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‘Fighting Cockpits’ – Review by Mark Barnes

You may remember a short while ago we saw the book of pivotal aircraft in the care of the Smithsonian. That fine book only considered…

The Research Squad – ‘Tiger’ – Review by Mark Barnes

I have seen quite a few general histories of tanks and naturally they have been a hit and miss affair.  But there are some gems,…

The Research Squad – ‘Tiger’ – Review by Mark Barnes

I have seen quite a few general histories of tanks and naturally they have been a hit and miss affair.  But there are some gems,…

G.I. Books Series – Review by Mark Barnes

I hope by now you have got the hint that value for money is an important facet of how I consider the books reviewed here.…

Fifty Great War Movies – Review by Mark Barnes

I am writing this in early July, but there is no doubt in my mind that this book will be popular five months from now when…

Military Obituaries – Book Three – Review by Mark Barnes

Obituary writing is a discipline I admire very much. On most days my day job in newspapers has me copying cuts, cuttings or clippings –…

Into the Blue – Review by Mark Barnes

Here is another wonderful aviation re-issue from Grub Street, a publisher who have made a speciality out of reproducing classic books from Great War aviators.…

Windmill Point – Review by Mark Barnes

Here we are again after a self-imposed absence. The in tray is literally bulging with books to tell you about but I needed a break…

VIETNAM – A View From The Front Lines – Review by Mark Barnes

The book on offer today is not new but it is a recent publication and utterly superior. There is a helpful quote from an American…

An Armoured Warfare Trio from Pen & Sword – By Mark Barnes

Every now and again we see jumbo editions from the Images of War range and all the examples to come my way, so far have…

Images of War Roundup – By Mark Barnes

Here we go again with a roundup of recent Great War titles in the Images of War range from Pen & Sword publishers. For the…

Three Outstanding Books That Encapsulate The Battleship Age – From Seaforth

I’ve got six books about the Battle of Jutland on the ‘to do’ pile and I have to admit there is no way I will…