0

Cart

No products in the cart.

Shop

Echoes of the Coventry Blitz

Echoes of the Coventry Blitz

By Gerry van Tonder
With the digital juxtaposing of archival images with photographs taken by the author himself for this publication, and drawing from contemporary press accounts of the Coventry Blitz, this book presents a totally unique comparative insight into the Nazi bombing of Coventry in the Second World War.
Email for a signed copy
Forgotten Airmen

Forgotten Airmen

By Gerry van Tonder
From May 1940 to March 1954, the Royal Air Force (RAF) had a functional presence in the self-governing British colony in Africa, Southern Rhodesia. As part of the Empire Air Training Scheme, the Rhodesian Air Training Group (RATG) was activated for the training of RAF and Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve (RAFVR) pilot cadets, navigators, air observers and air gunners.
Buy product
Homegrown Solutions: Rhodesian Military Vehicles 1965–80

Homegrown Solutions: Rhodesian Military Vehicles 1965–80

By Gerry van Tonder
In the 1960s, the right-wing minority government of Southern Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe) refused to acquiesce to calls for majority rule, electing instead to unilaterally declare itself independent of Britain on 11 November 1965. Almost immediately, nationalist insurgents started to cross into Rhodesia from Zambia to use military means to force the government into submission.
Buy product
Inchon Landing: MacArthur’s Korean War Masterstroke, September 1950

Inchon Landing: MacArthur’s Korean War Masterstroke, September 1950

By Gerry van Tonder
"Inchon Landing: MacArthur’s Korean War Masterstroke, September 1950" recounts the pivotal counteroffensive led by General Douglas MacArthur, turning the tide of the Korean War. Despite skepticism from Washington and logistical challenges, MacArthur's daring plan for an amphibious assault on Inch’ŏn succeeded. The surprise landing on 15 September allowed US forces to recapture Seoul and break the North Korean siege of the Pusan Perimeter. This bold maneuver not only pushed North Korean forces back across the 38th Parallel but also marked a significant shift in the war's momentum, reinstating the South Korean government in their capital.
Email for a signed copy
Irgun: Revisionist Zionism 1931–48

Irgun: Revisionist Zionism 1931–48

By Gerry van Tonder
"Irgun: Revisionist Zionism 1931–48" offers an insightful look into the Irgun Tsvai Leumi's radical campaign for an independent Jewish state, from its founding by Ze’ev Jabotinsky to its pivotal role in the lead-up to Israel's establishment in 1948. Covering key events like the King David Hotel bombing, this book navigates the fine line between terrorism and freedom fighting, shedding light on the group's legacy and its impact on modern Israeli politics.
Email for a signed copy
Ironclads Across the Veld

Ironclads Across the Veld

By Gerry van Tonder
As long ago as 1847—and again in 1849—James Anderson, of Edinburgh, prepared and patented a series of plans, and further submitted a working model of his defensive rolling stock for the inspection of British engineers and artillery officers. The British Government, though, could not see its way clear to adopt the invention, so Anderson went abroad with his idea, with the result that these ‘ironclad trains’ were used in Europe on the field of battle for the first time in the Franco-Prussian War (1870).
Buy product
Malayan Emergency: Triumph of the Running Dogs 1948–1960

Malayan Emergency: Triumph of the Running Dogs 1948–1960

By Gerry van Tonder
"Malayan Emergency: Triumph of the Running Dogs" delves into the 1948-1960 conflict in British Malaya, where the Malayan Communist Party waged a guerrilla war for independence against British colonial forces. Utilizing training and arms initially provided by Britain during WWII, the conflict signified a tumultuous chapter in the struggle for self-determination, involving a broad coalition of Commonwealth forces in a protracted counter-insurgency operation.
Email for a signed copy
North Korea Invades the South: Across the 38th Parallel June 1950

North Korea Invades the South: Across the 38th Parallel June 1950

By Gerry van Tonder
"North Korea Invades the South: Across the 38th Parallel June 1950" details the outbreak of the Korean War, highlighting the North's aggressive invasion that shattered peace and marked a turning point in Cold War dynamics. President Truman's response, under a UN mandate, led to General Douglas MacArthur's command of forces in Korea, facing an unprepared American military and international tensions. This book sets the stage for a conflict that entrenched North-South divisions, examining the pivotal events and geopolitical implications that resonate to this day.
Email for a signed copy
North Korean Onslaught: UN Stand at Pusan August–September 1950

North Korean Onslaught: UN Stand at Pusan August–September 1950

By Gerry van Tonder
"North Korean Onslaught: UN Stand at Pusan August–September 1950" details the critical phase of the Korean War where UN forces, including US, Australian, British, New Zealand, French, and Canadian troops, faced a relentless North Korean advance. This volume focuses on the desperate defense of the Pusan Perimeter, highlighting the strategic significance of this last stronghold against the North's overwhelming military push. The narrative underscores the high stakes and the coalition's efforts to hold the line in one of the war's most intense battles.
Email for a signed copy