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Focusing on the life of the everyday British soldier, this narrative explores the experiences and contributions of the 'tommy' during significant historical events. It delves into their struggles, camaraderie, and the impact they had on the course of history, offering a unique perspective on the often-overlooked individuals who shaped the nation. Through vivid storytelling, it highlights the bravery and resilience of these soldiers, providing an insightful look into their legacy and the broader context of their service.

Focusing on the skill and bravery of combat surgeons, this fully illustrated tribute honors the dedication of doctors and nurses in wartime. It showcases their critical role and the challenges they face, providing a moving portrayal of their contributions in the heat of battle.

The story of British Army Private Len Arlington and his five years living undercover in wartime France.

For too long, believes John Laffin, the image of the German soldier has been distorted by the atrocities of the Nazis. In "Jackboot", the author gives the ordinary German soldier his due, tracing his background and influences from the time of Frederick the Great to the end of World War II.

First published in 1993 and now available in paperback, a contemporary portrait of the entire length of the Western Front, showing an aerial view of the landscape against which the campaign was fought, with captions locating key events.

Beginning with Megiddo, 1469 BC, the first recorded battle of history, and ending with the late-20th-century wars, this book covers conflicts on the sea, land and in the air. It contains details of over 7000 battles, campaigns and wars arranged alphabetically covering all famous and many less well-known encounters. As a further guide, major wars with their battles are listed chronologically at the front of the book

Recounts the war in the Falkland Islands, explains why Argentina invaded, and assesses the war's impact on world politics

The modern wars of the Middle East began in 1947, when the Syrians, Egyptians, Jordanians and Lebanese were unofficially at war with the Jewish settlers of Palestine. On May 15th, the day afer Israel was declared a sovreign state, the Arab invasion began. Between then and 1973 five wars occurred: those of 1948; the Sinai War; the Six-Day War; the 1968–1970 War of Attrition and the 1973 October War. This book examines the organization, training and equipment of the key Arab armies during these conflicts and the variey of uniforms are illustrated by a number of contemporary photographs and full colour artwork.