Will Fowler Books

An authoritative historical guide to the world of military, antique and law- enforcement firearms, photographed throughout.

With first-hand accounts, vivid photographs, and specially commissioned maps, Stalingrad is a comprehensive examination of the decisive failure of the German assault in early October 1942 that ultimately decided the course of the war.

Original / British English Shakespeare's plays are famous all over the world -- in the theatre, in film and in the classroom. What do we know about the man? What kind of life did he have? Who were his friends? Why can we still laugh and suffer with his characters 400 years after his death?

Fowler provides an innovative critical exploration of ethical issues in children's upbringing through the lens of political philosophy, calling for a radical new understanding of what constitutes wellbeing, the duties of parents and the collective obligations of state and society in guaranteeing children flourishing lives.

After the Allies invaded in 1943, there were two Italian governments, one backing the Allies, the other a puppet supporting the Germans. This led to a secret war that was vital to supporting the Allies' conventional forces. Partisans, the SAS, SOE, the US OSS (precursor to the CIA) all played important roles in these bloody covert operations. On the night of April 20-21, 1945 the last operational parachute jump of World War II took place, Operation Herring. The action was undertaken by No 1 Italian SAS, trained by British SOE (Special Operations Executive) forces who were dropped by the USAAF, in support of the 8th Army attack into the Po Valley. Operation Herring lasted over 72 hours instead of the 36 initially foreseen, but it turned out to be a success. With assistance from the local partisans, sources claim 481 German soldiers were killed, 1,083 surrendered and many vehicles, tanks, armored cars and guns were destroyed or captured. This action did presage the end of the war in Italy, but until now, little has been written about this and the other secret operations which characterized the campaign. This is a fascinating account of these actions and the heroism of the men involved which deserves to reach a new audience.