John Grehan Boeken

In this book, John Grehan has examined the known planned or proposed assassination attempts on Hitler, from Chicago to London and from Sweden to the Ukraine -some of which have not previously been presented to the general public by historians.

A unique series of images that explores every aspect of the Doolittle Raid, also known as the Tokyo Raid, which was undertaken on Saturday, 18 April 1942. číst celé

A list of all the officially recognised SOE casualties has not been produced before. The information uncovered by the authors has never been brought together in a single publication.

In this book, adopting a day by day approach, the author provides a clear portrayal of the unfolding drama on the perimeter around Dunkirk, in the port itself and along the beaches to La Panne and the Belgian border.

Photographs of the Royal Navy destroyers and the requisitioned merchant and civilian vessels and of the sturdy lifeboats of the RNLI Classic images of the famous Little Ships', including the various paddle steamers that were involved. Scenes of the detritus of war - damage and destruction on an unprecedented scale.

This collection of images shows how US warships, and, in particular, submarines helped sustain the garrison.

First time full collection of Despatches reports have been published.

Features the battles of the Sibuyan Sea, Surigao Strait, Cape Engano and the Battle off Samar.

The narrative recounts Operation Bodenplatte, a pivotal German air assault during the waning days of World War II. Launched on January 1, 1945, it aimed to surprise the Allies by targeting their airfields in Belgium and the Netherlands. General Adolf Galland orchestrated the attack with over 800 Luftwaffe fighters, achieving initial success by destroying many Allied aircraft. However, the operation faced significant setbacks due to absent Allied squadrons and effective anti-aircraft defenses. The resulting heavy losses for the Luftwaffe marked a turning point in the conflict, illustrated through a detailed narrative and striking photographs.

The book delves into the historical context and dramatic events surrounding the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in August 1945. It details the Manhattan Project's inception, the massive effort behind it, and the training of the bomb crews from the 509th Composite Group. The narrative covers the attacks' execution, including the arming and flight of the _Enola Gay_ and _Bockscar_, culminating in the catastrophic impacts of the bombings. Accompanied by striking contemporary photographs, it offers a comprehensive visual study of this pivotal moment in history.