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Operation Sparrow

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

par 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 ... En savoir plus

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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
... En savoir plus
War and Power

Who Wins Wars—and Why

par Phillips Payson O'Brien ...

A bold, revisionist study of modern warfare, showing that military victory is rooted not in large armies and decisive battles, but in the full spectrum of economic, political, and social power“Stimulating. ... Full of interesting facts and connections.” —Wall Street JournalFor nearly two centuries, international relations have been premised on the idea of the “Great Powers.” As the thinking went, ... En savoir plus

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A bold, revisionist study of modern warfare, showing that military victory is rooted not in large armies and decisive battles, but in the full spectrum of economic, political, and social power“Stimulating. ... Full of interesting facts and connections.” —Wall Street JournalFor nearly two centuries, international relations have been premised on the idea of the “Great Powers.” As the thinking went,
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Secrets of the Japanese Art of Warfare

From the School of Certain Victory

par Thomas Cleary ...

This samurai strategy books is the first widely available English translation of Yamamoto Kansuke's classic treatise on strategy and tactics.Secrets of the Japanese Art of Warfare is Thomas Cleary's translation of the seminal writings attributed to Yamamoto Kansuke on Japanese martial arts and military service. A mysterious man of humble origins, Yamamoto distinguished himself in the service of ... En savoir plus

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This samurai strategy books is the first widely available English translation of Yamamoto Kansuke's classic treatise on strategy and tactics.Secrets of the Japanese Art of Warfare is Thomas Cleary's translation of the seminal writings attributed to Yamamoto Kansuke on Japanese martial arts and military service. A mysterious man of humble origins, Yamamoto distinguished himself in the service of
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47 Ronin

par John Allyn ...

Collections series Tuttle Classics
A classic tale that will captivate lovers of Japan, history, and epic adventure alike.Japan's most celebrated tale of chivalry, loyalty and revenge—and the basis for a Hollywood feature film starring Keanu Reaves—47 Ronin is the epic tale of a heroic band of Samurai warriors who defy the Japanese Emperor to avenge the honor of their fallen master.The story begins in 1701 when the noble Lord Asano ... En savoir plus

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A classic tale that will captivate lovers of Japan, history, and epic adventure alike.Japan's most celebrated tale of chivalry, loyalty and revenge—and the basis for a Hollywood feature film starring Keanu Reaves—47 Ronin is the epic tale of a heroic band of Samurai warriors who defy the Japanese Emperor to avenge the honor of their fallen master.The story begins in 1701 when the noble Lord Asano
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What If?

The World's Foremost Historians Imagine What Might Have Been

Modifié par Robert Cowley ...

Collections 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 ... En savoir plus

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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
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Managing the Union Army

Scott, McClellan, Halleck, and Grant as General-in-Chief

par Earl J. Hess ...

The general-in-chief did not command the million-man Union army that fought in the Civil War, as most historians have assumed; rather, he was a member of a management team that included the president and the secretary of war. The president, as commander-in-chief, created the position by appointing an officer to it, and he could dismiss that officer at any time and choose not to appoint another. ... En savoir plus

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The general-in-chief did not command the million-man Union army that fought in the Civil War, as most historians have assumed; rather, he was a member of a management team that included the president and the secretary of war. The president, as commander-in-chief, created the position by appointing an officer to it, and he could dismiss that officer at any time and choose not to appoint another.
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On War: All Volumes

par Carl von Clausewitz ...

Traduit par Colonel J.J. Graham ...

Carl von Clausewitz ( 1780 - 1831 ) was one of the most influential military figures of the 19th century. Clausewitz was a Prussian soldier and German military theorist who stressed the importance of the moral and political parts of war. Clausewitzs famous treatise On War is considered one of the most important military treatises ever written. Generals who fought in the Civil War often carried a ... En savoir plus

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Carl von Clausewitz ( 1780 - 1831 ) was one of the most influential military figures of the 19th century. Clausewitz was a Prussian soldier and German military theorist who stressed the importance of the moral and political parts of war. Clausewitzs famous treatise On War is considered one of the most important military treatises ever written. Generals who fought in the Civil War often carried a
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Targeting Civilians in War

par Alexander B. Downes ...

