Handguns have a long and fascinating history, beginning with crude, almost toy-like unreliable weapons of the 14th century and progressing to the sleek revolvers and automatic pistols in use today. Fi
On 16 May 1811, the small town of Albuera was the setting for one of the Peninsular War’s most bloody and desperate battles. A combined Spanish, British and Portuguese force of more than 30,000 men,
In this sumptuous guide to twelve centuries of military development, Peter Connolly combines a detailed account of the arms and armies of Greece and Rome with his superb full-color artwork. Making use
