Russell Phillips: 34 books

NATO kept the Warsaw Pact behind the Berlin Wall until its dissolution - but what if it hadn't? The Bear Marches West contains 12 wargame scenarios set during a fictional Warsaw Pact invasion of West Germany in the 1980s. All the scenarios are based on battles depicted in well-known novels,...

In 1982, the average Briton didn't know the Falkland Islands existed, let alone their status as a disputed British territory just off the coast of Argentina. That changed when the Argentinians invaded the islands and overwhelmed the small defending force. Both nations claimed the islands were theirs,...

The ability to advance rapidly over sometimes difficult terrain was a key part of the Warsaw Pact's strategy. The Eastern European nations which formed this historic alliance wanted to be able to move quickly and effectively so they didn't give their enemies an advantage. The vital tools which...

The U.S. Army is the best-equipped force in military history, from the simple bayonet to multi-million-dollar technological marvels like the M1 Abrams tank and Apache Longbow helicopter. This We'll Defend outlines the most important weapons and equipment the Army currently uses. All facts,...

The Kaiserliche und Königliche Kriegsmarine -- The Austro-Hungarian Navy -- was in at the beginning of World War I when Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his wife Sophie lay in state aboard its flagship, and at the end when it dissolved along with the empire that commanded it. During the war, this small...

Arnold Bennett Prize finalist. This is the inspiring true story of what happens when ordinary people unite to make a stand against evil. Lidice was a peaceful and vibrant community in Czechoslovakia with a rich mining heritage. But an act of Nazi revenge saw this village wiped from existence...

Drawing on extensive research, Operation Nimrod dispels the myths and reveals the truth of those six long days, and the dramatic rescue that thrust the SAS into the public eye. On 29th April 1980, British police assured Iran that their embassy was secure. The very next day, terrorists stormed...

When East and West survived on a knife-edge between peace and war, both sides were busy preparing themselves for military action. But what exactly would NATO's troops have faced if the Cold War had suddenly turned hot? Tanks and Combat Vehicles of the Warsaw Pact is a fascinating reference...

When East and West survived on a knife-edge between peace and war, both sides were busy preparing themselves for military action. But what exactly would NATO's troops have faced if the Cold War had suddenly turned hot? This ebook box set contains the first three books of the Weapons and Equipment...

Considered to be “the god of modern war” by the Soviet army, artillery played a vital role in the Cold War period. The armies of the Warsaw Pact made artillery a cornerstone of their military strategies. And the importance they placed on this type of weaponry saw them use their technology...

La Kaiserliche und Königliche Kriegsmarine – Imperialregia Marina Militare – aveva raggiunto il suo apice all’inizio della Prima guerra mondiale, quando l’Arciduca Francesco Ferdinando e sua moglie Sofia riposavano con tutti gli onori a bordo della nave ammiraglia, e al termine quando si è...

"Foi por pouco" - Major General Moore, comandante das forças terrestres britânicas no Atlântico Sul. Em 1982, o britânico mediano não sabia da existência das Ilhas Malvinas e muito menos sobre sua posição como um disputado território bem próximo da costa argentina. Isto mudou quando os argentinos...

Al efectuar una extensa investigación, la Operación Nimrod nos (alejará de los mitos y revelerá la verdad) sobre aquellos seis largos días, junto al dramático rescate que desplegó el SAS bajo la mirada pública. El 29 de abril de 1980, la policía británica le aseguró a Irán que su embajada...

“Fu una questione dannatamente combattuta” — Maggior Generale Moore, comandante delle forze di terra britanniche nell’Atlantico del Sud Nel 1982, il cittadino britannico medio non era a conoscenza dell’esistenza delle isole Falkland, per non parlare del loro status di territorio britannico...