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Battle Story

This series delves into the brutal realities of wartime conflict, focusing on the personal experiences of soldiers and civilians alike. It chronicles their struggles for survival, the immense losses, and sacrifices made in the unforgiving landscape of the battlefield. Expect a raw and unflinching look at human resilience in the face of extreme violence. This is a compelling read for those interested in historical military drama.

Goose Green 1982
Arnhem 1944
Battle Story: Hastings 1066
Isandlwana 1879
Passchendaele 1917
Iwo Jima 1945
  • Iwo Jima 1945

    • 160 pages
    • 6 hours of reading

    Focusing on a pivotal battle in the Pacific theatre during World War II, this book offers a thorough account from a leading historian. It combines expert narrative with detailed illustrations and supplementary facts, providing readers with an in-depth understanding of the battle's significance and dramatic elements.

    Iwo Jima 1945
    3.0
  • Passchendaele 1917

    • 120 pages
    • 5 hours of reading

    In his richly illustrated commemoration of this bloodiest of battles, Chris McNab brings to life the Passchendaele story using fact boxes, maps and poignant first-person accounts, while images from AirSeaLand Photos provide a stark, moving look at the horrific conditions men of all sides were tasked to fight in.

    Passchendaele 1917
    3.5
  • Isandlwana 1879

    • 160 pages
    • 6 hours of reading

    Focusing on a pivotal battle in African history, the narrative is crafted by a prominent historian who provides a thorough exploration of the event. Enhanced with detailed illustrations and additional facts, the book offers readers an in-depth understanding of the battle's significance and its broader historical context.

    Isandlwana 1879
    4.2
  • In 1066 the most significant battle on English soil - and arguably the most important in British history - took place some six miles northwest of Hastings. To understand what happened and why - read Battle Story.

    Battle Story: Hastings 1066
    4.1
  • Arnhem 1944

    • 160 pages
    • 6 hours of reading

    A short and accessible history of one of the Second World War's most decisive battles

    Arnhem 1944
    5.0
  • Goose Green 1982

    • 160 pages
    • 6 hours of reading

    The book expertly recounts a pivotal battle that shaped the outcome of a significant clash between an imperial power and an emerging nation over territorial disputes. Through detailed illustrations and supplementary facts, the author, a leading historian, provides in-depth analysis and context, illuminating the complexities of this rare modern confrontation.

    Goose Green 1982
    3.0
  • Battle Story: Bosworth 1485

    • 160 pages
    • 6 hours of reading

    The Battle of Bosworth was a defining moment in English history, as the Houses of Lancaster and York clashed in the penultimate battle of the Wars of the Roses.

    Battle Story: Bosworth 1485
    3.6