Books in the Middle East@War series

The story of the JNA's difficult task of entering the Sinai Peninsula right on the heels of withdrawing Israeli forces in 1956 is the centrepiece of this book. It is illustrated by more than 150 original photographs, most of which have never been published before.

Based on decades of consistent research, but also newly available sources in both Arabic and various European languages, Volume 1 tells the story of the men and machines of the first half century of military aviation in the Arab World.

History of the military forces of the Gulf states that were mostly British Protected States. Illustrated with scores of photographs and maps.

1973: the First Nuclear War provides an in-depth insight into the Israeli efforts to prevent the deployment of Egyptian Scud missiles - whether armed with Soviet nuclear warheads or not - in the Port Said area.

The Military and Police Forces of the Gulf States, Volume 3, covers the military, police, and selected para-military services of Bahrain, Kuwait and Qatar from early 20th Century until 2010.

The first authoritative and richly illustrated account about air warfare in the Arab World of the period 1911-1955. Volume 4 cover the period of 1936-1941.

Ground-breaking research about Czechoslovak arms exports to the Middle East, based on official documentation.

This series is a compact yet comprehensive guide to the operational history of the Iraqi Air Force from its inception in 1931 to its destruction in 2003.

Drawing on extensive research, including first hand accounts it provides a compelling overview of the first three years of the ongoing conflict in Syria.