New paperback edition - The story of Brunel's most famous ship and the people who knew her, using new archive sources.
Helen Doe Books
This richly illustrated hardback steers a course through some of history's most epic engagements on the high seas, written by the renowned naval historian Dr Helen Doe .From the medieval to modern times, this fascinating guide recalls over 50 naval battles which have changed the course of history as ships evolved from simple battering tams to sophisticated war machines. Arranged chronologically, two double pages spreads are dedicated to a different battle - including why they took place, who was in command, the technologies available to them and the battle tactics they used.• Pearl Harbor• The Battle of Trafalgar• Battle of Midway• Battle of Jutland• The Battle of Leyte GulfFeaturing dramatic paintings, detailed battle plans, incredible full-color photography and fascinating objects and artifacts, this intriguing book charts the key role of naval warfare through this and explores how technology, leadership, luck, and even the weather, have played their part in defining the world we live in today.
The first full reappraisal of one of Britain's great fighter aces, this book examines the truth behind Tuck's 1956 biography, Fly for Your Life. It looks at the evidence behind the myths, checks out some of the exaggerated stories and reveals the real Stanford Tuck.
This book takes a fresh look at the creation of the Institution, and its early founders and examines how it has responded over 200 years.