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In April and May 1945 the city of Berlin was the site of the final destructive act of the Second World War in Europe. The German capital became a battleground. After three weeks of ruthless fighting against a desperate, sometimes suicidal, defense, the Red Army took the city and crushed the last remaining German armies in the East. This momentous battle and the elaborate preparations for it were recorded in graphic detail by photographers whose images have come down to us today. These images, which give us an unforgettable glimpse into the grim reality of mid-twentieth-century warfare, are the raw material of Nik Cornish’s evocative book.Using a rich selection of rare photographs from the Russian archives as well as images from German sources, most of which have not been published before, he traces the course of the entire campaign. The battles fought in East Prussia, eastern Germany and Hungary – in particular the assault on Budapest – are covered. But the body of his book is devoted to the battle for Berlin itself - the monstrous onslaught launched by Zhukov’s armies on the Seelow Heights, the bitter street fighting through the suburbs, then the ultimate confrontation, the merciless room-by-room struggle for the center of the city and the Reichstag.

The book concentrates on the German Army's actions against Russia. and coincides with imminent centenary of the Great War. With over 200 new and unpublished photos.

Photographs of Soviet, American and British armour in action during the Korean War Insight into the terrain and conditions faced by the tank crew on both sides Record of a neglected aspect of one of the major Cold War confrontations

During the Second World War, the German Fallschirmjger (paratroopers) carried out many successful and daring operations, such as the capture of the Belgian fortress at Eben Emael in 1940 and the invasion of Crete in 1941. Hitler's Sky Warriors is a detailed examination of all the battles and campaigns of the Third Reich's airborne forces, illustrated throughout by many previously unpublished photographs. Hitler's Sky Warriors includes detailed accounts of all the ground campaigns of the parachute divisions, especially in Italy, where their epic defenses of Monte Cassino entered military legend. As well as being a comprehensive account of Fallschirmjger battles and campaigns, Hitler's Sky Warriors includes information on the specialist weapons and equipment developed for Germany's airborne forces. These include the paratrooper helmet, the FG 42 automatic rifle, the so-called 'gravity knife', the different jump smocks, parachutes and harnesses, transport aircraft and gliders. Hitler's Sky Warriors also contains biographical details on all the main parachute commanders, such as Kurt Student, Bernhard Herman Ramcke and Richard Heidrich, and includes appendices that contain information about divisional orders of battle and Knight's Cross winners. In this way Hitler's Sky Warriors builds into an extensive and exciting account of one of the elite formations of military history.

A concise and engaging pictorial history of the Battle of Britain featuring photographs of both the German and British pilots and aircraft that characterized this critical time. It Incorporates first-hand accounts from such notable participants as Al Deere, Geoffrey Page, Peter Townsend, and Ginger Lacey.

Photographic history of the tanks of the Great War with rare archive shots of tanks in action on the Western Front.

Works to highlight the great initiative of aviation engineers working during one of the most pivotal periods of military/aviation history

"Formed in 1939 SS-Polizei Division were not considered initially as an SS fighting force, and this status was reflected in the quality of the equipment they were issued. Following operations in France, Greece and then Russia, it was not until 1942 the division was transferred to the Waffen-SS, and eventually upgraded to a Panzergrenadier division, the 4th SS-Polizei-Panzergrenadier Division. The book describes how the SS-Polizei Division fought across the Low Countries and the Eastern Front, before deploying to the Balkans and Greece where it committed numerous atrocities. During the last days of the War it was assigned to Army Detachment Steiner defending Berlin where many soldiers fought to the death. This book is a unique glimpse into one of the most infamous fighting machines in World War Two and a great addition to any reader interested in Waffen-SS history"--Back cover.

Over 200 archive photographs showing the war between the Nationalists and Communists in China in the late 1940s. A graphic record of the experience of the soldiers and civilians who were caught up in the country-wide conflict

Using many rare and unpublished images this book identifies and delves into the characters of the notorious men who were instrumental in one of the greatest crimes against humanity in World history. Rudolf Hess, the Commandant of Auschwitz, was a family man and hospitable host; and yet he presided over a regime that accounted for over a million dea

As well as being pathological about his security, Hitler believed only he could successfully oversee the Third Reich's operations. Thus he divided his time between his numerous HQs. We gain an insight into the atmosphere of fear and boredom, interspersed with outbursts of rage against his generals that existed in these installations.

The Das Reich Division was one of the most effective and ruthless fighting formations of WW2.

Photographic history of one of the most famous battles of the Second World War. číst celé

Features rare and previously unpublished images which document Hitler's often overlooked Great War experience.

Graphic account of the struggle between the Red Army and the Wehrmacht for control of the Crimean peninsula between 1941 and 1944

One of the most intriguing mysteries about history's most despised dictator is how utterly ordinary he once seemed. A chubby child, a mummy's boy, a failed artist—early images of Adolf Hitler reveal no hint of the demonic spirit that would later consume him. This book aims to trace the dramatic metamorphosis of Hitler through photographs, some iconic and others rare and intimate, illustrating the life of a man whose destructive legacy still impacts us today. The images, many from the author's own historic collection, showcase the mesmerizing power Hitler wielded over the German public, statesmen, industrialists, and global media. Captions for many original photographs are reverential, reflecting the admiration for Herr Hitler, the German Chancellor, who was named Time magazine's 1938 Man of the Year. The fascination with the cataclysmic events he instigated, involving 61 countries and over 50 million deaths, remains strong. The mystery of how one man could exert such power to plunge the world into war remains unanswered. However, the subtly changing images of Hitler—from pampered baby to bar-room rabble-rouser to ranting megalomaniac—offer graphic insight into the mind of a monster and the instigator of history's bloodiest conflict.

Over 150 images illustrating the exploits of RAF Coastal Command during the Second World War as they battled it out against the German U-Boats.

Photographic history of the Soviet-Afghan conflict of 1979-1989. Shows the guerrilla tactics of the mujahideen. Records the Soviet use of armoured fighting vehicles. Portrays the bleak experience of the Soviet soldiers and their Afghan opponents. Puts the current Afghan war in a historical perspective.

Covers all the main combat aircraft that have served in the USAF, the most powerful air force in the World.

The Japanese invaded the Solomon Islands in May 1942 and in July began construction of a large airfield on Guadalcanal. In February 1943, after an epic six-month struggle, they were expelled from the island and it became a staging base for U.S. Admiral William F. Halsey and his South Pacific force. Commanding a powerful force of Navy, Marine Corps, and Army assets as well as land- and carrier-based aircraft, Halsey's mission was to neutralize the Japanese presence in the South Pacific before moving on to Japan itself. As explained and depicted in this fascinating book, the campaign was eventually successful but only after some of the bitterest fighting of World War II. The fanatical opposition called for extreme measures from U.S., British, and Australian land, sea, and air forces. With detailed narrative and captions, the many archival photographs in The War in the South Pacific make for a superb record of this legendary conflict.

Luftwaffe Bombers in the Blitz will comprise of some 140-150 images of German bomber aircraft during the Blitz of 1940-1941. The images will cover the entirety of the Blitz and will also depict losses across Britain during this period. Each picture will tell its own story, and will be fully captioned with historical detail.Each section will have a short introduction and the images will include those of shot down aircraft, including relatively intact machines, badly damaged/destroyed wreckages, photographs of pilots and other related illustrations. All images are from the author’s unique collection of wartime photographs of Luftwaffe losses, collected from a variety of sources across some thirty-five years of research.