Books published by Naval & Military Press

Krupps, the giant arms manufacturer based at Essen in the Ruhr, is synonymous with German militarism. This report, one of 700 produced by Britain's Intelligence services on the Nazi war machine at the war's end, is based on interviews in Essen with Krupp executives carried out in the war's immediate aftermath in 1945.

BMW. the Bavarian carmaker now synonymous with high end vehicles, was involved in World War II in testing rocket motors for the Nazi war machine. This report into the company's activities was based on interviews with BMW executives carried out on the spot near its Munich HQ as the war ended.

This report, one of 700 produced by British Intelligence at the war's end into the Nazi war machine, details German guided missile research, based on contemporary interviews with scientists and technicians working on the project.

The War Diaries for the Great War, held under WO95, represent one of the most popular record collections held at the National Archives, Kew, London. For researchers and family historians, the War Diaries contain a wealth of information of far greater interest than the army could ever have predicted. They provide unrivalled insight into daily events on the front line and are packed with fascinating detail. They contain no modern editing, opinions or poorly judged comments, just the war day by day, written by the men who fought this 'War to end all Wars. They are without question, the most important source of information available on the war on the Western Front.Full colour facsimile of each page with specially created chronological index.What is a War Diary?The headquarters of each unit and formation of the British Army in the field was ordered to maintain a record of its location, movements and activities. For the most part, these details were recorded on a standard army form headed 'War diary or intelligence summary'.What details are given?Details given vary greatly, depending on the nature of the unit, what it was doing and, to some extent, the style of the man writing it. The entries vary from very simple and repetitive statements like 'Training' up to many pages of description when a unit was in battle. Production of the diary was the responsibility of the Adjutant of the headquarters concerned.Is there any other information or documents with the diaries?Some diaries have other documentation attached, such as maps, operational orders and after-action reports.

The War Diaries for the Great War, held under WO95, represent one of the most popular record collections held at the National Archives, Kew, London. For researchers and family historians, the War Diaries contain a wealth of information of far greater interest than the army could ever have predicted. They provide unrivalled insight into daily events on the front line and are packed with fascinating detail. They contain no modern editing, opinions or poorly judged comments, just the war day by day, written by the men who fought this 'War to end all Wars. They are without question, the most important source of information available on the war on the Western Front.Full colour facsimile of each page with specially created chronological index.What is a War Diary?The headquarters of each unit and formation of the British Army in the field was ordered to maintain a record of its location, movements and activities. For the most part, these details were recorded on a standard army form headed 'War diary or intelligence summary'.What details are given?Details given vary greatly, depending on the nature of the unit, what it was doing and, to some extent, the style of the man writing it. The entries vary from very simple and repetitive statements like 'Training' up to many pages of description when a unit was in battle. Production of the diary was the responsibility of the Adjutant of the headquarters concerned.Is there any other information or documents with the diaries?Some diaries have other documentation attached, such as maps, operational orders and after-action reports.

Excellent, detailed history of the Royal Marines in the Great War. Championed by the First Lord of the Admiralty, WInston Churchill, the Marines were in action almost from the first day - at Antwerp, Gallipoli, on the Western Front, in the Cameroons, and in East Africa, In 1918 they took part in the famous raid on the belgian port of Zeebrugge, and were deployed in North Russia, with both Naval and Land Forces. This massive and impressive history contains Roll of Awards for all ranks.

This technical manual, is illustrated with good clear plates for maintenance and repair; they number in detail the components in each gun described. Published in May 1917 for the Ordnance College.Nomenclature of Parts, Stripping, Assembling, Actions, Jams, Missfires, Failures and Inspection of:1. Rifles, Short, M.L.E.2. Rifles, Short, M.L.E., Charger Loading M.L.E.3. Rifles, Short, M.L.E., Magazine, 303-inch, pattern 1914.4. Pistols, Webley.5. Guns, Maxim, 303-inch.6. Gun, Vickers, 303-inch.7. Gun, Lewes, 303-inch8. Gun, Hotchkiss, 303-inch

