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War for the Asking by Michael Sexton
By Michael Sexton. In this edition of 'War for the Asking'- Michael Sexton goes behind the scenes of the high level meetings of the politicians and diplomats of Canberra and Washington- crushing the myths that have grown about the Vietnam years …
The Jail That Went to Sea by Peter Haining
By Peter Haining. In 1941- the British people had their backs to the wall in their lone fight against the might of Hitler's Germany. America was neutral- at least until the bombing of Pearl Harbor. Glasgow became the starting point for one of the …
By Michael Veitch. Michael Veitch's life-long obsession with the aircraft of the Second World War led him to conclude that every single person who flew- or flew in them has at least one extraordinary story to tell. With most of these veterans in …
Firsts- Lasts and Onlys: Military by Ian Harrison
By Ian Harrison. Jeremy Beadle and Ian Harrison have combined forces to display their extensive knowledge on a series of 'Firsts- Lasts and Onlys' trivia books. Chronologically categorised- these books examine the key moments in history when …
By Sebastian Junger. From the author of The Perfect Storm- a gripping book about Sebastian Junger's almost-fatal year with the 2nd battalion of the American Army. They were known as 'The Rock.' For one year- in 2007-2008- Sebastian Junger …
Voices from Voyager: HMAS Voyager 1957-1964 by Carla Evans
By Carla Evans. On the evening of 10th February 1964- in pitch dark- HMAS Melbourne sliced through the middle of HMAS Voyager. The Voyager sank within minutes taking 82 lives. Voices from Voyager: HMAS Voyager 1957-1964
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By Ed Macy. The true story of one man's determination to master the world's deadliest helicopter and of a split-second decision that changed the face of modern warfare. Ed Macy bent every rule in the book to get to where he wanted to be: on Ops …
Fateful Choices: Ten Decisions That Changed the World- 1940-1941 by Ia
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By Ian Kershaw. In 1940 the world was on a knife-edge. The hurricane of events that marked the opening of the Second World War meant that anything could happen. For the aggressors there was no limit to their ambitions; for their victims a new …
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The World War II 100: A Ranking of the Most Influential Figures of the
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By Howard J. Langer. Everyone knows who were the most famous people of World War II. But who were the most influential? Whose words and deeds had the greatest impact on the war- before- during or afterwards? The most famous individuals of the war …
The Great War for Civilisation: The Conquest of the Middle East by Rob
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By Robert Fisk. An astonishing and timely account of 50 years of bloodshed and tragedy in the Middle East from one of our finest and most revered journalists. 'The Great War for Civilisation' is written with passion and anger, a reporter's …
Running the War in Iraq by Jim Molan
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By Jim Molan. It's the most controversial conflict of our time: a war which has divided citizens- politicians- and militaries- resulted in headlines about torture and suicide bombings- death and destruction. There's no single identifiable enemy …
Jane's Airforces of the World by David W. Wragg
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By David W. Wragg. This title should provide a brief history and details of current equipment- manpower levels and budgets for all the world's major air forces- army air corps and naval air arms. It covers over 240 forces in over 160 countries …
Hells Heroes: The Forgotten Story of the Worst P.O.W. Camp in Japan' b
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By Roger Maynard. Hell's Heroes is the story of the POW camp that never was - so dubbed by one old soldier because the atrocities that occurred there went largely unreported at the time. Nestled by the riverside in the west-coast Japanese town of …
Ground Truth by Patrick Bishop
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By Patrick Bishop. Afghanistan- 2008. After their eighteen-month epic tour of Helmand Province- the troops of 3 Para are back. This time- the weight of experience weighs heavily on their shoulders. In April 2006 the elite 3 Para Battle Group was …
Captain Bullen's War: The Vietnam War Diary of Captain John Bullen by
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By Paul Ham. Captain Bullen's War combines the irreverent humour of MASH with the sharp satire of Catch 22 in portraying one man's extraordinary experiences of the war in Vietnam in 1968- the bloodiest year of the conflict. A graduate of the …
