A detailed account of the campaigns of the South African Air
Force in Italian East Africa, June 1940 - November 1941, with an
introduction covering the formative years of the SAAF from 1912 to
1939. A scarce and collectable book.
Dustjacket rubbed and chipped at edges, otherwise good - 342pp,
maps and numerous b/w photographs
When Coalition forces invaded Iraq in April 2003, they got to
work looking for WMD, quickly realising that no such weapons
existed. Instead they become faced with an increasing spiral of
extremism and violence that was almost impossible to contain. This
book tells the story of one of the most dramatic and sustained
operations in in recent military history. Up against the wall, under
the aegis of the joint forces commanded by Major General Cal
McChrystal, the SAS went on the attack, night after night targeting
Al-Qaeda and other insurgent groups.
New in d/w - 320pp,
43 colour
illustrations, maps, plans
FIRE OVER THE ROCK :THE GREAT SIEGE OF GIBRALTAR
1779-1783
by James Falkner
The great siege of
Gibraltar was the longest recorded in the annals of the British
army. Between 1779 and 1783 a small British force defended the
Rock against the Spanish and the French who were determined take
this strategically vital point guarding the entrance to the
Mediterranean. The tenacity and endurance shown by the attackers
and defenders alike, and the sheer ingenuity of the siege
operations mounted by both sides make the episode an epic of
military history, and the story gives us a fascinating insight
into the realities of siege warfare.
Edward Cadogan kept a record of his war in words and photographs.
His baptism by fire in Gallipoli had a profound effect on him but,
as the situation deteriorated and casualties mounted, he became
highly critical of the plan and the leadership. His front line
experiences are balanced by his contact with senior commanders.
Wounded and clearly in poor health he was fortunate to survive.
After the ignominious withdrawal, Cadogan soldiered on in Egypt
and Palestine. This compilation is not only superb military
history but a unique piece of social commentary.
This is the story of the "Handschar", the Muslim combat
formation created by the Germans to "restore order in Bosnia."
Raised by the Waffen SS, they were used for anti-partisan
operations in the Balkans and quickly developed a reputation. The
division was commanded by German officers, and composed of native
Germans from Croatia(Volksdeutsche), Croat Christians and Bosniaks,
Muslims from Bosnia and Herzegovina.
