Battle Story: Isandlwana 1879 recounts the dramatic Zulu victory over the British during the Anglo-Zulu War. The book explains the background of the campaign, the misjudgments of British commanders, the tactics of the Zulu army, and the devastating outcome for the British forces. Maps, photographs, and eyewitness accounts make this a clear and accessible retelling of one of the Empire’s most …
A concise and accessible account of the Battle of Blenheim, fought during the War of the Spanish Succession. The book explores the strategic context of Marlborough and Prince Eugene’s victory over Franco-Bavarian forces, describing troop movements, tactics, and the consequences for European power balance. Illustrated with maps, photographs, and eyewitness material, it offers a clear introduct…
A concise, accessible account of the Battle of Maiwand during the Second Anglo-Afghan War. It details the background of the British campaign, the Afghan resistance, the course of the battle, and its consequences for the empire. Includes maps, illustrations, and eyewitness testimony that highlight the ferocity of the clash and the survival story of “Bobbie,” the regimental dog.
Battle Story: Loos 1915 examines the largest British offensive of 1915 on the Western Front during World War I. The book covers the background, the planning, the use of poison gas for the first time by the British, the course of the battle, and its heavy casualties. Maps, illustrations, and first-hand accounts make this a concise and accessible overview for readers of military history.
Battle Story: Hastings 1066 tells the story of one of the most famous battles in British history, where William of Normandy defeated King Harold II to become William the Conqueror. The book explains the background of the Norman invasion, the Saxon defense, battle tactics, and the aftermath that changed English history forever. Clear maps, illustrations, and eyewitness accounts make this a conci…
Battle Story: Bosworth 1485 recounts the decisive clash of the Wars of the Roses, where Richard III was defeated by Henry Tudor, who became King Henry VII. The book provides a clear overview of the political background, troop movements, and tactics, with maps, illustrations, and eyewitness material that make this turning point in English history accessible to general readers.
Battle Story: Arnhem 1944 provides a clear, concise account of Operation Market Garden, the ill-fated Allied attempt to secure bridges in the Netherlands during World War II. The book explains the planning, the airborne assault, the German counterattacks, and the eventual Allied retreat, supported with maps, photographs, and eyewitness accounts. It is written in an accessible style for readers …
On December 7, 1941, the Japanese military launched a surprise attack against the Pearl Harbor naval base in Oahu, Hawaii. The next day, President Roosevelt declared war and America entered into World War 2. Go on a suspenseful journey with this colorfully illustrated story about World War 2 for kids. It takes you through all the events that led up to the attack on Pearl Harbor, the attack itse…
In 1914, the assassination of an Austrian archduke set off a disastrous four-year-long conflict involving dozens of countries with battles taking place in all parts of the world. World War I was the first to use planes and tanks as well as deadly gases that left soldiers blinded or “shell shocked” (a condition now called Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome). There were battles that lasted for mo…
On December 7, 1941, Japanese war planes appeared out of nowhere to bomb the American base at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii. It was a highly secretive and devastating attack: four battleships sunk, more than two thousand servicemen died, and the United States was propelled into World War II. In a compelling, easy-to-read narrative, children will learn all about a pivotal moment in American history.