Classic Military History Buys

A Listmania! list by Matthew James
 
Forgotten Victory: The First World War: Myths and Realities
1.  Forgotten Victory: The First World War: Myths and Realities by Gary Sheffield
The list author says:
  "Dispells many myths about the Great War, places the BEF in their deserved light."
£7.19   Used & New from: £3.67
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)

To Win A War: 1918, the Year of Victory (Cassell Military Paperbacks)
2.  To Win A War: 1918, the Year of Victory (Cassell Military Paperbacks) by John Terraine
The list author says:
  "Excellent. Terraine knows his British history as well as the BEF."
£5.91   Used & New from: £0.01
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

Douglas Haig:The Educated Soldier (Cassell)
3.  Douglas Haig:The Educated Soldier (Cassell) by John Terraine
The list author says:
  "Fantastic account of a Great War general."
Used & New from: £3.08
4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

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Haig: A Re-appraisal 70 Years on
4.  Haig: A Re-appraisal 70 Years on by Brian Bond
The list author says:
  "Concise reappraisal of a misrepresented figure."
Used & New from: £10.00
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

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Field Marshal Earl Haig (Cassell Military Paperbacks)
5.  Field Marshal Earl Haig (Cassell Military Paperbacks) by Philip Warner
The list author says:
  "Flowing narrative on Haig's life and career as a soldier. Slightly sympathetic in stance, although not quite like Terraine's biography."
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4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)

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The Struggle for Europe (Wordsworth Military Library)
6.  The Struggle for Europe (Wordsworth Military Library) by Chester Wilmot
The list author says:
  "Excellent account of the war in Western Europe from both sides, from a man who was there as a BBC war correspondant."
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4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)

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Overlord: D-Day and the Battle for Normandy, 1944 (Pan Grand Strategy Series)
7.  Overlord: D-Day and the Battle for Normandy, 1944 (Pan Grand Strategy Series) by Sir Max Hastings
The list author says:
  "Well written, fluid account of the Normandy landings by a master of the field."
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4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (23 customer reviews)

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Bomber Command (Pan Grand Strategy Series)
8.  Bomber Command (Pan Grand Strategy Series) by Sir Max Hastings
The list author says:
  "Not read this one yet, but expecting it to be classic Hastings!"
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4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)

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The Korean War
9.  The Korean War by Sir Max Hastings
The list author says:
  "British and Empire troops in a forgotten war. Hastings presents a masterly portrayal."
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4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)

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The Battle for the Falklands (Pan Grand Strategy)
10.  The Battle for the Falklands (Pan Grand Strategy) by Sir Max Hastings
The list author says:
  "The last of the colonial battles. The bravery and professionalism of British soldiers, sailors and airmen for all to see."
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4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)

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Redcoat: The British Soldier in the Age of Horse and Musket
11.  Redcoat: The British Soldier in the Age of Horse and Musket by Richard Holmes
The list author says:
  "Look to Holmes, not Hollywood for a true history of the Redcoats"
£6.99   Used & New from: £0.01
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)

Wellington: The Iron Duke
12.  Wellington: The Iron Duke by Richard Holmes
The list author says:
  "Great book about a truly great, great man."
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4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)

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The Great War
13.  The Great War by Correlli Barnett
The list author says:
  "Short, concise account of the Great War by one of Britain's leading military historians"
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4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

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The Collapse of British Power (Pride & Fall Sequence)
14.  The Collapse of British Power (Pride & Fall Sequence) by Correlli Barnett
The list author says:
  "Interesting, fresh look at the decline of British power and influence. It was NOT inevitable!"
Used & New from: £24.99
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

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The Verdict of Peace: Britain Between Her Yesterday and the Future (Pride & Fall Sequence)
15.  The Verdict of Peace: Britain Between Her Yesterday and the Future (Pride & Fall Sequence) by Correlli Barnett
The list author says:
  "Barnett's second installment in the Pride and Fall series."
Used & New from: £9.98
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

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The Audit of War: The Illusion and Reality of Britain as a Great Nation
16.  The Audit of War: The Illusion and Reality of Britain as a Great Nation by Correlli Barnett
The list author says:
  "Continuing in his revision of post-war Britain, Barnett lays a convincing case against the Attlee government."
Used & New from: £7.35
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

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Lost Victory: British Dreams, British Realities 1
17.  Lost Victory: British Dreams, British Realities 1 by Correlli Barnett
The list author says:
  "Valid and well-supported criticism of post-war Britain's Labour government."
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4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

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