766 results for 'Colonel Maclean'

The Emperor's sudden interest in a remote farming colony should have been dismissed as a minor footnote. Instead, it sets off a chain reaction of panic among his advisors. Captain Chase is ordered to...

D-Day Through German Eyes: How the Wehrmacht Lost France The Allied invasion of Normandy on D-Day is a well-known story, but what about the German perspective? This book tells the story of the...

Dorset's military heritage is a complex and fascinating story that spans centuries. From the Iron Age strongholds of the Durotriges tribes to the modern sea forts and nuclear bunkers of the Cold War,...

Richard Sharpe and the Battle of Barrosa, March 1811 is set against the backdrop of a war that seems lost. In the winter of 1811, Spain has fallen to the French, except for Cadiz, which is under...

On a chilly early morning walk in Berlin, 1990, Emil Grimm discovers the body of his neighbour and fellow Stasi officer Lothar, with a bullet wound to the temple. Despite initial appearances of...

August 1914 is a gripping historical novel that explores the complexities of war and leadership. Colonel Vorotyntsev, a General Staff officer, is sent to investigate the situation at the Russian...

Henry Bright has returned to West Virginia from the battlefields of the First World War, his heart heavy with grief over the loss of his young wife. With an infant son to care for, he faces a...

Colonel F. Izadseta's memoir is a rare and candid account of his experiences as a senior Iranian Air Force commander during the country's tumultuous 1970s and 1980s. Spanning several decades, his...

The Good Captain: A Personal Memoir of America at War By R. D. Hooker, Jr. This memoir chronicles the life and experiences of Colonel R. D. Hooker, Jr., one of the most decorated soldiers in US Army...

Other Losses: An Investigation Into the Mass Deaths of German Prisoners at the Hands of the French and Americans After World War II by James Bacque. The Allied powers' policies in post-war Germany...

The Anglo-Zulu War: A Forgotten Epic. The Anglo-Zulu War was a pivotal conflict in 19th-century Africa, marked by two battles that are now most famously remembered - Isandlwana and Rorke's Drift...

Colonel Carl Butler's military legend has followed him back to a mixed reception. He's a war hero to some, a pariah to others. Forced into retirement, Butler now works as Deputy VP of Corporate...

Whisky Tango Foxtrot is a gripping account of one man's experiences as a member of a highly secretive US military unit during the Second Indochina War. Lynne Black's detailed recollections of a...

The Gears of War: Bloodlines novel is set within the action of the Xbox Game Studios video game Gears 5. Jason Hough's new novel is a tie-in to the game, exploring the aftermath of a devastating...

Real Stories to Tell: The Grace of God This memoir tells the remarkable story of Lieutenant Colonel Thomas Sandy, a British- and US-trained Sierra Leonean officer who has served his country for...

Sir Redvers Buller: A Biography of the British Army Commander and Hero of the Second Boer War. This biography explores the life of Sir Redvers Buller, a respected and brave officer who earned fame...

Haunted Skies Volume 11 brings together over 750 pages of UFO activity reports from around the world, including Great Britain, USA, Australia, New Zealand and Tasmania, for the period 1989-1990. This...

SG-1's first mission off-world after Colonel O'Neill's return proves to be anything but easy. A covert assignment forces him to conceal the truth from his team, leading to tensions that quickly reach...

Stauffenberg: Symbol of Resistance - The Man Who Almost Killed Hitler On 20th July 1944, Colonel Claus Schenk Count von Stauffenberg attempted to assassinate Adolf Hitler at the Wolf's Lair, his...

The Wreck of the HMS Birkenhead: A 19th-Century Maritime Disaster On 26 February 1852, the HMS Birkenhead ran aground off the coast of Cape of Good Hope, resulting in one of the most infamous...

The Illusionist: The True Story of the Man Who Fooled Hitler In 1942, a mysterious figure known only as Colonel Clarke was a familiar face in Cairo's bars, spinning tales and sharing drinks with...

The Colonel's past comes back to haunt him in this gripping thriller. Edward de Jersey, owner of a successful racing yard, has invested everything in his magnificent colt, Royal Flush, with the aim...

