21093B ELITE FORCE WWII-12: LUFTWAFFE FIGHTER PILOT,1/6 SCALE(12) Collectible Figure & OSPREY MAA book #377 Luftwaffe Air & Ground Crew 1939-45. 1940 1 vol, 1 pgs 2003 NY, BLUE BOX TOY/OSPREY
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68420 Windrow, Martin editior WARRIORS & WARLORDS:The Art of Angus McBride 9.5x11, 60 of McBride's best artwork from the various OSPREY series are brought together here. 1 vol, 144 pgs 2002 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISH'NG
NEW-dj ......30.00 DISCOUNT:15%

56713 MODEL MANUAL #13:Panzerkampfwagen VI Tiger 1 (140) color photos. 1 vol, 60 pgs 2000 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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63630 Coughlin, Geoff WW2 LUFTWAFFE FIGHTER MODELLING 8.5x11.5, super-detailing, painting/weathering tip 1 vol, 128 pgs 2000 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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45280 Greenland, Tony PANZER MODELING MASTERCLASS 8.5x11.5, 240 color photos highlight this master's advice on the A to Z of German AFV modeling. 1 vol, 128 pgs 2001 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISH'NG
NEW-hardcover, REVISED 2ND EDITION ......16.00 DISCOUNT:15%

234520 Galeotti, Mark GRAN MECCANISMO: Clockpunk Roleplaying in Da Vinci's Florence RPG offers swashbuckling adventure in a Renaissance Italy (1510) where Florence's winding alleys play host to spies, scholars, and sell-swords alike. Players are nobles, mercenaries, inventors, and artisans who may find themselves crossing wits with Machiavelli, avoiding the dangerous charms of Lucretia Borgia, or hearing Christopher Columbus telling tales of the new world he has discovered. Meanwhile, Leonardo da Vinci unleashed a technological revolution where primitive computers, decorated with delicately painted cupids, run on water clocks; spring-powered tanks whir across the battlefield, cannons thundering from their flanks; and gliders flit across perfectly blue Tuscan skies. 1 vol, 192 pgs 2022 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
NEW-hardback, available mid August 2022 ......35.00 DISCOUNT:15%

967007 Peers, Chris ON THE SEVEN SEAS: Wargames Rules for the Age of Piracy and Adventure c.1500-1730 On the Seven Seas is a set of wargames rules covering the high adventure and low morals of the world of the pirate. The rules cover licensed privateers such as da Gama and Drake, ruthless pirates of the Spanish Main, Blackbeard, the Barbary corsairs, the wako of the Far East, not to mention the anti-pirate squadrons, Spanish garrisons and native warriors from around the world that found themselves at odd with generations of sea-borne reavers. The focus of the game is on boarding actions and the exploits of pirate crews on land, and the rules offer a quick-to-learn basic game based around individual characters and small units of rank-and-file.

Contents: Introduction, The Battle Rules, Characters, Naval Encounters, Campaigns and Adventures, Army Lists, and Quick Reference Sheet. 1 vol, 64 pgs 2014 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
NEW-softcover, available late August 2014 ......20.00 DISCOUNT:15%

980017 Bahmanyar, Mir SHADOW WARRIORS The US Army Rangers from 1755 Comprehensive guide to the history of the Rangers from their beginning in the F&I Wars to today 1 vol, 224 pgs 2005 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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196970 Dye, Julia BACKBONE: History, Traditions, and Leadership Lessons of Marine Corps NCOs Non-Commissioned Officers (NCOs) are the backbone of the US Marine Corps. They execute orders and lead their fellow Marines into battle. NCOs are an important part of America's military heritage and history, and their traditions are deeply entwined with the history of the United States. Marine NCOs are heroes and leaders who, despite their varied leadership styles, share a number of important attributes. Part history, part biography, part leadership guide, this unique book takes a close look at the US Marine Corps, at the NCOs who serve as the bedrock of the service. This book provides a unique insight into the history of the culture Marine NCOs as well as important leadership lessons that readers can apply to their own lives.
1 vol, 264 pgs 2011 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
NEW-dj, available late November 2011 ......25.00 DISCOUNT:15%

197000 Hunt, Eric The Light Dragoons: A Regimental History, 1715-2009 The first Light Dragoon troops were originally raised in the mid-18th century for reconnaissance and patrolling. The 13th Light Dragoons were at the forefront of the famous Charge of the Light Brigade during the Crimean War, and subsequently immortalized by the words of the poet Tennyson. But with the outbreak of World War I, the role of the Light Dragoons regiment began to evolve. All four regiments fought on the Western Front but increasingly dismounted and fought in the trenches. After the war, the army was reduced in size and the first of the amalgamations took place reducing four regiments to two. In the late 1930s the two Light Dragoons regiments were hastily mechanized and served with distinction during the Second World War. Since 1992 the remaining two regiments have formed under the one umbrella of The Light Dragoons. This volume traces the almost two centuries of proud fighting traditions. 1 vol, 80 pgs 2011 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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221740 Macfarlane, Peter THE ROYAL DRAGOON GUARDS: A Regimental History 1685-2018 The Royal Dragoon Guards have a long and distinguished history dating from 1685. Originally raised as regiments of horse and dragoons, they were subsequently designated as the 4th, 5th and 7th Dragoon Guards and the 6th (Inniskilling) Dragoons. They fought in all of Britain's major wars from the late 17th century onwards, charging at Blenheim with Marlborough's cavalry, at Waterloo with the Union Brigade, and at Balaklava with the Heavy Brigade. In the 19th century, they also saw service in India and Africa.

All four regiments served in France and Flanders during the First World War and one regiment fired the first British shot on the Western Front. They were then amalgamated into two regiments - the 4th/7th Royal Dragoon Guards and the 5th Royal Inniskilling Dragoon Guards. Both regiments were mechanized shortly before the Second World War, in which they played a leading role in the D-Day landings. In 1992, the two regiments amalgamated again to form the Royal Dragoon Guards. Recent conflicts have taken the regiment to Iraq and Afghanistan, continuing a record of operational service covering more than three centuries.

This regimental history of the Dragoons tells their story as it played out across the centuries, exploring their role in both major and minor conflicts of the last 300 years. The title examines the development of the regiment up to the present day and highlights key figures across its history. The text is supported throughout with photographs and illustrations. 1 vol, 416 pgs 2019 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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212420 Strohn, Matthias THE ROYAL GIBRALTAR REGIMENT: 1939-2014: Nulli Expugnabilis Hosti Over the centuries, many British Army units have been stationed in Gibraltar in order to defend the Rock against potential enemies and real threats. For long periods of its existence the regiment stood in the shadow of these active units that were sent to defend the military base at Gibraltar. 1 vol, 216 pgs 2016 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
NEW-dj, available mid October 2016 ......65.00 DISCOUNT:15%

208420 Wood, Stephen THOSE TERRIBLE GREY HORSES: An Illustrated History of the Royal Scots Dragoon Guards On 18 June 1815, the Royal Scots Greys charged Napoleon's infantry columns, capturing the eagle of the French 45th Infantry. Napoleon is said to have commented of the regiment, 'Ah, ces terribles chevaux gris (those terrible grey horses)'.

