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  • The Battles of El Alamein

    The End of the Beginning

    by Ben Skipper ...
    "This book is a modeler's dream . . . [it] brings to the fore the story of one of the most pivotal battles of the Second World War." —Jon Sandison, military historianThe early battles of North Africa between the Axis powers and the British Commonwealth and her European allies were among the very last clashes of chivalry. At the small town of El Alamein belligerents met and fought, on two occasions ... Read more

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  • Land Rover

    Military Versions of the British 4x4

    by Ben Skipper ...
    Series series LandCraft
    A richly illustrated guide to modeling the military Land Rover, filled with previously unseen inspirational photographs and drawings.The Land Rover was originally designed to fill a gap in the Rover Car Company's post-war product portfolio. Initially based on Willy's-Overlands Jeep, the now-legendary Land Rover was adopted by armed forces across the globe almost immediately. By its sixtieth ... Read more

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  • M113: American Armoured Personnel Carrier

    by Ben Skipper ...
    Series series LandCraft
    The M113 has become as much a recognizable part of the US military machine at war as the Bell UH-1 Iroquois and M16 assault rifle. Earning its stripes in the jungles and highlands of Vietnam, it became the most widely armored vehicle of the campaign. Such was its prowess that the Viet Cong gave it the nickname Green Dragon on account of its ability to go virtually anywhere.Its groundbreaking ... Read more

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  • Landing Craft & Amphibians

    Seaborne Vessels in the 20th Century

    by Ben Skipper ...
    Series series LandCraft
    A guide to the history of the designs and usage of essential military sea vessels for enthusiasts and modelers.From the wars of antiquity to the recent events in Southwest Asia, landing craft and amphibians have been an ever-present sea borne and battle space asset in one form or another for the commander wanting to get boots on the ground. Refined during the Second World War with the introduction ... Read more

    $2.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Humvee

    American Multi-Purpose Support Truck

    by Ben Skipper ...
    Series series LandCraft
    With its characteristic wide track, low silhouette and its distinctively deep exhaust note the Humvee sets itself apart from the range of light utility trucks it replaced. Fully air-portable, the Humvee features an aluminum body seated on a steel ladder chassis, powered by a 190hp V8 engine. Introduced into service in 1985, the Humvee remained pretty much unnoticed until its baptism of fire during ... Read more

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  • Boeing B-29 Superfortress

    by Ben Skipper ...
    Series series Flight Craft
    A military history of the four-engined propeller-driven heavy bomber flown largely during World War II and the Korean War, perfect for model building."Highly recommended to modelers for the many interesting schemes and to anyone with an interest in aviation history and the B-29!"— IPMS/USABoeing's B-29 Superfortress became an icon in its own service life and forever synonymous with the delivery of ... Read more

    $14.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • 100 Years of Civil Aviation

    A History from the 1919 Paris Convention to Retiring the Jumbo Jet

    by Ben Skipper ...
    An examination of civil aviation history from the end of World War I to the retiring of the Jumbo Jet. The book examines a century of civil aviation; in 1919 a fledgling industry was born out of civilianizing First World War bombers. The book covers the design and development of civil aircraft and all the personalities that shaped the industry; it features the hay-day of air travel before the ... Read more

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  • Stalingrad

    Death of an Army

    by Ben Skipper ...
    Series series Battle Craft
    The very name Stalingrad has become synonymous with military folly and political arrogance. Its capture by the Wehrmacht was a crushing defeat, both militarily and politically, for the Red Army. The 6th Army was a highly experienced key element of Army Group South. In late June 1942 it rolled eastwards as part of the summer offensive to capture the vital oilfields of Baku and secure the city on ... Read more

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  • Boeing B-52 Stratofortress

    by Ben Skipper ...
    "Skipper has an open-narrative style and has conducted thorough research on B–52 evolution. His book provides an excellent overview of this aircraft, valuable to aviation enthusiasts, military historians, and general readers interested in the role of strategic airpower in modern conflict." – The Journal of the Air Force Historical Foundation First flown in 1952, the Boeing B-52 Stratofortress ... Read more

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  • Battle of the Bulge

    A Guide to Modeling the Battle

    by Ben Skipper ...
    Series series Battle Craft
    The Battle of the Bulge was the perfect storm for the Allies in late 1944; a tired army, overstretched supply lines, and poor intelligence on what was waiting on the other side of the hill. On 16th December, with almost complete surprise, the Germans launched their last major offensive in the West. Emerging from thick fog and through the dense woodland of the Ardennes nearly 500,000 German troops ... Read more

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  • Operation Market Garden

    A Bridge too Far

    by Ben Skipper ...
    Series series Battle Craft
    Every General's aim is to end a war by Christmas, and Montgomery, perhaps, saw his opportunity in a bold strike across the southern portion of the Netherlands close to the borders of an embattled Reich. Still heady from earlier victories in the Normandy campaign, the plan to push deep into enemy territory, with land and airborne forces, was as daring as it was dangerous. Some would say the ... Read more

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  • A Photographic History of London's Ceremonial Regiments

    by Ben Skipper ...
    This richly illustrated volume tells the story of the seven regiments of the Household Division, along with the supporting personalities and units of London District. A subject as fascinating as it is multifarious. From the key personalities responsible for the razor-sharp execution of state ceremonial and public duties, to the historical figures who helped establish and shape a military dynasty ... Read more

    $21.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus