Liberation provides a detailed historical account of the Allied advance following the D-Day landings, focusing particularly on the liberation of France and the dramatic struggle for Paris during World War II. Written by military historian Martin Blumenson, the book explores battlefield strategies, key military operations, and the political tensions surrounding the French Resistance and Allied l…
This book, produced by the Central Museum of the Army in Algiers, provides a detailed historical and architectural study of Ottoman military constructions in the city of Algiers. Dr. Ali Khelassi examines the defensive structures, fortifications, and strategic urban elements built during the Ottoman period, highlighting their historical significance and role in the military organization of the …
Soldiers and Oil: The Political Transformation of Nigeria explores the complex relationship between military rule and the oil-driven political economy of Nigeria. Edited by Keith Panter-Brick, this scholarly volume examines how the discovery and exploitation of petroleum reshaped Nigeria’s governance, power structures, and social landscape throughout the post-colonial period. Contributors a…
The War in the Desert provides a vivid and detailed narrative of the North African Campaign during World War II. Written by Richard Collier and the editors of Time-Life Books, it chronicles the dramatic battles fought across Libya and Egypt between Allied and Axis forces. The book explores key figures such as Field Marshal Erwin Rommel and the British Eighth Army, highlighting strategy, militar…
This book provides an in-depth analysis of Australia's strategic decision-making and military leadership during the Second World War. D.M. Horner explores how Australia coordinated its defence strategy with Allied powers, examining the challenges, political pressures, and high-level command structures that shaped the nation's wartime policies from 1939 to 1945. Through detailed research and arc…
This book presents a comprehensive examination of Australian military leadership throughout the twentieth century. Edited by D. M. Horner, it offers detailed biographical studies of key Australian commanders and explores how their decisions, leadership styles, and operational experiences shaped the development of the nation’s military history. Through an analytical and historical approach, th…
The Iraq War puts the recent conflict into context. Drawing on their extensive military expertise, the authors assess the opposing aims of the Coalition forces and the Iraqi regime and explain the day-to-day tactical and logistical decisions of infantry and air command, as British and American troops moved into Basra and Baghdad. They simultaneously step back to examine long-running debates wit…
Story of Indian Aggressions Against Pakistan by Khalid Ghaznawi presents an account of the political and military tensions between India and Pakistan, with particular emphasis on the events leading to and surrounding the 1965 Indo-Pak war. The book documents Pakistan’s perspective on the conflict, outlining the alleged acts of aggression carried out by India and the regional implications of t…
In early 2003, Greg Mitchell was one of the few mainstream journalists to seriously question the stated reasons for invading Iraq. In the years since, he has repeatedly challenged the media to probe its conduct and misconduct in covering the war. Now, he traces the conflict -- from the "run-up" to the "surge" and beyond -- and the many media, and political failures, in this updated edition. In…
Blowback, a term invented by the CIA, refers to the uninted consequences of American policies. In this sure-to-be-controversial book, Chalmers Johnson lays out in vivid detail the dangers faced by our overextended empire, which insists on projecting its military power to every corner of the earth and using American capital and markets to force global economic integration on its own terms. From …