Today that eagle is the regimental badge of the Royal Scots Dragoon Guards, Scotland's senior regiment and her only regular cavalry. The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards and their antecedents have been involved in every major British campaign since the 17th century. Here Stephen Wood tells the story of glorious cavalry charges and terrifying tank battles, from the Western Front to the liberation of Basra.

Stunning paintings bring the narrative to life while contemporary photography depicts both the horror and the compassion of modern warfare as witnessed by the officers and troopers of this unique regiment.

Contents: Horse, Carabiniers & Dragoons; Securing an Empire; A Long Peace & a Short War; Foreign Adventures & Domestic Peace; Marching over Africa; In Flanders Fields; Amalgamation, Mechanization & War; Eagle & Carbine; Scotland's Cavalry: The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards (Carabiniers & Greys); and Afterword. 1 vol, 304 pgs 2015 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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219170 Loades, Mike WAR BOWS: Longbow, Crossbow, Composite Bow and Japanese Yumi War bows dominated battlefields across the world for centuries. In their various forms, they allowed trained archers to take down even well-armored targets from great distances, and played a key role in some of the most famous battles in human history. The composite bow was a versatile and devastatingly effective weapon, on foot, from chariots and on horseback for over a thousand years, used by cultures as diverse as the Hittites, the Romans, the Mongols and the Ottoman Turks. The Middle Ages saw a clash between the iconic longbow and the more technologically sophisticated crossbow, most famously during the Hundred Years War, while in Japan, the samurai used the yumi to deadly effect, unleashing bursts of arrows from their galloping steeds.

Reveals the full history of these four iconic weapons complete with modern ballistics testing, action recreations of what it is like to fire each bow, and a critical analysis of the technology and tactics associated with each bow. 1 vol, 312 pgs 2019 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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195450 McNab, Chris and Roberts, Andrew A History of the World in 100 Weapons A History of the World in 100 Weapons tells the stories of the hundred definitive weapons whose effects have been the most revolutionary, changing the way war is waged and the very world we live in. All one hundred are revealed in an array of sumptuous color photographs and contemporary images. Compiled with the assistance of some of the leading military historians, this volume reveals not only the weapon itself but who wielded it and where, clearly explaining the blow-by-blow advance of military technology and expertise across the ages.

Weapons include: Roman gladius, Japanese katana, English longbow, Maxim gun, US atomic bomb, US B-17 Flying Fortress, Soviet AK-47 rifle, and more. 1 vol, 384 pgs 2011 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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226410 Bull, Stephen GERMAN ARMY UNIFORMS OF WORLD WAR IIA photographic guide to clothing, insignia and kit Fully illustrated book examines the German Army's wide range of uniforms, personal equipment, weapons, medals, and awards. Offers a comprehensive guide to the transformation that the German Army soldier underwent in the period from September 1939 to May 1945.

After World War I, the defeated and much-reduced German Army developed new clothing and personal equipment that drew upon the lessons learned in the trenches. In place of the wide variety of uniforms and insignia that had been worn by the Imperial German Army, a standardized approach was followed, culminating in the uniform items introduced in the 1930s as the Nazi Party came to shape every aspect of German national life.

The outbreak of war in 1939 prompted further adaptations and simplifications of uniforms and insignia, while the increasing use of camouflaged items and the accelerated pace of weapons development led to the appearance of new clothing and personal equipment.

Medals and awards increased in number as the war went on, with grades being added for existing awards and new decorations introduced to reflect battlefield feats. Specialists such as mountain troops, tank crews and combat engineers were issued distinctive uniform items and kit, while the ever-expanding variety of fronts on which the German Army fought -- from the North African desert to the Russian steppe -- prompted the rapid development of clothing and equipment for different climates and conditions. In addition, severe shortages of raw materials and the demands of clothing and equipping an army that numbered in the millions forced the simplification of many items and the increasing use of substitute materials in their manufacture.
1 vol, 256 pgs 2021 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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209700 Windrow, Martin WARRIORS - Fighting men and their uniforms From ancient times to the present day, the world's finest warriors have been marked out by a stunning variety of dress, tactics and equipment. This splendid collection of artwork and commentaries illustrates famous combatants from all the ages of military history, bringing them to life in incredible colour and detail. From the gleaming plate armour of the medieval knight to the sleek camouflage gear of modern special ops forces, from the distinctive attire of the Japanese samurai to the ballistic armour and modern electronics of Russia's elite Spetsnaz, this is an unmissable tour of history's most impressive fighting men. 1 vol, 320 pgs 2015 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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984091 091 FORTIFICATIONS OF ANCIENT ISRAEL AND JUDAH 1 vol, 72 pgs 2010 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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984092 092 STRONHOLDS OF THE PICTS 1 vol, 72 pgs 2010 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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985000 OSPREY -- ESSENTIAL HISTORY SERIES ESSENTIAL HISTORY series: $8.00 each or 3/20

