This book presents the German perspective on the Allied invasion of Normandy on June 6, 1944, and the ensuing 80 days of fighting in France. Written by Paul Carell, a former German propaganda official, this book describes the dynamics of strategy, troop movements, and the experiences of German commanders and soldiers in facing the massive attack that determined the course of World War II. With …
This book is an in-depth study of the German officer corps from the 17th century to the end of World War II. Karl Demeter explains how social structure, military tradition, education, and aristocratic values shaped the character of the German officer corps. This book also traces the role of officers in state politics, their relationship with civil society, and their influence on Prussian and mo…
This book provides a comprehensive overview of the weaponry, equipment, and protection used by British soldiers during the Victorian era. Donald Featherstone explains the development of firearms, field equipment, military uniforms, tactics, and the impact of technological change on British troops throughout the 19th century. Illustrated by John Mollo, this book is an essential reference for mil…
The book Diplomacy of Power discusses how the Soviet Armed Forces were used as a political instrument in Soviet foreign policy during the 20th century. Stephen S. Kaplan and a number of other experts describe the relationship between military strategy, diplomacy, and the global goals of the Soviet Union during the Cold War era. Through historical analysis and policy studies, this book describes…
Sinai Victory presents a detailed military analysis of the 1956 Suez Crisis, focusing on Israel’s rapid and decisive campaign against Egyptian forces in the Sinai Peninsula. Written by military historian and former U.S. Army brigadier general S.L.A. Marshall, the book examines command decisions, battlefield conditions, troop movements, and the strategic context surrounding what became known a…
The Italian Campaign provides a detailed narrative of the Allied advance through Italy during World War II, beginning with the invasion of Sicily and continuing through the difficult battles up the Italian peninsula. Written by Robert Wallace with the editors of Time-Life Books, this volume explores the strategic importance of Italy, the challenging terrain, and the fierce resistance mounted by…
This book is a collection of conference proceedings held by the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) in Canberra in March 1994 to discuss the development of air warfare from 1914 to 1994. In it, military experts and practitioners discuss the history, strategy, and theory of air power, as well as the role of technology in modern air operations. The proceedings highlight the evolution of air power t…
Based on a decade of research in Indonesia, this book provides an in-depth account of the military's struggle to adapt to the new democratic system after the downfall of Suharto's authoritarian regime in 1998. Unlike other studies of the Indonesian armed forces, which focus exclusively on internal military developments, Mietzner's study emphasizes the importance of conflicts among civilians in …
The UN intervention in East Timor illustrates the type of complex operation that the United Nations increasingly being asked to undertake. Michael Smith analyzes the successes and failures of the UN Transitional Administration in East Timor (UNTAET), which was designed to work in partnership with the East Timorese in guiding the country to independence following the 1999 vote to secede from Ind…
This book provides unexpected enlightenment on Ghadafi and Libyan society. Libya, going through total change, forms part of the debates in the world of today, particularly those in the Mediterranean world. With the abolition of the patriarchate, the move from tradition to modernity, the emergence of new social models, the conflicts of roles between the sexes, the society shaped by Ghadafi throu…