January 1944, the south coast of England. The Fifth Battalion, Wessex Regiment wait patiently and nervously for the order to embark. From The City, From The Plough is a vivid and moving account of the fate of these men as they set off for Normandy and advance into France.
The latest titles in the Wartime Classics series. Originally released to considerable acclaim, these titles were written either during or just after the Second World War and were previously out of print.
The latest titles in the Wartime Classics series. Originally released to considerable acclaim, these titles were written either during or just after the Second World War and were previously out of print.
Colour in the amazing animal heroes from the Imperial War Museum's unique collection of stories. Throughout wartime, our animal friends have helped humans in marvellous ways, showing their bravery, strength and loyalty. Here we tell the real stories of these heroic animals through over 30 illustrations. You'll meet search-and-rescue dog Jet, Simon the mischievous cat, Wojtek the greedy bear, and many more!
At the height of the Second World War, Britain's skies were alight with dogfights, and its towns and cities bustling with the manufacturing of aircraft. The distant thunder of Spitfires, Hurricanes and bombers became a recurring sound, and rolling landscapes littered with airfields a familiar sight. As the air war transformed Britain's towns and countryside, it also ignited the imaginations of artists. The Air War in Paintings reveals how the artists of the 1940s responded to the unfolding air war in Britain, illuminating their private anxieties, their ambitions and their experiences. Drawing on the Imperial War Museum's unrivalled collection, this richly illustrated book explores how war artists recorded and documented all aspects of the vast efforts to build Britain's air capacity at a crucial time in its history
Tim Hetherington highlights 50 photographs by the award-winning conflict photographer Tim Hetherington. Featuring seminal photography of his time in Liberia (2003-2006), Afghanistan (2007-2008) and Libya (2011) alongside unseen moments, this book showcases his important work as both a conflict photographer and humanitarian innovator.
In November 2023 the new Blavatnik Art, Film and Photography Galleries will open at IWM London. These new Galleries will be the UK's first to explore how artists, photographers and filmmakers bear witness to and tell the story of war and conflict. Taking centre stage will be John Singer Sargent's iconic six-metre-long painting Gassed, 1919, which moved contemporary audiences to tears as it brought home the reality of First World War fighting. Returning to IWM London for the first time since 2016, the painting has undergone extensive conservation work including the removal of discoloured historical varnish. John Singer Sargent's Gassed presents the newly conserved painting in all its glory, exploring the history of the artwork and its composition, and examining its importance in the art world. The book also features newly commissioned photography, bringing the rich detail of the painting to life for new audiences.
A delightful reminder of the techniques for household economies extolled by the wartime government. First published in 1943, all of the tips can be used to spruce up your wardrobe today. Old fashioned remedies for everything from washing silks and mending your clothes, to repelling the 'moth menace'!
IWM holds approximately 11 million photographs in its archives, covering the causes, course and consequences of modern conflict from the First World War to the present day. Drawing on this unique collection, Fighter Command showcases 50 photographs of the iconic aircraft and crew behind Britain's spirited fighting force. This vibrant collection traces the development of Fighter Command from its inception and growth in the 1930s, as war clouds gathered over Europe, to the dawn of the supersonic age in the early years of the Cold War.
IWM holds approximately 11 million photographs in its archives, covering the causes, course and consequences of modern conflict from the First World War to the present day. Since the First World War, both official and unofficial war photographers have documented the visceral, sensory and emotional experiences of war, from combat to medical innovation, to privation, friendship and loss. War Photographers showcases 50 images from IWM's unique collection that present photographers as both witnesses and participants in conflict. This selection features iconic photographs from the revolutionary Olive Edis, images from Bill Brandt's Blitz series and works by official Photograph Units across a range of theatres
Visions of War brings together iconic and previously unseen artworks from Imperial War Museums's unrivalled collection to tell the authoritative story of modern war art.
The life that Susan Sandyman has lovingly created is shattered when Singapore falls to Japan. Forced to flee home to thehamlets of southern England, she can either succumb to grief or find solace in war work. When a chance encounter with the elusive Air Transport Auxiliary pilots stirs a spark of excitement, Susan's decision is made.
A vibrant history of IWM Duxford's air shows, tracing its evolution across five decades. From super debuts, dazzling flypasts and all-action aerobatics, this pictorial celebration recalls Duxford's golden moments.
Bring to life the aviation legends that took to the skies during World War Two with the Imperial War Museum's fantastic colouring book. Packed with stunning drawings with a vintage theme, including a Supermarine Spitfire, Lancaster Bomber and B-17 Flying Fortress, this colouring book features over 30 illustrations of iconic aircraft and features action-packed scenes from the air battles over Europe and beyond. Pick up your colouring pencils and be transported back to World War Two with this perfect gift for aviation lovers big or small!
