Philip Kaplan Bücher

A reconstruction, in words and pictures, of the Allied air campaign against Nazi Germany during World War II. It documents the Anglo-American day-night bombing offensive, with contemporary photographs and interviews of those who took part.

Moment by moment, relive one of the most decisive events in World War Two. Collier's history of the Battle of Britain, drawing heavily on eyewitness accounts from combatants in both the RAF and the Luftwaffe, has become an established classic, a compelling story of history in the making. Trace the true course of actions as they unfolded between August 6th and September 15, 1940--a period of slightly more than a month that may have determined the fate of the world. Over the English Channel, all across southern Britain, and right into the heart of the savagely fought confrontation, go where the commanders of both sides made their decisions, along with those who fought and experienced this tumultuous time.

"The best sort of popular military history"--Times Literary Supplement. Sixty years ago, in England's summer skies, history's greatest air battle raged. In a decisive moment, those whom Churchill so famously addressed as "the few" thwarted Hitler's planned invasion. Over 160 graphic images and riveting testimony by Allied and Luftwaffe pilots, ground crew, and civilians paint a panoramic portrait of this confrontation. Pictures of wartime locations as they were then and are now, plus vintage photos from scrapbooks and diary excerpts, provide a uniquely personal perspective.

Focusing on the early Big Gun battleships of World War I, this volume in the Images of War series showcases iconic vessels like HMS Warspite and Malaya, along with others such as Royal Sovereign and HMS Eagle. The pictorial history includes both British and international ships, providing a comprehensive look at naval warfare during this period. This edition sets the stage for a second volume that will explore the evolution of battleships in World War II, highlighting the changing demands of naval combat.

Based on historic events, and frighteningly relevant to today's headlines -- a taut thriller about one American diplomat’s year of living dangerously in Tehran in the days leading up to the Iranian Revolution … In the style of Alan Furst, this suspenseful thriller -- based on real events -- places an idealistic American diplomat in a turbulent, US-hating Tehran in the days leading up to the Iranian Revolution. Backed by the CIA, and trailed by a beautiful and engaging French journalist he suspects is a spy, David Weiseman's mission is to ease the Shah of Iran out of power and find the best alternative between the military, religious extremists, and the political ruling class -- many of whom are simultaneously trying to kill him.

An insightful new addition to the Images of War series which features over 150 black and white photographs of iconic ships, including Scharnhorst, Gneisenau, Warspite, Tirpitz and Yamato.

Without the merchant navies of Britain, Cana da and the USA the British would not have survived even a fe w weeks of war. In words and pictures this book honours the mariners who faced danger day after day to bring essential s upplies to Britain. '

This book examines the reality behind the myths of the legendary RAF fighter aces during the Battle of Britain. Includes experiences of fighter pilots based on archival research, diaries, letters, published and unpublished memoirs and personal interviews with well known veterans.