From the laying of minefields to the early tactics of protecting merchant shipping from U-boats. The wide-ranging subjects that are covered and the vast amount of information in the many Appendices makes this book a valuable resource for both readers and researchers. Another fascinating read from Mr Haarr. Read the full review [link=https://historybookchat.blogspot.com/2025/03/the-gathering-storm.html]here[/link]
History Book Chat

"The amount of primary resources and photos sourced by the author of, 'Royal Marines in the First World War,' is impressive and gives validity to the accuracy of the information and its interpretation. It helped me appreciate a world I was unfamiliar with, and to the extent that the Royal Marines really are an asset in any field of conflict. The chapters highlight instances where Great Britain was able to apply the dedication and adaptability of these men and this volume would be an asset to anyone with an interest in this subject."
Laura McCoy

“The accounts offer a quick survey of service, number of tanks, armored vehicles, and AT guns destroyed, awards, and fates.” Read the full review [link=https://www.hmgs.org/blogpost/1779451/507557/BOOK-REVIEW-Panzer-Aces-of-the-Wehrmacht-and-the-Waffen-SS]here[/link]
Historical Miniatures Gaming Society

“Wallace’s crisp writing and stunning photographs are powerful and haunting…a triumph of journalism.” Matthew Campbell, Foreign Features Editor, The Sunday Times
The Sunday Times

"In the early 1950s it was not unusual to see the high altitude contrails of USAF B-36s over England. 385 were built and, commonly dubbed "Six Turning, Four Burning" thanks to its six piston and four jet engines. The development of the B-36 is fully described and there is considerable coverage of the political issues including competition from the Northrop flying wing. We see the B-36 into services with SAC, and we well remember al those contrails over Britain in the 1950s as the B-36s flew over. This is a readable history..."
Aviation World - Spring 2025