Ian Westwell Books

THERE ARE SOME BOUNDARIES THAT SHOULD NEVER BE CROSSED Midgard is a funeral pyre. Ragnarök, the doom of the gods, has brought the Empire of the Heavens to ruin.For some, the harrowing promises a new beginning. Mother Jörð will rise again, and new gods will return to the golden tables of old. But Iðunn Lind, keeper of the great World Tree Yggdrasil, no longer believes in ancient prophecy or the hand of fate. Across the veil, Churchwarden Michaels is stuck dealing with his own personal Ragnarök - and just how to save his neck now that three Viking crosses have appeared overnight at St. Mary's. When the boundaries between realities fracture, the two guardians discover that the gods not only play dice with the Vikingverse, they are rolling snake-eyes.In this new chapter of the Vikingverse, the tapestry of time unfurls in deadly new THE RESURRECTION IS AT HAND, AND HEAVEN ON EARTH AWAITS THE FAITHFUL - BUT WILL THE FUTURE BE KRISTIN OR ÆSIR?

The book presents a chronological exploration of the Vietnam War, detailing the key causes and significant political events that shaped the conflict. It highlights major battles and includes primary source quotes to provide authentic perspectives from that era. This timeline format allows readers to grasp the complexities and progression of the war, making it an informative resource for understanding the historical context and impact of the Vietnam War.

Never be lost for words again...with this book of lost words.Have you ever wanted to wield the silver tongue of Loki - or to hammer home your point like a Thundergod?Old Norse is the language of legends and the stuff of sagas, the inspiration for Tolkien and Marvel, for award-winning manga and epic videogames. It is the language of cleverly crafted kennings, blood-curdling curses and pithy retorts to Ragnarök.Old Norse for Modern Times gives you the perfect phrase for every contemporary situation - from memorable movie quotes ("We're going to need a bigger boat." Þurfa munu vér skip stærra) to battle-cries to yell on Discord ("Do I look to be in a gaming mood?" Sýnisk Þér ek vera í skapi til leika?), from mead hall musings ("This drink, I like it! ANOTHER!" Líkar mér drykkr Þessi! ANNAN!) to tried-and-tested pickup lines ("Nice tattoo!"? Fagrt er húðflúrið"). With over 500 phrases inside (plus the chance to add your own!) it is the perfect guide for Vikings fans, whether they are re-enactors, role-players, or simply in love with Ragnar.

Offers military analysis of the major battles, including: Ypres, Tannenburg, Gallipoli, Somme, Verdun, Passchendaele and Beersheba, with fascinating reviews of the tactics, key battles and instruments of war from Zeppelins, sea planes and destroyers to rifles, bayonets and pistols.

A fascinating and detailed chronological study of the war, including the decisive encounters, profiles of important political and military figures, as well as the experiences of those who lived through it.

"The Spanish Civil War between the Nationalists, under Gen. Francisco Franco, and the Republicans polarised international opinion. The Nationalists received aid from the fascists -- Nazi Germany and Italy; the Republicans from Russia and the International Brigades. German assistance started in July 1936, when Hitler sent Ju52 transports to Morocco from where they transported the Army of Africa to Spain. In October 1936, Hitler gave permission for the Condor Legion to be formed. An autonomous unit responsible only to Franco, the legion participated in all the major engagements of the war -- including Brunete, Teruel, Aragon and Ebro -- but possibly its best remembered participation was the carpet-bombing of the market town of Guernica, immortalised by Picaso. The Condor Legion returned to Germany in 1938"--Page 4 of cover.

The Brandenburgers were made up initially from Abwehr volunteers, as a commando force to seize vital objectives such as bridges and tunnels, until the arrival of leading units of the German main force. This book covers organization and actions, including a pre-war action in Poland in August 1939, their assault on the Low Countries in 1940, on the Eastern Front, operations in Iraq and Iran, Afghanistan and India and use in North Africa. The 'Spearhead' series is designed to look at the cutting edge of war, dealing with units capable of operating completely independently in the forefront of battle. Each volume in the series examines the chosen unit's origins and history, its orgainzation and order of battle, it's battle history theater by theater, its insignia and its markings.Also covered are biographies of the most important commanders of each unit. Each title ends with an assessment of unit effectiveness-as seen by the unit itself, by its opponents and the light of more recent historical research.

"The main focus of the book ... is the concise career descriptions of approximately 180 individual commanders -- of countries and alliances, of military units and militias -- that determined the progress and outcome of the war: they generally made decisions, led the troops, and instilled discipline, morale and fighting spirit of the soldiers, sailors, and airmen who found the war in Europe and the Pacific"--Dust jkt.

The book presents a chronological exploration of the Civil War, detailing the key causes that ignited the conflict, significant battles fought, and the war's aftermath. It incorporates primary source quotes to provide authentic insights into the experiences and perspectives of the time. This format allows readers to grasp the complexity of historical events and understand the impact of the war on American society.

While several straightforward narratives have been written about World War I, few have attempted a month-by-month approach to both the major events and lesser episodes of the Great War. In this illustrated chronology, each year of World War I from 1914 to 1918 is prefaced with a brief introduction followed by a one- to eight-page spread for every month. April 1917, for example, includes coverage of major events like the declaration war by the United States, the German retreat to the Hindenburg Line, the Anglo-Canadian victory at Arras, the beginning of France's disastrous Nivelle offensive, and German victory at the second Battle of Gaza. Narratives of each event are written in a lively style illustrated with maps and frontline photography. Every monthly section also includes a sidebar highlighting comparatively minor events.