The unfolding crisis in Ukraine has brought the world to the
brink of a new Cold War. As Russia and Ukraine tussle for Crimea
and the eastern regions, relations between Putin and the West
have reached an all-time low. Richard Sakwa traces the path to
the recent disturbances through the events which have forced
Ukraine, a country internally divided between East and West, to
choose between closer union with Europe or its historic ties
with Russia. He examines the controversial Russian military
intervention and annexation of Crimea, and reveals the extent of
the catastrophe of the MH17 disaster.
U-604 was a standard Type VIIC U-Boat of which over 600 were
built. Her six war patrols might seem typical - but they were far
from ordinary. This book is a detailed account of her actions
during some of the fiercest convoy battles of the Atlantic war.
U-604's successes included inflicting the largest single loss of
US mercantile personnel in one attack, however, the drama of her
career pales alongside the epic story of her loss. Based on
interviews with survivors and illustrated with previously
unpublished photos, this is simply an extraordinary story.
New in d/w - 192pp, numerous photos, illustrations & maps
This
concise work contains a
short introduction on the
formation of the Local
Militia. There is an
exhaustive list of units
which comprised the force,
together with the
headquarters location and
the names of the first
commanding officers. The
text is complemented by 196
beautifully executed black
and white illustrations by
Bob Moodie.
A new, full colour book featuring the Leopard 2A5 Main Battle
Tank in use with the Danish Army. The book tells the complete
development history of the Danish Leopard, from creation of the
vehicle concept to the "QRF" version currently serving in
Afghanistan. The book will be invaluable to the modeller and the
military vehicle enthusiast. Apart from some 500 colour photographs
featuring vehicles in the field as well as detail and scrap views,
there is a review section on available kits, accessories and decals,
plus a 1:35 scale plan.
New in illustrated
boards - Large format, 172pp, c500 colour photos, scale drawings
The second volume of the history of the Royal Electrical and
Mechanical Engineers - REME. The authors have drawn on archive
material and personal accounts to produce a quarter of century of
history, to the completion of the 50th anniversary of the Corps'
foundation. During this period they had to adapt and innovate to
provide the support needed. We were at war in the Falklands, the
Gulf and constantly on operations in Northern Ireland. The Corps'
essential part in these campaigns is fully described, largely
through the words of those who took part.