The Imperial War Museum holds approximately 11 million photographs in its archives, covering the causes, course and consequences of modern conflict from the First World War to the present day. Off ering a snapshot into this unique collection, Bomber Command showcases 50 iconic photographs of the aircraft and crew that lead Britain and its Allies to victory during one of the longest, most expensive and controversial of the Allied campaigns during the Second World War. This vivid collection of photographs traces Bomber Command through each stage of its development and brings to life the experiences of those both in the air and on the ground
The Blitzshowcases 50 images from the Imperial War Museum's unique collection of photographs. During the Second World War, on 7 September 1940, the German air force unleashed a devastating bombing campaign. Seeking to force Britain into surrender, the Blitz saw towns and cities across the United Kingdom blasted with high explosives and set ablaze by fi rebombs. Yet even as the bombs rained down, a civilian army of air raid wardens, firemen, first aiders and rescue parties mobilised for battle. These striking photographs tell the stories of those who experienced the Blitz and highlight the bravery and determination of civilians in wartime Britain.
Firsthand accounts and more than one hundred and fifty photographs of the Battle of Britain from the archives of the Imperial War Museums. In the summer of 1940, the Nazi Blitzkrieg had blown through much of western Europe, seizing control of territory right up to the French coast and preparing to invade Britain. Standing in their way was Fighter, Bomber, and Coastal Commands and the Royal Navy, all determined to prevent invasion, fighting off enemy forces in the air and in the water to protect the British shores. Published to coincide with Battle of Britain Day in 2022, this illustrated book tells the heroic story of those five months using artifacts, interviews, documents, film, art, and photographs from the vast Imperial War Museums archives. Personal testimony from those who were there helps bring to life this unique visual retelling of one of the most important moments of World War II.
Based on the authorâ¿s own experience with the British Army and specifically the Royal Armoured Corps, Mailed Fist brings this extraordinary story of tank warfare to life.
A visual tour of twentieth-century royalty. From George V to Elizabeth II, fifty incredible color and black-and-white photographs reveal the prominent role royalty played in both world wars. An introduction from an Imperial War Museums historian opens the book and short captions provide critical context.
The iconic plane is brought to life through fifty incredible photographs. Part of a new series from Imperial War Museums showcasing their vast photography archives, this book features fifty of the best Spitfire images from the museum's vast collection. An introduction from an Imperial War Museums historian opens the book and short captions provide critical context.
Fifty of the best and most famous photographs of animals in war. From dogs and horses to bears and pigs, animals have accompanied men and women into combat throughout history. Part of a new series from Imperial War Museums showcasing their vast photography archives, this book presents fifty stunning images of animals that aided war efforts. An introduction from an Imperial War Museums historian opens the book and short captions provide critical context.
A magical tale set one Christmas Eve, when all of Santa's reindeer caught colds and couldn't deliver any more presents, putting Christmas at risk for all the good girls and boys. Luckily, a plane everyone knows is on hand to save the day. Told in rhyme and featuring over 20 hand-drawn illustrations, this is the perfect gift for a kid at Christmas
A reexamination of the narrative of genocide. Personal stories help audiences consider the cause, course, and consequences of this seminal period in world history. In The Holocaust, historian James Bulgin presents a wealth of archival material--including emotive objects, newly commissioned photography, and previously unpublished personal testimony from those who were there--to examine the role of ideology and individual decision-making in the course of World War II and the Holocaust. The book is published to coincide with the opening of Imperial War Museums's groundbreaking new Second World War and Holocaust Galleries.
Monica Felton's 1945 novel gives a lively account of the experiences of a group of men and women working in a munitions factory during the Second World War.
Stunning images by the famed British photographer. Part of a new series from Imperial War Museums showcasing their vast photography archives, this book features fifty of the best Cecil Beaton images, selected from the more than seven thousand in the museum's vast collection. An introduction from an Imperial War Museums historian opens the book and short captions provide critical context.
Thirty new and classic cocktail recipes inspired by the colorful and controversial Winston Churchill. This charming book from the Imperial War Museums features dozens of cocktail recipes, each accompanied by detailed instructions, an ingredients list, and a short description of how the drink is inspired by British former head of state Winston Churchill. Photographs of the cocktails at Churchill War Rooms or the Churchill Bar accompany each recipe, and archival images of Churchill himself, drawn from the Imperial War Museums collection, tie the volume together. Published in association with the Churchill Bar at the Hyatt Regency Churchill in London, this is the ideal gift for anyone who likes a glass of something strong mixed with a splash of history.
Over the course of one night in 1942, the crew members of Wellington bomber 'P for Pathfinder' each reflect on the paths of their own lives, as they embark on a fateful mission deep into the heart of Nazi Germany.
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