Provides a concise history of World War II including information about the Holocaust, the code-breaking Enigma, and the deadly V2 rocket.

Be an eyewitness to the longest war in American history—a dramatic story of patriotism, tragedy, bloody conflict, and heroism. Notonly can you trace the timel

Discover the fascinating history of submarines and submersibles, from the first workable designs of the 16th century to Cold War vesselsarmed with nuclear missi

North and South enter a conflict of more than 50 battles - discover how tensions exploded into a war that lasted four years. This book takes you through the his

The traditional 'knight in shining armor' has become a staple figure in popular culture; the images of bloody battlefields, bustling feasting halls and courtly