Hitler’s Chariots: Vol. 3, Volkswagen – from Nazi People’s Car to New Beetle

by Blaine Taylor

The world’s least popular man did have a hand in creating the world’s most popular car. There’s more to the Beetle story than that but this book does not deliver on its title.

Hitler’s Chariots: Vol. 2, Mercedes-Benz 770K Grosser Parade Car

by Blaine Taylor

Calling itself “the first ever illustrated study devoted to the famous 770K” is no idle boast. Illustrated, yes; study, not so much.

Lawrence of Arabia

by David Murphy

If all you know of Lawrence is the movie, prepare to be surprised. The man had more depth—and more problems—which is why he’s still being studied today. This book is an ideal introduction.

T.E. Lawrence in War and Peace: An Anthology of the Military Writings of Lawrence of Arabia

by Malcolm Brown

Peace probably came at a higher cost to Lawrence than the war in the Middle East that he so singularly shaped. Here you can weigh the toll in his own words and those of other principals and contemporaries.

Hitler’s Chariots: Vol. 1, Mercedes-Benz G-4 Cross-Country Touring Car

by Blaine Taylor

There’s a car for every purpose and season—the six-wheeled G4 is what the German government used during WWII to make the rounds when speed was not a priority but ruggedness and a certain protection were.

AMARG: America’s Military Aircraft Boneyard

by Nicholas A. Veronico, Ron Strong

An excellent pictorial survey of the history of a one-of-a-kind storage facility and the procedures used in mothballing, recommissioning, or destruction.

Betty & Veronica: Bad Boy Trouble

by Melanie Morgan & Steven Butler

Comic book character Archibald “Chick” Andrews tried to impress his new neighbor, Betty, right from his first appearance in 1941. He hasn’t stopped since—and nor have people stopped reading about him!

Facel Véga, Le Grand Tourisme à la française 1939–1964

by Chambrette, Bel, Renou and Revoy

This book does not only cover the Vega, one of the 20th century’s glamour cars, but all the products and activities of the entire Facel company.

Control in the Sky: The Evolution & History of the Aircraft Cockpit

by L.F.E. Coombs

This meticulously detailed account examines not only specific cockpit and flight deck arrangements but also how basic human skeletal and cognitive factors influence the design of the pilot’s “office.”

Freedom’s Forge: How American Business Produced Victory in World War II

by Arthur Herman

Two men who never donned a uniform were absolutely critical to America’s dominance in the war. At last here is a book to tell their story and the one of public and private sector cooperation. Don’t think for a moment this is a boring book!

Secret Wonder Weapons of the Third Reich: German Missiles 1934–1945

by J. Miranda & P. Mercado

View hundreds of offensive and defensive jet-and rocket-powered robot and piloted weapons that the Germany military tried to make operational during World War Two.

500 Days: Secrets and Lies in the Terror Wars

by Kurt Eichenwald

In the aftermath of 9/11 political leaders scramble to appear as if they’re on top of the situation. Bending the truth, torturing informants, skeptics be damned—Constitution? What Constitution? And all of a sudden, we’re at war.

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