Collections 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 ... En savoir plus

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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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El arte de la guerra

par Sun Tzu ...

Aunque los detalles de su vida no son más que conjeturas, Sun Tzu pudo ser un general chino del siglo V a.C., la época de los Reinos Combatientes, que escribió "El arte de la guerra", uno de los libros más antiguos que se conocen y un clásico de la literatura china. "El arte de la guerra" es un compendio de doctrinas básicas sobre táctica y estrategia militar, basándose en dos principios ... En savoir plus

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Aunque los detalles de su vida no son más que conjeturas, Sun Tzu pudo ser un general chino del siglo V a.C., la época de los Reinos Combatientes, que escribió "El arte de la guerra", uno de los libros más antiguos que se conocen y un clásico de la literatura china. "El arte de la guerra" es un compendio de doctrinas básicas sobre táctica y estrategia militar, basándose en dos principios
... En savoir plus
Outlaw Platoon

Heroes, Renegades, Infidels, and the Brotherhood of War in Afghanistan

par Sean Parnell, John Bruning ...

Acclaimed for its vivid, poignant, and honest recreation of sixteen brutal months of nearly continuous battle in the deadly Hindu Kesh, Outlaw Platoon is a Band of Brothers or We Were Soldiers Once and Young for the early 21st century—a riveting, action-packed, highly emotional war memoir and true story of enormous sacrifice and bravery.At twenty-four years of age, U.S. Army Ranger Sean Parnell ... En savoir plus

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Acclaimed for its vivid, poignant, and honest recreation of sixteen brutal months of nearly continuous battle in the deadly Hindu Kesh, Outlaw Platoon is a Band of Brothers or We Were Soldiers Once and Young for the early 21st century—a riveting, action-packed, highly emotional war memoir and true story of enormous sacrifice and bravery.At twenty-four years of age, U.S. Army Ranger Sean Parnell
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The Wolf's Gold: Empire V

The immersive and action-packed historical adventure series from bestseller Anthony Riches

par Anthony Riches ...

Collections Livre 5 - Empire series
Pre-order the first book in bestseller Anthony Riches's brand new series, Swords of Troy, coming July 2026Marcus Aquila's epic, brutal adventure continues . . .'A brilliant read' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review'Try them, you won't be disappointed' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review'A 'must-finish' book' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review'A cracking read and a real page-turn... ... En savoir plus

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Pre-order the first book in bestseller Anthony Riches's brand new series, Swords of Troy, coming July 2026Marcus Aquila's epic, brutal adventure continues . . .'A brilliant read' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review'Try them, you won't be disappointed' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review'A 'must-finish' book' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review'A cracking read and a real page-turn...
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Empire XV: Field of Blood

The thrilling continuation of the Sunday Times bestselling Roman historical adventure series

par Anthony Riches ...

Collections Livre 15 - Empire series
**Pre-order Swords of Troy, the brand new epic series of myth and legend from Sunday Times bestseller Anthony Riches**A masterful novel of war, history and political intrigue, beloved by readers.'Vivid military action, inner circle intrigue and Dumas-style characters'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A++++'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'[Riches is] head and shoulders above his contemporaries'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Excellent his... ... En savoir plus

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**Pre-order Swords of Troy, the brand new epic series of myth and legend from Sunday Times bestseller Anthony Riches**A masterful novel of war, history and political intrigue, beloved by readers.'Vivid military action, inner circle intrigue and Dumas-style characters'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A++++'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'[Riches is] head and shoulders above his contemporaries'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Excellent his...
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Arrows of Fury: Empire II

An epic and gripping novel of historical warfare for readers of Simon Scarrow and Ben Kane

par Anthony Riches ...

