We specialise in second hand and new books on all aspects of military history. Forthcoming sale and new auction schedule in common with many businesses around the world, we have had to adjust our normal working habits as a consequence of covid19 and uk government restrictions on work and travel, and advice on social distancing. Discover the best military history books telling stories of bravery and ideals, and stories of people writing history as we know it today. With sincere wishes to each of you for the best of the new year and decade. Buy war books online at the works, all military books are available to buy at the works.
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