Howarth, David Armine

Examines chronologically the events of the year during which the Normans invaded and conquered England, discusses the leading personalities of that time, and describes the everyday life of the common Englishman.

Recreates eighteen historic engagements at sea, the events that led up to them, the men who fought them, and the armaments and tactics used.

Discusses the history, development, and characteristics of the battleships that were part of the British Navy during World War I and describes some of the battles in which they engaged.

In March 1943, a team of expatriate Norwegian commandos sailed from northern England for Nazi-occupied arctic Norway to organize and supply the Norwegian resistance. But they were betrayed and when the Nazis ambushed them, only one man survived - Jan Baalsrud. This is the incredible and gripping story of his escape. Frostbitten and snowblind, pursued by the Nazis, he dragged himself on until he reached a small arctic village. He was near death, delirious, and a virtual cripple. But the villagers, at mortal risk to themselves, were determined to save him, and - through impossible feats - they did.

Describes the warships of England and other countries in the seventeenth century and the battles and wars in which they were involved.

Examines chronologically the events of the year during which the Normans invaded and conquered England, discusses the leading personalities of that time, and describes the everyday life of the common Englishman.

Presents a historical narrative of the Spanish Armada in 1588 based on Spanish sources.