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A lively and visually pleasing series offering readers a chance to visit some of the most iconic battleground landmarks ever constructed.

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A lively and visually pleasing series offering readers a chance to visit some of the most iconic battleground landmarks ever constructed.

A visually stunning history of the iconic Vickers Supermarine Spitfire.

Comprehensive historic account of the last century of naval aviation development Covers some of the most iconic and defining landmarks of this period, including Pearl Harbour and The Battle of Midway. Profiles some of the most prolific aces that flew these operations

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This book examines the reality behind the myths of the legendary German fighter aces of World War II. It explains why only a small minority of pilots - those in whom the desire for combat overrode everything - accounted for so large a proportion of the victories. It surveys the skills that a successful fighter pilot must have - a natural aptitude for flying, marksmanship, keen eyesight - and the way in which fighter tactics have developed. The...

Utilizes a range of rare wartime archive photography Features many dramatic images of Merchant ships and the sailors that manned them during the early years of the Second World War.

A new addition to the well-regarded Images of War series, this book features many never-before-published images of the catastrophic Luftwaffe Raids of World War Two.

In the history of aviation there have been many attempts to produce aircraft of extraordinary proportions to expand the limits of technology and create new performance standards. With few exceptions, the early attempts did not become the successes envisaged until post-World War II when such aircraft as the Boeing B-52, and and the Boeing 747 'Jumbo Jet' airliner changed the face of aviation in both the military and civil roles. Big Wings is a ...

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In the early years of the Second World War, the elite force of German submariners known as the Ubootwaffe came perilously close to perfecting the underwater battle tactics and successfully cutting Britain's transatlantic lifeline. To the Allies, these enemy sailors were embarking on a mission of unequivocal evil.Each member of the Ubootwaffe understood that he must take pride in being part of a unique brotherhood. He had to do so because he wa...

Rare photographs from wartime archives, illustrating the preparations for the momentous Battle of Britain in the summer of 1940. Images of the aircraft, pilots and civilians on the ground in preparation all feature.

A concise and engaging pictorial history of the Battle of Britain featuring photographs of both the German and British pilots and aircraft that characterized this critical time. It Incorporates first-hand accounts from such notable participants as Al Deere, Geoffrey Page, Peter Townsend, and Ginger Lacey.

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An insightful new addition to the Images of War series which features over 150 black and white photographs of iconic ships, including Scharnhorst, Gneisenau, Warspite, Tirpitz and Yamato.