A History of the Mediterranean Air War, 1940-1945. Volume 4: Sicily and Italy to the Fall of Rome 14 May, 1943 - 5 June, 1944 (Guest Russell)(Pevná vazba)

World War II: The Definitive Visual History: Volume II: From the Invasion of Sicily to Vj Day 1943-45 (Overy Richard)(Pevná vazba)

Published to commemorate the 75th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day (May 2020) and Victory in Japan Day (August 2020), this second of two volumes is an outstanding concise history of WWII from the invasion of Sicily to VJ Day.This second volume in the landmark series about WWII examines the

Allied Armies in Sicily and Italy, 1943-1945 (Forty Simon)(Paperback)

Photographic history of the Allied armies of the Italian campaign.The Italian campaign was one of the most debated of the Second World War, splitting the American and British allies, and causing great disharmony. After the fall of Rome and the surrender of Italy, the invasion of Normandy led to the

The Invention of Sicily: A Mediterranean History (MacKay Jamie)(Pevná vazba)

Whether you're vacationing in Italy or simply an armchair traveler, this guide to the Mediterranean island of Sicily is a dazzling introduction to the region's rich 3,000-year history and culture. A rich and fascinating cultural history of the Mediterranean's enigmatic heart Sicily is at the

The Rise and Fall of the French Air Force: French Air Operations and Strategy 1900-1940 (Baughen Greg)(Pevná vazba)

On 10 May 1940, the French possessed one of the largest air forces in the world. On paper, it was nearly as strong as the RAF. Six weeks later, France had been defeated. For a struggling French Army desperately looking for air support, the skies seemed empty of friendly planes. In the decades that

The Polish Air Force at War: The Official History, Vol.2 1943-1945 (Cynk Jerzy B.)(Pevná vazba)

After being overrun during the early Blitzkrieg in September 1939, and later in France in 1940, the Polish Air Force - flying British and American made fighters and bombers out of England in their own units - made a tremendous contribution to the Allied air victory. The PAFs gallant, lonely fight

Twilight of the Gods: War in the Western Pacific, 1944-1945 (Toll Ian W.)(Pevná vazba)

In June 1944, the United States launched a crushing assault on the Japanese navy in the Battle of the Philippine Sea. The capture of the Mariana Islands and the accompanying ruin of Japanese carrier airpower marked a pivotal moment in the Pacific War. No tactical masterstroke or blunder could

The Wehrmacht's Last Stand: The German Campaigns of 1944-1945 (Citino Robert M.)(Pevná vazba)

By 1943, the war was lost, and most German officers knew it. Three quarters of a century later, the question persists: What kept the German army going in an increasingly hopeless situation? Where some historians have found explanations in the power of Hitler or the role of ideology, Robert M

Sicily: A Literary Guide for Travellers (Edwards Andrew)(Pevná vazba)

Rising up from the heart of the Mediterranean, Sicily has a rich and ancient history spanning over 2,000 years. A bounty prized by invaders from the Greeks, Romans and Vandals to the Byzantines, Arabs and Normans, Sicily's violently beautiful landscapes are haunted by a vibrant mix of cultures and

Mapping the Second World War - The History of the War Through Maps from 1939 to 1945 (Chasseaud Peter)(Pevná vazba)

Follow the conflict of the Second World War from 1939 to 1945 in this unique volume, published in association with Imperial War Museums, London, featuring historical maps and photographs from their archives, and fascinating commentary from an expert

The Cambridge History of the First World War, Volume 3: Civil Society (Winter Jay)(Pevná vazba)

Volume 3 of The Cambridge History of the First World War explores the social and cultural history of the war and considers the role of civil society throughout the conflict; that is to say those institutions and practices outside the state through which the war effort was waged. Drawing on 25 years

Rome's Great Eastern War: Lucullus, Pompey and the Conquest of the East, 74-62 BC (Sampson Gareth C.)(Pevná vazba)

Despite Rome's conquest of the Mediterranean, by the turn of the first century BC, Rome's influence barely stretched into the East. In the century since Rome's defeat of the Seleucid Empire in the 180s BC, the East was dominated by the rise of new empires: Parthia, Armenia and Pontus, each vying to

The Cambridge History of War: Volume 2, War and the Medieval World (Curry Anne)(Pevná vazba)

Volume II of The Cambridge History of War covers what in Europe is commonly called 'the Middle Ages'. It includes all of the well-known themes of European warfare, from the migrations of the Germanic peoples and the Vikings through the Reconquista, the Crusades and the age of chivalry, to the

