Books at On Military Matters
Updated as of 12/05/2024
ABBREVIATIONS: dj-dust jacket, biblio-bibliography, b/w-black and white, illust-illustrations, b/c-book club addition.rct - recent arrival or pending publication, spc - OMM Special Price
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Albi, Julio ENTRE NORDLINGEN Y HONNECOURT (II): Los Tercios Espanoles del Cardenal Infante 1634-1641
Second volume of the Spanish campaign in Flanders during the 30 Years War led by Fernando de Austria, brother of Felipe IV, governor of the Spanish Netherlands and known as the Cardinal Infante. |
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1-56890
Brockington, William S. editor MONRO, HIS EXPEDITION WITH THE WORTHY SCOTS REGT
The mist complete memoir or primary account inEnglish of the Thirty Years War. 1 vol, 480 pgs
1999 WESTPORT, PRAGER PUBLIS'G |
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1-1947508
Cristini, Luca BREITENFELD 1631
On the bleak morning of September 17, 1631, two mighty armies faced each other on the field of Breitenfeld, an obscure Saxon village not far from Leipzig, whose name translated means big field. The meeting was somewhat random, but the two armies were waging war for several months in the region. |
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2-200890
Guthrie, William P. ACTIONS OF THE THIRTY YEARS WAR - Eastern Europe, the Baltic, Italy and France
The third in a trilogy of books by the renowned author fills in the gaps in TYW coverage. Covers Eastern Europe, the Baltic, Italy, and France during the Thirty Years War, 1618-48. |
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1-66950
Guthrie, William P. BATTLES OF THE THIRTY YEARS WAR, 1618-1635
Each chapter deals with a battle and examines leadership, strategy, organization, tactics, war finances and armaments with attention on the evolution of warfare/weapons, biblio, index. 1 vol, 352 pgs
2001 WESTPORT, GREENWOOD PUBS |
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1-68370
Guthrie, William P. BATTLES OF THE LATER THIRTY YEARS WAR, 1636-1648
Companion volume, from the Battle of Wittstockto the Treaty of Westphalia, includes Wittstock,2nd Breitenfeld, Jankow, Rheinfelden, Rocroi etco/b's, tactics, maps, appendicies, biblio, index. 1 vol, 296 pgs
2001 WESTPORT, GREENWOOD PUBS |
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2-214170
Hanlon, Gregory ITALY 1636: Cemetery of Armies
The campaign and battle of Tornavento. One of the best books on 17th-century warfare, including Thirty Years War and ECW. Analysis of the reason for casualty rates, motivation, tactics, and the effectiveness of the Spanish vs French military methods. |
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1-207840
Hoglund, Lars Eric FRAN KARL KNUTSSON TILL KRISTINA
From Sweden, this book primarily covers Erik XIV's time (Nordic Seven Years War) and Gustavus Adolphus (Russian war, the Polish War, and the 30 years war's first year). It includes 192 flags and banners in color, including the 116 from Mohners chronicle from 1632-1635, and 45 in black and white. As for uniforms and other clothing, it details 470 items for approximately 260 units, with 18 figures in full color. It also includes a list of 1,170 known captains, cavalry, and infantry colonels and their respective units, from Gustav Vasa to Gustavus Adolphus. 1 vol, 120 pgs
2012 SWEDEN, ACEDIA PRESS |
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3-207840
Hoglund, Lars Eric FRAN KARL KNUTSSON TILL KRISTINA
From Sweden, this book primarily covers Erik XIV's time (Nordic Seven Years War) and Gustavus Adolphus (Russian war, the Polish War, and the 30 years war's first year). It includes 192 flags and banners in color, including the 116 from Mohners chronicle from 1632-1635, and 45 in black and white. As for uniforms and other clothing, it details 470 items for approximately 260 units, with 18 figures in full color. It also includes a list of 1,170 known captains, cavalry, and infantry colonels and their respective units, from Gustav Vasa to Gustavus Adolphus. 1 vol, 120 pgs
2012 SWEDEN, ACEDIA PRESS |
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1-211011
Lucht, Antje and Jurgen BANNERS AND STANDARDS: From the time of the Thirty Years' War Vol. 1 - The Protestant Union and the Swedish army under Gustav II Adolf
The first volume in the series Banners & Standards from the time of the Thirty Years' War is divided into three sections. |
