Tuesday, 6th June 1944, three divisions of paratrooper and glider forces descended on Normandy. Offshore was the largest seaborne invasion fleet in the history of the world, ready to unleash over 130,000 troops against Hitler's Atlantic Wall. More than 7,000 aircraft filled the skies.
The liberation of Western Europe in World War II required eleven months of hard fighting, from the beaches of Normandy to Berlin and the Baltic Sea. In this crisp, comprehensive account, Alan J.
In anticipation of the 75th anniversary of D-Day comes this fresh perspective on the Normandy invasion -- -the beginning of the end of World War II. The book highlights the conflicting egos, national rivalries, and professional abilities of the principal D-Day commanders who planned and executed the OVERLORD Operation and its aftermath. Two ......
The Soviet T-35A is the only five-turreted tank in history to enter production. With a long and proud service history on Soviet parade grounds, the T-35A was forced to adapt to the modern battlefield when the Second World War broke out. Outclassed and outdated, the T-35A tried to hold its own against the German invaders to no avail. Very little is ......
Air Operations of the Soviet Union VVS and Luftwaffe
Fighters over Stalingrad Volume One covers air operations, battles and plans of Soviet VVS and Luftwaffe during the epic battle for Stalingrad (defensive period July 1942 - October 1942). The book includes records on day-by-day activities, claims and losses from both sides in incredible detail. It includes previously unpublished material and maps.
Frontkampfer I: Blitzkrieg 1939-1942 is a collection of rare photographs, many never before published, highlighting the German war machine in the early years of the Second World War, beginning in Poland in 1939, crossing Europe and North Africa in 1940-1942, and culminating in February 1943 with the surrender of the German 6th Army at Stalingrad.
2018 sees the centenary commemorations for the end of WW1 Seen as one of the most important and successful battles of WW1 lasting only 90 minutes with very few casualties Also this was the first time the Americans were engaged in fighting in WW1 Full UK publicity and marketing campaign
This book charts the story of what is perhaps the Royal Navy's most famous warship. This book looks at the legacy of Jutland and how it played a part in the design of the Hood before looking at the career of his iconic warship-the highs and the lows from the world cruise of the early 1920s to the mutinies at Invergordon and at Christmas 1940.
