10 Best history books like Allied Tanks at El Alamein 1942 (New Vanguard Book 321) by William E. Hiestand

Cover of Allied Tanks at El Alamein 1942 (New Vanguard Book 321) by William E. Hiestand

Allied Tanks at El Alamein 1942 (New Vanguard Book 321)

By: William E. Hiestand

4.23

Format: 47 pages, Kindle Edition

Examines Eighth Army's 1,000-strong tank force – rebuilt, reorganized, and equipped with brand-new …

If you liked the history plot in Allied Tanks at El Alamein 1942 (New Vanguard Book 321) by William E. Hiestand , here is a list of 10 books like this:

Cover of A War of Empires: Japan, India, Burma and Britain: 1941–45 by Robert Lyman

1. A War of Empires: Japan, India, Burma and Britain: 1941–45

By: Robert Lyman

4.30

Format: 560 pages, Hardcover

By 1941 the Japanese reigned supreme in their newly conquered territories throughout Asia. But chan… read more

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Cover of Corregidor 1945: Repossessing the Rock (Campaign, 325) by Mark Lardas

2. Corregidor 1945: Repossessing the Rock (Campaign, 325)

By: Mark Lardas

4.29

Format: 96 pages, Paperback

A detailed and fascinating exploration of the 1945 US combined land, naval and air operation to ret… read more

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Cover of The Russian S-300 and S-400 Missile Systems (New Vanguard Book 315) by Steven J. Zaloga

3. The Russian S-300 and S-400 Missile Systems (New Vanguard Book 315)

By: Steven J. Zaloga

4.40

Format: 47 pages, Kindle Edition

An expert account of the development, role, and capabilities of the S-300 and S-400 air defence mis… read more

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Cover of The Cactus Air Force: Air War over Guadalcanal by Eric Hammel

4. The Cactus Air Force: Air War over Guadalcanal

By: Eric Hammel

4.29

Format: 353 pages, Kindle Edition

Using diary entries, interviews and first-hand accounts, this vivid narrative brings to life the st… read more

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Cover of Texian Volunteer vs Mexican Soldier: The Texas Revolution 1835–36 (Combat Book 74) by Ron Field

5. Texian Volunteer vs Mexican Soldier: The Texas Revolution 1835–36 (Combat Book 74)

By: Ron Field

3.70

Format: 79 pages, Kindle Edition

Fully illustrated with specially commissioned artwork and mapping plus carefully chosen archive ill… read more

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Cover of Italian Battle Fleet 1940–43: 'La Squadra', the pride of the Regia Marina by Enrico Cernuschi

6. Italian Battle Fleet 1940–43: 'La Squadra', the pride of the Regia Marina

By: Enrico Cernuschi

4.25

Format: 145 pages, Kindle Edition

A comprehensive. illustrated account of the wartime Italian battle fleet, from its ships and techno… read more

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Cover of Royal Navy Home Fleet 1939–41: The last line of defence at Scapa Flow (Fleet, 5) by Angus Konstam

7. Royal Navy Home Fleet 1939–41: The last line of defence at Scapa Flow (Fleet, 5)

By: Angus Konstam

4.00

Format: 80 pages, Paperback

Packed with illustrations, this is a new history and analysis of how the Royal Navy's most importan… read more

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Cover of Gothic Line 1944–45: The USAAF starves out the German Army (Air Campaign) by Thomas McKelvey Cleaver

8. Gothic Line 1944–45: The USAAF starves out the German Army (Air Campaign)

By: Thomas McKelvey Cleaver

3.90

Format: 96 pages, Paperback

This is the history of how the mighty Gothic Line was defeated by American air power, in one of the… read more

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Cover of German High Seas Fleet 1914–18: The Kaiser’s Challenge to the Royal Navy (Osprey Fleet #2) by Angus Konstam

9. German High Seas Fleet 1914–18: The Kaiser’s Challenge to the Royal Navy (Osprey Fleet #2)

By: Angus Konstam

4.20

Format: 145 pages, Kindle Edition

A superbly illustrated new account of how Germany's High Seas Fleet was built, operated and fought,… read more

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Cover of Operation Ro-Go 1943: Japanese air power tackles the Bougainville landings (Air Campaign Book 41) by Michael John Claringbould

