Learn everything you need to know about the first war to shake the world & change the course of history. World War I: The Definitive Visual Guide takes you from the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand to the Treaty of Versailles, through beautifully illustrated & easy to understand timelines. Recreate the experience of some of the most prominent battles, such as the Somme & Verdun, through compelling direct accounts from soldiers who fought as well as civilians who lived through the First World War. Marvel at the impressive weaponry & equipment used throughout the war, & learn more about the key figures, such as David Lloyd George & Joseph Joffre. Packed with images, maps, portraits, key artefacts & unforgettable first person accounts, World War I: The Definitive Visual Guide is an uniquely accessible military history of one of the world`s most devastating conflicts. ...

This is a compelling & powerful global account of the Second World War in all its brutal intensity, now in paperback. Evoking the epic scale of combat & its appalling impact across the globe, ” World War II” is a unique telling of the Second World War. Digital maps & timelines cover every major campaign & phase of the war highlighting the strategic problems, critical moments, decisions & military actions that decided its outcome. Eyewitness accounts from civilians & soldiers paint a vivid picture of wartime life, covering both crucial battles & daily life under siege or aerial bombardment. Plus a visitor`s guide to the hundreds of battlefields, war cemeteries, museums & memorials to the fallen in Europe, Africa, Asia & the Pacific. Ideal for all the family, ” World War II” is an essential chronicle of the war that defined the modern world. ...

This is the definitive visual history of the people, politics & events of the epic conflict that shaped the modern world, World War II. From the build-up of hostility in the years leading up to the war, through to the reverberations still felt in the aftermath, this is a compelling, accessible & immediate history of perhaps the most complex, frightening & destructive event in global history, World War II. You can discover how deep-seated local fears & hatreds escalated into one vast global conflict that was fought out to the bitter end. You can find out about key battles, political & economic forces, individual leaders & technological advances that influenced the course of the war. Cross-referencing appears throughout & timelines & global maps establish an overview of each year of the conflict, from the rise of Hitler & the Nazi party to Pearl Harbor, Hiroshima & the D-Day landings. Packed with images, including rarely seen colour photographs & unforgettable first person accounts, World War II is a uniquely accessible account of history`s most devastating conflict. ...

Written by veteran game designers Alessio Cavatore & Rick Priestley, ” Bolt Action” provides all the rules needed to bring the great battles of World War II to your tabletop. Using miniature soldiers, tanks & terrain, you can fight battles in the shattered towns of occupied France, the barren deserts of North Africa, & even the sweltering jungles of the Pacific. Players get to decide which of the major or minor World War II powers they would like to represent, & then construct their armies from the lists provided. Army options are almost limitless, allowing you to build the kind of army that most appeals to your style of play, from heavily armored tank forces to lightly armed, but highly skilled. The choice is yours. Created as a joint project between Warlord Games, the premiere historical miniatures company, & Osprey Publishing, the leading independent military history publisher, ” Bolt Action” is sure to be the most popular new wargame on the market. ...

“A Guide To World War II
- Invasion to Liberation” is a collection of annotated maps on a double-sided sheet, presenting the various
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With the centenary of the outbreak of the ` The Great War` coming in 2014, World War One, A Very Peculiar History commemorates the events of the time by looking at some of the incredible lengths, no matter how risky or bizarre, people went to to defend their country. From front pigs to hairy beasts, author Jim Pipe looks at the nicknames coined at the time, while providing mind-boggling lists & figures about the battles, the equipment used & the harsh conditions the troops faced. Laced throughout this chronological description of the events leading up to & during the war are tales of human endeavour, charity & daring
- some scary, some quirky, & some truly unbelievable. So take time to take in the sheer scale of sacrifice, destruction & political tension that World War One resulted in, because we won`t be able to ask, first-h&, what it was like to fight in World War One for much longer.
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World War Two, A Very Peculiar History explores the most destructive event of the twentieth century, a war that defined & shaped the world we live in today. Jim Pipe introduces the nations, as well as individuals, that participated & the politics that drove them, alongside the Cherished Library-style fascinating trivia & quirky facts. In this book you can learn about mad British schemes & the atomic bomb, Nazi hunters & wartime songs, as well as comprehensive chapters about the origins & causes of World War Two, the rise of Hitler & the Third Reich, how the war was handled at home & much, much more. World War Two, A Very Peculiar History is also packed with captivating anecdotes & interesting panels of mind-boggling information about the World War II. Fact boxes, a full glossary, timeline & index make the book both fun & informative to use. The text is enlivened with black-&-white line drawings & full-colour endpapers. ...

Widening his perspective from country (examined in previous volume, ” The State We`re In”) to world, Will Hutton calls for Britain & Europe to offer alternatives to the American Way. Under President Bush America has been forthright in its isolationism
- until the attack on the World Trade Center
- but whatever happens next, it is undoubtedly true that Bush will pursue a policy of America first. Hutton argues for a countervailing balance
- economically & socially
- to the American model. Only, he argues, by making Europe a strong bloc
- & that means adopting the euro
- will we have the leverage to influence the USA as we would wish, in an attempt to make Europe a safer, more prosperous place.





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This is a nation-by-nation guide to whisky. Whisky is a drink that improves as it sleeps, the spirit that is the 'water of life' itself. Explore its wonderful depth, variety, & complexity, its classics & exciting new forms with this unique guide to the world's best whiskies. Sample over 700 whiskies, with unrivalled tasting notes & information on malts, blends, & grains. Visit the best distilleries, discover their history & uncover the secrets of their craft. Take a tour around key regions, producers & pubs
- & raise a glass to the finest wee drams the world of whisky has to offer.
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Explore the intoxicating secrets of whisky with World Whisky, the ultimate guide to the best whiskies on earth. Now fully updated with stunning new photography, World Whisky is packed with over 650 iconic global whisky brands including Bushmills, Laphroaig, Talisker, & Yamazaki, from countries including Scotl&, Japan, & the USA. Learn everything you need to know about whisky, with intriguing features including whisky production, grain types, whisky liqueurs, & even tasting notes. Discover an incredible range of whisky styles, such as malt, blended, bourbon, corn, & rye, & understand its wonderful depth, variety, & complexity, as well as classic styles & new whisky varieties. Perfect for all whisky fans from aficionados to new converts, World Whisky is the ultimate guide to every aspect of the most celebrated spirit of all. Previous edition ISBN 9781405341721 ...