British Naval

'The entire span of British submarine history has been carefully recorded here: the tragedies in both peace and war … the successes too.' — Geoffrey Moorhouse, Daily Telegraph

With all the immediacy of an eyewitness account, Anthony Pitch recounts the dramatic story of the British invasion of Washington, D.C. in the summer of 1814. The British torched the Capitol, the White House, and other buildings, setting off an inferno that illuminated the countryside for miles around and sent President James Madison galloping out of town. The author's gripping account also describes the valiant defense of nearby Fort McHenry and the story of the writing of The Star Spangled Banner.

For nearly 200 years huge wooden warships called “ships of the line” dominated war at sea and were thus instrumental in the European struggle for power and the spread of imperialism. Foremost among the great naval powers were Great Britain and France, whose advanced economies could support large numbers of these expensive ships. This book, the first joint history of these great navies, offers a uniquely impartial and comprehensive picture of the two forces - their shipbuilding programs, naval campaigns, and battles, and their wartime strategies and diplomacy.

Experience gripping military history as a fragile republic battles a global naval empire for its very survival. Amidst the chaos of Napoleonic global warfare and brutal frontier violence, early Americans and fierce Indigenous confederacies collide in a high-stakes struggle that reshaped a...

Relive the forgotten struggle for American independence with this immersive military history of a defining border war. Perfect for an engaging morning commute, this tense narrative transports you to the treacherous high seas, the frozen Great Lakes, and the burning political chambers of a young...

Uncover the gripping military history of America’s forgotten frontier battles and the naval clashes that forged a nation. Perfect for your morning commute, this tense historical narrative thrusts you into the crosshairs of a young republic fighting off the world's greatest empire. Turn your...

A daring captain. A ship full of weapons. And a sinister plot that could cripple Britain. In the heart of world war one, a devious plan devised by the German navy led to Naval Officer Captain Karl Spindler embarking on a perilous and secret mission. His task - to deliver German weaponry to Ireland and spark what would become the Easter Uprising. Departing from Norway with a disguised ship, Spindler undertook a perilous mission with a small crew and a hold full of explosives.

Dive into the intense military history of a surprise invasion that ignited modern warfare in the freezing South Atlantic. Perfect for a gripping commute, this immersive narrative transports you to a wind-swept archipelago where global geopolitics violently clashed with everyday civilian lives...