With Christmas just around the corner, MHM lists the top military history titles being released over the coming months.
WATERLOO 1815: THE BRITISH ARMY’S DAY OF DESTINY
By Gregory Fremont-Barnes
This beautifully written and highly detailed account of the Battle of Waterloo reveals the battlefield experience of officers and soldiers in one of history’s greatest dramas as never before. Gregory Fremont-Barnes’s meticulous research offers a fresh and revised perspective on one of the most pivotal events of modern times.
PUBLISHER: The History Press
PRICE: RRP: £25; Special Price Online: £20
WHERE TO BUY: www.thehistorypress.co.uk and at all good bookshops and other online retailers
ZERO NIGHT
By Mark Felton
The thrilling true story of the most audacious mass escape of the Second World War. Historian Mark Felton brilliantly evokes the suspense of the escape itself and the adventures of those who eluded the Germans, as well as the courage of the civilians who risked their lives to help them in enemy territory.
PUBLISHER: Icon Books
PRICE: £16.99 Hardback
WHERE TO BUY: All good bookshops
THE ARDENNES 1944-1945: HITLER’S WINTER OFFENSIVE
By Christer Bergström
Written by a well-versed Swedish military historian this is a unique neutral account which gives equal attention to both sides in the Battle of the Bulge. The author describes the forgotten tank battles and exposes the true extent of hidden losses. Including 400 illustrations, including many previously never seen photographs.
PUBLISHER: Casemate
PRICE: £45.00
WHERE TO BUY: www.casematepublishers.co.uk
WATERLOO – THE DECISIVE VICTORY
Edited by Colonel Nick Lipscombe
As the official publication of the Waterloo 200 organization, this lavishly illustrated, slipcased, and highly collectible volume presents ten unique and authoritative articles from internationally renowned historians to offer a comprehensive account of one of the most important battles in world history.
PUBLISHER: Osprey Publishing
PRICE: £35.00 / $49.95 / $58.00
WHERE TO BUY: www.ospreypublishing.com
TRUE STORIES OF THE SECOND WORLD WAR BOXED SET
By Henry Brook and Paul Dowswell
A boxed set of three paperback books from the Usborne True Stories series: The Blitz, D-Day, and The Second World War. Contains over thirty real-life accounts of bravery and heroism, perfect for readers who prefer fact to fiction. Internet links allow readers to access more information online.
PUBLISHER: Usborne Publishing
PRICE: RRP £17.97 or £12.99 from the Usborne website (£6.50 with free P&P if MHM readers use the voucher code HISTORY2014)
WHERE TO BUY: From all good bookshops, or direct from the publisher’s website: www.usborne.com/worldwars
NEVER WARS: THE US WAR PLANS TO INVADE THE WORLD
By Blaine L. Pardoe
In the early 20th century the US prepared a number of war plans for invading a number of nations – both hostile and friendly. Included with this was the naval war in the Pacific against Japan in the 1930s, the US plans to land forces in France in the event that it fell during WWI, and the US planned invasions of Ireland, Canada, Iceland, Mexico, and China!
PUBLISHER: Fonthill Media Limited
PRICE: £20.00
WHERE TO BUY: From any bookshop, Amazon or the Publisher.
THE HISTORY OF ENGLAND, VOLUME III: CIVIL WAR
By Peter Ackroyd
The third volume of Peter Ackroyd’s magisterial six-part History of England, taking readers from the accession of the first Stuart king, James I, to the overthrow of his grandson, James II.
PUBLISHER: Macmillan
PRICE: £20.00
WHERE TO BUY: All good bookshops.
CHINESE SAVE BRITS – IN BURMA
By Captain Gerald Fitzpatrick
Captain Gerald Fitzpatrick brings history to life with firsthand accounts of the Burma Campaign, and in particular the Battle of Yenangyaung. Post-war Berlin Airlift was arranged from ‘Fitz’s’ office. Gerald along with his wife Patricia, was invited as GOH of President Ma Ying-jeou to Taiwan in March 2013.
PUBLISHER: York Publishing Services Ltd.
PRICE: HB Christmas Offer – £20
WHERE TO BUY: www.ypdbooks.com
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