Battle of Britain 1940: The Luftwaffe's 'eagle Attack' (Dildy Douglas C.)(Paperback)

Battle of Britain 1940: The Luftwaffe's 'eagle Attack' (Dildy Douglas C.)(Paperback)

The Battle of Britain was one of the most iconic campaigns of World War II, where the 'Few' of the Royal Air Force took on the might of the German Luftwaffe. At stake was not just air superiority over the British Isles--a German victory would enable Hitler's plan to invade and conquer the last

To Defeat the Few: The Luftwaffe's Campaign to Destroy RAF Fighter Command, August-September 1940 (Dildy Douglas C.)(Pevná vazba)

The Battle of Britain has acquired near-legendary status as one of the most iconic events of the 20th century. This new history, based on an exhaustive study of German records, explores the battle through the eyes of the Luftwaffe.Over the past 77 years, histories of the Battle of Britain have

Messerschmitt Bf 109: The Early Years: Poland, the Fall of France and the Battle of Britain (Goss Chris)(Paperback)

The most iconic German aircraft of the Second World War, the Messerschmitt Bf 109 was the Luftwaffe's principal fighter from 1939 until 1942 when the superior Focke-Wulf Fw 190 came into greater prominence. The Bf 109 served in every theater of the war, particularly in the invasion of France and

Most Dangerous Enemy - A History of the Battle of Britain (Bungay Stephen)(Paperback / softback)

The magnitude and vital importance of the Battle of Britain has found a superb chronicler in Stephen Bungay, whose book is the best single-volume history to be published in over a decade. - Andrew RobertsStephen Bungay's magisterial history is acclaimed as the account of the Battle of

Churchill's Few: The Battle of Britain (Willis John)(Pevná vazba)

The most famous turning point of World War II. Eighty years after the Battle of Britain this vivid and dramatic book tells the story, in their own words, of six brave young men who fought courageously in the skies above England to prevent Hitler's invasion of Britain.This thin blue line in their

Bader's Battle (Manning Mick)(Paperback)

Douglas Bader was the most famous RAF pilot of the Second World War. Find out about the fateful crash that resulted in the loss of both his legs, and how he fought back to return to the cockpit of his plane in this graphic novel by award-winning author/illustrator team Mick Manning and Brita

One of the Few: A Story of Personal Challenge Through the Battle of Britain and Beyond (Kent Johnny)(Paperback)

Group Captain Johnny Kent was the leader of one of the most successful fighter squadrons of World War II. His leadership helped the 303 Polish Squadron play a decisive role in the Battle of Britain, and earned him the highest Polish military award, the Virtuti Militari as well as the affectionate

Merlin: The Power Behind the Spitfire, Mosquito and Lancaster: The Story of the Engine That Won the Battle of Britain and WWII (Hoyland Graham)(Paperback)

The most iconic planes of WWII, the Supermarine Spitfire, Hawker Hurricane, DeHavilland Mosquito and the Avro Lancaster, were all powered by one engine, the Rolls-Royce Merlin. The story of the Merlin is one of British ingenuity at its height, of artistry and problem-solving that resulted in a

Criminal Britain: A Photographic History of the Country's Most Notorious Crimes (Mirrorpix)(Paperback)

Some of the world's most notorious crimes have taken place in Britain, and the names of many of the perpetrators are now synonymous with murder and mayhem. From the sensational trials of Dr Crippen and George Joseph Smith, through to the brutal murders committed in Second World War London by the

Rough Guides Make the Most of Your Time in Britain (Guides Rough)(Paperback / softback)

Make the Most of Your Time in Britain is a celebration of the most extraordinary places you can visit in Great Britain.From historic houses to eccentric festivals, this incredible photography collection features the best things to do, see and experience in Great Britain. High-quality photography

The Merlin: The Engine That Won the Second World War (Wilson Gordon A. a.)(Paperback)

The Rolls-Royce Merlin powered the Battle of Britain aircraft, the Spitfire and Hurricane, as they defended the shores of Britain against the Luftwaffe in summer 1940. It also powered the Lancasters and Halifaxes of Bomber Command as they went on their missions of destruction to the German

Battle of Hastings: Classic Histories Series (Bradbury Jim)(Paperback / softback)

The Battle of Hastings is arguably the best-known and perhaps the most significant battle in English history. Its effects were deeply felt at the time, causing a lasting shift in cultural identity and national pride. In this detailed and engaging account, Jim Bradbury places the 1066 battle in its

The Battle of Hastings: Sources and Interpretations (Morillo Stephen)(Paperback)

'The Battle of Hastings' is a unique collection of materials focused on one of the most significant battles in European history. It includes all the primary sources for the battle, including pictorial, and seminal accounts of the battle by the major historians of the last two centuries. Stephen

Loos 1915 (Lloyd Nick)(Paperback)

The battle of Loos was one of the most hard-fought battles that the British Expeditionary Force ever waged on the Western Front during the First World War. In three weeks of intensive fightingwhich not only witnessed the first British use of poison gas but also the debut of New Army divisions

Fatal Colours - Towton, 1461 - England's Most Brutal Battle (Goodwin George)(Paperback / softback)

A gripping account of the Wars of the Roses battle of Towton - the most brutal day in English

The Battle of Hastings 1066 - The Uncomfortable Truth: Revealing the True Location of England's Most Famous Battle (Grehan John)(Paperback)

The Battle of Hastings is the most defining event in English history. As such, its every detail has been analysed by scholars and interpreted by historians. Yet one of the most fundamental aspect of the battle the place upon which it was fought has never been seriously questioned, until now. Could

Bolt Action: Campaign: Stalingrad (Games Warlord)(Paperback)

Campaign rules and scenarios for the Battle of Stalingrad, bringing the most infamous battle of the Eastern Front to the award-winning Bolt Action series.One of the most infamous and decisive battles of the Second World War, Stalingrad was a turning point of the Eastern Front, showing that the

Disneywar - The Battle for the Magic Kingdom (Stewart James B.)(Paperback / softback)

Now in paperback, the compelling story of the epic battle for control of one the most iconic media institutions in the

Somme: Battlefield Guide: 100th Anniversary (Holt Tonie)(Paperback)

The 100th Anniversary of the most publicly aware battle of WW1 - the battle of the Somme, will be on 1 July 2016 and every media form will be covering it from January onwards. The book has taken 20 years to mature from its first edition to this new 'Definitive' edition, the Seventh, each time being

George and Robert Stephenson: The Railway Revolution (Rolt L. T. C.)(Paperback)

The railways were the most revolutionary innovation of Victorian times. They carried Britain into the modern age with dramatic speed, transforming the pace and style of everyday life. We owe them to two men who, father and son, can lay claim to be the most important engineers of their time, George

Outpost - The Most Heroic Battle of the Afghanistan War (Tapper Jake)(Paperback / softback)

Cambrai 1917 - The Myth Of The First Great Tank Battle (Hammond Bryn)(Paperback / softback)

The story of the first great tank battle, and the genesis of one of the most formidable weapons of the twentieth

Trafalgar - The Biography of a Battle (Adkins Roy)(Paperback / softback)

* A superbly researched, gripping account of the most important naval battle in British history, which thwarted Napoleon at sea and created a national hero in

Battle of the Atlantic - How the Allies Won the War (Dimbleby Jonathan)(Paperback / softback)

The Battle of the Atlantic was the single most important - and longest - campaign of the Second World War. If Britain lost this vital supply route it lost the war. This book shows how this epic struggle for maritime mastery played out, from the politicians and admirals to the men on and under the