Confidence Men - How Two Prisoners of War Engineered the Most Remarkable Escape in History (Fox Margalit)(Pevná vazba)

Confidence Men - How Two Prisoners of War Engineered the Most Remarkable Escape in History (Fox Margalit)(Pevná vazba)

The astonishing true story of two First World War prisoners who pulled off one of the most ingenious escapes of all

The Oxford Illustrated History of World War II (Overy Richard)(Pevná vazba)

World War Two was the most devastating conflict in recorded human history. It was both global in extent and total in character. It has understandably left a long and dark shadow across the decades. Yet it is three generations since hostilities formally ended in 1945 and the conflict is now a lived

Boyd: The Fighter Pilot Who Changed the Art of War (Coram Robert)(Pevná vazba)

John Boyd may be the most remarkable unsung hero in all of American military history. Some remember him as the greatest U.S. fighter pilot ever -- the man who, in simulated air-to-air combat, defeated every challenger in less than forty seconds. Some recall him as the father of our country's most

Freedom Trails: Great Escapes from World War I to the Korean War (Treadwell Terry C.)(Paperback)

For most prisoners of war in the Second World War, life behind bars was nothing like the films. The tales of brave escape attempts told in accounts such as the iconic film The Great Escape are exciting enough, but how much of the detail is true? In Great Escapes ex-RAF officer and researcher for

The Vietnam War: The Definitive Illustrated History (DK)(Pevná vazba)

The Vietnam War remains one of the most heroic and heartbreaking events in history. This definitive guide charts the unforgettable story of the world's first televised war.Created in association with the Smithsonian Institution, this authoritative guide chronicles America's fight against Communism

T-34: An Illustrated History of Stalin's Greatest Tank (Fleischer Wolfgang)(Pevná vazba)

The T-34 was one of the most remarkable tanks of the Second World War. Although the Red Army suffered continual heavy tank losses, the rugged and reliable T-34 was an immense success story and was ultimately instrumental in turning the tide of the war.This photographic history follows the story of

The Second World War (Horner David)(Pevná vazba)

The period from 1939 to 1945 saw some of the most devastating and remarkable events in living memory. Laboring beneath a daily burden of fear, sacrifice, deprivation and uncertainty, soldiers and civilians of all nationalities were driven to extremes of selfless loyalty, dogged determination or

Total War: A People's History of World War II (Clements Kate)(Pevná vazba)

Total War is an illustrated examination of the most significant historical episode of the twentieth century: World War II. This immersive account of a conflict that permanently reshaped the geopolitical landscape is told not only through compelling photographs, maps, and infographics produced

The Remarkable Tale of Radio 1: The History of the Nation's Favourite Station, 1967-95 (Sellers Robert)(Pevná vazba)

For most people in Britain in the 1970s and 1980s, Radio 1 provided the soundtrack to their lives. Commanding up to 24 million listeners a week, it was the most popular radio station in the world. An iconic institution and one of the UK's most famous brands, its history and socio-cultural impact is

Barbarossa: And the Bloodiest War in History - Stewart Binns

Drawing on remarkable and never-before-seen material, the extraordinary story of one of the most horrific and devastating encounters of the Second World War.On June 22nd, 1941 the largest military invasion in human history was launched - an attack on the Soviet Union by almost four million men of

Prisoners of the Sun (Herge)(Pevná vazba)

Herge's classic comic book creation Tintin is one of the most iconic characters in children's books. These highly collectible editions of the original 24 adventures will delight Tintin fans old and new. Perfect for lovers of graphic novels, mysteries and historical

12: The Inside Story of Tom Brady's Fight for Redemption (Sherman Casey)(Pevná vazba)

The thrilling behind-the-scenes account of how the most sensational scandal in NFL history culminated in the greatest comeback in sports history, featuring dozens of exclusive interviews with Patriots players--including Tom Brady himself. In January 2015, rumors circulated that the New England

