In this, the latest of his many highly regarded military histories, distinguished military historian, prolific author and long serving Military Historical Society member, Richard Doherty, weaves the two subjects of which he is the undisputed expert, and with which he is so strongly associated, into a single chronological account of the war in Italy told through the experiences of Irish men and women of all ranks, some distinguished and some previously unknown, who served in that campaign. The author claims that more Irish personnel served in the Italian campaign than in any other theatre of the Second World War, mostly on land but also at sea and in the air, and they are all represented in this vivid and lively account. As ever, Richard Doherty’s narrative is clear and compelling and ranges from the grand strategic, to provide context, to the sub-tactical exploits of the Irish men and women in whom he clearly has the greatest interest. The author draws heavily on personal memoirs, interviews.. Read more
Military Historical Society
In this, the latest of his many highly regarded military histories, distinguished military historian, prolific author and long serving Military Historical Society member, Richard Doherty, weaves the two subjects of which he is the undisputed expert, and with which he is so strongly associated, into a single chronological account of the war in Italy told through the experiences of Irish men and women of all ranks, some distinguished and some previously unknown, who served in that campaign. The author claims that more Irish personnel served in the Italian campaign than in any other theatre of the Second World War, mostly on land but also at sea and in the air, and they are all represented in this vivid and lively account. As ever, Richard Doherty’s narrative is clear and compelling and ranges from the grand strategic, to provide context, to the sub-tactical exploits of the Irish men and women in whom he clearly has the greatest interest. The author draws heavily on personal memoirs, interviews.. Read more
Military Historical Society
"Well worth the cover price."
Britain at War Magazine - October 2025
"Well worth the cover price."
Britain at War Magazine - October 2025
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"This biography of a German General who stands apart from the usual stereotype is a valuable part of WW2 historiography and I highly recommend this work to all with an interest in WW2."
The Wessex Branch of the Western Front Association
"This biography of a German General who stands apart from the usual stereotype is a valuable part of WW2 historiography and I highly recommend this work to all with an interest in WW2."
The Wessex Branch of the Western Front Association
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Armoured Warfare in the Italian Campaign 1943-1945
The Second World War campaigns in North Africa, on the Eastern Front and in northwest Europe were dominated by armoured warfare, but the battles in Italy were not. The mountainous topography of the Italian peninsula ensured that it was foremost an infantry war, so it could be said that tanks played a supporting role. Yet, as Anthony Tucker-Jones demonstrates,… Read more...
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Eighth Army in Italy 1943 – 45
Eighth Army, Britain's most famous field army of the twentieth century, landed in Italy in September 1943 and fought continously until the defeat of the Germans in early-May 1945. This book studies the experience of Eighth Army in the Italian campaign, examining how a force accustomed to the open spaces of North Africa adjusted to the difficult terrain… Read more...
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The Last Great Cavalryman
Nearly 70 years have passed since October 1944 when Dick McCreery became the third and final Commander of the legendary Eighth Army in Italy – in succession to Monty and Oliver Leese. With his outstanding record as a fighting soldier and armoured tactician, it was no surprise to anyone that he was to be hugely successful. McCreery was commissioned… Read more...
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With The East Surreys in Tunisia and Italy 1942 - 1945
The East Surreys were in near continuous action from November 1942, when they landed in North Africa (Operation TORCH) through to the end of hostilities in May 1945. During these three years of bitter fighting they cleared the Germans from Tunisia, took part in Operation HUSKY, (the invasion of Sicily) and fought up through Italy as far as the River… Read more...
Very few British soldiers could lay claim to such a full war as Leslie Young. Having survived the retreat to and evacuation from Dunkirk, he volunteered for the newly formed Commandos and took part in their first major operation, the raid on the Lofoten Islands. He fought and was captured in Tunisia. He escaped in Italy before his PoW camp at Fontanellato… Read more...
