Battle, plunder, and glory awaitThe eagerly anticipated prequel series to Blood Forest (Ambush) and Siege.AD 6: The greatest army assembled in a generation prepares to march.But not Legionary Corvus. He and half his legion are to be left behind to garrison the province of Pannonia: a wild place where the mountains are as deadly as any foe.Corvus despairs as he watches his closest friend Marcus march to war, not k...

**This audiobook includes archived recordings from interviews taken with Second World War soldiers, as well as an Introduction and Epilogue read by the author.A powerful, immersive account published for the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings and battle for Normandy, and tied into the groundbreaking BBC2 documentary series D-Day: The Unheard Tapes.**D-Day was bloody, chaotic and frequently terrifying. Its outcome was far from certain. And at its epicent...

Discover the forgotten story of Britain’s final bloody battles against Nazi Germany in this Sunday Times top ten bestseller.Based on audio interviews with those who fought their way to victory, Voices of Victory is a compelling and immersive account of a crucial period in the Second World War by the bestselling author of D-Day: The Unheard Tapes.February, 1945. Eight months have passed since the D-Day landings, wh...

This audiobook includes archived recordings from interviews taken with Second World War soldiers, as well as an Introduction and Epilogue read by the author.**'Enthralling and enlightening . . . A wonderful look into the personal experiences, that heart and soul, of the fighting soldier towards the end of the Second World War' John Nichol, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Unknown WarriorFrom the bestselling author of D-Day: The U...

**The No. 1 Sunday Times Bestseller'Vital testimony for those who wish to understand the stark reality of running up a beach with the Wehrmacht trying to kill you' – The TelegraphBased on over 150 audio interviews with those who fought, this is a moving and powerful oral history that marks the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings and battle for Normandy. Published alongside a groundbreaking BBC2 documentary series D-Day: The Unheard Tapes.**...

Most of the settlements in Anglesey are villages or hamlets, but the island has five towns. Although they are not large, they have a wealth of history and each one has developed in its own unique way. Holyhead, the largest town, has always had a connection with the sea and it became important in particular as a ferry port for crossings to Ireland. It is a busy shopping centre for the western part of Anglesey. Beaumaris, the island’s smallest town, can trace its history to the building of t...

Christology and Myth in the New Testament (1956) enquires into the extent and origin of the ‘mythological’ language and ideas underlying the Christology of the New Testament. It examines the ‘demythologizing’ principles, and refers to the ‘existential’ method of reinterpreting those New Testament concepts which are bound up with Hellenistic thought-forms and the cosmology of the ancient world while also exploring other philosophical and theological interpretations. It considers th...

'An important account of one of the defining moments of the modern world' PETER FRANKOPANReaders' praise for Escape from Kabul:'It's rare for a book to be so well written that you feel you are there yourself. I felt like I was holding my breath reading it. Truly eye opening and shocking' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Must read for military historians. Brilliantly written by those who understand modern warfare and ...

Celebrating the genius of Dylan Thomas, these two productions shine very different lights on the renowned author. ‘Badgers in my Vest’ is a darkly funny play by John Fletcher, based on a true incident in Thomas's life; ‘Portrait of the Artist as a Young Dog’ features five short stories by Thomas himself, read by Welsh actors. ‘Badgers in my Vest’: Unfit to fight in World War II, Dylan Thomas spends his time in Newquay in the local pub, cadging drinks and being outrageous. Privately, he is ...

When defeat is inevitable there are only two options: go out on their terms, or yours.At last, the Roman Empire is winning one of its most savage wars. King Pinnes is dead. The Pannonian tribes have surrendered. Only the Dalmatians under Bato remain in the fight, and this brutal leader holds the life of a former Roman standard bearer in his hands.Corvus is spared only on condition that he continues to fight against Rome as a rebel, but his enemies are everywhere. Not only...

Darkly funny, shockingly honest, Brothers in Arms is an unforgettable account of a soldier's tour of Afghanistan, the brutal reality of war – every scary, exciting moment – and the bonds of friendship that can never be destroyed.‘If you could choose which two limbs got blown off, what would you go for?’ Danny said. ‘Your arms or your legs?’In July 2009, Geraint (Gez) Jones was sitting in Camp Bastion, Afghanistan with the rest of The Firm ...

You can't turn your back on RomeIn the bloodied mountains of Pannonia, the Roman army struggles to put down a brutal rebellion.Corvus is now the standard bearer of the Eighth Legion, which has borne the brunt of the fighting. The famed soldier has lost one comrade after another, and now his oldest friend, Marcus, has betrayed him, shaking him to his core. Sick of the conflict, Corvus deserts his legion and rides for home to end his days in peace.But there is no es...