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An autobiography of Adrian Carton de Wiart who served in the South African war and both World Wars. He was wounded eight times during the war (including the loss of an eye and a hand), won the VC during the Batle of the Somme, was mentioned in despatches six times.

Fully revised second edition of Peter Duckers best-selling guide to military medals

During the First World War, rumours of heavily-armed German raiders led to the building of the first 'modern' heavy cruisers by the Royal Navy. Named for famous Elizabethan seamen, they were very different from the lumbering armoured cruisers of the previous generation, and were enlarged developments of the highly successful light cruisers that had been built since the mid-1910s. As such, they provided the prototypes for the 'Washington Treaty' cruisers that dominated naval construction during the 1920s, with two of them also pioneering the use of the catapult for launching aircraft from cruisers. Completed too late to actively participate in the First World War, they would go on to have mixed fortunes, spending much of their careers as flagships, but also being sadly attracted to rocky reefs, in two cases with fatal results. One, Cavendish (later Vindictive), fulfilled a remarkable array of functions during her career: laid down as a cruiser, completing as an aircraft carrier, then reverting to a cruiser, to be further transformed into a dedicated cadet training ship, and finally a repair ship. Meanwhile Effingham underwent the most comprehensive rebuilding of any British cruiser of her era. Disarmed and nearly scrapped as a result of the London Naval Treaty, all the survivors nevertheless returned to serve during the Second World War in a range of roles, two gaining battle honours - albeit in one case fatally - during the Norwegian campaign, and Hawkins and Frobisher spending long years as deep-sea escorts in the South Atlantic and Indian Oceans, before being brought back to bombard the beaches of Normandy. The story of the Hawkins class therefore weaves strands that include the technical development of the cruiser in the UK and abroad, the early use of aircraft at sea, international naval diplomacy and treaty-making between the wars, the evolution of the cadet training regime in the Royal Navy, the way in which the vital southern and eastern trade routes were kept open, and the contribution of naval forces to the success of the invasion of Europe. With its detailed descriptions and analysis of the ships and their development, and the narratives of their careers, all tied together with a wide-ranging collection of photographs and line drawings, this new history of a distinguished Royal Navy cruiser class will delight naval historians and enthusiasts, ship modellers and all those who care to read about the exploits of the imperial navy in peace and war.

This book is an introduction to the delicate art of paper craft.

An unusual and never before published account of the War.

In this classic study of the art of war, Rommel analyses the tactics that lay behind his success. First published in 1937 it became a highly regarded military textbook, and also brought its author to the attention of Adolph Hitler.

Complete summaries of all 780 games in the SNES library. Each game is illustrated with a screenshot and supported with extra trivia.

The Lockheed F-104 Starfighter is probably one of the most photographed jet aircraft of all time. Over 200 colour and historic black and white images are included here.

The rigging of period ship models is the most complex task which any modeller has to take on, for an eighteenth-century man-of-war boasted mile on mile of rigging, more than 1,000 blocks, and acres of canvas. To reduce this in scale, and yet retain an accurate representation, is an awesome undertaking. This now classic work untangles the complex web, and, using some 400 drawings, the author shows clearly how each separate item of rigging is fitted to the masts, yards and sails. Each drawing deals with only one particular item so that it can be seen clearly in isolation. The lead of a particular halliard, the arrangement of a bracing line, these and every other detail is depicted with startling clarity. Based on the author's research of numerous eighteenth-century models, each one with its contemporary rigging still extant, the information is both meticulous and accurate. The remarkable visual immediacy and clarity of this work makes it truly unique and no modeller of period ships can afford to be without it at his side. In addition, the book is a 'must-have' practical reference work for all those involved in the rigging and repair of historic ships.

Reveals the forgotten history of the white slaves who were transported from Europe to Africa.

First published in 1570, Joachim Meyer's The Art of Combat is among the most important texts in the rich corpus of German martial arts treatises of the Middle Ages and Renaissance.

The Ultimate ship modeller's guide to the world's most famous liner.

Saab Celebration is a classic tribute in words and pictures to the beloved brand that was Saab.

Step by step illustration of how to restore and rebuild a genuine WW2 Jeep.

The influences behind Tintin and the enduring appeal of the series.

Unique first-hand account of the Falkland s War published to coincide with the 35th anniversary of the conflict

Thirty-six 2-player and two solo scenarios designed for use with any Sci-fi skirmish rules.

This account of SOE and its agents in Denmark was written immediately after the war by a SOE staff member. A previously unpublished official history of SOE's Danish section.

Since Victorian convention considered educating girls to be pointless, Beatrix learnt about the anatomy of animals by sneaking them into the nursery of their Kensington mansion, where she gassed and dissected them herself.

Many tabletop wargamers attempt to write their own rules or modify existing commercial sets, this unique book gives clear, practical advice on how to do either.

Unique approach to explaining the ins and outs of rigging ship models. Beautifully illustrated, it follows on the heels of the author's bestselling Rigging Period Ship Models

Contains 8 (completely new) sets of very simple war-gaming rules covering all periods from Ancient to WWII. The rules only require a small number of figures and a 3' x 3' playing area, ideal for beginners. Includes 30 tactical scenarios that can be used with any period.

R.E.M. Album by Album tells that story, tracing the band from its formation in 1980 when four young men sought respite from the difficulties of real life by starting a covers band, right up until their eventual split in 2011.

Humor helped the British soldier survive the terrible experiences they faced in the trenches of the Western Front during the Great War.

Including Every Mario and Sonic Platformer. Complete history of Mario and Sonic platformers, two of the best-selling video game franchises of all time Detailed articles on 50 other iconic platform games, designed to be a guide to the most memorable titles in the history of the genre Spans over 40 years of gaming, covering games released on over 50 systems Also includes smaller recommendations for other platformers, bringing the total number of games in the book to 331 Written by a Scottish / British games journalist with an entertaining writing style whos already delivered a number of successful books for White Owl / Pen Sword

Tells the story of gin from the 17th century to the 21st centuryThe renaissance of gin in the 21st centuryHow gin distilleries helped in the global pandemic in 2020Famous names associated with gin, including Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Winston Churchill and Al Capone

A new album of Porsche images that capture the essence of Porsche design language through the lens of a photographer with a training in car design and a passion for Porsches.