Regimental Records of the Royal Welch Fusiliers Volume V, 1918-1945. Part 1: November 1918-May 1940 (Riley Jonathon)(Pevná vazba)

Volumes III and IV of RWF Regimental Records end rather abruptly on 11 November 1918. The first part of RR Volume V describes the later history of the war-raised units of the Regiment during the Great War and the reduction of the Regiment thereafter. It then details the campaigns and stations of

Armies of Ancient Italy 753-218 BC: From the Foundation of Rome to the Start of the Second Punic War (Esposito Gabriele)(Pevná vazba)

Before becoming the masters of the Mediterranean world, the Romans had first to conquer the Italian peninsula in a series of harsh conflicts against its other varied and warlike residents. The outcome was no foregone conclusion and it took the Romans half a millennium to secure the whole of

The History of the Panzerjger: Volume 2: From Stalingrad to Berlin 1943-45 (Anderson Thomas)(Pevná vazba)

From the War in the Desert through the vast expanses of the Eastern Front to the bitter defense of the Reich itself, this second volume continues the history of Germany's innovative anti-tank force: the Panzerj ger. The German Panzerj ger, or Panzerj gertruppe, was one of the most innovative

Black Cross Red Star Air War Over the Eastern Front - Volume 5 -- The Great Air Battles: Kuban and Kursk April-July 1943 (Bergstrom Christer)(Pevná vazba)

Allied Intelligence and the Cover Up at Pointe Du Hoc: The History of the 2nd & 5th US Army Rangers, 1943 - 30th April 1944 (Sterne Gary)(Pevná vazba)

Volume 1 of this two-part work puts the reader firmly into the footsteps of the 2nd and 5th Rangers as they arrive in England in 1943. It follows them during their intensive training with the Commandos and the Royal Navy as they head towards D-Day - including cliff climbing, assault landings and

Rethinking Norman Italy: Studies in Honour of Graham A. Loud (Drell Joanna)(Pevná vazba)

This volume on Norman Italy (southern Italy and Sicily, c. 1000-1200) honours and reflects the pioneering scholarship of Graham A. Loud. An international group of scholars reassesses and recasts the paradigm by which Norman Italy has been conventionally understood, addressing varied subjects across

Diodoros of Sicily: Bibliotheke Historike: Volume 1, Books 14-15: The Greek World in the Fourth Century BC from the End of the Peloponnesian War to the Death of Artaxerxes II (Mnemon) - Translation, with Introduction and Notes(Pevná vazba)

The first in a planned three-volume translation of books 14-20 of Diodoros of Sicily's Bibliotheke Historike, covering a crucial period of Greek history and providing an important competing source to Xenophon's Hellenika. Accompanied by extensive notes and a substantial Introduction to Diodoros and

The History of the Ancient World: From the Earliest Accounts to the Fall of Rome (Bauer Susan Wise)(Pevná vazba)

This is the first volume in a bold series that tells the stories of all peoples, connecting historical events from Europe to the Middle East to the far coast of China, while still giving weight to the characteristics of each country. Susan Wise Bauer provides both sweeping scope and vivid attention

The RAF in the Battle of France and the Battle of Britain: A Reappraisal of Army and Air Policy 1938-1940 (Baughen Greg)(Pevná vazba)

In May 1940, the German Army and the Allied forces they faced were fairly evenly matched. Two months later Britain was on her own, hopelessly outnumbered and facing imminent defeat. Should the RAF have done more to support the Allied armies in France? Could the RAF have protected the British Army

Julius Evola: The Philosopher and Magician in War: 1943-1945 (de Turris Gianfranco)(Pevná vazba)

An intimate portrait of Evola and his wartime activities that rebuts many of the Fascist pseudo-myths about him - Traces the Baron's activities in Italy, Germany, and Austria during World War II - Clarifies Evola's relations with Nazism and Fascism and reveals how he passionately rejected both

From Warsaw to Rome: General Anders' Exiled Polish Army in the Second World War (Williams Martin)(Pevná vazba)

In May 1944, 40,000 Polish soldiers attacked and captured the hilltops of Monte Cassino, bringing to a close the largest, bloodiest battle fought by the western Allies in the Second World War. Days later the Allied armies marched into Rome seizing the first Axis capital. No-one in 1939 could have

Victory in Europe: From D-Day to the Destruction of the Third Reich, 1944-1945, Ve Day, WWII (Thompson Julian)(Pevná vazba)

History comes to life in this compelling account of the final 11 months of World War II. Written by a leading military historian and featuring images from the Imperial War Museum and other repositories--including maps, diary excerpts, secret memos, and letters--Victory in Europe takes readers from