This technical manual, is illustrated with good clear plates for maintenance and repair; they number in detail the components in each gun described. Published in May 1915 for the Ordnance College.Nomenclature of Parts, Stripping, Assembling, Actions, Jams, Missfires, Failures and Inspection 19151. Rifles, Short, M.L.E.2. Charger Loading M.L.E.3. Pistols, Webley.4. Gun, Maxim, 303-inch.5. Gun, Vickers, 303-inch

A highly illustrated War Office training manual for the raw native recruit, produced in 1954 for the West African Command (the WAC disbanded in 1956). Postwar plans to raise an infantry division in West Africa as part of a British strategic reserve were not realised due to lack of government funding. An interesting artefact from the last days of colonial Africa, reproduced from the original WO Library copy.Contents:The Rifle, stripping, assembling and sightsetting.The Rifle, care and cleaning,Loading and unloading.Lying position and hold.Aiming, Range targets.Trigger Control.Firing a shot.On guard and hip firing.The point.Alteration of sights.Two points.Working the bolt.Further cleaning.Snapshooting.Rapid firing.The training stick.Firing from other positions.Self-defence.Amendments No 1

A confidential Unexploded Bomb Disposal Dept. Admiralty publication issued in January of 1944, this publication was originally covered by the Official Secrets Acts. With much technical detail covering Recognition with HE. Bombs, Incendiaries, Depth Charges from Aircraft, Aircraft - Laid Mines, Rocket Devices, Fuzes and Pistols. Illustrated with technical photographs and line drawings. A must for the battlefield archaeologist and WW2 historian.A reprint of an original working copy complete with many tipped-in amendments and hand written corrections, a rare survival that was preserved at the MOD Pattern Room Library.

¿An important official publication covering all aspects of subterranean warfare with much practical detail for the guidance of mining companies of the Great War.Contents:Subterranean Warfare.Shafts and Galleries.Countermines.Ventilation and Lighting of Galleries.Charges and Effects of Mines.Preparing Mines for Firing.Firing Powder Charges without Electricity.Firing Charges by Electricity.Boring and blasting.Explosives.Demolitions with Gunpowder.Demolitions with Guncotton.Demolition of Railways.Demolitions of Telegraph Lines.

An official South West Pacific Area (command) photographic guide to the Japanese army's equipment. Much of the information gathered came from captured Jap. equipment. Good colour plates covering distinguishing flags and badges, and badges of rank are also included in this useful reference work.Contents:Distinguishing flags and badges.Badges of rank.8 mm Automatic Pistol model 14 "Nambu".6.5 mm Infantry Rifle ""Meiji 38" (1905).Hand Grenade H E.Rifle Grenade and pouch. Grenade discharger Type "89" (1929).7.63 mm SMG "Solothurn".6.5 mm LMG Taisho 11 (1922) "Nambu".6.5 LMG Type "96" (1936).7.7 mm HMG Type "92" (1932) "Juki".13 mm Double Barrel A/A-TK/A Gun Type "93" (1933).20 mm A/A-TK/A Gun Type "98" (1938).25 mm Triple Barrel A/A-TK/A Gun.37 mm TK/A Gun Type "94" (1934).70 mm Battalion Gun Type "92" (1932).75 mm Regimental Gun Type "41" (1908).75 mm Mobile A/A Gun Type "88" (1928).Magnetized A P Bomb Type "99" (1939).Land Mines Type "93" (1933).Flame Thrower Model "93" (1933).Japanese Tankette Type M 2592 (1932).Japanese Light Tank "Malayan" TypeJapanese Medium Tank Type M 2592 (1934).Characteristics of Japanese Artillery.Characteristics of Japanese Mortars.

Classified SECRET post-war publication compiled by the authority of the Army Council, the object of which was to preserve the experience gained in weapon development during WW2. This is a valuable volume, which is part of a three volume set, and covers matters not considered in great detail in the main Military series.

Classified SECRET post-war publication compiled by the authority of the Army Council, the object of which was to preserve the experience gained in weapon development during WW2. This is a valuable volume, which is part of a three volume set, and covers matters not considered in great detail in the main Military series. Very rare in it's original and only 1951 printing, with 375 copies issued. This reprint is taken from the file copy held by The Ministry of Defence Pattern Room.Chapters:Introductory.Smoke materials, weapons and appliances. Smoke screening.Tactical smoke screening.Smoke training.Feasible uses of smoke not resorted to operationally.Axis smoke development.Signal, Smoke and Flares.Introductory.The Development of Phase, 1940-1943.Operational Success, 1944-1945.Effect of flame and defence against it.Flame development in Germany, Japan and Russia. Incendiary projectiles. Insecticides and insect repellents.Special and common user Equipment.Jungle equipment and policy regarding tropicalization of equipment.