001 THE CRUSADES
002 CRIMEAN WAR, THE
003 NAPOLEONIC WARS:1805-1807
004 ACW, THE: War in the East 1861-1863
005 ACW, THE: War in the East 1863-1865
011 ACW, THE: WAR IN THE WEST 1863 TO 1865
012 CAMPAIGNS OF THE NORMAN CONQUEST
016 PUNIC WARS 264-146 BC, THE
017 NAPOLEONIC WARS: THE PENINSULA WAR 1807-1814
023 WWI: First World War (4) Mediterranean Front
030 THE SECOND WORLD WAR (3): THE WAR AT SEA
032 THE SECOND WORLD WAR (6): Northwest Europe
034 FRENCH WARS 1667-1714
035 THE SECOND WORLD WAR (2): Europe
041 WAR OF 1812
043 CAESAR'S GALLIC WARS
044 FRENCH & INDIAN WARS, THE: 1754-1760
048 THE SECOND WORLD WAR (4): MEDITERRANEAN 1940-45
055 THE GULF WAR 1991
057 GENGHIS KHAN & THE MONGOL CONQUESTS 1190-1400
061 CHINESE CIVIL WAR 1945-1949
062 OTTOMAN EMPIRE 1326-1699
075 THE SOVIET-AFGHAN WAR 1979-89
1 vol, 48 pgs 19?? LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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995000 OSPREY VANGUARD SERIES NEW VANGUARD series: $10 each or 3/24
002 M1 ABRAMS MAIN BATTLE TANK
004 CHURCHILL INFANTRY TANK, 1941-1951
005 TIGER 1 HEAVY TANK 1942-9145
006 T-72 MAIN BATTLE TANK, 1974-1993
007 IS-2 HEAVY TANK 1944-1973
008 MATILDA INFANTRY TANK, 1938-1945
010 WARRIOR MCV 1988-1994
012 BMP INFANTRY FIGHTING VEHICLES, 1967-1994
013 SCORPION RECONNAISSANCE VEHICLE: 1972-1994
014 CRUSADER CRUSIER TANK, 1939-43
015 FLAMMPANZER:german Flamethrowers 1941-1945
018 M2/M3 BRADLEY:Inf. Fighting Vehicle 1983-95
019 STUG III:Assault Gun
030 AMTRACKS
036 JAGDPANZER 'HERZER' 38, 1944-45
038 ACW ARTILLRY (1) FIELD GUNS
039 PANZERKAMFWAGEN IV 1942-45
040 ACW ARTILLERY (2) 1861-1865 Heavy Artillery
043 SIEGE WEAPONS OF THE FAR EAST(1):AD 612-1300
044 SIEGE WEAPONS OF THE FAR EAST(2):AD 960-1644
045 UNION MONITOR 1861-65
046 88mm FLAK 18/36/37 and PAK 43
047 VIKING LONGSHIP
048 25-POUNDER FIELD GUN 1939-1972
050 U-BOATS OF THE KAISER'S NAVY
052 CADILLAC GAGE V100 COMMANDO 1960-71
054 MORTARS OF WWII
055 KRIEGSMARINE U-BOATS 1939-45(2)
058 MEDIEVAL SIEGE WEAPONS (1): Western Europe 585-1385
059 GERMAN E-BOATS 1939-45
060 BRITISH NAPOLEONIC ARTILLERY 1792-1815(1)
061 FIGHTING SHIPS OF THE FAR EAST(1):202BC-1419AD
064 CONFEDERATE RAIDER 1861-65
069 MEDIEVAL SIEGE WEAPONS
070 PIRATE SHIP 1660-1730
071 GERMAN BATTLESHIPS
073 M4(76MM) SHERMAN MEDIUM TANK
074 BRITISH MOTOR TORPEDO BOATS 1939-45
077 M24 CHAFFE LIGHT TANK 1943-70
078 GREEK AND ROMAN SIEGE MACHINERY 399 BC - AD 363
082 V-2 BALISTIC MISSILE 1944-54
083 ARMOURED UNITS OF THE RCW(1):White & Allied
086 M109 155mm SELF-PROPELLED HOWITZER 1960-2005
089 GREEK AND ROMAN ARTILLERY 399 BC - AD 363
090 NAPOLEON'S NAVAL ARMAMENTS
095 ARMORED UNITS OF THE RUSSIAN CIVIL WAR
099 SPACE SHUTTLE LAUNCH SYSTEM 1972-2004
101 ZEPPELINS: GERMAN AIRSHIPS 1900-40
104 CROMWELL CRUSIER TANK 1942-5
105 BRITISH ARTILLERY 1914-19 (2) HEAVY ARTILLERY
106 V-1 FLYING BUZZ BOMB 1942-52
109 IMPERIAL JAPANESE NAVAL CARRIERS 1921-45
110 UNIVERSAL CARRIER 1969-48:THE BREN GUN CARRIER
113 M3 LEE/GRANT MEDIUM TANK 1941-1945
114 US CARRIERS 1922-1945
115 LANDING SHIP, TANK(LST) 1942-2002
116 SIKORSKY UH-60 BLACK HAWK
117 JEEPS 1941-45
118 US SUBMARINES 1941-45
120 SCUD MISSILE & LAUNCH SYSTEM 1955-2005
122 HMMWV HUMVEE 1980-2005
123 SWIMMING SHERMANS
128 VIETNAM RIVERINE CRAFT 192-1975
130 US NAVY AIRCRAFT CARRIES 1942-45
131 US FIELD ARTILLERY OF WORLD WAR II
132 ANCIENT GREEK WARSHIP 500-322 BC
135 IMPERIAL JAPANESE NAVY SUBMARINES 1941-45
136 CHURCHILL CROCODILE FLAMETHROWER
137 JAPANESE TANKS
138 US NUCLEAR SUBS
140 ARMORED TRAINS
144 UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLES
145 BRITISH SUBMARINES OF WORLD WAR I
148 US PATROL TORPEDO BOATS
150 WAR ELEPHANTS
151 KRIEGSMARINE COASTAL FORCES
152 T-80 STANDARD TANK
153 M551 SHERIDAN
157 LANDING CRAFT, INFANTRY AND FIRE SUPPORT
158 T-62 MAIN BATTLE TANK 1965-2005
162 US Destroyers 1934-1945 Pre-War Classes
164 GERMAN BATTLESHIPS 1914-18 (1)
165 US Destroyers 1942-45:Wartime Classes
166 British Motor Gun Boats 1939-45
168 British Aircraft Carriers 1939-45
169 US FAST BATTLESHIPS - 1936-47 The North Carolina and South Dakota classes
170 Spanish Civil War Tanks: The Proving Ground for Blitzkrieg
171 MIL MI-24 Hind Gunship
174 Nimitz-Class Aircraft Carriers
175 US SUBMARINES 1900-35
177 HUMBER LIGHT RECONNAISSANCE CAR 1941-45
178 MARK V TANK
180 KAMIKAZE: Japanese Special Attack Weapons 1944-45
183 WARSHIPS OF THE ANGLO-DUTCH WARS 1652-74
184 VIETNAM GUN TRUCKS
185 LAV-25 The Marine Corps' Light Armored Vehicle
186 US MARINE CORPS TANKS: World War II
187 IMPERIAL JAPANESE NAVY LIGHT CRUISERS 1941-45
191 ITALIAN LIGHT TANKS 1919-45
192 US Amphibious Tanks of World War II
193 Austro-Hungarian Battleships 1914-18
196 WARSHIPS OF THE ANCIENT WORLD 3000-500 BC
197 M103 HEAVY TANK 1950-74
198 Imperial Japanese Navy Destroyers 1919-45 (1) -- Minekaze to Shiratsuyu Classes
202 IMPERIAL JAPANESE NAVY DESTROYERS 1919-45 (2) Asashio to Tachibana Classes
203 US FLAMETHROWER TANKS OF WORLD WAR II
205 42CM BIG BERTHA AND THE GERMAN SIEGE ARTILLERY OF WORLD WAR I
206 US ARMY AND MARINE CORPS MRAPs: Mine Resistant Ambush Protected Vehicles
209 French Tanks of World War II
210 US HEAVY CRUISERS 1941-45: Pre-War Classes
211 US COLD WAR AIRCRAFT CARRIERS: Forrestal, Kitty Hawk and Enterprise Classes
212 AXIS MIDGET SUBMARINES: 1939-45
214 US Heavy Cruisers 1943-75 - Wartime and Post-war Classes
216 SUPER-HEAVY TANKS OF WORLD WAR II
217 BRITISH LIGHT TANKS 1927-45: Marks I-VI
218 T-26 LIGHT TANK: Backbone of the Red Army
219 RIOT CONTROL VEHICLES
221 GUNBOATS OF WORLD WAR I
222 SELF PROPELLED ANTI-AIRCRAFT GUNS OF THE SOVIET UNION
223 T-64 Battle Tank - The Cold War's Most Secret Tank
229 US STANDARD-TYPE BATTLESHIPS 1941-45 (2): Tennessee, Colorado and Unbuilt Classes
230 IMPERIAL ROMAN WARSHIPS 27 BC-193 AD
233 VALENTINE INFANTRY TANK 1938-45
236 US NAVY LIGHT CRUISERS: 1941-45
240 M50 ONTOS AND M56 SCORPION 1956-70: US Tank Destroyers of the Vietnam War
247 SOVIET LEND-LEASE TANKS OF WORLD WAR II
248 IMPERIAL JAPANESE NAVY ANTISUBMARINE ESCORTS: 1941-45
251 US NAVY ESCORT CARRIERS 1942-45
254 EARLY US ARMOR: Armored Cars 1915-40
259 US FLUSH-DECK DESTROYERS 1916-45: Caldwell, Wickes, and Clemson Classes
264 SOUTH AMERICAN BATTLESHIPS 1908-59: Brazil, Argentina & Chile's Dreadnought Race
268 M1A2 ABRAMS MAIN BATTLE TANK 1993-2018
274 BRITISH ESCORT CARRIERS: 1941-45
284 Soviet Armoured Cars 1936-45
287 Soviet Cold War Attack Submarines: Nuclear classes from November to Akula
290 BRITISH BATTLESHIPS 1890-1905Victoria's steel battlefleet and the road to Dreadnought
1 vol, 48 pgs 19?? LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
V.GOOD-softcover, Limited quantities (mostly 1 each) ......10.00 DISCOUNT:15% inc

