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I have just received my copy of this book and already I'm hooked!Having tried many times to understand the facts and politics behind this major event in our history I have finally found a book that brings to life the conflict, the major characters and events that shaped it as well as the often tragic stories of the soldiers themselves. Including the first man of colour to fight for the British Army.
This excellent book is helping me understand the battles and people that I have felt I should know more about: Kitchener, Douglas Haig, Bismarck, verdun, The Somme, Galipoli.
The many, useful and detailed appendices make this a valuable reference reso...
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This book is a companion to his earlier work; Collecting Toy Soldiers, first published in 1987, but reprinted several times since, and is a truly wonderful read. For me the real delight is the eclectic nature of it, James goes from hollow-casts to solids, from plastic to composition, from flats through semi-flats to fully round in all sizes and from all over the world – sometime in the same page! Written in an easy to read style and full of detail without resorting to endless lists of colour variations or box types!The enthusiasm the author has for his subject flows through the work and is backed up by some of the best photographs I’ve ever seen, clearly culled from a lifetimes colle...
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It will always remain a reference work to be consulted from time-to-time, it is also a good read from first page o last. There are lovely little surprises as well, peppered with little nuggests of information and anecdote, who knew there was a board-fame called “Lively Polly the Fascinating Wash Day Game”! Or that Monday was traditionally the nation’s wash-day. If you are remotely interested in toys and their social history or the commercial histories of the companies that made them, you should add this book to your library.
Small Scale World Review
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This book really does do exactly what it says on the cover and provides a huge amount of useful information for the enthusiast or anyone with a serious interest in London’s airports. The book’s 138 pages includes chapters on each of the airports, plus sections on flying the 747-400, National Air Traffic Services (NATS) and an appendix providing a summary of airports. The latter is undoubtedly the most useful for passengers, since it provides information of travel links, car parking and other facilities.
…this book offers generally good value for money at just £9.99.
Aviation news, June 2012
No one is better informed about Rhodesian and Zimbabwean military history that Paul Moorcraft, academic, war correspondent, former lecturer at Sandhurst and currently director of the Centre for Policy Analysis in London. In his latest book, Moorcraft brings his history up to date by examining the make-up of Zimbabwean military since 1980.
Financial Mail, May 2012
…the book is a most interesting read…Work Boat World, May 2012
Gamers of all experience levels will pick up a few tips and good ideas to save some pennies in this book.Wargames, Soldiers and Strategy
This is one of those books that has to be read. It covers a complete slice of life in the early Nineteenth Century during the British dash for Empire when the ascendancy of Britain on the world map depended on captains like Samuels, where piracy and famine and war added to the trials of storm and tempest. Samuels has inspired several works of fiction but his own story is hard to beat for excitement. Buy a copy now.Firetrench
The book has many excellent attributes. Thos unfamiliar with the theatre of operations have a number of maps and illustrations of the coastline to consult. The other illustrations support the text. The appendices include the entries from one of the British logs covering the battle, and a song inspired by it. The work is firmly grounded in British manuscript and printed primary sources, which are easily identified thanks to the bibliography. Tracy also consulted the appropriate secondary literature, and capably integrated in into his book. From a British perspective this is a definitive study.International Journal of Maritime History
Poxed and Scurvied is an impressive work in many respects; replete with numerous quotations and references, Kevin Brown has tackled this substantial topic by delving into the primary sources, most of which are located in The National Archives of the United Kingdom in London. This must be the first caveat: in general, Brown’s book concerns “The Story of Sickness and Health at Sea” as it pertained to British sailors and passengers and over half of his work focuses on the Royal Navy in particular.International Journal of Maritime History
Most military enthusiasts will recognise the name of Ypres and the epic battles of WW1, and this new 70 minute long DVD from Pen and Sword looks at the actions in some detail, returning to the battlefields to recount those dark days of WW1. It’s a well produced film with modern colour footage intertwined with black and white imagery from the time and offers a fascinating insight into the battles of Ypres. The DVD retails of £16.99 and is available through Pen and Sword.Military Machines international, June 2012
Another superior documentary from battlefield History TV, detailing the various aspects of the operations on Sword Beach on D-Day; the assault landing by the 8th Infantry Brigade, the efforts of the Commandos of the 1st Special Service Brigade to capture Ouistreham and link up with the 6th Airborne Division, the attack on the “Hillman” strongpoint by the 1st Suffolks, and the battles fought with the 21st Panzer Division during the advance on Caen. Two hours are devoted to these topics, with a range of historians, very well versed in their subjects, walking the battlefield and meticulously explaining each phase as it unfolded.Pegasus Archive
This, the first book on the history of the Vichy Air Force, deals in considerable detail with aircraft types, pilots, etc.Aeroplane
This book is indispensable for any naval historian. It is a historiography in that it charts the evolution of warship design and development in the years 1906-1922 in the United Kingdom. An important and valuable book.International Journal of Maritime History
This account of sniping in WWII is a guide to all aspects of the discipline.Military History Monthly
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Those awarded the DCM frequently survived their ordeals, and many of their accounts of the actions that led to their awards, from Crimea to the Gulf War are featured in this book.Military Machines International
Much of this book relies on eyewitness accounts, providing powerful testimony to the German's lack of preparation for the harsh climatic conditions of the Russian winter.Military Machines International
This book is the first complete biography of this complex, fascinating personality whose organisational skills, charm and sheer determination carried him through testing times in the war.Military Machines International
As an intriguing tale of how the Germans might have ruled Britain had they won WW2 and invaded Britain, this book makes for chilling reading.Military Machines International
Barnsley were promoted to the Premier League 15 years ago after a win against Bradford City. The glorious occasion is described by former chairman John Dennis. The now famous 'Its just like watching Brazil' song could be heard for miles around.Barnsley Chronicle