Classified SECRET post-war publication compiled by the authority of the Army Council, the object of which was to preserve the experience gained in weapon development during WW2. This is a valuable volume, which is part of a three volume set, and covers matters not considered in great detail in the main Military series. Very rare in it's original and only 1951 printing, with 375 copies issued. This reprint is taken from the file copy held by The Ministry of Defence Pattern Room.Chapters:Major Policy.Organization.The war gases.Gas Weapons.Employment of gas and tactical doctrine.Defensive equipment.Gas training- principles and development.Development in enemy countries.

In the British naval forces, where there was a need to recruit enough hands to man the vast fleet of the British Empire, extensive regulations existed concerning the selection and status of boys enlisted to keep filling the ranks.Various specific terms were introduced for different, age - and exam-related stages in a boy's potential career:Boy,as rated was aged between 15¿ and 18. On a boy's 18th birthday he automatically became rated as an ordinary seaman and was subject to the Naval Discipline Act as applicable to adult seamen.Probably the rate Boy is best known for the bravery of Jack Cornwell or as he is better known Boy Cornwell who gave up his job as a delivery boy and enlisted in the Royal Navy, without his father's permission.He is remembered for his gallantry and death at the age of only 16 at the Battle of Jutland, he was posthumously awarded the Victoria Cross, the highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awardedThe recommendation for his citation from Admiral David Beatty, reads:"The instance of devotion to duty by Boy (1st Class) John Travers Cornwell who was mortally wounded early in the action, but nevertheless remained standing alone at a most exposed post, quietly awaiting orders till the end of the action, with the gun's crew dead and wounded around him. He was under 16¿ years old. I regret that he has since died, but I recommend his case for special recognition in justice to his memory and as an acknowledgement of the high example set by him."

This is a valuable facsimile taken from the restricted full sectional copy formally held at the Ministry of Defence. Sections comprising this publication:General Introduction. Projectiles and aircraft bombs. Cartridges. Fuzes, shell igniters, gaines, tubes and primers, etc (other than for small arms ammunition), Packages (Other than S.A.A.). Packages for S.A.A.. Small arms ammunition, including grenade and ammunition for Infantry Weapons (including their fuzes). Under-water weapons, mines A/TK, demolition charges, detonators and miscellaneous explosive stores. Pyrotechnics. Rockets. Guided missiles. Liquid propellants, pipe lines etc. Ammunition with radioactive content.

The War Diaries for the Great War, held under WO95, represent one of the most popular record collections held at the National Archives, Kew, London. For researchers and family historians, the War Diaries contain a wealth of information of far greater interest than the army could ever have predicted. They provide unrivalled insight into daily events on the front line and are packed with fascinating detail. They contain no modern editing, opinions or poorly judged comments, just the war day by day, written by the men who fought this 'War to end all Wars. They are without question, the most important source of information available on the war on the Western Front.Full colour facsimile of each page with specially created chronological index.What is a War Diary?The headquarters of each unit and formation of the British Army in the field was ordered to maintain a record of its location, movements and activities. For the most part, these details were recorded on a standard army form headed 'War diary or intelligence summary'.What details are given?Details given vary greatly, depending on the nature of the unit, what it was doing and, to some extent, the style of the man writing it. The entries vary from very simple and repetitive statements like 'Training' up to many pages of description when a unit was in battle. Production of the diary was the responsibility of the Adjutant of the headquarters concerned.Is there any other information or documents with the diaries?Some diaries have other documentation attached, such as maps, operational orders and after-action reports.