997172 172 Roman Battle Tactics 390-110 BC 1 vol, 64 pgs 2010 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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998145 145 Ottoman Infantryman 1914-18 1 vol, 72 pgs 2010 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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215180 Black, Jeremy MAPPING NAVAL WARFARE: A Visual History of Conflict at Sea Naval operations and warfare were, and remain, a key element for mapping. Maps were vital for commanders in drawing up plans of attack, and their detail and usefulness have increased over the centuries as the science of mapping has developed.

This beautiful book examines stunning original maps from a series of key conflicts from the Spanish Armada, the American Wars of Independence, and the Napoleonic wars to twentieth century conflicts from the First World War to Vietnam, and explains how they were represented through mapping and how the maps produced helped naval commanders to plan their strategy. 1 vol, 192 pgs 2017 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
NEW-dj ......45.00 DISCOUNT:15%

215860 Bogdanovic, Nikolai FIT TO FIGHT: A History of the Royal Army Physical Training Corps 1860-2015 Formed in 1860 as the Army Gymnastic Staff, the Royal Army Physical Training Corps (RAPTC) has been keeping the British Army in shape for just over 150 years. Drawn from every regiment in the army, prospective candidates undergo 30 weeks of intensive training before qualifying as a Royal Army Physical Training Corps Instructor. Based at the Army School of Physical Training in Aldershot, over the course of its history the RAPTC has trained countless instructors, including Olympic medallists Dame Kelly Holmes and Kriss Akabussi.

This is a complete history of the RAPTC from its formation to the present day, illustrated with stunning images from the regimental collection, including historical photographs, commissioned pictures of objects and fine art, and facsimile reproductions of documents. 1 vol, 256 pgs 2017 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
NEW-dj ......60.00 DISCOUNT:15%

197890 Cocke, Clyde PASS IN REVIEW: An Illustrated History of West Point Cadets: 1794-Present Established in 1802, the United States Military Academy at West Point is the oldest of the United States's service academies. During nearly 210 years of existence, thousands of cadets have walked its halls. It has long been a leader in establishing traditions that have influenced colleges and universities throughout the United States. In this new book, author Clyde Cocke and photographer Eilene Harkless Moore chronicle the lives, uniforms, events, and traditions of West Point cadets, from dining in the Cadet Mess to strolling the Flirtation Walk.

West Point's Highlanders, the Pipes and Drums of the United States Corps of Cadets, are featured, as is the unique West Point Tartan. Contemporary images blend with seldom-seen artwork from the West Point Museum collection to provide a behind-the-scenes look into the life of USMA cadets. 1 vol, 192 pgs 2012 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
NEW-dj, available late March 2012 ......30.00 DISCOUNT:15%

980063 Cowper, Alfred Buellesbach Marcus BATTLESCAPES:A Photograhic Testamemt From Alesia 52 BC to Seelow Heights 1945, the author has photographed 33 famous battle sites. 1 vol, 224 pgs 2009 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
NEW-dj ......27.00 DISCOUNT:15%

195550 Delgado, James P SILENT KILLERS: Submarines and Underwater Warfare James P. Delgado, President and CEO of the Institute of Nautical Archaeology, presents a detailed and visually stunning examination of the history and development of the modern nuclear submarine. Calling on his training as a nautical archaeologist who was among the first explorers to dive the Titanic, Delgado recreates the story of the submarine from the bottom up - that is through eerie photographs of subs at the bottom of the sea. In addition, he explores submarine technology, from wooden to iron to steel hulls, from hand-cranked to nuclear-powered propulsion, from candlelight to electricity, from gunpowder 'torpedoes' to nuclear missiles. An esteemed underwater archaeologist and marine historian, Jim Delgado has compiled an extraordinary history of the dragons of the deep. Silent Killers is a triumph that is educational as well as highly entertaining. - Clive Cussler
1 vol, 264 pgs 2011 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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219160 Konstam, Angus THE PIRATE WORLD: A History of the Most Notorious Sea Robbers Explores the pirate world and includes color images and specially commissioned maps throughout. Often romanticized in print and on the silver screen, real-life pirates were a brutal menace that plagued the high seas. In this book, Angus Konstam separates myth from reality, tracing the history of piracy through the centuries, from the pirates who plagued the Ancient Egyptians to the Viking raids and on to the era of privateers. He discusses the so-called 'Golden Age of Piracy' and colorful characters such as Blackbeard and Captain Kidd, before examining the West's initial encounters with Eastern pirates off the Chinese coast and the phenomenon of the modern pirate. 1 vol, 336 pgs 2019 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
NEW-hardcover, available mid February 2019 ......35.00 DISCOUNT:15% rct

236440 Konstram, Angus 100 GREATEST BATTLES A concise introduction to some of the greatest battles in world history, from the iconic encounters of the ancient world such as Thermopylae and Cannae, through to the major clashes of the 20th century epitomized by Stalingrad and Khe Sanh. Each battle receives an pre-battle overview, the result of the battle, consequences for the winners and losers, and a battle illustration.