The Reluctant Warlord: A Memoir of Khun Sa's Life and Times. This is the first detailed account of Khun Sa's entire life, revealing a complex and fascinating individual who rose to power in the...

The F-15 Eagle and the F-16 Fighting Falcon: A Fighter Pilot Culture Shaped the US Air Force. In 2021, Michael W. Hankins explores how the design and advancement of these iconic fighter jets were...

Nathan Stark, Army Scout by William W. Johnstone is a gripping tale of revenge and survival in the untamed West. After his family was brutally slaughtered and his young bride killed, Nathan devoted...

Red Round Globe Hot Burning: A Tale at the Crossroads of Commons and Closure, of Love and Terror. In 1803, Colonel Edward Despard was publicly hanged in London for his role in a revolutionary...

The Cell in Vladimir by Charles Wood tells the story of Lieutenant-Colonel Heinz-Helmut von Hinckeldey, a German Wehrmacht Liaison Officer captured by the Russians in 1944. Held as a "war convict"...

Women Artists, Feminism and the Moving Image A diverse range of leading scholars, activists, archivists and artists explore the histories, practices and concerns of women making film and video across...

Cash, Clothes, and Construction offers a groundbreaking feminist perspective on Bolivia's radical transformation under Evo Morales' presidency. This book presents the first gender-based analysis of...

Tarzan and the Foreign Legion is the 22nd book in the Tarzan series, presented in the Edgar Rice Burroughs Authorized Library edition. When an American bomber crashes in the jungles of enemy-held...

The Battle of Point Pleasant 1774: Prelude to the American Revolution In September 1774, a pivotal conflict took place along the Ohio River in what is now West Virginia. A series of incidents between...

Bubba and the Cosmic Blood-Suckers / Bubba Ho-Tep is now available in paperback for the first time. This collection includes two stories by Joe R. Lansdale, one of which inspired the cult-classic...

Aris Boch's latest obsession brings SG-1 to the brink of disaster. Bounty hunter Aris Boch has his sights set on Dr. Daniel Jackson, and he'll stop at nothing to get him. When Colonel Jack O'Neill...

The Habit of Excellence: Why British Army Leadership Works The British Army's leadership is renowned for its effectiveness, and now, for the first time, its secrets are being shared. Lieutenant...

The Pentagon Wars: Reformers Challenge the Old Guard by James G. Burton explores the tumultuous years from the late 1960s to the mid-1980s, when a small group of military activists fought against...

Dear Jane: The Final Book in the Highbury Trilogy By Allie Cresswell The final instalment of the Highbury trilogy, Dear Jane tells the story of Jane Fairfax, whose life was hinted at but never fully...

Tragedy in the Shenandoah Valley: The Story of the Summers-Koontz Execution by Robert H. Moore. In the summer of 1865, Confederate Sergeant Isaac Newton Koontz penned a poignant letter to his fiancée...

A gripping account of modern warfare, When the Tempest Gathers is the memoir of Andrew Milburn, a Marine Special Operations Commander who has seen it all. From his early days as a Second Lieutenant...

Sarah Taylor's world was turned upside down when she suspected her four-year-old daughter Nadia had been kidnapped by her abusive ex-husband. Shadowy airport CCTV images confirmed her worst fears,...

Colonel Mark James Alexander was a highly respected leader in the 82nd Airborne Division during World War II. He commanded three different battalions into combat, leading them with distinction in...

The Foe Within: Fantasies of Treason and the End of Imperial Russia by William C. Fuller Jr. In March 1915, Lt. Colonel S. N. Miasoedov was hanged in Warsaw after a two-hour trial for treason. His...

Under A Feathered Sky: A Memoir of NATO's Role in Kosovo's Transition. Lieutenant Colonel Ade Clewlow recounts his six-month deployment to Kosovo as part of NATO's efforts to support the newly...

Abigail Westcott's life was forever changed when her father died and she discovered their marriage was not legally valid. Six years later, she has grown into a confident woman who values independence...

Sir Alec Guinness: A Life Revealed Alec Guinness was one of the greatest actors of the twentieth century, with a talent recognised by critics from his very first appearance on stage. His performances...

