The author of the MASTERS OF THE SEA series, is back with a standalone battle book that will blow all others out of the water. 1587. Two nations are locked in bitter conflict. One strives for dominance, the other for survival. After decades of religious strife, Elizabeth sits on the throne of Engl&. The reformation continues. Catholic revolts have been ruthlessly quashed, & Elizabeth has ordered the execution of her cousin, Mary Queen of Scots. On the continent bloody religious wars rage, but England stands apart, her surrounding seas keeping her safe from the land armies of her would-be enemies. Only at sea do the English show their teeth. Sea captains & adventurers, hungry for the spoils of trade from the Spanish Main, regularly attack the gold-laden galleons of Catholic Spain. They are terriers nipping at the feet of war-horses but their victories disrupt the treasury of Spain, England's greatest threat, & Elizabeth's refusal to rein in her sea-captains further antagonises Philip II. Thomas Varian is a captain in Drake's formidable navy, rising quickly through the ranks. But he guards a secret ...

Presents a collection of twelve writings on war & peace that range from a recollection of the destruction of Dresden in WW II to a short story about 3 privates & their fantasies of the perfect first meal upon returning home from war, to a darker, poignant story about the impossibility of shielding our children from the temptations of violence. ...

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Comedy starring John Candy. Frank Dooley (Candy) is an ex-cop, thrown out of the force after being framed by corrupt colleagues. Norman Kane (Eugene Levy) is an out-of-work attorney who quit because he lost his nerve. Both men turn to a private security f ...

Covers the Armed Forces of the European Union. This book provides comprehensive information on the important facts & figures related to organisations involved, as well as the force structure of the 25 member states & characteristics of the major l&, sea & air equipment. ...

Whether seeking out ancient monasteries dotted within dramatic landscapes, wandering through one of Yerevan's impressive museums or admiring the intricate stone carvings at Noratus, this book offers you opportunities to delve into Armenia's past at every turn. ...

During World War I a self-contained war was fought in the European colonies of East Africa, between the British, Belgians & Portuguese, against the garrison from German East Africa. In this title the weapons, tactics & logistics of this campaign are e ...

In 1912, the Balkan states formed an alliance in an effort to break free from the crumbling Ottoman Empire. Forming an army of some 645, 000 troops from Greece, Bulgaria, Serbia & Montenego, they took on a force of 400, 000 Turkish soldiers. This book looks at the diverse & sometimes colourful uniforms worn by both sides. ...

Contrary to popular belief, the capture of India was not accomplished by the British Army, but by the private armies of the East India Company, which grew in size to become larger than that of any European sovereign state. This book offers a history of this army, examining the many conflicts they fought, & their equipment & training. ...

First seen during the American Civil War & later appearing in the Franco-Prussian War, the military use of the armoured train only came to the fore during World War I, reigning supreme on the Eastern Front. This work examines the origins & technical development of armoured trains. It focuses on how armoured trains were used in combat ...