Books published by Greenhill Books

A vivid first-person account based on a wartime diary and field-post letters to his parents

English translation of a classic text by a legendary fencing master. Essential reading for any historical swordfighter, martial arts student or military history student.

The incredible, true story of how one soldier survived the numerous perils and hardships of war to return home.

A fascinating account of the little-known final battle of World War II in Europe. How Soviet Georgian soldiers wound up wearing German uniforms. The human tragedy of the battle, as Dutch civilians lost their homes and their lives.

An often untold story of German soldiers held in Soviet prison camps with a fascinating tale of a young Bavarian man who progressed through Nazi schemes and conscripted.

Eastern Front Sniper is a long overdue and comprehensive biography of one of World War II’s most accomplished snipers.Mathäus Hetzenauer, the son of a Tyrolean peasant family, was born in December 1924\. He was drafted into the Mountain Reserve Battalian 140 at the age of 18 but discharged five month’s later.He received a new draft notice in January 1943 for a post in the Styrian Truppenübungsplatz Seetal Alps where he met some of the best German snipers and learned his art.Hetzenauer went on to fight in Romania, Eastern Hungary and in Slovakia. As recognition for his more than 300 confirmed kills he was awarded on the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on April 17, 1945.After nearly five years of Soviet captivity Mathäus Hetzenauer returned to Austria on January 10, 1950\. He lived in the Tyrol's Brixen Valley until his death on 3 October of 2004.

A beautiful, touching, and heart-felt story that teaches the value of kindness.

Eastern Front Sniper is a long overdue and comprehensive biography of one of World War II's most accomplished snipers.Mathäus Hetzenauer, the son of a Tyrolean peasant family, was born in December 1924. He was drafted into the Mountain Reserve Battalian 140 at the age of 18 but discharged five months later.He received a new draft notice in January 1943 for a post in the Styrian Truppenübungsplatz Seetal Alps where he met some of the best German snipers and learned his art.Hetzenauer went on to fight in Romania, Eastern Hungary and in Slovakia. As recognition for his more than 300 confirmed kills, he was awarded on the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on April 17, 1945.After nearly five years of Soviet captivity Mathäus Hetzenauer returned to Austria on January 10, 1950. He lived in the Tyrol's Brixen Valley until his death on 3 October of 2004.

A brand new publication of Isaac Bashevis Singer's classic tale for children. A humorous tale from a master storyteller, drawing on the much loved Yiddish folktales about the foolish people of Chelm. Beautiful new illustrations throughout.

With a wealth of first-hand testimonies, collected by Artem Drabkin, this is a unique collection of eyewitness accounts from the Second World War.

For twelve year-old Motti, growing up in Israel in the 1960s, the world is full of mysteries to be solved, while his town is full of spies to be caught.

This is the true story of a young Red Army soldier during the Second World War, told in his own words.

More than 200 images, together with the original German captions and English translations, portray the life and times of this career officer, from the German annexation of the Sudetenland in 1938, to operations in Russia, Greece and the Balkans during 1941-44.

The Wars of the Mamluks 1250 1517. Analyses the Mamluk-Mongol War and the reasons for the Mamluks eventual victory Reveals their remarkable contribution to military theory Sheds light on the deadly conflict between Christendom and Islam

Tells the story of Bletchley Park through the words of the codebreakers Draws on one hundred letters and other declassified communications written as the war unfolded Immersive and personal, the letters reveal the true feelings of the participants Includes biographies of the letter writers Uncovers details about the operational successes and failures at Bletchley Offers a rare look at personal and departmental rivalry at Bletchley Park Will appeal to historians, WWII researchers and anyone interested in the secrets of Britains signal intelligence effort Includes never-before published photographs of Bletchley Park codebreakers

A visual journey through the landscape of war along the Eastern Front as never seen before.

A stunning comprehensive overview of advanced German naval building projects.

A rare insight into the German 9th Army's desperate retreat from the Halbe Pocket.

A unique overview of sniping throughout the First and Second World War. Draws on a breadth of material, including the first-hand testimonies of over fifty snipers. Appended with the complete diary of the celebrated Russian WWII sniper, Roza Shanina.

Enthralling hour-by-hour investigation into the extraordinary events at Isandlwana.

The remarkable autobiography of Britain's most decorated World War II fighter pilot.