The Campaign for the Eastern Mediterranean in World War II
Both Winston Churchill and Adolf Hitler wanted the Aegean Sea in 1943. The British prime minister saw an opportunity to force neutral Turkey into the Allied camp and pin down German forces while the Nazi leader hoped to keep Turkey neutral and maintain Germany's foothold in the Mediterranean and Greece.
Allied victory in the Second World War owed much to air power. Following the success of The Second World War in Colour, this book presents a further selection of original colour photographs from the IWM collection, focusing on Allied aircraft and airmen.
ISBN-13: 9781912423033
(Paperback)
Publisher: UNICORN PRESS Imprint: IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUM
A vivid, eye-witness account of the fall of France and the how to "Total War." In War in the West Mr. Vilroy gives us the premier authoritatively revealing record-book born of the Second World War. A French staff officer, on and off the battlefield he watched and studied the German blitz that mocked the massive Maginot Line, and the astounding ......
War Photographers showcases 50 images from IWMs unique collection that present photographers as both witnesses and participants in conflict. This selection features iconic photographs from the revolutionary Olive Edis, images from Bill Brandts Blitz series and works by official Photograph Units across a range of theatres.
ISBN-13: 9781912423668
(Hardback)
Publisher: UNICORN PRESS Imprint: IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUM
Norm Hatch and the U.S. Marine Corps Combat Cameramen of World War II
* Story of how military photographers got their shots while storming beaches and assaulting pillboxes with combat troops Hatch filmed With the Marines at Tarawa, which won the 1945 Academy Award for Best Documentary Short Subject * New details on the controversy surrounding the famous photo of the flag raising on Iwo Jima * Hatch was Person of ......
This highly illustrated gift book tells the stories of those who lived through Christmas in wartime, when wrapping paper was banned, rationing was in force and children were separated from their families. Also included are tips and tricks to create recycled presents and greetings cards, and recipes to cook a delicious wartime Christmas meal.
ISBN-13: 9781912423231
(Paperback)
Publisher: UNICORN PRESS Imprint: IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUM
During World War II, London was at its most perilous moment since the Great Fire of 1666. Districts were transformed at night by falling bombs, fires, and searchlights. During the day, when the results of the previous night's bombing were laid bare, ordinary people dealt with the aftermath as best they could. In 1939, the Ministry of Information ......
ISBN-13: 9781912423118
(Hardback)
Publisher: UNICORN PRESS Imprint: IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUM
Intriguing Items and Surprising Stuff from the Second World War
Welcome to Weird War Two, a catalogue of the weird, the wonderful and the downright eccentric, from deep within IWM's Second World War archives. From wacky inventions to elusive secret agents, from bizarre propaganda posters to the dummy acting as a decoy for a daring escape, from inflatable tanks to painted cows, this is proof that, as ever, the ......
ISBN-13: 9781912423705
(Paperback)
Publisher: UNICORN PRESS Imprint: IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUM
