Brothers in Arms: The Story of a British and a German Fighter Unit, August to December 1940 (Goss Chris)(Paperback)

Brothers in Arms: The Story of a British and a German Fighter Unit, August to December 1940 (Goss Chris)(Paperback)

The unforgiving and deadly combats fought in the skies over the United Kingdom during the Battle of Britain were, in many respects, personal affairs - one man against another. These duels, and the emotions and stress they generated, are revealed in this day-to-day, blow-by-blow account of the part

Bloody Biscay: The History of V Gruppe: The History of V Gruppe/Kampfgeschwader 40 (Goss Chris)(Paperback)

Bloody Biscay is the story of the Luftwaffe's only long range maritime fighter unit -- V Gruppe/Kampfgeschwader 40 (V/KG 40) and its battles against the RAF, the US Army Air Force (USAAF) and the US Navy (USN) from July 1942 to August 1944 above the Bay of Biscay. Using personal accounts from both

BRITISH BOMBERS OF THE 1970S & 80S (CHRIS GOSS)(Paperback)

Murder at the Ritz (Eldridge Jim)(Paperback)

August 1940. On the streets of London, locals watch with growing concern as German fighter planes plague the city's skyline. But inside the famous Ritz Hotel, the cream of society continues to enjoy all the glamour and comfort that money can buy during wartime - until an anonymous man is discovered

British Tea and Coffee Cups: 1745-1940 (Goss Steven)(Paperback)

Tea and coffee cups have been made in Britain since the middle of the eighteenth century and can be found in a vast array of decorative designs, reflecting the changing fashions of society as well as the advances made in the manufacturing process. This book charts the development of tea and coffee

Luftwaffe Aces in the Battle of Britain (Goss Chris)(Pevná vazba)

The term 'fighter ace' grew in prominence with the introduction and development of aerial combat in the First World War. The actual number of aerial victories required to officially qualify as an 'ace' has varied but is usually considered to be five or more.For the Luftwaffe, a number of its

Luftwaffe Fighters' Battle of Britain (Goss Chris)(Paperback)

The story of how the outnumbered RAF fought and defeated the superior Luftwaffe in the Battle of Britain will always be a source of fascination. However, accounts of summer 1940 have tended to centre on the British defenders, both in the air and on the ground, whilst the story of the losing German

Fighter Pilot: A Personal Record of the Campaign in France 1939-1940 (Richey Paul)(Paperback)

'The first and finest story of a fighter pilot in World War Two.' Thus Group Captain Peter Townsend described Paul Richey's classic account of his part in the desperate battles over France in May of 1940. Fighter Pilot grew out of a journal which the then 23-year-old Flying Officer Richey began the

Luftwaffe Fighter-Bombers Over Britain: The Tip and Run Campaign, 1942-1943 (Goss Chris)(Paperback)

Luftwaffe's Blitz: The Inside Story November 1940 - May 1941 (Goss Chris)(Paperback)

Due to the failure of the day campaign during what has become known as the Battle of Britain, on 7 September 1940, the Luftwaffe commenced bombing London and major cities, predominantly by night. What became known as the Blitz continued until May 10,1941 with many towns and cities across the

The Jacobite Rising of 1715 and the Murray Family: Brothers in Arms (Anderson Rosalind)(Pevná vazba)

Tells the story of the Jacobite rebellion in 1715 through the story the influential and prominent Murray

Hitler's Arctic War: The German Campaigns in Norway, Finland and the USSR 1940-1945 (Mann Chris)(Paperback)

'In the past the German General Staff had taken no interest in the military history of wars in the north and east of Europe. Nobody had ever taken into account the possibility that some day German divisions would have to fight and to winter in northern Karelia and on the Murmansk coast.'

Luftwaffe Fighters and Bombers: The Battle of Britain (Goss Chris)(Paperback)

- The Battle of Britain (July to October 1940), one of World War II's turning points, as seen by the German attackers who ultimately lost the battle - Personal accounts from the men who flew the Messerschmitt fighters and Junkers bombers - Riveting stories of wheeling dogfights with British

One City, Two Brothers: A Story from Jerusalem (Smith Chris)(Paperback)

Listen to Solomon as he tells the story of two brothers who learn the true meaning of peace and selflessness in this traditional tale that has been shared for hundreds of years in mosques, synagogues, and churches across the Near East and

Heinkel He 111. the Latter Years: The Blitz and War in the East to the Fall of Germany (Goss Chris)(Paperback)

The Heinkel He 111 was the main workhorse of the Luftwaffe's bomber force throughout much of the Second World War. Consequently, when Hitler launched Operation Barbarossa in June 1941, three entire Kampfgeschwader consisted of He 111s. Initially used as direct support for the German ground forces,

Messerschmitt Bf 109: The Latter Years - War in the East to the Fall of Germany (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 theatre of the war, though in this book the author examines the

Dunkirk - Fight to the Last Man (Sebag-Montefiore Hugh)(Paperback / softback)

Tells the story of the rescue in May 1940 of British soldiers fleeing capture and defeat by the Nazis at

Focke-Wulf FW 190: The Early Years - Operations Over France and Britain (Goss Chris)(Paperback)

The Focke-Wulf Fw 190 was widely regarded as the Luftwaffe's finest fighter. It first saw service in France in August 1941, immediately proving itself at least the equal of the then latest Spitfire variant, the Mk.V. There were a number of characteristics which contributed to the Fw 190's success

Band Of Brothers (Ambrose Stephen E.)(Paperback / softback)

The story of the toughest fighting unit in WWII that was a major BBC mini-series produced by Tom Hanks and Stephen

Dunkirk: The Real Story in Photographs (Lynch Tim)(Paperback)

In May 1940 disaster befell the British Expeditionary Force. They were isolated from the rest of the fighting forces--alone and encircled by large numbers of enemy troops. All could have been lost were it not for an order for the German land forces to halt briefly. The British forces fled for the

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

Fighter Boys - The Pilots Behind the Battle of Britain (Bishop Patrick)(Paperback / softback)

In the summer of 1940, the future of Britain and the free world depended on the morale and skill of the young men of Fighter Command. This is their

The Battle of Britain Pocket Manual 1940 (McNab Chris)(Pevná vazba)

Pocket manual detailing the training and operations of the British pilots, ground crew and anti-aircraft gunners.In the summer of 1940, Britain stood alone. For three long months, brave young RAF pilots took off every day, ready to defend British skies against large-scale Luftwaffe raids. 'The Few'

Alarmstart: The German Fighter Pilot's Experience in the Second World War: Northwestern Europe - From the Battle of Britain to the Battle of Germany (Eriksson Patrick G.)(Paperback)

This book charts the experiences of the German fighter pilots in World War II, based on extensive recollections of veterans as well as primary documents, diaries, and flying log books, with photographs from the veterans themselves. There are no more than a handful of WWII Luftwaffe members alive