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The War Queens

Extraordinary Women Who Ruled the Battlefield

by Jonathan W. Jordan, Emily Anne Jordan ...

Recently adapted into the War Queens podcast hosted by authors Emily and Jon Jordan, featuring Game of Thrones star Nathalie Emmanuel. Now available on Apple, Spotify, Audible, and all major listening platforms."Masterfully captures the largely forgotten saga of warrior queens through the ages . . . an epic filled with victory, defeat, and legendary women." —Patrick K. O'Donnell, bestselling ... Read more

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Recently adapted into the War Queens podcast hosted by authors Emily and Jon Jordan, featuring Game of Thrones star Nathalie Emmanuel. Now available on Apple, Spotify, Audible, and all major listening platforms."Masterfully captures the largely forgotten saga of warrior queens through the ages . . . an epic filled with victory, defeat, and legendary women." —Patrick K. O'Donnell, bestselling
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What If?

The World's Foremost Historians Imagine What Might Have Been

Edited by Robert Cowley ...

Series series What If Essays
If history took a different turn, where would we be today?What If? by Robert Cowley explores the fascinating concept of alternate history through a collection of thought-provoking essays. Delve into the minds of renowned historians as they ponder the monumental events of the past and dare to ask, what if things had gone differently?From the war between the Ottomans and the Romans and the fall of ... Read more

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If history took a different turn, where would we be today?What If? by Robert Cowley explores the fascinating concept of alternate history through a collection of thought-provoking essays. Delve into the minds of renowned historians as they ponder the monumental events of the past and dare to ask, what if things had gone differently?From the war between the Ottomans and the Romans and the fall of
... Read more
Wounds of Honour: Empire I

The gripping and unforgettable first book in the bestselling Empire series

by Anthony Riches ...

Series Book 1 - Empire series
Pre-order the first book in bestseller Anthony Riches's brand new series, Swords of Troy, coming July 2026Discover the iconic, bestselling Empire series today, beloved by readers around the world'Totally, utterly enthralling' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review'Riches is just as good as Bernard Cornwell' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review'A breathtaking saga' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review'In Roman military fiction, Riches... ... Read more

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Pre-order the first book in bestseller Anthony Riches's brand new series, Swords of Troy, coming July 2026Discover the iconic, bestselling Empire series today, beloved by readers around the world'Totally, utterly enthralling' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review'Riches is just as good as Bernard Cornwell' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review'A breathtaking saga' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review'In Roman military fiction, Riches...
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Hannibal and Me

What History's Greatest Military Strategist Can Teach Us About Success and Failure

by Andreas Kluth ...

A dynamic and exciting way to understand success and failure, through the life of Hannibal, one of history's greatest generals.The life of Hannibal, the Carthaginian general who crossed the Alps with his army in 218 B.C.E., is the stuff of legend. And the epic choices he and his opponents made-on the battlefield and elsewhere in life-offer lessons about responding to our victories and our defeats ... Read more

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A dynamic and exciting way to understand success and failure, through the life of Hannibal, one of history's greatest generals.The life of Hannibal, the Carthaginian general who crossed the Alps with his army in 218 B.C.E., is the stuff of legend. And the epic choices he and his opponents made-on the battlefield and elsewhere in life-offer lessons about responding to our victories and our defeats
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History's Greatest Battles

Masterstrokes of War

by Nigel Cawthorne ...

Great battles mark history's turning points, occurring as they do where cultures and ideologies clash.While some battles have been won by the superior force, others have been won by a sheer dogged refusal to surrender in the face of overwhelming odds. Superior weaponry has sometimes brought victory, as at Plassey, while the superior generalship of a Napoleon, a Wellington, or a Marlborough has won ... Read more

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Great battles mark history's turning points, occurring as they do where cultures and ideologies clash.While some battles have been won by the superior force, others have been won by a sheer dogged refusal to surrender in the face of overwhelming odds. Superior weaponry has sometimes brought victory, as at Plassey, while the superior generalship of a Napoleon, a Wellington, or a Marlborough has won
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One Day in August

The Untold Story Behind Canada's Tragedy at Dieppe

by David O'Keefe ...

Magnificent and engrossing, One Day in August reveals in full for the first time the “Ultra Secret” story behind one of WW2’s most controversial mysteries—and one of Canada’s most sorrowful moments.In a narrative as powerful and moving as it is authoritative, David O’Keefe rewrites history, connecting Canada’s tragedy at Dieppe with an extraordinary and colourful cast of characters—from the young ... Read more

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Magnificent and engrossing, One Day in August reveals in full for the first time the “Ultra Secret” story behind one of WW2’s most controversial mysteries—and one of Canada’s most sorrowful moments.In a narrative as powerful and moving as it is authoritative, David O’Keefe rewrites history, connecting Canada’s tragedy at Dieppe with an extraordinary and colourful cast of characters—from the young
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The Book of Five Rings

by Musashi Miyamoto ...

