This is a graphic account that looks at the psychology of military incompetence & the reasons even the most well-oiled military machines inflict disaster upon themselves. The book covers blunders from the massacre of Varus in AD 9 up to the Bravo Two Ze ...

From the massacre of the Roman general Varus & his legions to present-day conflict in Afghanistan, Saul David's graphic accounts of the most spectacular cock-ups in military history have a great deal to say not just about the psychology of incompetence, but also the reasons even the most well-oiled war machines inflict disaster upon themselves. ...

Stand to attention for the definitive visual guide to 5, 000 years of military history, this book chronicles the changing technology & tactics of war. It brings military history to life that find out all about the battles, leaders & weapons of war that ...

A guide to the golden age of ancient Greece, shown in over 200 colour photographs, diagrams, detailed maps & plans. It highlights include detailed chapters on the Persian Wars, the rise & fall of the Athenian Empire & the rule of Sparta, as well as in-depth examinations of key figures such as Pericles of Athens & Dionysius of Syracuse. ...

In this fantastic special edition 3 DVD Box Set we look at the real story behind Japan's attack on Pearl Harbour. This is a fascinating account of the remarkable military daring, startling strategic blunders & top-level political decisions that even today remain highly controversial. Now, through this unique perspective offered by the graphic recollections of combatants from both sides, experience in the full force & fury of the most infamous surprise attack in military history. Individual stories of heroism & courage are explored using rare archive footage, cutting-edge CGI & interviews with the soldiers who survived, as the story of one of World War II's most ferocious attacks vividly comes to life. In Pearl Harbour 24 Hours after it reveals the untold story of the little-known, yet pivotal, events that occurred on December 7th 1941, after President Roosevelt received news of the attack on Pearl Harbour. New evidence has been unearthed from the FDR Library that shows true panic from the White House & shook the nation following the attack. Fearing an aerial attack on Washington DC & an attempt on Roosevelt's life, the Treasury Department resorted to extreme measures to combat what the saw as an immediate & serious threat on American soil. ...

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Middle sister, our protagonist, is busy attempting to keep her mother from discovering her maybe-boyfriend & to keep everyone in the dark about her encounter with Milkman. To be interesting is to be noticed & to be noticed is dangerous. Milkman is a tale of gossip & hearsay, silence & deliberate deafness. ...

Have hours of fun piecing together this stunning Mill by the River image from your living room. This picture perfect puzzle

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The Millennium Falcon as you've never seen it before! This novelty format dissects the most famous ship in the galaxy section-by-section, revealing the ship's secrets & special modifications.

Includes:: technical notes from Han Solo as well as a detailed overview of each of the ship's main functions. Even non-fans will be wowed!

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The Millennium Falcon gets the " Haynes" treatment! This is a " Haynes Manual" based on the Millennium Falcon, the iconic spaceship piloted by Han Solo & Chewbacca in the original trilogy of " Star Wars" films.

Using br&-new, full-colour cutaways, together with other art & photographs, this manual provides the most thorough technical description of the Millennium Falcon available, making it essential reading for all " Star Wars" fans.

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