Imperial War Museums

Since the first show in 1973, IWM Duxford's air shows have established a reputation as the world's finest celebration of aviation history and culture. Every year, tens of thousands come to Duxford's...

Author: Imperial War Imperial War MuseumsPublisher: Imperial War MuseumsPublication Date: Dec 24, 2021Number of Pages: 96 pagesLanguage: EnglishBinding: HardcoverISBN-10: 1912423391ISBN-13:...

On 6 June 1944 HMS Belfast took part in one of the most dramatic events of the Second World War - D-Day. The largest amphibious assault in history, the Allied victory owed much to the ships and...

Often overshadowed by its more famous counterpart, the Spitfire, the Hawker Hurricane proved to be the unsung hero of the Second World War. Over half of every enemy aeroplane destroyed in the Battle...

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...

Offering a snapshot into this unique collection, The D-Day Landings showcases 50 iconic photographs of the largest amphibious assault ever undertaken in the history of conflict. This insightful...

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...

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...

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. Tim...

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.Author: Monica FeltonPublisher: Imperial...

Welcome to Weird War Two, a catalogue of the weird, the wonderful and the downright eccentric, from deep within the Imperial War Museum's Second World War archives. From wacky inventions to elusive...