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The Life and Ship Models of Norman Ough
By Alistair Roach; Foreword by Philip Reed
Norman Ough is considered by many as simply the greatest ship modeler of the twentieth century and his exquisite drawings and meticulous models have come to be regarded as masterpieces of draftsmanship, workmanship and realism; more than technically accomplished ship models, they are truly works of art.

This new book is both a tribute to his lonely genius and a ...

Available Formats: Hardcover
Dazzle
Disguise and Disruption in War and Art
By James Taylor
While it is a constant throughout history that conflict has inspired and engendered great art, it is a much rarer event for art to impact directly upon the vicissitudes of war. Yet, in the course of the First World War, a collision of naval strategy and the nascent modern art movement, led to some two thousand British ships going to ...
Available Formats: Hardcover
Holocaust Heroes
Resistance to Hitler's Final Solution
By Mark Felton
Holocaust Heroes is an inspiring book that examines the incredible—yet tragic—examples of Jewish resistance in ghettos and concentration camps during the days of the Nazis’ “Final Solution.” The Warsaw Uprising during the spring of 1944 is the most infamous rebellion, but there were other occasions of Jews and other prisoners fighting back—often with stunning results—against their murderers via the armed ...
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Through the Valley
My Captivity in Vietnam
By William Reeder Jr.

Reeder evocatively shares his distressing, yet ultimately uplifting, story of survival against the odds, and even though readers know Reeder will make it through, this account will keep them engaged until the end.”—Publishers Weekly

Through the Valley is the captivating memoir of the last U.S. Army soldier taken prisoner during the Vietnam War. A narrative of courage, hope, and ...

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Armoured Trains
An Illustrated Encyclopedia 1825-2016
By Paul Malmassari
Completely revised and expanded since its French publication, Armoured Trains: An Illustrated Encyclopedia 1825–2016 is the first English-language edition of the authoritative work on the subject.

Military forces around the world were quick to see the advantages of railways in warfare, whether for the rapid deployment of men or the movement of heavy equipment like artillery. From this realization, it ...

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The Big E
The Story of the USS Enterprise, Illustrated Edition
By Edward P. Stafford
“Her admirers will be grateful to Commander Stafford for preserving so much of her so well.” -- New York Times

“The unbelievable career of the bravest and most effective warship America ever built, excitingly recorded.” -- Life

“An action-packed drama of living men in a ship with a soul.” -- San Francisco Examiner

“After reading Commander Stafford’s lovingly detailed saga ...

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British Battlecruisers 1905-1920
By John Roberts
The brainchild of Admiral Sir John Fisher, battlecruisers combined heavy guns and high speed in the largest hulls of their era. Conceived as “super-cruisers” whose job it was to hunt down and destroy commerce raiders, their size and gun-power led to their inclusion in the battlefleet as a fast squadron of capital ships. This book traces in detail the development ...
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The Sailing Frigate
A History in Ship Models
By Robert Gardiner
The National Maritime Museum in Greenwich houses the largest collection of scale ship models in the world. Many of the models are official, contemporary artifacts made by the craftsmen of the Royal Navy or the shipbuilders themselves, ranging from the mid-seventeenth century to the present day. As such they represent a three-dimensional archive of unique importance and authority. Treated as ...
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War Without Fronts
The American Experience in Vietnam
By Thomas C. Thayer; Introduction by Gregory A. Daddis

In 1985 Thomas C. Thayer’s War Without Fronts offered a wealth of data and analysis on U.S. military operations in the Vietnam War and provided a fresh and provocative take on the infamous conflict. When first published, reviewers agreed it was an invaluable text; Vietnam War historians still cite Thayer in modern studies. Long out-of-print, this new edition should facilitate ...

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The U.S. Naval Institute on the U.S. Naval Academy: The Challenges
Edited by Thomas J. Cutler
The U.S. Naval Institute Chronicles series focuses on the relevance of history by exploring topics like significant battles, personalities, and service components. Tapping into the U.S. Naval Institute's robust archives, these carefully selected volumes help readers understand nuanced subjects by providing unique perspectives and some of the best contributions that have helped shape naval thinking over the many decades since ...
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