It includes great naval engagements such as Salamis, Trafalgar, Jutland, and Midway; pivotal land battles that decided the fate of nations, such as Hastings, Yorktown, Gettysburg, and the Somme; and the impact of the new dimension of aerial warfare in the 20th century at Pearl Harbor, the Battle of Britain, dropping the the atomic bomb over Hiroshima. 1 vol, 224 pgs 2023 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
NEW-dj, available mid April 2023 ......20.00 DISCOUNT:15% rct

195910 McGaugh, Scott BATTLEFIELD ANGELS: Saving Lives Under Enemy Fire From Valley Forge to Afghanistan Author, journalist, and USS Midway Museum spokesman Scott McGaugh reveals the riveting stories of the men and women who save lives on the front lines in Battlefield Angels. Told from the point of view of the unsung heroes who slide into bomb craters and climb into blazing ships, this unique look at medicine in the trenches traces the history of the military medical corps and the contributions it has made to America's health, for example, emergency medevac helicopters, hospital designs, and contagious disease prevention. McGaugh also details how the military medical corps has adopted medical science discoveries, field tested them in battle, adapted them, and proved their value. 1 vol, 304 pgs 2011 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
NEW-softcover, available mid July 2011 ......25.00 DISCOUNT:15%

201040 McNab, Chris AMERICA'S ELITE: US Special Forces from the American Revolution to the Present Day America's Elites takes the reader through some of the most dramatic special forces operations in US history, from sniping British commanders during the Revolutionary War to Riverine incursions in the Mekong Delta in Vietnam, and from demolition missions on D-Day to the SEAL assault on Osama bin Laden's compound in 2011. Training and selection procedures are explained in detail, and the book also describes some of the technologies that have separated regular soldiers from their Special Forces counterparts. Illustrated throughout with striking photography and artworks, America's Elites forms the most comprehensive and visually impressive single-volume guide to US Special Forces available.

Contents

* Introduction
* Chapter 1: Colonial and Civil War Warriors
* Chapter 2: Elite Troops of World War II
* Chapter 3: Vietnam and Cold War Special Forces
* Chapter 4: The post-Vietnam Special Operations Forces 1975-2000
* Chapter 5: New Wars
1 vol, 376 pgs 2013 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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213630 Melvin, Mungo SEVASTOPOL'S WARS: Crimea from Potemkin to Putin Founded by Catherine the Great, the maritime city of Sevastopol has been fought over for centuries. Crucial battles of the Crimean War were fought on the hills surrounding the city, and the memory of this stalwart defense inspired those who fruitlessly battled the Germans during World War II. Twice the city has faced complete obliteration yet twice it has risen, phoenix-like, from the ashes.

This volume explores how Sevastopol became the crucible of conflict over three major engagements - the Crimean War, the Russian Civil War, and World War II - witnessing the death and destruction of countless armies yet creating the indomitable 'spirit of Sevastopol.' Weaves together first-hand interviews, detailed operational reports, and battle analysis. 1 vol, 800 pgs 2017 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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196360 Pegler, Martin OUT OF NOWHERE: A History of the Military Sniper, from the Sharpshooter to Afghanistan The sniper is probably the most feared specialist warrior and the most efficient killer on the battlefield. Endlessly patient and highly skilled, once he has you in his crosshairs, your chances of survival are slim. This revised edition of Out of Nowhere provides a comprehensive history of the sniper, giving insights into all aspects of his life; his training tactics, equipment and the psychology of sniping are examined in the context of the major wars of modern times - including the American Civil War, both world wars, the Vietnam War and the ongoing conflict in Afghanistan. First-hand accounts from veteran snipers demonstrate their skill and extraordinary courage and show why they are still such a vital part of any war.

Contents
* Acknowledgments and Foreword
* The Sniper in Perspective
* The Rifleman Emerges
* American Civil War and European Wars 1854-1914
* The First World War, the watershed, 1914-1916
* The First World War, the fight back, 1916-1930
* Russian Sniping, 1926-1945
* Germany and the war in Russia. 1941-1945
* The War against Japan, 1941-1945
* The War in Western Europe, 1940-1945
* Limited Wars, 1945-1985
* Vietnam, America's nemesis
* Into the 21st century
* Glossary, Endnotes, Bibliography, and Index 1 vol, 328 pgs 2011 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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193480 Sheppard, Ruth EXTRAORDINARY HEROES - Amazing Stories of Victoria Cross and George Cross Recipients The Victoria and George Crosses are the highest military and civil decorations of the United Kingdom, awarded for gallantry. The Victoria Cross, introduced in 1856, is awarded to members of the armed forces of various Commonwealth countries for valor in the face of the enemy, while the George Cross was introduced during World War II so that civilians could also be awarded for acts of heroism, or conspicuous courage in circumstances of extreme danger. There have been 1,356 Victoria Crosses awarded, and there have been 406 recipients of the George Cross since 1940.

In November 2010 a major new gallery opened at the Imperial War Museum London, with the world's largest collection of Victoria Crosses, belonging to Lord Ashcroft, went on display for the first time alongside the Imperial War Museum's existing collection of both Victoria Crosses and George Crosses. The Lord Ashcroft Gallery tells the stories of those men and women who were awarded medals for gallantry and brings to life the experiences of those who fought, served and died in the line of duty, whether on the front line or on the home front. This book reveals the fear and danger faced and overcome by all these ordinary men and women who became extraordinary heroes. 1 vol, 120 pgs 2010 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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237050 Tucker-Jones, Anthony CHURCHILL MASTER AND COMMANDER: Winston Churchill at War 1895-1945 An engaging and detailed study of Winston Churchill's career as a military commander, from his early experiences in Britain's colonial wars, through his battlefield experience in World War I, to his strategic command in World War II. This book examines how in high office he got it both right and wrong.

From his earliest days Winston Churchill was an extreme risk taker and he carried this into adulthood. Today he is widely hailed as Britain's greatest wartime leader and politician. Deep down though, he was foremost a warlord. Just like his ally Stalin, and his arch enemies Hitler and Mussolini, Churchill could not help himself and insisted on personally directing the strategic conduct of World War II. For better or worse he insisted on being political master and military commander. Again like his wartime contemporaries, he had a habit of not heeding the advice of his generals. The results of this were disasters in Norway, North Africa, Greece, and Crete during 1940-41. His fruitless Dodecanese campaign in 1943 also ended in defeat. Churchill's pig-headedness over supporting the Italian campaign in defiance of the Riviera landings culminated in him threatening to resign and bring down the British Government. Yet on occasions he got it just right, his refusal to surrender in 1940, the British miracle at Dunkirk, and victory in the Battle of Britain, showed that he was a much-needed decisive leader. Nor did he shy away from difficult decisions, such as the destruction of the French Fleet to prevent it falling into German hands and his subsequent war against Vichy France.

In this fascinating new book, acclaimed historian Anthony Tucker-Jones explores the record of Winston Churchill as a military commander, assessing how the military experiences of his formative years shaped him for the difficult military decisions he took in office. This book assesses his choices in the some of the most controversial and high-profile campaigns of World War II, and how in high office his decision making was both right and wrong. 1 vol, 384 pgs 2023 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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980010 Turnbull, Stephen illust by Angus Mcbride SAMURAI:The World of the Warrior 10.5x7.5, full color throughout. 1 vol, 224 pgs 2006 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISH'NG
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235530 Welham, Michael COMBAT DIVERS: An Illustrated History of Special Forces Divers Provides a visual history of the special forces combat diver from World War II to the present day.

