This pocket manual gives a flavor of life at sea as a merchant seaman during World War II, and the dangers they faced from the enemy and the elements.

Using excerpts from contemporary training manuals, this pocket manual is an insight into the preparation of the troops involved in Operation Overlord.

Excerpts from the many unofficial 'manuals' avidly bought by members of the British Home Guard desperate to prepare for invasion during World War II

The Paratrooper Training Pocket Manual 1939-45 provides an unusually detailed insight into what it took to make a military paratrooper and how he was then utilized as part of wider operations.

This volume in the Pocket Manuals series is based on The Partisan's Companion, the Red Army manual used to train partisans to fight the Nazi invader

This Pocket Manual draws on previous German writing such as Kleinkrieg to analyse the German experience in suppressing rebellion in World War II.

Attractive pocket manual bringing together advice and tips for families on the homefront during World War II

Pocket manual detailing the training and operations of the British pilots, ground crew and anti-aircraft gunners.