Agent Vicki Kahn's first foreign mission for the South African government has taken a complicated turn. She is now tracking an international child-trafficker, but her investigation has become...

The F-4 Phantom and F-105 Thunderchief: MiG Killers of the Vietnam War 1965-1973 This comprehensive photo collection showcases the U.S. Air Force's most successful fighter aircraft during the Vietnam...

The Rise of the Ku Klux Klan: Right-Wing Movements and National Politics By Rory McVeigh University of Minnesota Press, 2009 In 1915, the Ku Klux Klan was revived by Colonel William Joseph Simmons...

Indra Devi was born in Russia in 1899, and by the time of her death in 2002, yoga had become a global phenomenon. In "The Goddess Pose", Michelle Goldberg tells the story of the woman who brought...

Fighting Mann and War Dog are two gripping war stories from the pages of Battle Picture Weekly, Britain's greatest war comic. Written by Alan Hebden and illustrated by Cam Kennedy and Mike Western,...

Colonel Samuel 'Big Bear' Shepherd's life has been defined by his work. A West Point graduate and veteran of the Special Operations Command, he founded Shepherd Security to tackle missions that fell...

After the shocking events of the TV series finale, Colonel Sheppard and his team must regroup and face a new threat to Atlantis. The discovery of Rodney McKay's fate has left them reeling, and their...

A group of American bombers armed with nuclear weapons is streaking past the fail-safe point, beyond recall. Their destination - Moscow. In a bomb shelter beneath the White House, a calm young...

The Soviet Comeback by Jamie Smith In 1981, the Soviet Union was facing significant challenges. In a country where racial tensions were high, a black Russian spy would be an unlikely figure,...

The Confederate Empire in the Southwest: A Plan for Expansion and Conquest. In the years leading up to the Civil War, Southern writers and warriors advocated for the occupation and development of the...

Belfast to Benghazi: Untold Challenges of War by Rupert Wieloch Colonel Rupert Wieloch has had a distinguished military career, marked by service in some of the most significant conflicts of the past...

The Passage to India (Matthew Hervey 13) In 1831, tensions are running high across Europe and Asia. In England, protests against the Reform Bill are spreading, while in India, the presidency of...

Retired Colonel Carl Butler has paid his dues and is looking forward to a quiet retirement. However, the galaxy has other plans for him. He's been roped into searching for two missing individuals: a...

Percy Fawcett and the Lost City of Z: The History of the Explorer's Mysterious Disappearance in Search of El Dorado. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, explorers were at the forefront of...

Wolfram Forster's story is one of survival and resilience in the face of unimaginable adversity. Growing up in Berlin during World War II, he clung to two dreams: to live in America and to become a...

The Chindit Operations: Special Forces in Burma by Colin Higgs In February 1943, Colonel Orde Wingate led an audacious force into Japanese-held territory in Burma, marking the beginning of a series...

The Yellow Star House: A Remarkable Story of Survival in Hungary. Between May 15 and July 9, 1944, over 440,000 Hungarian Jews were deported to Auschwitz-Birkenau. However, the Jewish community in...

John Rain is back in a high-stakes game. When legendary black ops veteran Colonel Scott "Hort" Horton tracks him down in Tokyo, Rain is offered a lucrative deal: take out three ultra-high-profile...

The Hunt for the Storozhevoy: A 1975 Soviet Navy Mutiny in the Baltic By Michael Fredholm von Essen In July 1975, Lieutenant Commander Valeriy Sablin led a daring mutiny on the Soviet warship...

The Doolittle Raid: The First Air Attack Against Japan, April 1942 By John Grehan On 18 April 1942, sixteen US aircraft took to the skies in a daring mission to exact retribution against Japan. Led...

John F. Kennedy: The Conspiracy and Truth Behind the Assassination The assassination of President John F. Kennedy in 1963 remains one of the most enduring unsolved mysteries in American history. The...

Elvis Presley's early sound was forged in the studio of Sam Phillips's Memphis-based Sun Records, where guitarist Scotty Moore first met the young singer. Moore's keen ear picked up on Elvis's unique...