Prizebook Imperial Glory: The Bulletins of Napoleon’s Grande Armée, 1805–1814, edited by David Markham, has been awarded the President’s Choice Award by Ben Weider, President of the International Napoleonic Society. In giving the award, President Weider praised the quality of Markham’s research and analysis, saying that the book ‘has made a significant contribution to Napoleonic Studies’. Critics Say... ‘New light on the life story of Guderian and the German General Staff officers . . . Greenhill is to be congratulated on producing this book on an important figure from the Second World War. Information on this prominent general has been updated and should prove an excellent addition to any military library.’ – Gun Mart reviewing Guderian Panzer General by Kenneth Macksey. ‘This is a truly helpful and instructive book, and should find its way on to many UK bookshelves, despite the anti-handgun legislation currently in force.’ – Max Sarche in Gun Mart reviewing Combat Handguns by Leroy Thompson. ‘Greenhill’s series of books on German warships in World War II has been critically applauded, a success which continues with this new volume published on German destroyers. . . . The new book, once again by the brilliant Gerhard Koop and Klaus-Peter Schmolke, is replete with illustra-tions, data and rare photographs. The book is a detailed illustrated history. . . . This handsome volume is a must for historians and enthusiasts generally – another coup for Greenhill Books. – Max Sarche in Model Boats reviewing German Destroyers of World War II by Gerhard Koop and Klaus-Peter Schmolke. ‘An enthralling adventure, robustly written, and it brings to life an age when mere travel and trade were perilous enterprises.’ – Max Sarche in Models Boats reviewing The Barbary Corsairs: Warfare in the Mediterranean, 1480–1580 by Jacques Heers. ‘A unique collection of more than one hundred previously unpublished pictures. . . . A book covering a neglected aspect of the War – highly commended.’ – Max Sarche in Model Boats reviewing Luftwaffe at War: Airwar over the Atlantic by Manfred Griehl. ‘An authoritative guide to British warships through the ages.’ – Ships Monthly reviewing Ships of the Royal Navy by J. J. Colledge. ‘When studying the Arab-Israeli Wars, this book and The Arab-Israeli Wars: War and Peace in the Middle East from the War of Independence to Lebanon are required classics on the subject.’ – Armor (USA) reviewing The War of Atonement: The Inside Story of the Yom Kippur War by Chaim Herzog, Introduction by Brigadier General Michael Herzog. (Paperback.) ‘Few if any publications have managed to combine both personal experiences and a broader view of the short war better than this excellent account by Graham Colbeck. . . . The merit of this book lies not only in the wealth of information it contains, but also in the style in which it is written. The author has avoided use of the lurid and over-colourful language prevalent in too many modern military autobiographies. He con-centrates on clear prose, carefully explaining technical and military terms that a reader with no previous knowledge will easily understand. The Glossary and Abbreviations section is particularly valuable. The maps are clear, if rather small, and the forty-eight colour and black-and-white photo-graphs are a superb accompaniment to the text. Colbeck has written a thoroughly readable account of his war. This is a valuable and stimu-lating addition to the history of the campaign. It is also a vivid insight into infantry soldiering at the sharp end.’ – Journal of the Society for Army Historical Research reviewing With 3 Para to the Falklands by Graham Colbeck. ‘Ridolfo Capo Ferro’s Gran Simulacro of 1610 is, without a doubt, one of the most important books on swordsmanship ever written. . . . Jared Kirby has done a great service in bringing a modern edition of Capo Ferro to press and this translation . . . is an indispensable primary source for anyone with an interest in Renaissance martial arts or affairs of honour. . . . This is a handsome volume, a well-produced and much-needed text that is sure to be appreciated by all those touched by the romance and deadly skill of the rapier.’ – Ken Mondschein in Renaissance Magazine (USA) reviewing Italian Rapier Combat, edited by Jared Kirby. ‘The photos are mines of information (no pun intended) for the model-maker and for the re-enactor. ’ – Toy Soldier and Model Figure reviewing US Special Operations Forces in the Cold War by Leroy Thompson. ‘This book has to be the most comprehensive on this subject. . . . For anyone who loves hard facts and figures, all is here, covering all the different guns that were used, when and where, from the 2-cm anti-aircraft gun to the massive railway guns. The standard of illustrations and maps is of the best. As a reference book it’s a ‘must have’, worth a read for any budding historian or modeller who would like to get some background on German fortifications. Highly recommended.’ – Military Modelcraft International reviewing Fortress Third Reich by J. E. and H. W. Kaufmann. ‘What more can be said about this World War I classic? It remains as fresh today as when first published in 1936, and for a true-to-life and evocative account of combat flying the book has few peers. . . . I cannot recommend it highly enough to those younger Wind Sock readers who still await to make its acquaintance.’ – Wind Sock reviewing Sagittarius Rising by Cecil Lewis. ‘Very probably the best book about flying in World War One ever written.’ – Flypast reviewing Sagittarius Rising by Cecil Lewis. ‘This book is not for the faint-hearted. . . . Individual actions are described throughout the narrative that give a real feel to the atmosphere of the situation. I had expected the book to be heavily biased against the Arab armies, but this is not the case and the author does well to provide a balanced insight into the Arab doctrines and psyche. . . . An ideal primer for readers wanting to learn about the Yom Kippur war.’ – Military Modelcraft International reviewing The War of Atonement: The Inside Story of the Yom Kippur War by Chaim Herzog. ‘If you want to know more about what is under the skin (fabric) and/or get some idea of the range of subjects a Hurricane restoration and servicing team have to know about this is the book to have.’ – Prop-Swing: Journal of the Shuttleworth Veteran Aeroplane Society reviewing The Hurricane II Manual, edited by Michael J Fopp. ‘This important work. . . . Hans Talhoffer is probably the most lavishly illustrated and useful of the Renaissance combat manuals. Its usefulness and accessibility is not simply due to the quality of its 270 plates, the text that accompanies the pictures is also generally more comprehensible than comparable works. . . . This book is a must for anyone interested in historical martial arts of Europe. It would also benefit any person who was interested in learning some very effective self-defence methods, for not only is the knife defence still current, but much of the sword and pole-axe techniques can also be adapted to improved implements.’ – Medieval History Magazine reviewing Medieval Combat: A Fifteenth-Century Manual of Swordfighting and Close-Quarter Combat by Hans Talhoffer, edited and translated by Mark Rector. ‘While some of the passages depicting combat are compelling and vivid, many other sections of the book are reflective. . . . The author’s insertion of a modern context on his thoughts and memories is insightful and complementary to the progression of the book. . . . This is an enjoyable book for those readers who are fascinated by personal accounts from history. . . . Ranks above average. Once started, it is a difficult book to put down and will find a wide audience among military his-torians and buffs alike.’ – Armor (USA) reviewing Blood Red Snow: The Memoirs of a German Soldier on the Eastern Front by Gunter K. Koschorrek. ‘March of Death is the story of the terrible retreat through the eyes of whose who were there and who survived. Relating the horrific ordeal through excerpts from survivors’ diaries, letters, memoirs and reports, the narrative of the author, Christopher Summerville, seeks to bring to life the heroism and glory of a real fight for survival. He paints a vivid history of the retreat, and of the heroic climax in which the British turn and inflict a defeat on the pursuing French. It was a defeat Sir John Moore was not to see completed, for he fell mortally wounded in the battle. . . . This is a welcome account of a fine general’s success at both thwarting none other than Napoleon in his design and in purchasing for the Spanish a breathing space by the diversion of the Emperor and his main field army to a faraway corner of the Peninsular.’ – Military Illustrated reviewing March of Death: Sir John Moore’s Retreat to Corunna, 1808–1809 by Christopher Summerville. ‘This book will be of interest to non-specialists and Napoleonic enthusiasts alike. . . . Ryan takes us on a journey of a life that was lived to the full in times of peace and war, a journey that encom-passes a rise from humble beginnings, via feats of bravery on home and foreign battlefields, to become one of Napoleon’s most trusted and decorated officers.’ – Military Illustrated reviewing Napoleon’s Shield and Guardian: The Unconquerable General Daumesnil by Edward Ryan. ‘This book is full of practical advice from a craftsman with many years’ experience of working in this field. It is, and will be, essential reading for modellers building, or contemplating building, a working scale ship model.’ – Model Shipwright reviewing Scale Model Ship Propulsion by Tom Gorman ‘This authoritative book is a design history of post-1945 British warship development, and is the fifth and final volume in D. K. Brown’s outstand-ing series on Royal Navy warship design since 1815. . . . This superb volume also discusses the science of warship naval architecture in the post- 1945 period and the influence of a range of novel technologies on warship design and service per-formance. In their concluding chapter the authors offer a glimpse into the future and conclude that the Royal Navy remains a powerful and potent force that is far better equipped for its role than at the end of the Second World War. This is yet another fascinating volume that succeeds in relating the complexities of warship design and construction to national policy and finances while at the same time keeping the story accessible to the layman.’ – Marine News reviewing Rebuilding the Royal Navy by D. K. Brown and George Moore. ‘David K. Brown has drawn on his own personal experiences, papers and photographic collection as well as research at the MOD and PRO archives. This book represents an in-depth and lucid account of warship design in the most challenging fifty years there ever has been in the life of the Royal Navy. It will be required reading for any serious researcher for many years to come.’ – Maritime Information Association News reviewing Rebuilding the Royal Navy by D. K. Brown and George Moore. Reference Book of the Month The glossy magazine Family History has devoted half a page to Ships of the Royal Navy by J. J. Colledge. They head up their review, which has a picture of the book, calling it ‘Reference Book of the Month’ and say that there are hundreds of significant reference books and this month they start a new series looking at the best available. They then give a strictly factual review of the contents, and say nothing, unfortunately, that is quotable in What the Critics Say. Reprints Due to demand, the following books have all enjoyed reprints recently: The Art of War by Henri Jomini Luftwaffe X-Planes by Manfred Griehl Greece and Rome at War by Peter Connolly The Teutonic Knights by William Urban Charge! by Digby Smith Tank Rider by Evgeni Bessanov Back to Greenhill Military Book News No. 129 Table of Contents Back to Greenhill Military Book News List of Issues Back to Master Magazine List © Copyright 2004 by Greenhill Books This article appears in MagWeb.com (Magazine Web) on the Internet World Wide Web. 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