Books by Max Hastings

Max Hastings

Max Hastings is a British journalist, author, and military historian known for his extensive coverage of conflicts and wars. He has written numerous acclaimed books on military history, including "The Falklands War," "Armageddon: The Battle for Germany 1944-45," and "Vietnam: An Epic Tragedy." Hastings is renowned for his meticulous research, vivid storytelling, and insightful analysis of war and its impact on society. His works have had a significant impact on the genre of military history, and he is considered one of the preeminent authorities on modern warfare. One of his most famous works is "The Secret War: Spies, Ciphers, and Guerrillas, 1939-1945," which delves into the covert operations of World War II. Hastings' contributions to literature have earned him numerous awards and accolades, solidifying his reputation as a leading voice in the field of military history.

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Operation Biting

Operation Biting

The 1942 Parachute Assault to Capture Hitler’s Radar

Max Hastings
Paperback
Published: 2025
Sword

Sword

D-Day – Trial by Battle

Max Hastings
Hardcover
Published: 2025
Operation Biting

Operation Biting

The 1942 Parachute Assault to Capture Hitler’s Radar

Max Hastings
Hardcover
Published: 2024
Soldiers

Soldiers

Great Stories of War and Peace

Max Hastings
Paperback
Published: 2024
Das Reich

Das Reich

Resistance, Revenge and the 2nd SS Panzer Division in France, June 1944

Max Hastings
Paperback
Published: 2024
Overlord

Overlord

D-Day and the Battle for Normandy 1944

Max Hastings
Paperback
Published: 2024
Editor

Editor

A decade's strife with PMs, proprietors and royals while resurrecting The Daily Telegraph

Max Hastings
Paperback
Published: 2024
Abyss

Abyss

World on the Brink, the Cuban Missile Crisis 1962

Max Hastings
Paperback
Published: 2023
Operation Pedestal

Operation Pedestal

The Fleet That Battled to Malta 1942

Max Hastings
Paperback
Published: 2022
Abyss

Abyss

The Cuban Missile Crisis 1962

Max Hastings
Hardcover
Published: 2022
The Battle for the Falklands

The Battle for the Falklands

Max Hastings
Paperback
Published: 2022
Operation Pedestal

Operation Pedestal

The Fleet That Battled to Malta 1942

Max Hastings
Hardcover
Published: 2021
The Korean War

The Korean War

An Epic Conflict 1950-1953

Max Hastings
Paperback
Published: 2020
Chastise

Chastise

The Dambusters

Max Hastings
Paperback
Published: 2020
Vietnam

Vietnam

An Epic History of a Tragic War

Max Hastings
Paperback
Published: 2019
Chastise

Chastise

The Dambusters Story 1943

Max Hastings
Hardcover
Published: 2019
World War II

World War II

A graphic account of the greatest and most terrible event in human history

Max Hastings
Paperback
Published: 2018
The Secret War

The Secret War

Spies, Codes and Guerrillas 1939–1945

Max Hastings
Paperback
Published: 2016
Catastrophe

Catastrophe

Europe Goes to War 1914

Max Hastings
Paperback
Published: 2014
All Hell Let Loose

All Hell Let Loose

The World at War 1939-1945

Max Hastings
Paperback
Published: 2012
Finest Years

Finest Years

Churchill as Warlord 1940–45

Max Hastings
Paperback
Published: 2010
Nemesis

Nemesis

The Battle for Japan, 1944–45

Max Hastings
Paperback
Published: 2008
Warriors

Warriors

Extraordinary Tales from the Battlefield

Max Hastings
Paperback
Published: 2006