Combat divers are an elite within an elite. Every special forces combat diver is required to pass selection twice - first into the elite military unit and then a combat diving qualification. The combat dive units themselves are tiny and the operations highly classified. The role of a military diver is inevitably a lonely and a dangerous one, whether clearing mines or striking from the sea against enemy-held targets. Reveals their little-known yet fascinating operations, from Dutch Special Forces combat divers covertly operating against Somali pirates to the actions of Soviet Spetsnaz divers in Swedish territorial waters during the Cold War. It also examines how the most famous units, such as the US Navy SEALs and the Royal Navy's SBS, are currently operating and adapting to threats in a multitude of theaters.

Gives insight into specialist kit and vehicles presently used and equipment that is being developed and trialed throughout the world. Covering a variety of kit, from dry deck shelters to mini-submarines and swimmer delivery vehicles, former Royal Marines Commando Michael G. Welham draws on his own extensive diving experience to reveal exactly how this equipment is used by special forces dive teams. As their kit and equipment constantly evolve, so does the nature of their work and even the team element. Combat Divers also details the first female combat divers and includes their own first-hand accounts about their groundbreaking roles within their respective units to create a fascinating history of these elite special forces operatives. 1 vol, 304 pgs 2023 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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222650 Wheelwright, Julie SISTERS IN ARMS: Female Warriors from Antiquity to the New Millennium A timely study that illuminates the neglected history of female soldiers from the ancient warriors of antiquity to the present day, bringing their fascinating stories to life and challenging the contemporary relationship between masculinity and combat.

In October 2018, Defense Secretary Gavin Williamson announced that all roles in the military would now be open to women. Although this marks a historic shift, officially allowing British women into combat roles, the presence of women on the front lines dates back to antiquity. Beginning with the founding myth of the Amazons, Julie Wheelwright explores the history of women in arms. She traces our fascination with these figures, many of whom successfully disguised themselves as men, using primary sources and their own words to bring their experiences vividly to light.

Among these forgotten heroines are Christian Davies, Ireland's most famous 18th-century soldier, who received poems from adoring women claiming that she represented a resurgence of 'the Amazonian race'; Sarah Edmonds, who left her native Canada and was among hundreds of women to enlisted on both sides during the American Civil War; Maria Bochkareva, a private in the Tsar's army and leader of the Women's Battalion of Death in 1917; and Captain Flora Sandes, hero of the Serbian Army who toured Australia, thrilling her audiences with tales of bravery and patriotism. 1 vol, 320 pgs 2020 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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218150 Cole, Myke LEGION vs. PHALANX: The Epic Struggle for Infantry Supremacy in the Ancient World From the time of Ancient Sumeria, the heavy infantry phalanx dominated the battlefield. Armed with spears or pikes, standing shoulder to shoulder with shields interlocking, the men of the phalanx presented an impenetrable wall of wood and metal to the enemy. Until, that is, the Roman legion emerged to challenge them as masters of infantry battle.

Covering the period in which the legion and phalanx clashed (280-168 BC), covers tactics, arms, and equipment, organization, and deployment. Drawing on original primary sources to examine six battles in which the legion fought the phalanx -- Heraclea (280 BC), Asculum (279 BC), Beneventum (275 BC), Cynoscephalae (197 BC), Magnesia (190 BC), and Pydna (168 BC) - he shows how and why the Roman legion, with its flexible organization, versatile tactics, and iron discipline, came to eclipse the hitherto untouchable Hellenistic phalanx and dominate the ancient battlefield. 1 vol, 288 pgs 2018 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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218150 Cole, Myke LEGION vs. PHALANX: The Epic Struggle for Infantry Supremacy in the Ancient World From the time of Ancient Sumeria, the heavy infantry phalanx dominated the battlefield. Armed with spears or pikes, standing shoulder to shoulder with shields interlocking, the men of the phalanx presented an impenetrable wall of wood and metal to the enemy. Until, that is, the Roman legion emerged to challenge them as masters of infantry battle.

Covering the period in which the legion and phalanx clashed (280-168 BC), covers tactics, arms, and equipment, organization, and deployment. Drawing on original primary sources to examine six battles in which the legion fought the phalanx -- Heraclea (280 BC), Asculum (279 BC), Beneventum (275 BC), Cynoscephalae (197 BC), Magnesia (190 BC), and Pydna (168 BC) - he shows how and why the Roman legion, with its flexible organization, versatile tactics, and iron discipline, came to eclipse the hitherto untouchable Hellenistic phalanx and dominate the ancient battlefield. 1 vol, 288 pgs 2020 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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227900 Cole, Myke THE BRONZE LIE: Shattering the Myth of Spartan Warrior Supremacy The last stand at Thermopylae made the Spartans legends in their own time, famous for their toughness, stoicism, and martial prowess - but was this reputation earned? Covers Sparta's full classical history with an examination, and often rebuttal, of the myth of Spartan warrior supremacy.

Spartan warfare was punctuated by frequent and heavy losses. We also discover a society dedicated to militarism not in service to Greek unity or to the Spartan state itself, but as a desperate measure intended to keep its massive population of helots (a near-slave underclass) in line. What successes there were, such as in the Peloponnesian Wars, gave Sparta only a brief period of hegemony over Greece. Today, there is no greater testament to this than the relative position of modern Sparta and its famous rival Athens.

The Bronze Lie explores the Spartans' arms and armor, tactics and strategy, the personalities of commanders and the common soldiery alike. It looks at the major battles, with a special focus on previously under-publicized Spartan reverses that have been left largely unexamined. The result is a refreshingly honest and accurate account of Spartan warfare. 1 vol, 464 pgs 2021 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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227900 Cole, Myke THE BRONZE LIE: Shattering the Myth of Spartan Warrior Supremacy The last stand at Thermopylae made the Spartans legends in their own time, famous for their toughness, stoicism, and martial prowess - but was this reputation earned? Covers Sparta's full classical history with an examination, and often rebuttal, of the myth of Spartan warrior supremacy.

Explores the Spartans' arms and armor, tactics and strategy, the personalities of commanders and the common soldiery alike. It looks at the major battles, with a special focus on previously under-publicized Spartan reverses that have been left largely unexamined. The result is a refreshingly honest and accurate account of Spartan warfare.

Spartan warfare was punctuated by frequent and heavy losses. We also discover a society dedicated to militarism not in service to Greek unity or to the Spartan state itself, but as a desperate measure intended to keep its massive population of helots (a near-slave underclass) in line. What successes there were, such as in the Peloponnesian Wars, gave Sparta only a brief period of hegemony over Greece. 1 vol, 464 pgs 2023 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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242230 Cole, Myke THE KILLING GROUND: A Biography of Thermopylae Examines all the battles that took place at the pass at Thermopylae (Greece). Details the background and history of each conflict, including Spartans, Romans, Byzantines, Huns, Ottomans, and Germans. Covers the personalities and decision making of the commanders, the arms and tactics of the troops, and how each battle played out. A total of 27 actions are covered. Contains 16-page plate section in color.

