Casemate Publishers
Military History at its Best
Founded in 2001, Casemate is a major specialist publisher and book distributor in the North American market.
Casemate has grown to become the leading publisher in the fields of military history, defense studies, and military science in the USA with a burgeoning list covering subjects as diverse as Roman History and the conflicts of today.
Casemate UK launched with six titles in 2015 and now has a list with a strong British and European focus, covering all aspects of military history, and all periods of conflict – from ancient civilisations to modern warfare.
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A MIGHTY FORTRESS
A Mighty Fortress is the personal account of the Captain and crew of a lead bomber in the enormous formation raids made by the 8th Airforce during the last few months of World War II. It is an extraordinary tale of heroism and bravery on the part of the whole crew of just one B17 amongst hundreds - but the one B17 that meant most to them. Flying a total of 27 missions before the war came to an end, Alling tells, with great restarint, the story of what ti was like to be there, over the skies of enemy territory, constantly on the lookout for enemy fighters. This book gives a unique insight... Learn MoreStarting at: £4.99
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Prodigals
During his first tour in Vietnam – 1967-68 – Dick Taylor was a well trained and highly motivated amateur assigned to advise a hard-bitten ARVN infantry battalion working in the mud and streams of IV Corps. He became savvy in a hurry and found that he was both brave and resourceful. He barely survived Tet 1968, then served on an advisory team staff.
For the next two years, Taylor earned a Ranger tab, served on a division staff, and schooled on. He met a woman, and married her days before he returned to Vietnam.
Taylor's second tour – 1970-71 – was... Learn MoreStarting at: £14.99
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Secret Channel To Berlin
• An exploration of the secret connection between the head of Swiss
Intelligence, Colonel Roger Masson and the German Chief
of Espionage, SS General Walter Schellenberg
• Previously inaccessible documents and newly discovered material
• Reveals new information regarding military threats Switzerland
faced in March 1943
During World War II Switzerland was famous as a centre of spies and espionage fielded by the Allies and Axis alike. Less has been known, however, about Switzerland's own intelligence activities, including its secret sources... Learn MoreStarting at: £4.99
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The Wars Of The Bushes
• Insightful examination of the two Bush presidenciesHistorical perspective affords illuminating comparisonCogent analysis of the war in Iraq
The Wars of the Bushes is a fascinating study of the United States' foreign policy and the military engagements waged during the two Bush presidencies. Historian Stephen Tanner deftly argues that the current president's foreign policy is seriously at odds with the first President Bush's successful recipe of broad-based global alliances, clear-cut political goals, and quick, decisive wars.
Tanner's study begins... Learn MoreStarting at: £22.50
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The Filthy Thirteen
• The gripping story of a unique and legendary unit
• Reveals the truth behind an enduring Hollywood legend
• Offers a glimpse into one of America's most brutal fighting outfits
Since World War II, the US 101st Airborne Division has achieved legendary status. But within the ranks of the 101st there existed a rougher, tougher and more ruthless unit whose formidable reputation has persisted over the decades to this day: the Filthy Thirteen.
Never ones to salute an officer, or take a bath, the men of this squad became singular within... Learn MoreStarting at: £4.99
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Jump: Into The Valley Of The Shadow
Jump: Into the Valley of the Shadow tells the story of Dwayne Burns s wartime experiences as a paratrooper in the 508th Regiment of the 82nd Airborne Division. The author recounts the action of his first mission, which took place in the early hours of D-day. Having been dropped behind enemy lines, the paratroopers fought in a desperate, running battle with German soldiers. Burns and his men held their ground until they were relieved by infantry advancing from the beaches.
The 82nd Airborne Division were then sent to Holland as part of Montgomery s plan to create a bridgehead... Learn MoreStarting at: £4.99
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A Mighty Fortress
‘In a fascinating way, Chuck Alling recalls his days as a pilot flying B-17’s over Germany. He is truly a member of ‘The Greatest Generation’ and from his book, written from the heart, people can learn a lot about the laughs and the tears of World War II.’
– Former President George H. W. Bush
• A unique insight into the lives of a lead-bomber crew in WWII
• An extraordinary tale of everyday bravery
A Mighty Fortress is the personal account of the captain and crew of a lead bomber in the enormous formation raids made by the... Learn MoreStarting at: £4.99
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The First Jihad
The First Jihad tells the story of Muhammad Ahmad, a Muslim religious leader in Anglo-Egyptian Sudan, and the uprising he led against British and Egyptian forces in the late nineteenth century.
In 1881, Ahmad declared himself the Mahdi – the ‘Expected One’ – and travelled through Sudan, gathering support for his jihad. Initially, the Egyptian-Ottoman authorities did not take the rebellion seriously. However, in 1883, Ahmad’s army, armed only with spears and swords, overwhelmed an Egyptian force of more than 8,000 men at El Obied, and went on to defeat... Learn MoreStarting at: £4.99
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Surrounded By Heroes
• Full account of the movements of an Airborne division during World War IIWritten by a soldier in the heart of the decision making process
When the author was inducted into the US Army in 1942 he had no idea that typists and draftsmen were in short supply and that he would be quickly snatched up by the G-3 (Operations) Section of the 82nd Airborne. The author thus gained a ringside seat for some of the greatest campaigns of World War II.
The 82nd fought from the invasions of North Africa, Sicily and France, to the Battle of the Bulge and the drive on Berlin. And throughout... Learn MoreStarting at: £4.99
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L.B.J’s Hired Gun
• Unremitting account of war in Vietnam written by a Huey door gunnerFunny and poignantly written by one who did two tours of duty
Many Vietnam memoirs have appeared in recent years, but not a single one has the humour, pathos, poignancy, and often sheer hilarity of John J. Gebhart's riveting LBJ'S Hired Gun. As Gebhart tells it, he was a ‘smart-mouthed college boy' who joined the Marines to see the world and ‘dust a few black pajamas for Uncle Sam.' Two gruelling tours of duty later (1965-1967) he returned home as a sergeant after surviving 240 combat... Learn MoreStarting at: £25.00
