Chenillette Lorraine, Type 37L

The Chenillette Lorraine, Type 37L was an armoured cargo carrier produced to support infantry tank units in the French Army.

Renault UE infantry vehicle

The Renault UE infantry vehicle was an armoured supply tractor produced to move supplies to the front line.

King's Peace or Peace of Antalcidas (Spring 386 BC)

The King's Peace or Peace of Antalcidas (Spring 386 BC) ended the Corinthian War (395-386 BC) and temporarily secured Spartan dominance of mainland Greece while at the same time acknowledging Persian control of the Greek cities of Asia Minor.

Battle of Lechaeum or Corinth (390 BC)

The battle of Lechaeum or Corinth (390 BC) was a rare defeat for Spartan hoplites at the hands of light troops, commanded by the Athenian Iphicrates (Corinthian War).

A.E.G. PE

The A.E.G. PE was an armoured ground attack fighter that was the only aircraft of its type to be produced as a triplane.

A.E.G. R.I

The A.E.G. R.I was a 'Giant' class bomber produced during 1918, but that never entered production, and suffered the loss of the first prototype.

USS Mayrant (DD-31)

USS Mayrant (DD-31) was a Paulding class destroyer that was given Westinghouse geared turbines and operated off the US East Coast during 1918.

USS Warrington (DD-30)

USS Warrington (DD-30) was a Paulding class destroyer that took part in the US intervention in Mexico in 1914, operated from Queenstown for six months in 1917 and then from Brest for the rest of the First World War.

Marshal Michel Ney, duc d'Elchingen, prince de la Moscowa (1769-1815)

Marshal Michel Ney, duc d'Elchingen, prince de la Moscowa (1769-1815) was famous as the bravest of Napoleon's marshals, and was a master of the rearguard action. He was said to have been the last French soldier to leave Russia in 1812, and was a high quality corps commander, if not quite so able when given an independent command.

Soldier's Song and Slang of the Great War, Martin Pegler.

Soldier's Song and Slang of the Great War, Martin Pegler. 
Looks at slang, military terminology and phrases used by British and Empire forces on the Western Front, and the songs popular at home and on the front. Includes more 'earthy' phrases than earlier books on the same topic, and provides a valuable insight into the daily concerns of soldiers in the trenches. A surprising amount of these phrases are still in common usage.
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Hong Kong 1941-45 - First strike in the Pacific War, Benjamin Lai.

Hong Kong 1941-45 - First strike in the Pacific War, Benjamin Lai. 
Looks at the eighteen day long battle of Hong Kong, a gallant but doomed British and Commonwealth attempt to defend the colony against a larger Japanese army with powerful air support. Also covers the Chinese resistance, the fate of the POWs and the eventual liberation of Hong Kong. A good history of one of the earliest battles of the Pacific War.
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US Standard Type Battleships 1941-45 (2): Tennessee, Colorado and Unbuilt Classes, Mark Stille.

US Standard Type Battleships 1941-45 (2): Tennessee, Colorado and Unbuilt Classes, Mark Stille.
 Looks at the 'Big Five', the last standard-type battleships built for the US Navy, and the most powerful ships in the US Navy for much of the interwar period. Covers their design, original purpose and actual Second World War service, where their limited speed meant they could no longer serve with the battle fleet. Despite that limit they played a major part in the Pacific War, and four fought in the last battleship action of the war.
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Renault AMC 35

The Renault AMC 35 was an improved version of the AMC 34 light tank, with a modified suspension system and a more powerful main gun.

Renault AMC 34

The Renault AMC 34 was a light tank designed to be more capable of combat than the earlier Renault AMR 33, with thicker armour and a more powerful main gun.

Capture of Lechaeum (392 BC)

The capture of Lechaeum (392 BC) saw the Spartans take advantage of civil strife within Corinth to capture the port of Lechaeum on the Corinthian Gulf (Corinthian War).

Battle of Coronea (394 BC)

The battle of Coronea (394 BC) was an inconclusive Spartan victory that saw Agesilaus II defeat an allied army that was attempting to block his path across Boeotia, but not by a big enough margin to allow him to continue with his invasion (Corinthian War, 395-386 BC).

A.E.G. G.V

The A.E.G. G.V was a larger version of the A.E.G. G.IV twin engined bomber, but it appeared too late to see service in the First World War.

A.E.G. G.IV

The A.E.G. G.IV was the most successful in a series of A.E.G. twin engined bombers and was used by the German air service from late in 1916 until the end of the First World War.

Jagdtiger: Design, Production, Operations, Christopher Meadows.

Jagdtiger: Design, Production, Operations, Christopher Meadows. 
A detailed study of the heaviest and best armed armoured vehicle of the Second World War, the 12.8cm armed Jagdtiger, tracing its development from the original specification to the eventual vehicle, the production difficulties, and its complete combat career, which didn’t begin until January 1945 and only involved two units.
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The Battle of Britain, Adam Powley.

The Battle of Britain, Adam Powley. 
A good introduction to the topic, covering a wide range of topics than many short books on the Battle of Britain, including good material on the impact of the Blitz and earlier daylight raids on London, and the successes of the German attacks on the coastal airfields during the most dangerous period of the battle.
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German Artillery 1914-1918, Wolfgang Fleischer.

