An account of day-to-day life aboard Hitler's submarines. The
book evokes how the men were recruited and how they went through
long and arduous training. It also covers the tactics, team spirit
and politics together with the long test periods for the submarine
itself. Many other aspects are evoked such as the drive and spirit
with which Admiral Doenitz inspired in his men. Extensive
illustrations show the different compartments and machines, the
men at action stations, and daily life aboard with all the
inconveniences of this claustrophobic life.
New in illustrated boards - Large format, 128pp, c500 colour & b/w
illustrations
Some of the most savage air/sea battles of WWII took place around
the island fortress of Malta. The near-starving population endured
hardship and death. The Royal Navy suffered enormous loss and damage
to their battleships, aircraft carriers and cruisers. destroyers and
submarines were sunk by the score. A comprehensive and detailed
account of these strategically important convoy operations,
including eyewitness accounts.
When large
formations of Allied heavy bombers flew over Europe, it marked the
beginning of the end for Hitler's Reich. Their relentless
hammering of Germany, totalling more than 1.4 million missions,
destroyed oil refineries, industries, and transportation
infrastructure vital to the German war effort. While other
accounts have focused on operational details, this is the first
book to reveal the crucial role of air intelligence in these
dramatic campaigns. It was essential to both targeting and damage
assessment, and Ehlers demonstrates its contributions to the
Combined Bomber Offensive of 1943–1945.
New in d/w - 422pp, numerous b/w illustrations
University Press of Kansas,
2009
ISBN 9780700616824
An account of the bitter WWII campaign fought by Britain against
German and Italian forces to control the seas of the Eastern
Mediterranean. The author examines the sea and air battles which
directly affected the land campaign fought in the Western Desert
and considers the importance of Malta in the destruction of
supplies to the Axis forces in North Africa.
New in the popular Service Publications volumes, this compact
book provides details of the US built Honest John surface to
surface, unguided tactical battlefield missile system. The Rocket
saw service with the Canadian Armed Forces in the 1960s, primarily
in Germany. Extensively illustrated with a centre spread showing
the rocket and its M386 Launcher.
New in card cover - A4 format, 24pp,
20 b/w photos, double page drawing