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1-211012
Lucht, Antje and Jurgen BANNERS AND STANDARDS: From the time of the Thirty Years' War Vol. 2 - The Catholic League and the Imperial Army
The second volume of the book series Banners & standards from the time of the Thirty Years' War is the counterpart to the first band and represents the Catholic League and the Imperial army under Ferdinand II. |
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1-211013
Lucht, Antje and Jurgen BANNERS AND STANDARDS: From the time of the Thirty Years' War Vol. 3 - Other Forces in Europe
Volume 3 of the series Banners & standards from the time of the Thirty Years' War complements the first two volumes with other warring parties from the time of the Thirty Years' War. |
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1-211014
Lucht, Antje and Jurgen BANNERS AND STANDARDS: From the time of the Thirty Years' War Vol. 4 - Electorate
This volume contains electoral Saxon flags and standards of A as Altenburg to V Vitzthum, made after a design by Balthasar Bohme and trophies from the Army Museum in Stockholm, as well as corresponding crest and a force generation electoral Saxon regiments. 1 vol, 208 pgs
2016 GERMANY, VERLAG EDITION PETERSTOR |
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1-88270
Murdoch, Steve editor SCOTLAND AND THE THIRTY YEARS WAR 1618-1648
In three sections, 12 authors have contributed tothe process that led to the participation of over50,000 Scottish soldiers. B/w maps/illust, biblio,notes, index. 1 vol, 312 pgs
2001 LEIDEN, BRILL PUBLISHERS |
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1-236080
Pike, John THE THIRTY YEARS WAR: 1618 - 1648 -- The First Global War and the End of Habsburg Supremacy
The 'Defenestration of Prague', the coup d'etat staged by Protestant Bohemian nobles against officials of the Hapsburg Emperor triggered the Thirty Years War. When Habsburg Spain intervened in support of their Holy Roman Emperor relative, what had started as a localized political and religious dispute in Germany, transformed into a European and global conflict. |
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1-236280
Pike, John GUSTAVUS v WALLENSTEIN: Military Revolution, Rivalry and Tragedy in the Thirty Years War
Examines the conflict, personal rivalry, and contrasts in personality, generalship and command between the two iconic commanders in the Thirty Years War, King Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden for the Protestant powers, and Albrecht von Wallenstein, Duke of Friedland. More than just commanders at the tactical level they were statesmen, military organizers and strategists on a continental scale. Both commanders represented the 17th-century military revolution in action. Both generals are titanic figures come, and their respective deaths - Gustavus heroically in battle and Wallenstein, murdered with the Emperor's compliance - were dramatic highpoints in the long war. Analyses the contrasting reputations of two of the greatest military figures in modern history and analyses mistakes as well their triumphs. |
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1-228820
Ribas, Alberto THE BATTLE OF NORDLINGEN 1634: The Bloody Fight Between Tercios and Brigades
The King of Hungary Ferdinand, heir to the Holy Roman Empire, decided to assume command of the armies in the West and thus enhance his leadership. He asked the Cardinal-Infante Fernando to help him conquer a small town, called Nordlingen, and together they could fight a Swedish-German army, commanded by Generals Gustav Horn and Bernard of Saxe-Weimar. |
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1-66683
Ribas, Alberto BATALLA DE LA MONTANA BLANCA 1620
On November 8, a small Catholic force was sent to probe the Protestant flank. To their surprise, the Bohemians retreated at their advance. Tilly quickly sent in reinforcements, and the Bohemian flank began to crumble. Anhalt tried to retrieve the situation by sending forward infantry and cavalry led by his son, Christian II. |
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2-215100
Spring, Laurence BAVARIAN ARMY DURING THE THIRTY YEARS WAR 1618-1648: The Backbone of the Catholic League
Updated version, with completely new color plates within a large color section. This book covers not only the Bavarian Army's organization, but also has chapters on recruitment, officers, clothing, weaponry, pay and rations of a soldier during the Thirty Years War. 1 vol, 240 pgs