The War Diaries for the Great War, held under WO95, represent one of the most popular record collections held at the National Archives, Kew, London. For researchers and family historians, the War Diaries contain a wealth of information of far greater interest than the army could ever have predicted. They provide unrivalled insight into daily events on the front line and are packed with fascinating detail. They contain no modern editing, opinions or poorly judged comments, just the war day by day, written by the men who fought this 'War to end all Wars. They are without question, the most important source of information available on the war on the Western Front.Full colour facsimile of each page with specially created chronological index.What is a War Diary?The headquarters of each unit and formation of the British Army in the field was ordered to maintain a record of its location, movements and activities. For the most part, these details were recorded on a standard army form headed 'War diary or intelligence summary'.What details are given?Details given vary greatly, depending on the nature of the unit, what it was doing and, to some extent, the style of the man writing it. The entries vary from very simple and repetitive statements like 'Training' up to many pages of description when a unit was in battle. Production of the diary was the responsibility of the Adjutant of the headquarters concerned.Is there any other information or documents with the diaries?Some diaries have other documentation attached, such as maps, operational orders and after-action reports.

The War Diaries for the Great War, held under WO95, represent one of the most popular record collections held at the National Archives, Kew, London. For researchers and family historians, the War Diaries contain a wealth of information of far greater interest than the army could ever have predicted. They provide unrivalled insight into daily events on the front line and are packed with fascinating detail. They contain no modern editing, opinions or poorly judged comments, just the war day by day, written by the men who fought this 'War to end all Wars. They are without question, the most important source of information available on the war on the Western Front.Full colour facsimile of each page with specially created chronological index.What is a War Diary?The headquarters of each unit and formation of the British Army in the field was ordered to maintain a record of its location, movements and activities. For the most part, these details were recorded on a standard army form headed 'War diary or intelligence summary'.What details are given?Details given vary greatly, depending on the nature of the unit, what it was doing and, to some extent, the style of the man writing it. The entries vary from very simple and repetitive statements like 'Training' up to many pages of description when a unit was in battle. Production of the diary was the responsibility of the Adjutant of the headquarters concerned.Is there any other information or documents with the diaries?Some diaries have other documentation attached, such as maps, operational orders and after-action reports.

The War Diaries for the Great War, held under WO95, represent one of the most popular record collections held at the National Archives, Kew, London. For researchers and family historians, the War Diaries contain a wealth of information of far greater interest than the army could ever have predicted. They provide unrivalled insight into daily events on the front line and are packed with fascinating detail. They contain no modern editing, opinions or poorly judged comments, just the war day by day, written by the men who fought this 'War to end all Wars. They are without question, the most important source of information available on the war on the Western Front.Full colour facsimile of each page with specially created chronological index.What is a War Diary?The headquarters of each unit and formation of the British Army in the field was ordered to maintain a record of its location, movements and activities. For the most part, these details were recorded on a standard army form headed 'War diary or intelligence summary'.What details are given?Details given vary greatly, depending on the nature of the unit, what it was doing and, to some extent, the style of the man writing it. The entries vary from very simple and repetitive statements like 'Training' up to many pages of description when a unit was in battle. Production of the diary was the responsibility of the Adjutant of the headquarters concerned.Is there any other information or documents with the diaries?Some diaries have other documentation attached, such as maps, operational orders and after-action reports.

The War Diaries for the Great War, held under WO95, represent one of the most popular record collections held at the National Archives, Kew, London. For researchers and family historians, the War Diaries contain a wealth of information of far greater interest than the army could ever have predicted. They provide unrivalled insight into daily events on the front line and are packed with fascinating detail. They contain no modern editing, opinions or poorly judged comments, just the war day by day, written by the men who fought this 'War to end all Wars. They are without question, the most important source of information available on the war on the Western Front.Full colour facsimile of each page with specially created chronological index.What is a War Diary?The headquarters of each unit and formation of the British Army in the field was ordered to maintain a record of its location, movements and activities. For the most part, these details were recorded on a standard army form headed 'War diary or intelligence summary'.What details are given?Details given vary greatly, depending on the nature of the unit, what it was doing and, to some extent, the style of the man writing it. The entries vary from very simple and repetitive statements like 'Training' up to many pages of description when a unit was in battle. Production of the diary was the responsibility of the Adjutant of the headquarters concerned.Is there any other information or documents with the diaries?Some diaries have other documentation attached, such as maps, operational orders and after-action reports.