This is a fun book, not to be taken too seriously.(Though you may wish to heed the holes in our defences that can be exploited!)
It's a happy walk through reality making them a little more enjoyable and offers a speculative study provided for any invading extra-terrestrial force. The book takes the facts of military power(understandably considering the publisher) along side media reports of alien encounters and runs with the whole what if. From the history in the 1800s right through to the now, and even sparing a thought for those sorts that want to adopt a human pet.


Great for the geek in you and the B-Movie addict. I can see it appealing to a wide age range, those who might have out grown the Horrible Histories/Science type of narrative, those who like a little fun with their documentaries, and those of us that just never want to grow up!

(My thanks to the Osprey team for the advanced copy for a chance to read this book!)

Flip flops between being interesting and witty to rather dry. But a good fun concept nonetheless, full of Easter eggs for sci fi fans to find.