Russia Besieged examines the brutal and decisive struggle on the Eastern Front during World War II, beginning with Germany’s invasion of the Soviet Union in 1941. Written by Nicholas Bethell with the editors of Time-Life Books, the volume explores key battles such as the sieges of Leningrad and the monumental clash at Stalingrad. It details the immense human cost, the harsh conditions of wint…
This book is a firsthand account of the political upheavals that led to the Nigerian Revolution and the subsequent Biafran War (1967–1970). Written by Major-General Alexander A. Madiebo, Commander of the Biafran Army, the work presents an insider’s perspective on the causes, strategies, and consequences of one of Africa’s most defining post-colonial conflicts. Madiebo recounts the militar…
John G. Stoessinger's Why Nations Go to War is a classic analysis of the factors that drive states to war. Using a case study approach, this fourth edition examines major conflicts of the 20th century and highlights the role of political leaders, misperceptions, miscalculations, and international dynamics as crucial factors underlying the outbreak of war. Stoessinger emphasizes that the decisio…
The War Illustrated, Volume Two is a documentary edition that presents a comprehensive account of the course of World War II through a series of articles, field reports, and historical photographs. Compiled by Sir John Hammerton, this volume includes weekly issues from numbers 21 to 44, which capture the dynamics of the war on land, sea, and air. In addition to presenting visual coverage, the b…
The Battle of the Atlantic recounts the longest and one of the most crucial campaigns of World War II—the struggle for control of the Atlantic sea lanes. Written by Barrie Pitt with the editors of Time-Life Books, the volume examines the intense conflict between German U-boats and Allied naval and air forces as they fought to secure vital supply routes between North America and Europe. The bo…
Bernard Brodie's War and Politics is a classic study of the relationship between war and state policy. Brodie, a pioneer of nuclear strategy theory, examines how states use military power as a political instrument and how war shapes strategic decisions in international relations. The book evaluates the development of modern military theory, United States defense policy, and the strategic challe…
The Theory and Practice of War is a collection of important essays examining the thinking and development of war theory from various perspectives. Edited by renowned military historian Michael Howard, the book features writings by a number of academics and strategists discussing the ideas of Jomini, Clausewitz, and Liddell Hart, as well as the development of war theory and practice from the 18t…
Return to the Philippines recounts General Douglas MacArthur’s dramatic campaign to liberate the Philippine Islands during World War II. Written by Rafael Steinberg with the editors of Time-Life Books, the volume explores the strategic planning, amphibious operations, and fierce battles that marked the Allied return to the archipelago in 1944–1945. The narrative highlights key events such a…
Carl von Clausewitz's classic work, On War, remains one of the most influential texts in military theory and international relations. It explains the nature of war as the continuation of politics through violent means, emphasizing the relationship between strategy, policy, and social conditions. This edition, edited and translated by Michael Howard and Peter Paret, provides a modern translation…
The Rising Sun explores the dramatic rise of Japan as a military power in the years leading up to World War II and its early wartime expansion across Asia and the Pacific. Written by Arthur Zich with the editors of Time-Life Books, the volume examines Japan’s political transformation, its imperial ambitions, and the strategic decisions that shaped its wartime conduct. The book also traces the…