Collections Livre 2 - Empire series
Pre-order the first book in bestseller Anthony Riches's brand new series, Swords of Troy, coming July 2026A brutal, expertly researched novel, beloved by readers around the world, that captures the real Roman Army as you've never seen it before . . .'Second to none' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review'As good as Simon Scarrow' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review'You can't put it down' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review'The way A... ... En savoir plus

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Pre-order the first book in bestseller Anthony Riches's brand new series, Swords of Troy, coming July 2026A brutal, expertly researched novel, beloved by readers around the world, that captures the real Roman Army as you've never seen it before . . .'Second to none' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review'As good as Simon Scarrow' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review'You can't put it down' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review'The way A...
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Wounds of Honour: Empire I

The gripping and unforgettable first book in the bestselling Empire series

par Anthony Riches ...

Collections Livre 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... ... En savoir plus

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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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The Clausewitz Myth

Or the Emperor's New Clothes

par Azar Gat ...

Carl von Clausewitz (1780–1831) is, by far, the most celebrated military theorist, whose prestige has reached new heights. However, this book argues that his reputation has been largely inflated because of the notorious difficulties of understanding his major book, On War (1832). Many of Clausewitz's interpreters, struggling to make sense of his work, have not admitted - to themselves no less than ... En savoir plus

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Carl von Clausewitz (1780–1831) is, by far, the most celebrated military theorist, whose prestige has reached new heights. However, this book argues that his reputation has been largely inflated because of the notorious difficulties of understanding his major book, On War (1832). Many of Clausewitz's interpreters, struggling to make sense of his work, have not admitted - to themselves no less than
... En savoir plus
Under the Bearskin

A junior officer's story of war and madness

par 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 ... En savoir plus

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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
... En savoir plus
Cassino '44

The Brutal Battle for Rome

par James Holland ...

Acclaimed World War II historian James Holland vividly relates the dramatic last months of the Italian Campaign in a masterful volume that brings new awareness to this vital hinge point of the warAs the new year of 1944 began in Italy, the Allied army’s momentum had ground to a halt just south of the vaunted German Gustav Line of defense, far short of their initial objective of liberating Rome by ... En savoir plus

$23.99 CAD

Acclaimed World War II historian James Holland vividly relates the dramatic last months of the Italian Campaign in a masterful volume that brings new awareness to this vital hinge point of the warAs the new year of 1944 began in Italy, the Allied army’s momentum had ground to a halt just south of the vaunted German Gustav Line of defense, far short of their initial objective of liberating Rome by
... En savoir plus
The Siege of Acre, 1189-1191

Saladin, Richard the Lionheart, and the Battle That Decided the Third Crusade

par John D. Hosler ...

The first comprehensive history of the most decisive military campaign of the Third Crusade and one of the longest wartime sieges of the Middle AgesThe two-year-long siege of Acre (1189–1191) was the most significant military engagement of the Third Crusade, attracting armies from across Europe, Syria, Mesopotamia, Egypt, and the Maghreb. Drawing on a balanced selection of Christian and Muslim ... En savoir plus

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The first comprehensive history of the most decisive military campaign of the Third Crusade and one of the longest wartime sieges of the Middle AgesThe two-year-long siege of Acre (1189–1191) was the most significant military engagement of the Third Crusade, attracting armies from across Europe, Syria, Mesopotamia, Egypt, and the Maghreb. Drawing on a balanced selection of Christian and Muslim
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The Regiment

The Definitive Story of the SAS

par Michael Asher ...

From the bestselling author of The Real Bravo Two Zero comes the definitive history of the world's most elite fighting force - the SAS'Breathtaking bravery, astonishing feats of endurance, raids and battles described with terrific immediacy and pace. Compelling and definitive . . . will surely not be bettered' Sunday TelegraphOn 4 May 1980, seven terrorists holding twenty-one people captive in the ... En savoir plus

$10.99 CAD

From the bestselling author of The Real Bravo Two Zero comes the definitive history of the world's most elite fighting force - the SAS'Breathtaking bravery, astonishing feats of endurance, raids and battles described with terrific immediacy and pace. Compelling and definitive . . . will surely not be bettered' Sunday TelegraphOn 4 May 1980, seven terrorists holding twenty-one people captive in the
... En savoir plus
The Price of Glory

Verdun 1916

par Alistair Horne ...

