The Battle of Matapan 1941. The Trafalgar of the Mediterranean, Paperback - Mark Simmons

The Battle of Matapan 1941Publisher: The History Press LtdAuthor(s): Mark SimmonsNumber of pages: 192Publication date: 2011Dimensions: 235 x 158 x ...

Richard Sharpe, travelling home aboard the `Revenant', meets Admiral Nelson and his fleet, on what was a calm October day off Cape Trafalgar.

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At the gateway to the Mediterranean lie the two Pillars of Hercules: Gibraltar and Ceuta, in Morocco. Paul Theroux decided to travel from one to th...

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The story of the Imperial Japanese Army's victory over the British forces during World War II, focusing on the significance of the aerial campaign ...

In September 1946, the London Gazette published a despatch from Air Chief Marshal Sir Hugh C T Dowding that was titled simply: The Battle of Britai...

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The battle of Lepanto has long been considered one of the decisive naval battles of history. Yet, the savage fighting on Sunday, 7 October 1571 lef...

Explores the Battle of Gettysburg of the US Civil War. Authoritative text, colorful illustrations, illuminating sidebars, and questions to prompt c...

DescriptionFor the very first time, the Battle of Primosole Bridge is brought to life in a well-researched narrative solely dedicated to one of the...

Publisher: Troubador PublishingAuthor(s): Barbara SpencerNumber of pages: 224Publication date: 2015Dimensions: 150 x 208 x 27Cover type: Paperback ...

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Contains full colour, high resolution images of the various items of uniform and equipment. A valuable reference source for historians, re-enactors...

As an incoming freshman, Percy isn't expecting his high school orientation to be any fun. But when a mysterious mortal acquaintance appears, follow...

An exploration of all the species of birds occurring in the areas bordering the Mediterranean. It features photographs of the region's birdlife, wi...

Publisher: Charisma HouseAuthor(s): Mark A GabrielNumber of pages: 230Publication date: 2003Dimensions: 143 x 216 x 15Cover type: Paperback / softb...

DescriptionThis is the David-and-Goliath story of how RAF Coastal Command battled with outdated aircraft against the deadly U-boat fleet during the...

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*Includes pictures*Includes a bibliography for further readingOn October 21, 1600, two massive Japanese armies, totaling an estimated 200, 000 sold...

In Battle of the Big Hole, noted historian Aubrey Haines has compiled the many written and first-person accounts of this historic moment in the Ind...

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DescriptionMediterranean landscapes are extraordinarily beautiful: alternating mounds of silver and green, textured leaves, flashes of color and in...

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DescriptionField Guide to the Orchids of Europe and the Mediterranean is a comprehensive manual that pairs thousands of color photographs with expe...

Structured around four interlocking themes-mobility, state development, commerce, and frontiers-this beautifully illustrated book brings new dimens...

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On 24 May 1941 within minutes of battle being joined the pride of the Royal Navy, 'HMS Hood', had been sunk and its newest battleship outfought. Ho...

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If you want to discover the captivating history of the Battle of Antietam, then keep reading...On September 17th, 1862, US President Abraham Lincol...

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