10. Operation Ro-Go 1943: Japanese air power tackles the Bougainville landings (Air Campaign Book 41)

By: Michael John Claringbould

4.13

Format: 189 pages, Kindle Edition

A compelling account of the failure of Imperial Japan's Operation Ro-Go , intended to take the offe… read more

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Cover of Japanese Combined Fleet 1941–42: The IJN at its Zenith, Pearl Harbor to Midway (Osprey Fleet #1) by Mark E. Stille

11. Japanese Combined Fleet 1941–42: The IJN at its Zenith, Pearl Harbor to Midway (Osprey Fleet #1)

By: Mark E. Stille

4.17

Format: 141 pages, Kindle Edition

Launching Osprey's new Fleet series, this is a spectacularly illustrated, concise and comprehensive… read more

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Cover of Allied Tanks at El Alamein 1942 (New Vanguard Book 321) by William E. Hiestand

12. Allied Tanks at El Alamein 1942 (New Vanguard Book 321)

By: William E. Hiestand

4.23

Format: 47 pages, Kindle Edition

Examines Eighth Army's 1,000-strong tank force – rebuilt, reorganized, and equipped with brand-new … read more

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Cover of Valentine Infantry Tank vs Panzer III: North Africa 1941–43 (Duel Book 132) by Bruce Newsome

13. Valentine Infantry Tank vs Panzer III: North Africa 1941–43 (Duel Book 132)

By: Bruce Newsome

4.00

Format: 146 pages, Kindle Edition

A unique comparison between the two most numerous British and German tank types from 1941 to 1943.A… read more

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Cover of Bf 109 Jabo Units in the West (Combat Aircraft, 149) by Malcolm V. Lowe

14. Bf 109 Jabo Units in the West (Combat Aircraft, 149)

By: Malcolm V. Lowe

4.40

Format: 96 pages, Paperback

Using specially commissioned artwork and detailing technical specifications, this book explores the… read more

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Cover of Allied Warships vs the Atlantic Wall: Normandy 1944 (Duel Book 128) by Steven J. Zaloga

15. Allied Warships vs the Atlantic Wall: Normandy 1944 (Duel Book 128)

By: Steven J. Zaloga

4.38

Format: 79 pages, Kindle Edition

A fascinating exploration of the often-overlooked gunnery duels between the formidable artillery we… read more

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Cover of Coalition Armor vs Iraqi Forces: Iraq 2003–06 (Duel Book 133) by Chris McNab

16. Coalition Armor vs Iraqi Forces: Iraq 2003–06 (Duel Book 133)

By: Chris McNab

4.33

Format: 79 pages, Kindle Edition

An illustrated study of how coalition armor in Iraq in 2003–06 handled a unique multi-threat enviro… read more

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Cover of British Light Infantryman vs Patriot Rifleman: American Revolution 1775–83 (Combat, 72) by Robbie MacNiven

17. British Light Infantryman vs Patriot Rifleman: American Revolution 1775–83 (Combat, 72)

By: Robbie MacNiven

3.75

Format: 80 pages, Paperback

Fully illustrated, this book assesses the origins, equipment, and fighting styles of the irregular … read more

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Cover of Berezina 1812: Napoleon’s Hollow Victory (Campaign, 383) by Alexander Mikaberidze

18. Berezina 1812: Napoleon’s Hollow Victory (Campaign, 383)

By: Alexander Mikaberidze

4.09

Format: 96 pages, Paperback

A superbly illustrated narrative of how Napoleon skilfully extracted his Grande Armee from the clut… read more

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Cover of US Destroyers vs German U-Boats: The Atlantic 1941–45 (Duel, 127) by Mark Lardas

19. US Destroyers vs German U-Boats: The Atlantic 1941–45 (Duel, 127)

By: Mark Lardas

4.15

Format: 80 pages, Paperback

An absorbing study of the duels fought between the US Navy's escort warships and Hitler's U-boats b… read more

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Cover of Early Pacific Raids 1942: The American Carriers Strike Back (Campaign Book 392) by Brian Lane Herder

