Iain Gale: 12 books

The superb novelist of men at war moves into the twentieth century and World War Two, telling the story of the eleven days in the sands of North Africa that would change history forever There are some battles that change the course of history: Alamein is one of those. In October 1942, Britain and...

The start of a WWII series from Iain Gale, author of Alamein. A masterly portrayal of World War Two heroism, with vivid action and stirring personal journeys. A small team of soldiers, left behind to cover the British retreat, are ordered to blow the bridge as late as possible to stem the German tank...

A remarkable debut novel, ‘Four Days in June’ is an imaginative but accurate reconstruction of five men – all real figures – five points of view, and four days of one of the world's most famous battles. In June 1815, Napoleon has just escaped from Elba, the Bourbon kings were on the run, France...

The first in a stunning new historical adventure series, perfect for all fans of Sharpe Meet Lieutenant Jack Steel – gentleman, soldier, hero. Upper Bavaria, 1704. The British army, triumphant, fresh from victory, stands proudly to attention, ready to fight for honour and glory. Their enemy is Louis...

Charismatic hero Jack Steel returns, in a new and perilous adventure. England 1708 and Jack Steel returns to Flanders from England a married man. But his wife Lady Henrietta Vaughan is proving expensive and Jack must look for a promotion. At the battle of Oudenarde Steel is sent in to stem off the...

Jack Steel, first met in Man of Honour, is a splendid hero on a new and dangerous mission. Perfect for all fans of Bernard Cornwell's Sharpe. MEET JACK STEEL - GENTLEMAN, SOLDIER, HERO. In the early eighteenth century, the British army led by John Churchill, Duke of Marlborough, were the leaders of...

The sequel to THE BLACK JACKALS is set in the turmoil of the eastern Mediterranean in 1941, with the Brits struggling to hold their line in Greece against the powerful German and Italian forces. Peter Lamb and his men are halted in their retreat to England and forced to join the British forces holding...

Charismatic hero Jack Steel’s perilous adventures are for the first time available in one place. Meet Lieutenant Jack Steel – gentleman, soldier, hero. Upper Bavaria, 1704. The British army, triumphant, fresh from victory, stands proudly to attention, ready to fight for honour and glory. Their...

The unforgettable story behind the most destructive day in British military history... June, 1916: The Great War is locked in stalemate, deep lines of trenches and barbed wire carved into the French countryside. Sitting in an occupied chateau, General von Soden knows that something cataclysmic...

Spanische Niederlande, 1706. Trotz ihres glorreichen Siegs in der Schlacht bei Ramillies kommt die britische Armee nicht zur Ruhe. Zwar haben die Männer unter dem Herzog von Marlborough die französische Streitmacht bezwungen, doch Captain Jack Steel steht mit seinen Grenadieren noch immer im Dreck....

Bayern, 1704. Höchstädt an der Donau: Die entscheidende Schlacht des Spanischen Erbfolgekriegs steht bevor. Auf der einen Seite die Briten unter John Churchill, Herzog von Marlborough, und die Österreicher unter Prinz Eugen von Savoyen. Auf der anderen das französische Heer unter dem Sonnenkönig...

Captain Jack Steel ist wieder dort, wo er hingehört: auf dem Schlachtfeld und unter den Männern des Herzogs von Marlborough. Doch die Engländer benötigen einen tieferen Einblick in die französische Strategie, um die Schlacht bei Oudenaarde zu gewinnen. Da er als Marlboroughs bester Mann gilt, wird...