"Even if a man has no natural ability he can be a warrior by sticking assiduously to both divisions of the Way. Generally speaking, the Way of the warrior is resolute acceptance of death. Although not only warriors but priests, women, peasants and lowlier folk have been known to die readily in the cause of duty or out of shame, this is a different thing. The warrior is different in that studying ... Read more

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"Even if a man has no natural ability he can be a warrior by sticking assiduously to both divisions of the Way. Generally speaking, the Way of the warrior is resolute acceptance of death. Although not only warriors but priests, women, peasants and lowlier folk have been known to die readily in the cause of duty or out of shame, this is a different thing. The warrior is different in that studying
... Read more
Armored Cav

by Tom Clancy ...

Series Book 2 - Tom Clancy's Military Referenc
A penetrating look inside an armored cavalry regiment -- the technology, the strategies, and the people . . . profiled by Tom Clancy.His first non-fiction book, Submarine, captured the reality of life aboard a nuclear warship. Now, the #1 bestselling author of Clear and Present Danger and Without Remorse portrays today's military as only army personnel can know it.With the same compelling, you-are ... Read more

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A penetrating look inside an armored cavalry regiment -- the technology, the strategies, and the people . . . profiled by Tom Clancy.His first non-fiction book, Submarine, captured the reality of life aboard a nuclear warship. Now, the #1 bestselling author of Clear and Present Danger and Without Remorse portrays today's military as only army personnel can know it.With the same compelling, you-are
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The Chaco War 1932–35

South America’s greatest modern conflict

by Alejandro de Quesada ...

Series series Men-at-Arms
The Chaco War was massive territorial war between Bolivia and Paraguay, which cost almost a 100,000 lives.An old fashioned territorial dispute, the contested area was the Gran Chaco Boreal, a 100,000-square mile region of swamp, jungle and pampas with isolated fortified towns. The wilderness terrain made operations difficult and costly as the war see-sawed between the two sides.Bolivian troops, ... Read more

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The Chaco War was massive territorial war between Bolivia and Paraguay, which cost almost a 100,000 lives.An old fashioned territorial dispute, the contested area was the Gran Chaco Boreal, a 100,000-square mile region of swamp, jungle and pampas with isolated fortified towns. The wilderness terrain made operations difficult and costly as the war see-sawed between the two sides.Bolivian troops,
... Read more
Small Unit Tactics and Raids

Two Illustrated Manuals

by Matthew Luke ...

Do you want to become an elite combat tactician and leader of men? Then master infantry tactics with the best-selling Full-Color manual on the subject—over 10,000 copies sold! (Also available in Spanish, French, German, and more.) Written by U.S. Army Special Forces Veterans.For the highest-quality diagrams, this eBook uses SVG images, which are supported by the most popular e-readers. However, if ... Read more

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Do you want to become an elite combat tactician and leader of men? Then master infantry tactics with the best-selling Full-Color manual on the subject—over 10,000 copies sold! (Also available in Spanish, French, German, and more.) Written by U.S. Army Special Forces Veterans.For the highest-quality diagrams, this eBook uses SVG images, which are supported by the most popular e-readers. However, if
... Read more
The Book of Five Rings

by Miyamoto Musashi ...

Along with Sun Tzu's The Art of War, The Book of Five Rings is considered to be one of the most insightful texts on the subtle arts of confrontation and victory to emerge from Asia. Composed in 1643 by the famed duelist and undefeated samurai Miyamoto Musashi, The Book of Five Rings analyzes the process of struggle and mastery over conflict that underlies every level of human interaction. For ... Read more

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Along with Sun Tzu's The Art of War, The Book of Five Rings is considered to be one of the most insightful texts on the subtle arts of confrontation and victory to emerge from Asia. Composed in 1643 by the famed duelist and undefeated samurai Miyamoto Musashi, The Book of Five Rings analyzes the process of struggle and mastery over conflict that underlies every level of human interaction. For
... Read more
Targeting Civilians in War

by Alexander B. Downes ...

Series series Cornell Studies in Security Affairs
Accidental harm to civilians in warfare often becomes an occasion for public outrage, from citizens of both the victimized and the victimizing nation. In this vitally important book on a topic of acute concern for anyone interested in military strategy, international security, or human rights, Alexander B. Downes reminds readers that democratic and authoritarian governments alike will sometimes ... Read more

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Accidental harm to civilians in warfare often becomes an occasion for public outrage, from citizens of both the victimized and the victimizing nation. In this vitally important book on a topic of acute concern for anyone interested in military strategy, international security, or human rights, Alexander B. Downes reminds readers that democratic and authoritarian governments alike will sometimes
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Operation Sparrow

The Incredible True Story of the Spies Who Tricked Hitler and Won the War

by Jason Bell ...

