What makes a castle impregnable? When were the fates of nations & empires decided by the thickness of walls, number of arrow slits & defensive positions? Battle Castle with Dan Snow brings to life a number of history's mightiest fortifications & the sieges they resisted. Follow Dan as he explores the military engineering behind Dover Castle, Krak des Chevaliers in Syria & Gibralfaro in Spain & details the legendary battles that testified to their impregnability. During the Middle Ages these fortified structures were the ultimate authority in any region in which they were built. Both defensive & offensive, they were centres of administration, symbols of power as well as concentrations of military might. But what was it that made each successful? Through dynamic location footage & immersive visual effects, this six-part series reveals the bloody history behind these fortifications & the weapons designed to defeat them. Each episode will climax with the ultimate test of each castle's strength: examining the epic battles that changed the course of history. ...

Author James Inglis provides an engaging discussion of the social, political & military context of this anthology, examining the motives o the speakers & writers, & the way they use language & manipulative verbal & emotional tricks. Much more than an evocative anthology of fighting words, Battle Cries gives a fascinating picture of the history of the world, from ancient times to modern conflicts, from the Trojan War to the 'war on terror'. ...

The third volume in the bestselling Starbuck Chronicles. The battle for control of Richmond, the Confederate capital, continues

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In 1963, Ian Fleming, the creator of one of the 20th century's greatest fictional character was in court, accused of plagiarism. The screen version of James Bond was not Fleming's creation. It was the creation of Jack Whittingham. This work presents the story of a 40 year legal battle over the rights to the screen version of James Bond. ...

When Ellie puts on her new pyjamas, strange things start to happen. She & her little brother, Max, are whisked off to the Christmas Shop where a battle is raging between a valiant troop of toys & the scaaaarry Christmas Tree Fairy & her army of angels. ...

A Battle of the First World War fought with the weapons of the Second. Military experts have long agreed that it would hardly be possible to find a better example of an impregnable natural defensive barrier on the road to Rome than that provided by Monte Cassino. When this was defended by resolute & battle-hardened troops it is easy to see how & why the Germans held out repeatedly against the massive Allied assault despite lavish air & artillery support. There were four separate & distinct battles of Cassino during late 1943 & early 1944, each one being immensely costly in Allied lives. In their turn, Americans, Indians, British, Gurkhas & Poles reached the summit of Monte Casino but found it impossible to retain a hold for long. The destruction wrought of the world-famous monastery on the summit of the mountain was but part of the damage that occurred during this period. The campaign to take Monte Cassino was one of the most dramatic of the Italian campaign. In his latest book for Ian Allan Publishing, noted military historian George Forty examines in detail the campaign to take Monte Cassino & clear the road to Rome. Drawing upon superb archive photographs & first-hand reminiscences, he sets the scene for the battle, examines the forces ranged against each other & describes each of the phases of the battle. Allied to the photographs & text are clear line drawings which allow the reader to comprehend fully the complex nature of the battle. Ian Allan Publishings series of detailed military histories have proved to be highly successful, garnering excellent reviews & an enthusiastic readership. This new addition to the series, featuring one of the seminal engagements of the war, is certain to build upon the success of the earlier volumes in the series & become a classic account of the battle. ...

The Falklands War was one of the strangest in British history – 28, 000 men sent to fight for a tiny relic of empire 8, 000 miles from home.

At the time, many Britons saw it as a tragic absurdity, but the British victory confirmed the quality of British arms & boosted the political fortunes of the Conservative government.

But it left a chequered aftermath; it was of no wider significance for British interests & taught no lessons. It has since been overshadowed by more recent conflicts, however, its political ramifications cannot be overestimated.

Max Hastings’ & Simon Jenkins’ account of the conflict is a modern classic of war reportage & the definitive book on the war. Republished as part of the Pan Military Classics series, The Battle for the Falklands is a vivid chronicle o 0f a call to arms & a thoughtful & informed analysis of an astonishing chapter in the history of our times.

Product Information:
• ISBN: 9780330513630
• Author: Simon Jenkins & Max Hastings
• Publisher: Pan Macmillan
• Format: Paperback
• Pages: 460
• Dimensions: 197 x 132 x 36cm















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The first Tay Bridge collapsed into the sea in 1879. Its fall shook society's confidence in Victorian engineering. This book follows the career of engineer Thomas Bouch, ostracised from the engineering community when his bridge crashed into the Tay estuary. It also offers conclusions about why the first Tay Bridge collapsed. ...

This special 4 DVD boxset follows the recorded history of WW2 & its operations in the Mediterranean, North Africa, Sicily, Monte Cassino & the South of France
- giving you never before seen footage of how the Allies managed to defeat the evil Nazi's
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Get your child hooked on reading with even more action from Star Wars Episode 1. In this exciting & action-filled DK Reader, witness the climatic Battle of Naboo from Star Wars Episode I while learning about the characters & their weapons & vehicles. Queen Amidala & her people must join forces with the Gungans in order to reclaim their home planet of Naboo from the invading droid army. Filled with stunning pictures from Star Wars Episode 1, it's an out-of-this-world read. & don't forget, there's a galaxy-full of DK Star Wars books to collect. ...