'This memoir is by a literate and knowledgeable man who fully realised he was writing about an era and a leader of great import.' – Rod Paschall, editor, MHQ: Military History Quarterly reviewing In Napoleon's Shadow: The Memoirs of Louis-Joseph Marchand, Valet and Friend of the Emperor, 1811–1821 edited by Proctor Jones.
'An invaluable single volume record of attacks by German, Italian, Japanese, Finnish and Romanian submarines ... the tabular lay-out provides for quick references. Similarly, the indexes of submarines, their commanding officers, lists of convoys and ships attacked all help to bring a mass of information readily to hand... an essential handbook to the submarine war from 1939–1945.' – Warship World reviewing Axis Submarine Successes of World War Two by Jürgen Rohwer.
'The last word on the subject ... strongly recommended.' – Journal of Naval Engineering reviewing Axis Submarine Successes of World War II by Professor Jürgen Rohwer.
'One can only marvel at the depth of research carried out by Axel Niestle over a period of nearly 20 years. The indexing – so vital in any historical work – is exemplary ... a book to be commended.' – Warship World reviewing German U-Boat Losses during World War II by Axel Niestlé.
'Careful study of the many photographs will reveal a wealth of detail, of uniforms, equipment, weapons, vehicles etc. The standard of photography is uniformly high and could provide the military modeller with new ideas for future projects.' – Military Modelcraft International reviewing America's Mountain Soldiers by Samuel M. Katz (Concord).
'Of value to the shooter and historian.' – Max Sarche in Military Modelcraft International reviewing Ammunition - Small Arms, Grenades and Projected Munitions by Ian V. Hogg (Greenhill Military Manuals).
'A great advantage of Ironclads at War is its geographical and chronological range ... has much to offer. It is packed with fascinating data ... can be recommended as a good read and an interesting and informative overview of a fascinating subject.' – Soldiers of the Queen reviewing Ironclads at War: The Origin and Development of the Armored Battleship, 1854–1891 by Jack Greene and Alessandro Massignani (Combined).
'The chief delights of this book are the very detailed cover of monitor engagements during the American Civil War and the close attention given to the minor conflicts. It is fascinating to read about the Franco-Chinese War of 1884–5 ... there is a wonderfully concise account of riverine operations during the War of the Triple Alliance ... the classic duels are here ... it is a robust effort and can be recommended as a good read.' – Mariner's Mirror reviewing Ironclads at War by Jack Greene and Alessandrio Massignani (Combined).
'Both these particular volumes can be recommended.' – Luftwafe Verband reviewing Focke Wulf 190 – The Birth of the Butcher Bird 1939–1943 by Morten Jessen and Stuka Spearhead – The Lightning War from Poland to Dunkirk, 1939–1940 by Peter C. Smith (Luftwaffe at War Series).
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