Gary Sheffield is one of the most versatile and stimulating of military historians at work today. For 25 years, in a series of perceptive books and articles, he has examined the First World War from many angles - from the point of view of the politicians and the high command through to the junior officers and other ranks in the front line. 'Morale and Command' presents a range of his shorter work, and shows his scholarship at its best. The range of...

From the Civil Wars to the Second World War, the British Army proved to be the most successful and effective throughout the world. Anthony Clayton describes the evolving natural history, developments in battlefield technology and changing concepts in leadership theory and examines the role of the professional officer.

Al Murray's passion for military history, and the Second World War in particular, has always been a duel passion with his comedy. It was brought to the fore with several acclaimed and award-winning television shows and the success of his podcast 'We Have Ways of Making You Talk' which he hosts alongside James Holland. The podcast has built up a loyal, nationwide fanbase and has given birth to its own annual three-day festival. In his first serious...