As D-Day looms, three crack commandos parachute into enemy territory on a high-stakes mission of lies and deception. To succeed—and to save D-Day—they’ll need to get arrested by the Nazis.By March 1944, World War II had raged for four and a half years. Tens of millions were already dead. Adolf Hitler knew an Allied invasion was coming and planned to crush it—if only he knew where it would land. If ... Read more

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As D-Day looms, three crack commandos parachute into enemy territory on a high-stakes mission of lies and deception. To succeed—and to save D-Day—they’ll need to get arrested by the Nazis.By March 1944, World War II had raged for four and a half years. Tens of millions were already dead. Adolf Hitler knew an Allied invasion was coming and planned to crush it—if only he knew where it would land. If
... Read more
Die For A King

The BRAND NEW gripping historical adventure from the million-copy Sunday Times bestselling author of the Ben Hope series

by Scott Mariani ...

Series Book 3 - Will Bowman Series
'G****ritty, pacy historical fiction. The action never lets up and it's a real pleasure to share the perilous adventures of Will and his hard-fighting band of followers.' SIMON SCARROW, #1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERFor Will Bowman, newly restored to the service of King Richard 'Lionheart', the war against Saladin in the Holy Land now reaches its bloody climax.HERONo soonder is it over than the ... Read more

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'G****ritty, pacy historical fiction. The action never lets up and it's a real pleasure to share the perilous adventures of Will and his hard-fighting band of followers.' SIMON SCARROW, #1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERFor Will Bowman, newly restored to the service of King Richard 'Lionheart', the war against Saladin in the Holy Land now reaches its bloody climax.HERONo soonder is it over than the
... Read more
The Art of War

by Sun-Tzu ...

“Engage people with what they expect; it is what they are able to discern and confirms their projections. It settles them into predictable patterns of response, occupying their minds while you wait for the extraordinary moment — that which they cannot anticipate.”It’s better to avoid conflict, but if you must go to war then fight to win. From the terrain of the battlefield, to rank and discipline ... Read more

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“Engage people with what they expect; it is what they are able to discern and confirms their projections. It settles them into predictable patterns of response, occupying their minds while you wait for the extraordinary moment — that which they cannot anticipate.”It’s better to avoid conflict, but if you must go to war then fight to win. From the terrain of the battlefield, to rank and discipline
... Read more
The Lessons of Terror

A History of Warfare Against Civilians: Why It Has Always Failed and Why It WillFail Again

by Caleb Carr ...

In The Lessons of Terror, novelist and military historian Caleb Carr examines terrorism throughout history and the roots of our present crisis and reaches a provocative set of conclusions: the practice of targeting enemy civilians is as old as warfare itself; it has always failed as a military and political tactic; and despite the dramatic increases in its scope and range of weapons, it will ... Read more

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In The Lessons of Terror, novelist and military historian Caleb Carr examines terrorism throughout history and the roots of our present crisis and reaches a provocative set of conclusions: the practice of targeting enemy civilians is as old as warfare itself; it has always failed as a military and political tactic; and despite the dramatic increases in its scope and range of weapons, it will
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The Pentagon's Brain

An Uncensored History of DARPA, America's Top-Secret Military Research Agency

by Annie Jacobsen ...

This Pulitzer Prize finalist provides the definitive history of DARPA, the Defense Advanced Research Project Agency, from the author of the New York Times bestseller Area 51**.**No one has ever written the history of the Defense Department's most secret, most powerful, and most controversial military science R&D agency. In the first-ever history about the organization, New York Times best... ... Read more

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This Pulitzer Prize finalist provides the definitive history of DARPA, the Defense Advanced Research Project Agency, from the author of the New York Times bestseller Area 51**.**No one has ever written the history of the Defense Department's most secret, most powerful, and most controversial military science R&D agency. In the first-ever history about the organization, New York Times best...
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Raiders from New France

North American Forest Warfare Tactics, 17th–18th Centuries

by René Chartrand ...

Series Book 229 - Elite
Though the French and British colonies in North America began on a 'level playing field', French political conservatism and limited investment allowed the British colonies to forge ahead, pushing into territories that the French had explored deeply but failed to exploit.The subsequent survival of 'New France' can largely be attributed to an intelligent doctrine of raiding warfare developed by ... Read more

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Though the French and British colonies in North America began on a 'level playing field', French political conservatism and limited investment allowed the British colonies to forge ahead, pushing into territories that the French had explored deeply but failed to exploit.The subsequent survival of 'New France' can largely be attributed to an intelligent doctrine of raiding warfare developed by
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The Ghost Army

Conning the Third Reich

by Gerry Souter, Janet Souter ...