German Artillery 1914-1918, Wolfgang Fleischer. 
Covers over 100 guns used by the German Army and shore detachments of the Navy during the First World War, a conflict largely dominated by artillery. Each one gets a brief description, a set of technical stats and a good picture. Shows the wide range of gun types and sizes used by the Germans during the First World War, and the way in which they evolved to deal with the unexpected challenges of trench warfare.
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USS Burrows (DD-29)

USS Burrows (DD-29) was a Paulding class destroyer that took part in the US intervention in Mexico, then operated from Queenstown for a year in 1917-18, then moved to Brest until the end of the First World War. After the war she served with the Coast Guard's 'Rum Patrol'.

USS McCall (DD-28)

USS McCall (DD-28) was a Paulding class destroyer that operated in the western Atlantic in 1917 and from Queenstown in 1918.

Battle of La Rothiere (1 February 1814)

The battle of La Rothiere (1 February 1814) was the only instance during the campaign of 1814 where the two Allied armies launched a combined attack on Napoleon's main army.

Battle of Brienne (29 January 1814)

The battle of Brienne (29 January 1814) was Napoleon’s first major battle during the 1814 campaign in France, and was a narrow French victory that still failed to prevent the two main Allied armies from joining up.

Somua S40

The Somua S40 was an improved version of the Somua S35 that was under development just before the Fall of France. The S40 used the same basic layout as the S35, but with a 220hp Diesel engine, a new form of suspension and a welded turret.

Somua S35

The Somua S35 was one of the most advanced French tank designs of the 1930s, and performed well in 1940 although wasn't available in large enough numbers to make any different to the outcome of the campaign.

Battle of Cnidus (394 BC)

The battle of Cnidus (394 BC) was a decisive Persian naval victory that ended the brief period of Spartan naval supremacy that followed the end of the Great Peloponnesian War, and in its aftermath the short-lived Spartan domination of the Aegean crumbled.

Battle of Piraeus (403 BC)

The battle of Piraeus (403 BC) saw the Spartans defeat the pro-democratic forces of Thrasybulus outside the port of Athens, but divisions within the Spartan leadership meant that the Athenians were still able to restore their democracy

A.E.G. G.III

The A.E.G. G.III was an improved version of the A.E.G. G.II, and was produced in small numbers before being replaced by the definitive A.E.G. G.IV.

A.E.G. G.II

The A.E.G. G.II was the first in the series of A.E.G. twin engine bombers to enter production, although only in small numbers.

360th Fighter Group (USAAF)

The 360th Fighter Group (USAAF) was a home based training unit.

358th Fighter Group (USAAF)

The 358th Fighter Group (USAAF) fought with the Eighth and then Ninth Air Forces, taking part in the D-Day invasion, and carrying out ground attack and fighter sweep missions as the Allies advanced across Europe.

357th Fighter Group (USAAF)

The 357th Fighter Group (USAAF) served with the Eighth Air Force, flying a mix of bomber escort and ground attack missions as well as supporting the D-Day landings, the break out from Normandy, the Battle of the Bulge and the crossing of the Rhine.

USS Sterett (DD-27)

USS Sterett (DD-27) was a Paulding class destroyer that took part in the US intervention in Mexico in 1914 and in Dominica in 1916, then operated from Queenstown in 1917-18.

USS Perkins (DD-26)

USS Perkins (DD-26) was a Paulding class destroyer that served from Queenstown during 1917 and then off the US East Coast during 1918.

First battle of St. Dizier (28 January 1814)

The first battle of St. Dizier (28 January 1814) was Napoleon's first battle during the 1814 campaign in France, and saw the French defeat Blucher's rearguard, having moved too slowly to catch Blucher's main army.

Engagement of Bar-sur-Aube (24 January 1814)

The Engagement of Bar-sur-Aube (24 January 1814) was a rearguard action during the French retreat from their frontiers early in the campaign of 1814, and saw Marshal Mortier hold off an attack by two Allied corps for a day, before being forced to retreat by superior numbers.

Before the Ironclad - Warship Design and Development 1815-1860, David K Brown .

Before the Ironclad - Warship Design and Development 1815-1860, David K Brown . 
Looks at the final half century of wooden warships, from the end of the Napoleonic Wars to the appearance of the first major ironclad ships, a period of constant technological progress. Although the Royal Navy has gained a reputation for being a conservative organisation during this period, this book proves that it was always willing to experiment with new ideas, just not interested in triggering an expensive arms race.
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Pylos and Sphacteria 425 BC, William Shepherd .

Pylos and Sphacteria 425 BC, William Shepherd . 
Looks at one of the most significant Athenian victories of the Great Peloponnesian War, most notable for the unexpected surrender of a large number of full Spartiates. Covers the overall campaign, the Spartan attack on the Athenian camp on Pylos, the naval battle that isolated a force of Spartans on the island of Sphacteria and the amphibious assault that forced them to surrender. All supported by excellent photos of the local area, which really help set the scene
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Storming the City - U.S. Military Performance in Urban Warfare from World War II to Vietnam, Alec Wahlman .

Storming the City - U.S. Military Performance in Urban Warfare from World War II to Vietnam, Alec Wahlman . 
Looks at four city battles - Aachen in 1944, Manila in 1945, Seoul in 1950 and Hue in 1968 to see how the US military coped - what plans it had in place for urban warfare, how effective they were, and how things changed over time. A useful volume that analyses a key aspect of military operations across four rather different battlefields.
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Renault AMR 35

The Renault AMR 35 was a more heavily armed version of the AMR 33 light cavalry  tank, and could carry a range of guns from a 7.5mm machine gun to a 20mm cannon.

Renault AMR 33

The Renault AMR 33 was a light cavalry tank designed for cross-country reconnaissance duties. It was an interim model and was quickly followed into production by the improved Renault AMR 35.