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Alexander Nicoll, John Grehan
At 16.00 hours on 27 July 1944, the Stars and Stripes were raised over the central Pacific island of Guam. The symbolism of this moment was not lost on the…
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At 08.15 hours on 6 August 1945, one of the most seismic events in human history unfolded over the Japanese city of Hiroshima. An atomic bomb, nicknamed Little Boy, exploded…
Ben Luto, John Grehan
As the terrible conditions experienced by the British, Australian, Dutch, and American PoWs in the building of railway linking Buma and Thailand became known, as well as the appalling atrocities…
Grehan, John
Tells the full story of the battle to capture the Pacific Island of Tinian, one of the Northern Mariana Islands, in July and August 1994.
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Composed of more than 300 eyewitness accounts, official documents, parliamentary debates and newspaper reports, Voices From the Past tells the story of Napoleons last battles as they were experienced and…
John Grehan
Precise, factual appraisals of each stage of the battles, all of which are placed within its strategic context.
In this book, John Grehan has examined the known planned or proposed assassination attempts on Hitler, from Chicago to London and from Sweden to the Ukraine -some of which have…
The most detailed and comprehensive study of the RAF and its work in support of the SOE ever undertaken.
In this book, adopting a day by day approach, the author provides a clear portrayal of the unfolding drama on the perimeter around Dunkirk, in the port itself and along…
Explains how the Channel Islands were demilitarised in 1940 to save them from destruction.
An unbiased account written soon after the battle by a naval officer for other naval officers.
Through the words of the Medical Officers themselves, some of the detail of what really happened on the Death Railway, for good or ill, is revealed here.
The most detailed study of these vital fortifications ever published.
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The official account of this notorious prisoner of war camp written for the War Office by the prisoners themselves.
Explores all of Napoleon's campaign of 1815 through 100 of the key locations associated with it. Visit the key places on all the battlefields of the campaign.
Beautifully illustrated guide to the five German headquarters complexes in the former East Prussia.
A unique series of images that explores every aspect of the Doolittle Raid, also known as the Tokyo Raid, which was undertaken on Saturday, 18 April 1942.
A unique series of images that explores every aspect of the Berlin Airlift in 1948 and 1949. Covers the contribution made by the RAF, USAF, RNZAF, RAAF and French Air…
A chronological account of the battle More than 200 photographs, including graphic images of the fighting and the huge naval bombardment.
One of the most important battles of the Second World War. The four-day battle resulted in the loss of all four Japanese aircraft carriers, the US losing only one. More…
Features the battles of the Sibuyan Sea, Surigao Strait, Cape Engano and the Battle off Samar.
In the spring of 1942, Britain’s far-flung empire was in the greatest peril. North Africa was being overrun by the German Afrika Korps and in Southeast Asia, the forces of…
This book takes a look back at the Luftwaffe s unsuccessful attempt to break the British spirit and shares what life was really like during the Blitz.
The most comprehensive collection of first-hand accounts of the Charge ever published.
John Grehan, Martin Mace,Martin Mace
A fresh insight into the Battle of Hastings, one of the most famous battles in British history.
Mace, Martin,Grehan, John
First time full collection of Despatches reports have been published.
John Grehan,Martin Mace
By the winter of 1810-11, the armies of Napoleon had overrun most of Spain, and Joseph Bonaparte sat on the throne in Madrid. But the Spanish government had found refuge…
Martin Mace,John Grehan
A list of all the officially recognised SOE casualties has not been produced before. The information uncovered by the authors has never been brought together in a single publication.
John Grehan, Alexander Nicoll
In the introduction the authors explore just why Winston Churchill authorised a super-raid' upon German-held territory. Examines why the French port of Dieppe was selected as the target.
Simon Hamon,John Grehan
Tells the full story of all the Commando raids undertaken against the Channel Islands in the Second World War.
Photographs of the Royal Navy destroyers and the requisitioned merchant and civilian vessels and of the sturdy lifeboats of the RNLI Classic images of the famous Little Ships’, including the…
First time full collection of Despatches reports have been published. Unique insight into what happened from those in command.
John Grehan,Alexander Nicoll
This collection of images shows how US warships, and, in particular, submarines helped sustain the garrison.
First time full collection of Despatches reports have been published Unique insight into what happened from those in command
Extremely rare images, most never previously published First war to be covered by newspapers Huge interest due to Florence Nightingale and introduction of Victoria Cross medal A must for all…
Full collection of Despatches reports published for the first time, providing unique insight into what happened from those in command.
The Special Operations Executive was one of the most secretive organizations of World War II, its activities cloaked in mystery and intrigue. The fate, therefore, of many of its agents…
John Grehan,Graeme Chamley Wynne
It details the various plans made for Home Defence between 1939 and 1945.
