The author of the book began the war as a tank commander (KV-1S) and then served as the commander of a series of self-propelled artillery units (SU-122, SU-85) and ended the war commanding a T-34-85. He fought from Stalingrad to Koenigsberg.

Peter Wilson looks to 500 years of history to contest rigid assumptions about German militarism. Historically German-speaking states have had complex--that is, typical--politics surrounding militarization, strategy, and civilian control. The belief in German military genius arose only in 1871 and was soon dashed by the two world wars.

The author looks at the hidden battles of spies, intelligence and special services during World War Two.

Gerd Koenen is one of the most important historians of the Left in Germany, whose most recent book 'Vesper, Ensslin, Bader' investigates the roots of German terrorism. Translated from the original German edition.

The author analyzes the activities of 'extremist forces and organizations in the East in the post-Colonial period. The author focuses on Afghanistan, Iran and Kashmir.

The author describes his experiences in the biggest tank battles of World War Two from the Kursk campaign to L'vov, the Wisla-Oder and finally the assault on Berlin.

Detailed collection of archival documents from the Soviet Military Occupational Administration of East Germany investigating German science and technology. Covers the period 1945-1949. Many of these documents are published for the first time. A must for any scholar of the Cold War, German occupation.

Roland Jacquard is President of the Paris-based International Observatory on Terrorism. A Strategic Expert and Consultant on Terrorism to the United Nations Security Council, Jacquard regularly testifies before the United Nations Security Council. He is quoted widely in the international press, particularly in France, Germany, and the UK.