A basic, accessible introduction that prepares readers to approach all other military history writing with greater understandingVery few books deal with the principles and theory of armed conflict and
The ultimate companion to the greatest airborne battle of all time The greatest airborne operation in history commenced on September 17, 1944. Nine days later nearly four out five of the British 1st A
Fully revised and updated by leading Scottish historian Chris Brown, this biography reveals the truth behind the myths about William Wallace William Wallace of Elderslie, younger son of a country knig
In the most legendary battle in Scottish history, a mere 7,000 followers of Robert the Bruce defeated over 15,000 of Edward II’s troops at Bannockburn. Fought over two days on June 23 and 24, 1314, th
The story of the crushing defeat that sent shockwaves around the British Empire during World War IISingapore had always been seen as an impenetrable fortress that would protect the British Empire's st
The only book to trace Scotland’s contribution to the Second World War through unpublished photographs?Traditionally Scotland has made a contribution to Britain’s wars well out of proportion to her po
The wars of William Wallace and Robert the Bruce cast a long shadow in Scottish history. The collapse and recovery of the Bruce cause in the reign of his son, David II, has not attracted much attentio
Comprising a collection of contemporary and near-contemporary documents from both Scotland and England, and with commentaries by the author, this book details the life of Scotland’s greatest king. It
