Iain Ballantyne Book order
Iain Ballantyne is a distinguished author specializing in military history, particularly naval warfare, with extensive experience as a journalist covering conflicts worldwide. His work delves into pivotal naval engagements and land force activities, offering compelling narratives of dramatic events at sea and on shore. Ballantyne draws upon his interviews with veterans and personal visits to historical battlefields to bring past events to life. His detailed and action-packed accounts of battles and strategic operations are celebrated for their immersive quality.
- 2023
- 2022
HMS London
- 240 pages
- 9 hours of reading
History of the Ship told through the accounts of those who served on her.
- 2021
- 2019
Undersea Warriors: The Untold History of the Royal Navy's Secret Service
- 496 pages
- 18 hours of reading
Delving into the covert operations of Britain's most-secret service, this book reveals the intense underwater conflict of the Cold War, showcasing the strategic battles between British and NATO attack submarines and their Soviet counterparts. It uncovers the hidden narratives and high-stakes espionage that shaped naval warfare during this tense period, highlighting the often-overlooked heroes and their daring missions beneath the waves.
- 2019
- 2018
The Deadly Trade
- 752 pages
- 27 hours of reading
A brilliant deep dive into submarine warfare from ancient Greek divers right up to the current nuclear fleet - revealing some of the navy's deadliest secrets along the way.
- 2014
HUNTER KILLER: a submarine designed to pursue and attack enemy submarines and surface ships using torpedoes.
- 2013
HMS Victory: From Fighting the Armada to Trafalgar and Beyond
- 256 pages
- 9 hours of reading
Focusing on the renowned warship, this installment in the Famous Warships series delves into the storied history of the Victory, celebrated for its connection to Admiral Nelson. With heightened interest anticipated in the coming year, the book promises to captivate readers with detailed insights into the ship's significance and legacy in naval history.
- 2010