20. Early Pacific Raids 1942: The American Carriers Strike Back (Campaign Book 392)

By: Brian Lane Herder

4.57

Format: 192 pages, Kindle Edition

A fascinating exploration of how between February 1 and March 10, 1942, three small US task forces … read more

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Cover of Sniping Rifles in the War Against Japan 1941–45 (Weapon Book 88) by John  Walter

21. Sniping Rifles in the War Against Japan 1941–45 (Weapon Book 88)

By: John Walter

4.50

Format: 79 pages, Kindle Edition

Fully illustrated, this absorbing study explores the evolving sniping technology and tactics employ… read more

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Cover of Yom Kippur War 1973: Airpower in Israel's hardest-fought war (Air Campaign, 43) by Shlomo Aloni

22. Yom Kippur War 1973: Airpower in Israel's hardest-fought war (Air Campaign, 43)

By: Shlomo Aloni

3.17

Format: 96 pages, Paperback

The story of the hardest-fought air war of the jet era, where highly trained Israeli air forces alm… read more

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Cover of The American Revolution: 1774–83 (Essential Histories) by Daniel Marston

23. The American Revolution: 1774–83 (Essential Histories)

By: Daniel Marston

4.00

Format: 136 pages, Kindle Edition

Updated and revised from the popular 2002 edition, with full-colour maps and new images throughout,… read more

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Cover of Artillery Warfare, 1939–1945 by Simon Forty

24. Artillery Warfare, 1939–1945

By: Simon Forty

4.12

Format: 226 pages, Kindle Edition

“From mountain warfare with guns on mules to V2 rockets and everything between makes it well worth … read more

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Cover of Afghanistan 1979–88: Soviet air power against the mujahideen (Air Campaign, 35) by Mark Galeotti

25. Afghanistan 1979–88: Soviet air power against the mujahideen (Air Campaign, 35)

By: Mark Galeotti

3.80

Format: 96 pages, Paperback

The first English-language book to examine the crucial part air power played in the Soviet-Afghan W… read more

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Cover of Byzantine Cavalryman vs Vandal Warrior: North Africa AD 533–36 (Combat, 73) by Murray Dahm

26. Byzantine Cavalryman vs Vandal Warrior: North Africa AD 533–36 (Combat, 73)

By: Murray Dahm

4.33

Format: 80 pages, Paperback

Fully illustrated, this enthralling study explores how the Vandals in North Africa attempted to def… read more

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Cover of The Reconquest of Burma 1944–45: From Operation Capital to the Sittang Bend (Osprey Campaign #390) by Robert Lyman

27. The Reconquest of Burma 1944–45: From Operation Capital to the Sittang Bend (Osprey Campaign #390)

By: Robert Lyman

4.38

Format: 96 pages, Paperback

A fascinating exploration of the dramatic battles and Allied operations to wrest back control of Bu… read more

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Cover of Operation Pedestal 1942: The Battle for Malta’s Lifeline (Campaign, 394) by Angus Konstam

28. Operation Pedestal 1942: The Battle for Malta’s Lifeline (Campaign, 394)

By: Angus Konstam

4.17

Format: 96 pages, Paperback

A fascinating story of a key turning point in the War in the Mediterranean, as the island of Malta … read more

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29. The Geographies of War

By: Jeremy Black

4.00

Format: 264 pages, Hardcover

A global history of the geography of war from antiquity to modern and contemporary conflict illustr… read more

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Cover of Operation Allied Force 1999: NATO's airpower victory in Kosovo (Air Campaign, 45) by Brian D. Laslie

30. Operation Allied Force 1999: NATO's airpower victory in Kosovo (Air Campaign, 45)

By: Brian D. Laslie

3.60

Format: 96 pages, Paperback

A focused, illustrated history and analysis of perhaps the most complete air power victory in moder… read more

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Cover of Tanks in Operation Bagration 1944: The demolition of Army Group Center (New Vanguard Book 318) by Steven J. Zaloga

31. Tanks in Operation Bagration 1944: The demolition of Army Group Center (New Vanguard Book 318)

By: Steven J. Zaloga

4.25

Format: 106 pages, Kindle Edition

A new study of tank warfare used in the Soviet offensive of Operation Bagration, which destroyed Ar… read more

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