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Russia's Last Gasp
In Russia's Last Gasp, Prit Buttar looks at one of the bloodiest campaigns launched in the history of warfare – the Brusilov Offensive. Russia's dismal military performance in the preceding years was forgotten, as the Brusilov Offensive was quickly characterized by innovative tactics, including the use of shock troops, a strategy that German armies would later adapt to great effect. Drawing on first-hand accounts and detailed archival research, this is a dramatic retelling of the final years of the war on the Eastern Front, in which the Russian Army claimed military success but at a terrible cost.
Commonwealth War Graves Commission Battlefield Companion Somme 1916
Published in partnership with the Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC), this is a thematic guide to 30 locations on the Somme. It suggests sites to visit, and reveals some of the lesser-known stories behind CWGC sites and the men and women they commemorate, providing a snapshot of the day's fighting and its casualties – an invaluable resource for anyone travelling to the Somme.
The Vikings
Examining their way of life at home, at sea and on the battlefield, this is a beautifully illustrated guide to the world of the Vikings in all their colorful glory.
From the Archives
Modern soldiers depend on their equipment, from the weapons in their hands and the tanks that support them, to the communications equipment that connect them to their commanders. Formed in 1942, the Corps of Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (REME) have maintained the British Army's equipment and kept their machines moving for nearly 75 years. The Corps have been involved in every single operation undertaken by the British Army since World War II, and they have some fascinating stories to tell.