In the most legendary battle in Scottish history, a mere 7,000 followers of Robert the Bruce defeated over 15,000 of Edward II’s troops at Bannockburn. Fought over two days on June 23 and 24, 1314, the battle of Bannockburn was a decisive victory for Robert the Bruce in the Scottish Wars of Independence against the English. It was the greatest defeat the English would suffer throughout the Middle Ages, and a huge personal humiliation for Edward II. Chris Brown’s startling narrative recreates the battle and challenges our perceptions of what happened and why. In this special, commemorative edition, he also looks back at the legacy of Bannockburn and what it means for Scotland today.

Bannockburn 1314

History

Brown, Dr. Chris

Europe

Spellmount

The ultimate companion to the greatest airborne battle of all time
The greatest airborne operation in history commenced on September 17, 1944. Nine days later nearly four out five of the British 1st Airborne Division and their Polish comrades would be killed, wounded, or captured as Germany secured her last great battlefield victory of the war. The ferocious and gallant actions in Arnhem and Oosterbeek have fascinated historians and students ever since. Drawing extensively on eye-witness experience and unit diaries, and providing a detailed tactical and technical analysis of the arms, equipment and practices of the day, this book provides a fascinating day-on-day account of one of the most iconic actions of World War II. Supported by battle maps, timelines, troop diagrams as well as touring guides, this is the perfect companion for the armchair historian or the intrepid battlefield traveler.

Arnhem: Nine Days of Battle

Military

The History Press

Comprising a collection of contemporary and near-contemporary documents from both Scotland and England, and with commentaries by the author, this book details the life of Scotland’s greatest king. It includes Barbour’s The Bruce, an epic poem, which is the closest surviving source of documentary evidence. A masterpiece of research, this book is essential reading for any student of the period and anyone interested in Robert the Bruce.

Robert the Bruce: A Life Chronicled

Biographies & Memoirs

Historical

Tempus

This is a painstaking survey of every Scottish battle from Mons Graupius AD 84 to Culloden 1746. Scotland has been formed by war to a greater extent than almost any other nation—war against the Romans, the Vikings, one another and, throughout the medieval and early modern eras, with England. Many of Scotland's battlefields have already been covered by modern developments, many more are at risk, often because their existence, let alone significance, is known to so few. If battles are "no more than the punctuation marks of history" it is not enough to know where these punctuation marks occurred, it is important to understand why.

Scottish Battlefields

William Wallace

Tempus Publishing Ltd.

What truly happened at one of the most iconic battles of World War II When we think of Arnhem we think of A Bridge Too Far and a sky full of parachutes dropping the Allies into the Netherlands. Beyond these images, this was one of the most complex and strategically important operations of the war. Operation Market Garden was devised to give the Allies the opportunity to bypass the German Siegfried Line and attack the Ruhr. Paratroopers were dropped into the Netherlands to secure all the bridgeheads and major routes along the proposed Allied axis advance. Simultaneously the 1st Airborne Division, supported by the Glider Pilot Regiment and Polish 1st Independent Parachute Brigade, landed at Arnhem. The British expected to connect with the Arnhem force within a matter of days, but things on the ground proved very different. The troops met resistance from pockets of SS soldiers and soon were overwhelmed. The Arnhem contingent was cut-off from reinforcement and eventually forced to withdraw. The 1st Airborne Division lost three-quarters of its strength in the operation and did not see battle again. Through quotes and maps the text explores the unfolding action of the battle and puts the reader on the frontline.

Battle Story: Arnhem 1944-45

The only book to trace Scotland’s contribution to the Second World War through unpublished photographs Traditionally Scotland has made a contribution to Britain’s wars well out of proportion to her population and her military achievements recognized throughout the world. 'Scotland at War' provides an outline of Scotland's war effort drawing on extensive photographic evidence from commercial, state and personal collections, looking beyond the experience of individual regiments to provide a wider picture of the experience of the Scottish soldier, sailor and airman in the struggles against Germany, Japan and Italy. This book will provide any teacher or student of military history an insight into what it was really like on the Front.

Scotland on the Frontline: A Photographic History of Scottish Forces 1939-45

Arts & Photography

Photography & Video

Kohima was one of the most important battles in the Asian theater during World War II; find out why 
Kohima was the turning point in the Japanese invasion of India, witnessing the end of their attempt to overthrow the British Raj. It was a bitter battle fought in three stages, spanning three months, and ending with the siege of Imphal. Losses on both sides were heavy, with the Japanese suffering their greatest land defeat thus far in the war. Against the odds and an enemy who nearly refused to give in, the British Army resisted the Japanese and their victory paved the way for the reconquest of Burma. This bookexplores the historical context of this critical point in the war in Asia, the personalities of the opposing armies, and offers a blow-by-blow account of the battle.

Battle Story: Kohima 1944

Asia

Child of Grace: Death Row Sermons contains transcripts of three sermons preached by Gary Brown at Life Row Church on Alabama's Death Row. Gary was on an earthly death row, but he had discovered true freedom in Jesus Christ. Join in with a group of believers condemned to die but destined for Heaven.

Child of Grace: Death Row Sermons

Religion & Spirituality

Christian Books & Bibles

Independently published

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Bannockburn 1314

Arnhem: Nine Days of Battle

Arnhem: Nine Days of Battle

Robert the Bruce: A Life Chronicled

Scottish Battlefields

William Wallace

Battle Story: Arnhem 1944-45

Scotland on the Frontline: A Photographic History of Scottish Forces 1939-45

Battle Story: Kohima 1944

Child of Grace: Death Row Sermons