Brotherhood of Warriors by Aaron Cohen
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By Aaron Cohen. At the age of 18- Beverly Hills native Aaron Cohen left his life of comfort to prove himself in the crucible of the armed forces - and not just any armed forces. He was determined to be a part of Israel's most elite security …
Blood and Rage: A Cultural History of Terrorism by Michael Burleigh
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By Michael Burleigh. A far-reaching history of terrorism across the world- from its beginnings to the modern day- from the highly acclaimed author of 'Sacred Causes' and 'Earthly Powers'. The paperback edition will be updated to cover recent …
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By Ed Macy. An astonishing first book- Apache is a story of courage- comradeship- technology and tragedy- during the ongoing war in Afghanistan. 'Apache' is the first book to come from the cockpit of the most sophisticated fighting helicopter the …
Military Mayhem: 2-500 Years of Soldierly Sleaze and Scandal by Terry
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By Terry Crowdy. Bungled cover-ups- acts of blinding incompetence- miscarriages of justice- sexual escapades- and downright stupidity - have all helped to make the world's armed forces the much loved institutions they are today. Take an …
The Unforgiving Minute: A Soldier's Education by Craig M. Mullaney
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By Craig M. Mullaney. A West Point grad- Rhodes Scholar- and Army Ranger recounts his unique education and struggles with the hard lessons that only war can teach. One haunting afternoon on Losano Ridge in Afghanistan- U.S. Army Captain Craig …
The Real Band of Brothers: First-hand Accounts from the Last British S
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By Max Arthur. **** EXPORT AND IRELAND ONLY **** The Spanish Civil War- which raged from 1936-9- was a brutal and intense war which claimed well over 500-000 lives. Rightly predicting that the rise of Fascism in Spain could develop into a more …
The Gamble: General Petraeus and the Untold Story of the American Surg
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By Thomas E. Ricks. Based on unprecedented real-time access to the military's entire chain of command- The Gamble is the definitive account of the insurgency within the US military that led to a radical shift in America's strategy in Iraq - and …
The Bitter Sea: The Struggle for Mastery in the Mediterranean 1935-194
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By Simon Ball. A gripping history of the Mediterranean campaigns from the first rumblings of conflict through the Second World War and into the uneasy peace of the late 1940s. In the 1930s the British commanded the Mediterranean as the world's …
The Age of the Warrior: Selected Writings by Robert Fisk
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By Robert Fisk. A selection of Robert Fisk's finest 'Comment' pieces from the Saturday Independent. Robert Fisk has amassed a devoted readership over the years- with his insightful- witty and always outspoken articles on international politics …
Ground Truth: 3 Para Return to Afghanistan by Patrick Bishop
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By Patrick Bishop. Afghanistan, 2008. After their eighteen-month epic tour of Helmand Province, the troops of 3 Para are back. This time, the weight of experience weighs heavily on their shoulders. In April 2006 the elite 3 Para Battle Group was …
Cruel Conflict by Kathryn Spurling
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By Kathryn Spurling. Cruel Conflict is the story of the men who served in HMAS Perth between 1939 and 1942. The courage and humour of those who were taken as prisoners of war- who endured the hardships of the camps and laboured on the Burma-…
The Compact Timeline of Aviation History by A.A. Evans
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By A.A. Evans. 'The Compact Timeline Of Aviation History' encompasses the entire history of flight- from the days of legends- balloons and gliders to the latest high-tech aircraft.At the core of the book is a chronological timeline of aviation …
The Compact Timeline of World War II by A.A. Evans
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By A.A. Evans. Here is the essential- concise guide to WWII- an authoritative reference- fully illustrated and mapped. The book centres upon a chronological timeline of World War II - from its origins to the final surrender of Japan.Accompanying …
Vietnam: The Australian War by Paul Ham
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By Paul Ham. Vietnam: The Australian War