Contents:
Preface
List of Illustrations
List of Maps
Introduction: The Killing Ground
1. The First Action: The First Battle of Thermopylae, Date Unknown
2. The Second Action: The Second Battle of Thermopylae, 480 BC
3. The Third Action: Crossing, 355 BC
4. The Fourth Action: Holding, 352 BC
5. The Fifth Action: Seizure, 346 BC
6. The Sixth Action: The Third Battle of Thermopylae, 323 BC
7. The Seventh Action: Holding, 316 BC
8. The Eighth Action: The Fourth Battle of Thermopylae, 315 BC
9. The Ninth Action: The Fifth Battle of Thermopylae, 279 BC
10. The Tenth Action: Holding, 224 BC
11. The Eleventh Action: The Sixth Battle of Thermopylae, 207 BC
12. The Twelfth Action: The Seventh Battle of Thermopylae, 191 BC
13. The Thirteenth Action: Crossing, 146 BC
14. The Fourteenth Action: Holding, AD 251
15. The Fifteenth Action: The Eighth Battle of Thermopylae, AD 254
16. The Sixteenth Action: Crossing, AD 396
17. The Seventeenth Action: The Ninth Battle of Thermopylae, AD 447
18. The Eighteenth Action: The Tenth Battle of Thermopylae, AD 517
19. The Nineteenth Action: The Eleventh Battle of Thermopylae, AD 539
20. The Twentieth Action: The Twelfth Battle of Thermopylae, AD 559
21. The Twenty-First Action: The Thirteenth Battle of Thermopylae, AD 997
22. The Twenty-Second Action: Crossing, AD 1203
23. The Twenty-Third Action: The Fourteenth Battle of Thermopylae, AD 1204
24. The Twenty-Fourth Action: The Fifteenth Battle of Thermopylae, AD 1822
25. The Twenty-Fifth Action: The Sixteenth Battle of Thermopylae, AD 1941
26. The Twenty-Sixth Action: Sabotage, AD 1942
27. The Twenty-Seventh Action: Sabotage, AD 1943
Conclusion: A Cauldron of War
Notes
Index 1 vol, 304 pgs 2024 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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237800 Healy, Mark THE ANCIENT ASSYRIANS: Empire and Army - 883-612 BC Examines the Assyrian empire from the end of the 10th century to the 7th century BC that is now acknowledged as the first 'world' empire. Focus on army includes artifact photos, drawings, and maps showing how this army evolved over three centuries. It created the first independent cavalry arm and developed siege weapons. Such has been the scale of archaeological discovery in more recent years that it is now possible to give the actual names of chariot/cavalry unit commanders. 1 vol, 320 pgs 2023 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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230320 Hollway, Don AT THE GATES OF ROME: The Fall of the Eternal City AD 410 Recounts the final years of the Western Roman Empire and the downfall of Rome from the perspective of the Roman general Stilicho and King of the Visigoths Alaric. Stilicho dedicated himself to restoring imperial glory, only to find himself struggling for his life against political foes. Alaric desired to be a friend of Rome, was betrayed by it, and became its enemy. Battling each other to a standstill, these two warriors ultimately overcame their differences in order to save the empire from enemies on all sides. When one of them fell, the other took such vengeance as had never been seen in history. Contains 8-page color plate section.

Contents: Dramatis Personae; Chronology; List of Illustrations; Author's Note; Introduction; Prologue: The Fall of Rome; Part One: AD 378-397; Part Two: AD 395-408; Part Three: AD 408-410; Epilogue: The Triumph of Barbarism; Sources; Bibliography; Index; Acknowledgments. 1 vol, 368 pgs 2024 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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972031 McNab, Chris 031 GREEK HOPLITE vs PERSIAN WARRIOR 499-479 BC The Greco-Persian Wars (499-449 BCE) convulsed Greece, Asia Minor and the Near East for half a century. Through a series of bloody invasions and pitched battles, the mighty Persian Empire pitted itself against the smaller armies of the Greeks, strengthened through strategic alliances. This epic conflict also brought together two different styles of warfare: the Greek hoplite phalanx and the combined spear and projectile weapon-armed Persian infantry.

Analyzing the battles of Marathon, Thermopylae and Plataea from the eyes of a soldier, this study explores the experience of front-line combat during the first two decades of the Greco-Persian Wars. Fully illustrated with modern photographs and archival images, and drawing directly on primary sources and the most authoritative recent research, this is the enthralling story of the fighting men of Greece and Persia and the tactics and technologies they employed. 1 vol, 80 pgs 2018 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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192270 NcNabm Chris The Roman Army - The Greatest War Machine of the Ancient World This book follows the Roman Army from the first armed citizens of the early Republic through the glorious heights of the Imperial legions to the shameful defeats inflicted upon the late Roman army by the Goths and Huns. Tracing the development of tactics, equipment and training, this book will give the reader an accessible yet detailed insight into the military force that enabled Rome to become the greatest empire the world has ever seen.

Each of the four historical sections will focus on the changes in the army, but will also look at the talented men who transformed and led the army, such as Scipio Africanus, Caesar and Marcus Aurelius, and the momentous battles fought, including Cannae, Pharsalus, and Adrianople. This book describes the organization of the forces, equipment and weaponry, uniforms, and development in tactics and warfare of the Roman Army.
1 vol, 280 pgs 2010 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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980064 Nossov, Konstanin GLADIATOR:Rome's Bloody Spectable History of gladiatorial games; types of gladiators Methods of Combat; Gladiator's Equipment; The Arena; Organization of spectacles. Appendices, glossary, biblio, index. 1 vol, 208 pgs 2009 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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972006 Powell, Lindsay 006 ROMAN SOLDIER vs GERMANIC WARRIOR: 1st Century AD The reigns of Augustus and his successor Tiberius saw an epic struggle between the Romans and local peoples for the territory between the Rhine and Elbe rivers in what is now Germany. Following two decades of Roman occupation, Germania Magna erupted into revolt in AD 9 following the loss of the three legions commanded by Publius Quinctilius Varus to the Cheruscan nobleman Arminius and an alliance of Germanic nations in the dense forests of the Teutoburger Wald.

The Romans' initial panic subsided as it became clear that Arminius and his allies could not continue the war into Germania Inferior on the western bank of the Rhine, and Imperial troops poured into the region as the Romans decided how best to resolve the situation. Featuring full-colour artwork, specially drawn maps and an array of revealing illustrations depicting weapons, equipment, key locations and personalities, this study offers key insights into the tactics, leadership, combat performance and subsequent reputations of the Roman soldiers and their Germanic opponents pitched into a series of pivotal actions on the Imperial frontier that would influence Roman/German relations for decades to come.

