Military History Bargain Book Box (15 Books)

Military History Bargain Book Box (15 Books)

Explore the front lines of history with this powerful collection of fifteen military books. This box spans over a century of conflict, offering a mix of strategic analysis and visceral, boots-on-the-ground memoirs. From the trenches of World War I and the aerial battles of the Pacific to the secret operations of the modern SAS and Royal Marine Commandos, these books explore the courage, tragedy, and tactics of warfare.

1. Voices of Snipers: Eyewitness Accounts from the World Wars by John Walter A chilling and fascinating collection of first-hand accounts from the men who fought from the shadows. Drawing on diaries, letters, and interviews, this book reveals the evolution of sniping and the unique psychological burden carried by the sharpshooters of WWI and WWII.

2. Dunkirk to D-Day: A Commando's War by Jeff Steel The story of Philip Steel, one of the first men to volunteer for the Commandos in 1940. From the chaos of Dunkirk to the raids on occupied Europe and the beaches of Normandy, this memoir captures the birth of the British special forces spirit.

3. HAVOC-06: A Combat Controller on Operations by Troy Knight A rare look inside the world of the RAAF Combat Controllers. Troy Knight takes you to the front lines of Iraq and Afghanistan, where he was responsible for calling in precision airstrikes amidst the chaos of close-quarters combat.

4. The Easy Day Was Yesterday: Life, The SAS and 24 Days in Jail by Paul Jordan Paul Jordan offers a no-holds-barred account of his life in the SAS, the private security circuit, and the nightmare of being wrongly imprisoned in a foreign jail. It is a story of resilience, training, and the mental toughness required to survive when everything goes wrong.

5. Pathfinder, 'Kriegie' and Gumboot Governor by Sir James Rowland The incredible life of Sir James Rowland: a Master Bomber in the elite Pathfinder Force during WWII, a prisoner of war (Kriegie) in Germany, a daring test pilot, and finally, the Governor of New South Wales.

6. The Rescue by Andy McNab The legendary SAS operator tells the true story of a desperate mission during the fall of Afghanistan in 2021. As the Taliban closed in on Kabul, a small team raced against time to save vulnerable hostages from certain death.

7. The Hunt by Andy McNab McNab recounts a gripping Special Forces mission to track down a high-value Taliban warlord. It’s a high-octane narrative of surveillance, pursuit, and the complex realities of fighting an insurgent enemy in their own backyard.

8. Lethal Shot: A Royal Marine Commando in Action by Rob Driscoll Rob Driscoll served as a sniper with the Royal Marines in Helmand Province, one of the most dangerous places on earth. This memoir details the intense pressure of overwatch missions and the split-second decisions that determine life or death.

9. The Silver Waterfall: How America Won the War in the Pacific at Midway by Brendan Simms A fresh perspective on the Battle of Midway. Simms argues that this naval clash was not just a turning point, but the decisive moment that doomed the Japanese Empire, examining the brilliant command decisions and sheer luck that led to the US victory.

10. SAS Great Escapes Three by Damien Lewis Seven untold stories of survival. Lewis chronicles the harrowing experiences of SAS soldiers during WWII who, when trapped behind enemy lines, had to use every ounce of their training and wit to evade capture and escape Nazi-occupied territory.

11. SAS Forged in Hell by Damien Lewis The second book in the Paddy Mayne trilogy. It follows the rogue heroes of the SAS as they fight their way through Italy and the Mediterranean, forging a reputation for ferocity that would become legendary.

12. Betrayal at Little Gibraltar by William Walker A gripping investigation into a forgotten tragedy of WWI. Walker exposes the failure of the US Army leadership during the Meuse-Argonne offensive, where a well-fortified German position claimed thousands of American lives due to tactical incompetence.

13. Inferno: The True Story of a B-17 Gunner's Heroism by Joe Pappalardo This book focuses on the bloody aerial campaign over Europe, told through the eyes of a Medal of Honor recipient. It captures the terrifying reality of life inside a B-17 Flying Fortress, battling fighters, flak, and freezing temperatures.

14. Fire and Fortitude: The US Army in the Pacific War, 1941-1943 by John C. McManus A sweeping historical account of the often-overlooked US Army infantry in the Pacific. McManus details the brutal jungle warfare, the logistical nightmares, and the sheer grit required to halt the Japanese advance in the early years of the war.

15. Kangaroo Squadron by Bruce Gamble The story of a misfit American B-17 squadron deployed to the Pacific in the desperate days after Pearl Harbor. Facing overwhelming odds and mechanical failures, these airmen fought a guerrilla war in the skies against the Japanese war machine.