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  • The Few

    Fight for the Skies

    by Philip Kaplan ...
    Series series Images of War
    In this new pictorial history from Philip Kaplan, the perspectives of both RAF and Luftwaffe airmen are considered within the wider context of one of the most iconic and pivotal conflicts of modern history. The Blitz, primarily the bombing of London and the major cities of Britain by the German Air Force, lasted for fifty-seven nights from September 1940 into May 1941. Life under the bombing; the ... Read more

    $14.39 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Mustang the Inspiration

    The Plane That Turned the Tide of World War Two

    by Philip Kaplan ...
    If it looks right, it will probably fly righta tired old saying among airmen, but one that persists. Think if you will of the handful of aeroplanes that most people would probably agree are the best-looking examples of all. The list is short but distinguished and the proof is in the enthusiastic common view of most pilots who have flown themfor nearly all, it was love at first sight and first ... Read more

    $14.39 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Fighter Aces of the Luftwaffe in World War II

    by Philip Kaplan ...
    This book examines the reality behind the myths of the legendary German fighter aces of World War II. It explains why only a small minority of pilots - those in whom the desire for combat overrode everything - accounted for so large a proportion of the victories. It surveys the skills that a successful fighter pilot must have - a natural aptitude for flying, marksmanship, keen eyesight - and the ... Read more

    $14.39 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • U-boat Prey: Merchant Sailors at War, 1939–1942

    by Philip Kaplan ...
    Series series Images of War
    The Merchant Seaman never faltered. To him we owe our preservation and our very lives - The Right Hon. Alfred Barnes, Minister of War Transport.During the first stages of the Second World War, all forces were rallied in an attempt to support the Allied effort. With trade and supply routes to Britain suddenly being placed at great risk, a stalwart team of merchant sailors were required to protect ... Read more

    $17.59 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Naval Air

    Celebrating a Century of Naval Flying

    by Philip Kaplan ...
    Naval aviation arrived early in the last century in the form of balloons and airships employed by the British Royal Navy for reconnaissance, and interest was stirring in naval circles in a greater aeronautical capacity for the service. Britain's tradition of projecting a global reach through her sea power would, in the view of many, be greatly enhanced by such a capability. Among the first ... Read more

    $11.19 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Battleships: WWII Evolution of the Big Guns

    by Philip Kaplan ...
    Series series Images of War
    A pictorial history of American, Japanese, German, and British battleships in World War II.Beginning with a pictorial essay on battleship construction in the 1930s and 1940s, this book looks at the various design facets of the last great capital ships of the world's navies. Kaplan offers us a glimpse into those massive American and German navy yards and construction facilities that were put to use ... Read more

    $14.39 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • World War Two at Sea

    The Last Battleships

    by Philip Kaplan ...
    This wide-ranging naval history features rare wartime battleship images combined with thrilling first person accounts from servicemen.During the Second World War, big-gun battleships represented the ultimate power of the world's greatest navies. In this book, veteran battleship crew members describe their unforgettable experiences aboard these iconic vessels. Here are the vivid recollections of a ... Read more

    $11.19 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Naval Aviation in the Second World War

    by Philip Kaplan ...
    Series series Images of War
    The first aircraft carriers made their appearance in the early years of World War I. These first flattops were improvised affairs built on hulls that had been laid down with other purposes in mind, and it was not until the 1920s that the first purpose-built carriers were launched, but no-one was as yet clear about the role of the carriers and they were largely unloved by the 'battleship admirals' ... Read more

    $17.59 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Building for Battle: Hitler's D-Day Defences

    by Philip Kaplan ...
    Following nearly two years of planning and exacting preparation, Operation Overlord, the Allied invasion of the Nazi-dominated European continent, was mounted in the early hours of 6th June, 1944. It was to be a pivotal event leading to the end of the Second World War and victory for the Allied forces. The invasion itself was centred on the largest amphibious landing operation in history. It ... Read more

    $14.39 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Few: Preparation for the Battle of Britain

    by Philip Kaplan ...
    Series series Images of War
    This new addition to the Images of War series is sure to prove welcome, illustrating as it does the preparatory stages of the iconic Battle of Britain. Whilst the country geared up for action, the air forces rallied, readying the high-performance Hawker Hurricane and Supermarine Spitfire fighters that were to characterize this aerial conflict so dramatically. The nine month period that elapsed ... Read more

    $11.19 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Behind the Wire

    Allied Prisoners of War in Hitler's Germany

    by Philip Kaplan ...
    Philip Kaplan presents us here with a riveting account of the Allied experience behind enemy lines, detailing the trials and tribulations experienced by the British and American airmen who were shot down in European skies during World War Two, to be incarcerated 'behind the wire' in enemy camps. With eloquence and a clear enthusiasm for the subject at hand, the author describes how various ... Read more

    $9.89 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Battleships: The First Big Guns

    by Philip Kaplan ...
    Series series Images of War
    This new addition to the Images of War series takes as its focus the early Big Gun battleships that saw development and deployment during the First World War. Iconic ships such as HMS Warspite and Malaya feature amidst this pictorial history that is sure to appeal to fans of the series, and naval enthusiasts in particular. Vessels featured include the battleship Royal Sovereign, the aircraft ... Read more

    $17.59 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus