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Angus Konstam
A fascinating account of the last major Allied operation in the South-West Pacific, and the largest Australian military operation of World War II.
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The first history of how the aircraft of the British Pacific Fleet shattered Japanese oilfields in Sumatra, starving Japan of oil and proving how Anglo-American navies could fight together.
This new account explores the most notorious pirates in history and how their rise and fall can be traced back to a single pirate haven, Nassau.
An illustrated history of the American-built destroyers and frigates supplied to the Royal Navy under Lend-Lease, which played a crucial role in Britain's war in the Atlantic.
Packed with illustrations, this is a new history and analysis of how the Royal Navy's most important fleet operated and fought the German Navy in the crucial first years of…
Superbly illustrated with original artwork throughout, this book explores the ironclad warships that fought the little-known battles of South America's War of the Pacific
This book charts the dramatic course of the European battle for maritime supremacy, from the first marriage of guns and ships in the mid-fifteenth-century to the grandiose national flagships two…
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This title examines the stone forts that played a crucial part in the course of the American Civil War, showing a wide range of fortifications from the Gulf of Mexico…
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In 1862 Union General, George B. McClellan attempted to end the Civil War with a single campaign to capture the Confederate capital Richmond. This title shows how McClelland failed to…
Offers an account of the origins, events and outcome of the Battle of Poltava in 1709, at which Peter the Great’s newly modernized Russian Army smashed the Swedish Army of…
In the first weeks of the Allied campaign to liberate Italy, an Anglo-American invasion force of over 80,000 men was nearly beaten back into the sea by the Germans in…
Specially commissioned photographs of more than 700 key artifacts and military equipment bring to life the experiences of Union and Confederate soldiers of all ranks, by exploring the uniforms, weapons…
During the long and costly conflict known as the Great Northern War [1700-1721], Peter the Great and his newly formed Russian army, which was modelled on western European lines, defeated…
A brand-new narrative account of one of World War II’s most exciting chase stories, the pursuit of the legendary German battleship, Bismarck.
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Tells the dramatic story of how the Royal Navy transformed ordinary citizens into first-rate sailors and navy personnel during the Second World War. This book reveals what it was like…
The history of the Royal Navy flagships that led the fleet through the Cold War, ensured victory in the Falklands War, and saw action in Iraq and the Balkans.
Presents an engaging chronicle of Scottish military endeavour, penned by the men who actually took part in the fighting
An account of the battle at Pavia in 1525 between France and the Holy Roman Empire. The Habsburg emperor Charles V defeated and captured Francis I of France; the battle…
The Convoy represents a fresh approach to the story of the Battle of the Atlantic. It is also the first to deal with the more spectacular story of HG-76, a…
An updated, revised, and highly illustrated history of piracy from one of the subject’s most respected authors.
Now available in paperback, this is a groundbreaking narrative account of one of World War II’s most exciting chase stories, the pursuit of the legendary German battleship Bismarck.
A highly illustrated introduction to some of the greatest battles in world history, from the iconic encounters of the Ancient World such as Thermopylae and Cannae, through to the major…
From renowned author and naval historian Angus Konstam, this is a gripping account of one of the Royal Navy’s bloodiest and most dramatic mutinies.
Of all the colorful cutthroats who scoured the seas in search of plunder during the Golden Age of Piracy in the early eighteenth century, none was more ferocious or notorious…
Since the days of the Ancient Greeks, naval ships of all sizes have revolutionized warfare. This guide provides essential information on 40 iconic ships, using detailed profile artwork to illustrate…
On 25 December 1943 the German battlecruiser Scharnhorst sailed to attack Arctic convoy JW55B, which was carrying vital war supplies to the Soviet Union. But British naval intelligence knew of…
A thorough, exciting examination of 18th-century pirate life,with wonderful details. –Publishers Weekly Interesting and exciting… a thoroughly enjoyable chronicle of an interesting life and interesting era.
An accessible introduction to the development and use of artillery in war.
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Details the privateer captains of the golden age of state-sponsored piracy - men such as John Paul Jones, Jean Lafitte, and Benito de Soto. It includes episodes such as Bonhomme…
This book portrays an accurate picture of the pirates who sailed in the waters of the Caribbean and off the American coastline during the ‘golden age’ of piracy between 1660…
The swashbuckling English sea captains of the Elizabethan era were a particular breed of adventurer, combining maritime and military skill with a seemingly insatiable appetite for Spanish treasure. Angus Konstam…
In the 17th century, English, French and Dutch buccaneers launched a series of attacks on Spanish towns, ports and shipping. This volume details the buccaneer captains, such as Henry Morgan…
In 1906, the Germans began building their own dreadnought fleet armed with larger guns, word of which soon reached the British Admiralty. This raised the spectre that the British dreadnought…
The first seagoing ironclad was the USS Monitor, first introduced during the American Civil War. Its profile has made it one of the most easily recognized warships of all time…
John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough, is one of the great commanders of history. This book looks at the many highs and lows in the career of the most successful…
The break of the German battleship Bismark into the North Atlantic in May 1941 was one of the most dramatic episodes of World War II. It began with a battle…
This volume details the uniforms and insignia of Peter the Great’s cavalry during the period when he transformed Russia’s army into a modern fighting force.
This second volume (see MAA 297) by Angus Konstam on the Russian Army of the Seven Years War concentrates on the cavalry, both the regular troops and irregular forces, considering…
An exploration of the Confederate ironclad fleet of the American Civil War. It includes a cutaway of one of the most famous ships of the period, the CSS Virginia, and…
During 1861-62, Confederate engineers transformed a steam frigate into an ironclad warship. It was in Hampton Roads that the first clash between two ironclads took place. This text details why…
At the start of the American Civil War, neither North nor South had warships on either side of the Mississippi River. Gradually, both sides converted existing riverboats into powerful naval…
The Confederate states adopted radical solutions to counter the naval superiority of their opponents. One solution was the adoption of commerce raiders. This work describes the reasons which forced the…
The lifeblood of the Confederacy, the blockade runners of the Civil War were adapted for the high-speed dashes through the Union blockade bringing much-needed food, clothing and weaponry to the…
With the outbreak of World War II, Britain’s Royal Navy and her fleet of battleships would be at the forefront of her defence. This title reviews the development of these…
The background to this conflict, covered here, lay in the Cuban insurrection of 1895-1898 and its suppression by Cuba’s Spanish overlords. Following the destruction of the USS Maine in Havana…
While the Confederates relied on field fortifications and small gunboats in the fight for control of the Mississippi, the Union built a series of revolutionary river ironclads. This volume explains…
For most of the Renaissance period, naval warfare in the Mediterranean was dominated by the war galley. This title examines the development of the war galley from its classically inspired…
