Collection

Mission France The True History of the Women of SOE, Kate Vigurs

This is the compelling story of 'Anders Army'. Davies, draws from unpublished photos and first hand accounts from those who lived through it. A unique record of one of the most fascinating episodes of World War II.

A new and definitive account of the German invasion of Poland that initiated WWII in 1939. The Polish campaign is the forgotten story of the Second World War.

Sheffield, a leading academic in this field, weaves together Hugo de Pree's letters and writings, with incisive commentary to give an insight into the life of a brigade commander in the First World War.

The Indian Empire at War looks at 1914-18 from the perspective of South Asia. Using previously unpublished veteran interviews, this is the story of the Indians who fought alongside the British.

Brendan Simms tells the story of the 400 odd riflemen from the King's German Legion who turned the tide of the Batele of Waterloo and held off Napoleon. He explores what significance their legacy might have for the defence of Europe today.

'Sunday Times' No 1 best selling author, Damien Lewis, explores seven incredible escapes made by Second World War Heroes serving in the most famous fighting force, the Special Air Service.

Andrew Roberts conveys Napoleon's tremendous energy, both physical and intellectual; in this biography which charts Napoleon's extraordinary life.

Learn all about the fascinating life of Florence Nightingale, a trail blazing nurse during wartime.

Berlin, post the Second World War was a city in ruins and facing an uncertain future. The city along with the rest of Germany was to be carved up between the victorious powers, British, American, French and Soviet, heralding the start of the Cold War

Charting major battles, raids and engagements, Peter Gaunt, uses rich contemporary accounts to explore the life-changing of war for those involved in the English Civil War.

Taking twelve qualities of the wartime generation and drawing on personal interviews with Second World War veterans, this book shows us how we can improve our individual character and our collective approach to life.