and played a major part in winning the Revolutionary War at…
Although an inherently unsuccessful design, the battlecruisers were amongst the most famous vessels of the Royal Navy during World War II. This work traces the pre-war development of these warships…
The story of the most revolutionary period in naval history–the first iron-hulled, steam-powered warships, their first battles at sea, and the great arms race that followed.
In mid-September 1943, as the opening move of the Allied campaign to liberate the mainland of Italy, an Anglo-American invasion force landed on the beaches of the Gulf of Salerno…
