Books published by Greenhill Books

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

A comprehensive, detailed and unbiased history of Hermann Goring's panzer division.

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 collection of classic reconstructions based on forty years' experience of archaeological research.

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.

A perfect investigation for readers who enjoy reading about modern history, and the Second World War in particular. It is also tailored to those with an interest in the "secret war", covering topics like the SOE, and military intelligence.

Albrecht Dürer's fight book offers a unique, new look at Dürer the artist and Dürer the fighter.

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

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 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.