Roy Conyers Nesbit Book order

The history of the battle for Europe in stunning, detailed images from UK and US archives, and the author's collection

The must-have book on the Battle of Britain - an accessible and beautifully illustrated history

In-depth history of a Coastal Command squadron during the Second World War. Gripping accounts of low-level raids on enemy ports and shipping and fascinating insight into the experience of combat flying seventy years ago.

By far the most dangerous of the RAF operations during the Second World War were daylight attacks on enemy shipping, yet little has been written about this aerial campaign.

Classic account of the RAFs Strike Wings in action against German shipping in the Second World War.

The campaign in Burma during World War II was a pivotal struggle involving British, Commonwealth, and American-Chinese forces against the Japanese. The harsh tropical environment posed significant challenges, contributing to the intense nature of the conflict. Roy C. Nesbit provides a richly illustrated account, detailing the initial retreat and subsequent counteroffensive that led to key battles at Imphal and Kohima in 1944. This comprehensive narrative highlights the scale of the Allied forces and their eventual success in reclaiming Burma, a crucial moment before the war's conclusion.

The uncertain fates of Amelia Earhart, Amy Johnson and Glenn Miller have fascinated readers and aviation historians ever since they disappeared. Using testimony from new witnesses and hitherto undisclosed public records, the author seeks to explain why they were reported 'missing: believed killed'.

Focusing on wartime aviation mysteries, the author draws from his flying experience and historical knowledge to delve into notable disappearances, including those of Antoine Saint-Exupéry and Adrian Warburton. He also uncovers lesser-known cases involving a Beaufort bomber crew, a Czech Hurricane pilot, and a Lancaster crew lost during a raid. Through meticulous reconstruction of their final flights and piecing together historical evidence, the book highlights the inherent dangers of operational flying and the haunting stories of these lost airmen.

The narrative centers on the critical role of code-breaking in the Battle of the Atlantic, particularly through the decryption of German Enigma signals. Utilizing previously unpublished U-boat signals and wartime photographs, the author unveils the individual stories of U-boats and their crews, highlighting their struggles against Allied forces. This account sheds light on the often-overlooked aspect of intelligence warfare and illustrates the desperate circumstances faced by U-boatmen as they contended with evolving Allied strategies.

Hess's astonishing flight from Augsburg to Scotland on May 10 1941, in an attempt to negotiate peace between Britain and Germany, has given rise to much curiosity and speculation. Roy Nesbit and Georges van Acker have concentrated on providing a concise account of Hess's life and his flight to Scotland using reliable archive sources and eyewitness accounts. Their account will resolve many of the riddles which still bedevil this strange episode of the Second World War.