2021 UK, HELION AND COMPANY |
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1-243830
Thion, Stephane FRENCH ARMIES OF THE THIRTY YEARS' WAR 1618-48
Presents the development of the French army, one of the first standing armies in Europe, from 1617 to 1648. Details how Louis XIII and Richelieu made the most of the complex legacy of the Wars of Religion. Focuses on how Richelieu gave the king an ambition: 'to procure the ruin of the Huguenot party, humble the pride of the great, reduce all subjects to their duty, and elevate your majesty's name among foreign nations to its rightful reputation.' By his death, on December 4, 1642, this program had been accomplished. |
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1-912122
Thion, Stephane THE BATTLE OF FRIBOURG 1644: Enghien and Turenne at War
Details the Battle of Fribourg during the Thirty Years' War, which saw Enghien and Turenne at war with Bavarian general Franz von Mercy. Covers what might be the most difficult battle that the two men would face over their careers: their carefully prepared plans were thwarted by the shrewdness of their opponent and some unfortunate initiatives on the part of their subordinates. Contains contemporary accounts to immerse the reader in the heart of the two battles that enabled the French, despite being held at bay, to keep the Bavarians away from the right bank of the Rhine. The context of the campaign, the character of the three protagonists, the phases of the various battles, the armies involved and the lessons learned are all analyzed in detail in this study. Contains 45 black and white illustrations, 24 color illustrations and figures, and 7 color maps. 1 vol, 136 pgs
2024 UK, PEN & SWORD |
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1-930332
various STRATEGY & TACTICS # 332:Two Decisive Battles of the 30 Years War: Lutter 1626 & Wittstock 1636
A grand tactical two-player system for simulating battles in Europe during the first half of the 17th century. Each game in the system is based on one of the major battles of the 30 Years War. Each battle has its own map, special rules and counters representing the military formations which participated in the original action. The rules model the overall effects of the weapons and tactics of the great era of pike and shot, and include combat, leadership and morale. |
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1-938011
Various STRATEGY & TACTICS QUARTERLY # 11 - Thirty Years War
Thirty Years War - Violent Birth of Modern Europe: Modern Europe is the product of the gradual evolution of political, economic, and social institutions, interspersed with cataclysmic events as the old order resisted change. The early seventeenth century saw one of the worst. |
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2-21340
Wagner, Eduard EUROPEAN WEAPONS & WARFARE, 1618-1648
Reprint in softcover of Eduard Wagner's classic study of armies involved in the Thirty Years War is packed with lots of black/white and color drawings. He provides information on all the major and minor participants and all aspect of life in the military during this period. 1 vol, 292 pgs
2014 US, WINGED HUSSAR PUBLISHING |
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1-217000
Wilson, Peter H. LUTZEN: Great Battles Series
Battle of Lutzen - one of the most famous battles in the Thirty Years' War. Challenges the accepted view that Lutzen was a milestone in military development, arguing that its significance lies more in the political and cultural sphere. Discusses how the battle has been remembered, from the immediate aftermath to the present day, and what this tells us. 1 vol, 272 pgs
2018 US, OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS |
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1-230140
Wolke, Lars Ericson GUSTAVUS ADOLPHUS: Sweden and the Thirty Years War, 1630-1632
As one of the foremost military commanders of the early 17th century Gustavus Adophus, king of Sweden, played a vital role in defending the Protestant cause during the Thirty Years War. In the space of two years - between 1630 and 1632 - he turned the course of the war, winning a decisive victory at the Battle of Breitenfeld and conquering large parts of Germany. |
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