Menus That Made History: 100 Iconic Menus That Capture the History of Food (Franklin Vincent)(Pevná vazba)

Delve into this captivating collection of the world's 100 most iconic menus which reveal not just the story of food but periods of history, famous works of literature, notable events, and celebrity figures from prehistoric times up to the modern day. Each menu provides an insight into its

Boyd: The Fighter Pilot Who Changed the Art of War (Coram Robert)(Paperback)

John Boyd may be the most remarkable unsung hero in all of American military history. Some remember him as the greatest U.S. fighter pilot ever -- the man who, in simulated air-to-air combat, defeated every challenger in less than forty seconds. Some recall him as the father of our country's most

Cameras, Combat and Courage: The Vietnam War by the Military's Own Photographers (Brookes Dan)(Pevná vazba)

What was it like to be a military combat photographer in the most photographed war in history -- the Vietnam War? Cameras, Combat, and Courage, a companion volume to Shooting Vietnam, takes you there as you read the firsthand accounts and view the hundreds of photographs by men who lived the war

The Industrialists: How the National Association of Manufacturers Shaped American Capitalism (Delton Jennifer A.)(Pevná vazba)

The first complete history of US industry's most influential and controversial lobbyist Founded in 1895, the National Association of Manufacturers--NAM--helped make manufacturing the basis of the US economy and a major source of jobs in the twentieth century. The Industrialists traces the history

You Win in the Locker Room First: The 7 C's to Build a Winning Team in Business, Sports, and Life (Smith Mike)(Pevná vazba)

NFL head coach Mike Smith lead one of the most remarkable turnarounds in NFL history. In the season prior to his arrival in 2008, the Atlanta Falcons had a 4-12 record and the franchise had never before achieved back-to-back winning seasons. Under Smith's leadership, the Falcons earned an 11-5

Tank Battles of the Cold War 1948-1991 (Tucker-Jones Anthony)(Pevná vazba)

As Anthony Tucker-Jones shows in this highly illustrated, wide-ranging history, for most of the Cold War the tank retained its pre-eminence on the battlefield. The Arab-Israeli wars witnessed some of the biggest tank battles of all time, and tanks played key roles in conflicts in Korea, Vietnam and

Instrument of War. Volume 1: The Austrian Army in the Seven Years War (Duffy Christopher)(Pevná vazba)

How did an 18th Century army work? This book is the most important examination of such an army yet done, written by the premier military historian of the era. Maria Theresa had seen her inheritance almost lost to unprovoked attacks from her neighbors. Her army had stood by her then, and was now

How the Girl Guides Won the War (Hampton Janie)(Paperback / softback)

A completely original history of one of the most extraordinary movements in the world - the Girl Guides - and how they helped win the

Chancers: Scandal, Blackmail, and the Enigma Code (Jeffery Barbara)(Pevná vazba)

Monty Newton and Rodolphe Lemoine must be two of the most outrageous conmen in history. When the Rajah Sir Hari Singh of Kashmir came to London in 1919, his first time in Europe, between visits to the King and Queen and the Prince of Wales he was introduced by his aide de camp to Mrs Maud (Maudie)

Saffron: A Global History (Ganeshram Ramin)(Pevná vazba)

Explore the dramatic history of the world's most expensive spice in Saffron: A Global History. Literally worth their weight in gold, sunset-red saffron threads are prized internationally. Saffron can be found in cave art in Mesopotamia, in the frescoes of ancient Santorini, in the dyed wrappings of

Buffalo, Barrels, & Bourbon: The Story of How Buffalo Trace Distillery Became the World's Most Awarded Distillery (Pacult F. Paul)(Pevná vazba)

Learn about one of the most impactful distilleries in American history in this comprehensive tale Buffalo, Barrels, & Bourbon tells the fascinating tale of the Buffalo Trace Distillery, from the time of the earliest explorations of Kentucky to the present day. Author and award-winning spirits

The Brandon Men: In the Shadow of Kings (Bryson Sarah)(Pevná vazba)