The battle of Verdun lasted ten months. It was a battle in which at least 700,000 men fell, along a front of fifteen miles. Its aim was less to defeat the enemy than bleed him to death and a battleground whose once fertile terrain is even now a haunted wilderness. Alistair Horne's classic work, continuously in print for over fifty years, is a profoundly moving, sympathetic study of the battle and ... En savoir plus

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The battle of Verdun lasted ten months. It was a battle in which at least 700,000 men fell, along a front of fifteen miles. Its aim was less to defeat the enemy than bleed him to death and a battleground whose once fertile terrain is even now a haunted wilderness. Alistair Horne's classic work, continuously in print for over fifty years, is a profoundly moving, sympathetic study of the battle and
... En savoir plus
Gettysburg

Two Eyewitness Accounts

par Frank Haskell, William C. Oates ...

Collections series Eyewitness to the Civil War
In this unique series the Civil War comes vividly to life. Here an eyewitness accounts--many available for the first time in decades--by generals, journalist, and ordinary foot soldiers, both blue and gray, who relive the conflict in all its terrible glory. Each volume brings you a human perspective on the war--its most decisive battles, its most remarkable personalities. Gettysburg: Two ... En savoir plus

$11.99 CAD

In this unique series the Civil War comes vividly to life. Here an eyewitness accounts--many available for the first time in decades--by generals, journalist, and ordinary foot soldiers, both blue and gray, who relive the conflict in all its terrible glory. Each volume brings you a human perspective on the war--its most decisive battles, its most remarkable personalities. Gettysburg: Two
... En savoir plus
Rise and Kill First

The Secret History of Israel's Targeted Assassinations

par Ronen Bergman ...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The first definitive history of Israel’s targeted killing programs, which have shaped the Israeli nation, the Middle East, and the larger world—from the man hailed by David Remnick as “arguably [Israel’s] best investigative reporter.”“An exceptional work, a humane book about an incendiary subject . . . full of shocking moments, surprising disturbances in a narrative ... En savoir plus

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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The first definitive history of Israel’s targeted killing programs, which have shaped the Israeli nation, the Middle East, and the larger world—from the man hailed by David Remnick as “arguably [Israel’s] best investigative reporter.”“An exceptional work, a humane book about an incendiary subject . . . full of shocking moments, surprising disturbances in a narrative
... En savoir plus
The Influence of Sea Power upon History

Naval Strategy, Maritime Power, and the Rise of National Greatness in the Age of Sail

par Alfred Thayer Mahan ...

Published in 1890, Alfred Thayer Mahan's The Influence of Sea Power upon History, 1660–1783 is a foundational work of modern naval historiography and strategic thought. Drawing on the Anglo-Dutch Wars, the French and British imperial rivalry, and the American Revolution, Mahan argues that maritime supremacy—grounded in geography, commercial capacity, national character, naval organization, and ... En savoir plus

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Published in 1890, Alfred Thayer Mahan's The Influence of Sea Power upon History, 1660–1783 is a foundational work of modern naval historiography and strategic thought. Drawing on the Anglo-Dutch Wars, the French and British imperial rivalry, and the American Revolution, Mahan argues that maritime supremacy—grounded in geography, commercial capacity, national character, naval organization, and
... En savoir plus
GCHQ

par Richard Aldrich ...

As we become ever-more aware of how our governments “eavesdrop” on our conversations, here is a gripping exploration of this unknown realm of the British secret service: Government Communication Headquarters (GCHQ).GCHQ is the successor to the famous Bletchley Park wartime code-breaking organisation and is the largest and most secretive intelligence organisation in the country. During the war, it ... En savoir plus

$11.99 CAD

As we become ever-more aware of how our governments “eavesdrop” on our conversations, here is a gripping exploration of this unknown realm of the British secret service: Government Communication Headquarters (GCHQ).GCHQ is the successor to the famous Bletchley Park wartime code-breaking organisation and is the largest and most secretive intelligence organisation in the country. During the war, it
... En savoir plus

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