Jeffrey Plowman Knihy

Focusing on the New Zealand Sherman tanks, this comprehensive guide details their camouflage and markings during training and combat in the Middle East and Italy from 1943 to 1945. It features a wealth of rare and previously unpublished photographs, each accompanied by detailed captions. The book covers various models, including the Sherman III, Sherman IC Firefly, Sherman VC Firefly, and Sherman IB, as well as engineering vehicles based on the Sherman design, providing an in-depth look at their operational history.

Focusing on the New Zealand Valentine tanks, this guide provides a comprehensive look at their camouflage and markings throughout various phases, including training in New Zealand, combat in the Pacific, and post-war deployment until their replacement in 1960. The book features rare and previously unpublished photographs, complemented by detailed captions that enhance the historical context and understanding of these military vehicles. It covers multiple models, including Valentine II, III, III CS, and V.

In-depth account of the daring Allied tank attack launched along Cavendish Road during the third battle at Monte Cassino in 1944. Graphic description of the construction of Cavendish Road. číst celé

A vivid photographic history of the battle of Monte Cassino in the Second World War. číst celé

A unique visual record of the Balkan campaign during the Second World War Covers the fighting in Jugoslavia, Bulgaria, Greece, Crete A graphic introduction to a neglected theatre of the conflict * A mine of rare wartime photographs of special interest to modellers and wargamers

Absorbing new account of the Greek campaign of 1941. Features graphic first- hand accounts of key episodes. A timely reassessment of a neglected theatre of the Second World War in the Mediterranean.

Focusing on the New Zealand Stuart tanks, this comprehensive guide covers their camouflage and markings from training in New Zealand to combat operations in the Middle East and Italy, extending to post-war usage until 1955. It features a wealth of rare and previously unpublished photographs, each accompanied by detailed captions. The book includes specific models such as the Stuart I, Stuart I Hybrid, Stuart III, Stuart V Recce, and Stuart APC, offering an in-depth look at these military vehicles.

Set against the backdrop of World War II, the narrative explores the precarious situation faced by Anzac troops in Greece during April 1941. As German forces advance towards Larissa, the Anzac Corps struggles with slow command responses and logistical challenges. The story highlights the bravery and ingenuity of small groups of soldiers, particularly the New Zealanders, who manage to delay the German onslaught. The book delves into the dynamics of command, the misappropriation of resources, and the critical decisions that ultimately allow for the successful evacuation of the Anzac Corps.

This book covers the use of armor by Axis forces during their annexation and occupation of the Balkans between 1940 and 1941. While German armor features prominently in the book, many of which have not been published before, there are also some remarkable images of Hungarian and Italian armor.

The Battles for Cassino encompassed one of the few truly international conflicts of the Second World War. A strategic town on the road to Rome, the fighting lasted four months and cost the lives of more than 14,000 men from eight nations. This work presents a balanced view the conflict, combined... číst celé