Our story is about the genesis and evolution of these phantoms and men-who-never-were, these artists and magicians at the front line who operated in stealth and secrecy.Throughout the course of World War II, Allied forces engaged in elaborate deceptions to fool Hitler's armies. A ragtag group of Bohemian artists and creatives were assembled to devise these strategies, including rubber dummy tanks, ... Read more

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Our story is about the genesis and evolution of these phantoms and men-who-never-were, these artists and magicians at the front line who operated in stealth and secrecy.Throughout the course of World War II, Allied forces engaged in elaborate deceptions to fool Hitler's armies. A ragtag group of Bohemian artists and creatives were assembled to devise these strategies, including rubber dummy tanks,
... Read more
The Art of War

by Sun Tzu ...

“A clever fighter is one who not only wins, but excels in winning with ease.”Sun Tzu’s blueprint for battlefield strategy remains the original and greatest military strategy book. 'The Art of War' is as relevant to today’s warriors in business, politics, and everyday life as it once was to the warlords of ancient China. It is one of the most useful books ever written on leading with wisdom, an ... Read more

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“A clever fighter is one who not only wins, but excels in winning with ease.”Sun Tzu’s blueprint for battlefield strategy remains the original and greatest military strategy book. 'The Art of War' is as relevant to today’s warriors in business, politics, and everyday life as it once was to the warlords of ancient China. It is one of the most useful books ever written on leading with wisdom, an
... Read more
Bushido

The Soul of Japan

by Inazo Nitobé ...

Series series The Big Ideas
'Bushido' translates literally as 'the way of the warrior', and is the Japanese word used to describe the ancient code of the Samurai. It is a complex and chivalric code of behavior that prizes loyalty and honor above all, but also champions the qualities of dedication, frugality, and mastery of martial arts.Inazo Nitobe eloquently investigates and explains the foundations of Japan's feudal system ... Read more

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'Bushido' translates literally as 'the way of the warrior', and is the Japanese word used to describe the ancient code of the Samurai. It is a complex and chivalric code of behavior that prizes loyalty and honor above all, but also champions the qualities of dedication, frugality, and mastery of martial arts.Inazo Nitobe eloquently investigates and explains the foundations of Japan's feudal system
... Read more
The Eastern Front

A History of the Great War, 1914-1918

by Nick Lloyd ...

Series Book 2 - The Great War Trilogy
**NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERAn Economist Best Book of the Year“[A] superb history…so much has been forgotten, including the course of the war in the east across multiple theaters of operation and the strategies pursued by both sides. It is all this and more that Mr. Lloyd has resurrected in compelling detail.” —Economist“Harrowing.… [E]xcellent.… [A] masterly study.” —William Anthony Hay, Wall ... Read more

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**NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERAn Economist Best Book of the Year“[A] superb history…so much has been forgotten, including the course of the war in the east across multiple theaters of operation and the strategies pursued by both sides. It is all this and more that Mr. Lloyd has resurrected in compelling detail.” —Economist“Harrowing.… [E]xcellent.… [A] masterly study.” —William Anthony Hay, Wall
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D-Day: The Decision to Launch

A Selection from D-Day: The Battle for Normandy (Penguin Tracks)

by Antony Beevor ...

The little-known drama of the last-minute decision to launch the invasion of Normandy—excerpted from the internationally bestselling D-Day: The Battle for NormandyIn D-Day: The Decision to Launch, excerpted from Antony Beevor’s bestselling book D-Day: The Battle for Normandy, readers get the little-known story of how the difficult decision was made to launch the Allied invasion of France on June 6 ... Read more

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The little-known drama of the last-minute decision to launch the invasion of Normandy—excerpted from the internationally bestselling D-Day: The Battle for NormandyIn D-Day: The Decision to Launch, excerpted from Antony Beevor’s bestselling book D-Day: The Battle for Normandy, readers get the little-known story of how the difficult decision was made to launch the Allied invasion of France on June 6
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Under the Bearskin

A junior officer's story of war and madness

by Mark Evans, Andrew Sharples ...

'A fast-paced, thrilling account of British heroism, brave men surrounded and fighting against overwhelming odds. This is the real, sometimes shocking, and deeply personal story of modern warfare and PTSD.' Andy McNab'This hugely timely book reveals in gripping detail the personal stories of its hidden victims - lest we forget.' Damien LewisTrapped in an isolated outpost on the edge of the Helmand ... Read more

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'A fast-paced, thrilling account of British heroism, brave men surrounded and fighting against overwhelming odds. This is the real, sometimes shocking, and deeply personal story of modern warfare and PTSD.' Andy McNab'This hugely timely book reveals in gripping detail the personal stories of its hidden victims - lest we forget.' Damien LewisTrapped in an isolated outpost on the edge of the Helmand
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