An account of the World War II clash between British and German forces, "the largest tank battle involving British armor ever fought" ( MQ Magazine).Operation Goodwood, the largest tank battle involving British troops ever to have taken place, has been a perpetual subject of controversy. Was it intended as a breakout from the Normandy Bridgehead, or not? Was it a success or failure? Did it lead to a severe crisis in confidence over Field Marshal Montgomery'...

A guide to the British D-Day landings on the King sector of Gold Beach at Normandy during World War II.The two authors, both formerly senior professional soldiers, have compiled an easy-to-follow itinerary to the British landings on 6 June 1944 on Gold Beach and the ensuing bitter fighting. Covered in detail are the actions which earned CSM Hollis of the Green Howards his VC and other inspiring battle stories.Praise for Gold Beach: Inland from Kin...

A remarkable World War II survival story and combat memoir by "an indestructible wartime tank commander" ( The Telegraph).In campaign after campaign, from the defense of Calais in 1940 to the defeat of Germany in 1945, Bill Close served as a tank commander in Britain's Royal Tank Regiment—and he survived.His tanks were hit eleven times by enemy shellfire and he bailed out. He was wounded three times. He finished the war as one of the most experienc...

In the enigmatic realm of Ardath, where the boundaries between reality and illusion blur, Marie Corelli weaves a captivating tale of love, loss, and the search for truth. Ardath, a young woman of extraordinary beauty and intelligence, embarks on a perilous journey to uncover the secrets of her past and the destiny that awaits her. As she delves deeper into the labyrinthine world of Ardath, she encounters enigmatic characters, faces supernatural challenges, and grapples with the profound qu...