Contents
* Introduction
* The opposing sides
* Teutoberg Pass: Summer AD 9
* Idistaviso: Summer AD 16
* Angrivarian Wall: Summer AD 16
* Analysis
* Aftermath
* Bibliography
* Index
1 vol, 80 pgs 2014 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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52540 Sekunda, Nick and Jack Way ALEXANDER THE GREAT:His Armies and Campaigns Special combined edition of OSPREY MAA #148 and CAMPAIGN #7. 1 vol, 144 pgs 1998 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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61330 Sekunda, Nick and Northfield, Simon CAESAR'S LEGIONS:The Roman Soldier 753BC to 117AD Combination of Osprey MAA's #46, 283 and 291, good value for (3) MAA's (cost $38.85), includes 24 color plates. 1 vol, 144 pgs 2000 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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222030 Shepherd, William THE PERSIAN WORLD IN HERODOTUS: And Other Ancient Voices Weaving together the accounts of the ancient historian Herodotus with other ancient sources, this is the engrossing story of the triumph of Greece over the mighty Persian Empire.

The Persian War is the name generally given to the first two decades of the period of conflict between the Greeks and the Persians that began in 499 BC and ended around 450. The pivotal moment came in 479, when a massive Persian invasion force was defeated and driven out of mainland Greece and Europe, never to return. The victory of a few Greek city-states over the world's first superpower was an extraordinary military feat that secured the future of Western civilization

All modern accounts of the war as a whole, and of the best-known battles of Marathon, Thermopylae, and Salamis, depend on the ancient sources, foremost amongst them Herodotus. Yet although these modern narratives generally include numerous references to the ancient authors, they quote little directly from them.

The extracts from other ancient writers add value to Herodotus' narrative in various ways: some offer fresh analysis and credible extra detail; some contradict him interestingly; some provide background illumination; and some add drama and color. 1 vol, 512 pgs 2019 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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61340 Wilcox, Peter and Trevio, Rafael BARBARIANS AGAINST ROME:Celtic, Germanic & Spanish Combination of Osprey MAA's #129, 158 & 180, good value for (3) MAA's (cost $38.85), includes 24 color plates 1 vol, 144 pgs 2000 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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980021 Gravett, Chris & Nicolle, David NORMANS:Warrior Knights and their Castles Describes the equipment, training, tactics and the daily life of a typical Norman Knight 1 vol, 242 pgs 2003 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISH'NG
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227910 Holloway, Don THE LAST VIKING: The True Story of King Harald Hardrada Combines Norse sagas, Byzantine accounts, Anglo-Saxon chronicles, and even King Harald's own verse and prose into a single story that depicts the violence and spectacle of the late Viking era and delves into the dramatic events that brought an end to almost three centuries of Norse conquest and expansion.

Offers a riveting biography of King Harald that seems more like a movie than history, but truth is often stranger than fiction. The number of narrow escapes he had as a youth and young man boggles the imagination as he fought, fled to Sweden, then to Kiev, and then to Constantinople. He seems to have been a charming rascal who backed his ploys with warrior prowess -- especially as he learned court intrigue in the Byzantine Imperial palace. -- RL 1 vol, 464 pgs 2021 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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227910 Holloway, Don THE LAST VIKING: The True Story of King Harald Hardrada Combines Norse sagas, Byzantine accounts, Anglo-Saxon chronicles, and even King Harald's own verse and prose into a single story that depicts the violence and spectacle of the late Viking era and delves into the dramatic events that brought an end to almost three centuries of Norse conquest and expansion.

Offers a riveting biography of King Harald that seems more like a movie than history, but truth is often stranger than fiction. The number of narrow escapes he had as a youth and young man boggles the imagination as he fought, fled to Sweden, then to Kiev, and then to Constantinople. He seems to have been a charming rascal who backed his ploys with warrior prowess -- especially as he learned court intrigue in the Byzantine Imperial palace. 1 vol, 368 pgs 2023 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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240820 Hollway, Don BATTLE FOR THE ISLAND KINGDOM: England's Destiny 1000-1066 Recounts the clashes of Vikings, Anglo-Saxons, Normans, their warlords, and their conniving queens. Begins with the Viking Cnut the Great, forging three nations into his North Sea Empire while his Saxon wife Aelfgifu rules in his stead and schemes for England's throne. Her archenemy is Emma of Normandy, widow of Saxon king Aethelred, claiming Cnut's realm in exchange for her hand in marriage. Their sons become rivals, pawns in their mothers' wars until they can secure their own destinies.

And always in the shadows is Godwin of Wessex, playing all sides to become the power behind the throne until his son Harold emerges as king of all of England. But Harold's brother Tostig turns traitor, abandons the Anglo-Saxons and joins the army of the last great Viking, Harald Hardrada, where together they meet their fate at the battle of Stamford Bridge. And all this time watching from across the water is William, the Bastard, fighting to secure his own Norman dukedom, but with an eye on the English crown. 1 vol, 432 pgs 2023 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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227070 Livingston, Michael NEVER GREATER SLAUGHTER: Brunanburh and the Birth of England Late in AD 937, four armies met in a place called Brunanburh. On one side stood the shield-wall of the expanding kingdom of the Anglo-Saxons. On the other side stood a remarkable alliance of rival kings -- at least two from across the sea -- who'd come together to conquer England once and for all. Brunanburh may not today have the fame of Hastings, Crecy, or Agincourt, but those later battles, fought for England, would not exist were it not for Brunanburh.

Generations later it was simply called the 'great battle,' but its location has been lost for centuries. Today, an extraordinary amateur and professional effort, uniting enthusiasts, historians, archaeologists, linguists, and other researchers may well have found the battle site of Brunanburh. This new book describes the discovery and delves into the battle.
1 vol, 224 pgs 2021 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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972027 Williams, Gareth 027 VIKING WARRIOR vs ANGLO-SAXON WARRIOR: England 865-1066 In the two centuries before the Norman invasion of England, Anglo-Saxon and Viking forces clashed repeatedly in bloody battles across the country. Repeated Viking victories in the 9th century led to their settlement in the north of the country, but the tide of war ebbed and flowed until the final Anglo-Saxon victory before the Norman Conquest.

Using stunning artwork, this book examines in detail three battles between the two deadly foes: Ashdown in 871 which involved the future Alfred the Great; Maldon in 991 where an Anglo-Saxon army sought to counter a renewed Viking threat; and Stamford Bridge in 1066, in which King Harold Godwinesson abandoned his preparations to repel the expected Norman invasion in order to fight off Harald Hard-Counsel of Norway.

Drawing upon historical accounts from both English and Scandinavian sources and from archaeological evidence, Gareth Williams presents a detailed comparison of the weaponry, tactics, strategies and underlying military organization of the Anglo-Saxons and Vikings, and considers the developments which took place on both sides in the two centuries of Viking incursions into Anglo-Saxon England. 1 vol, 80 pgs 2017 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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972016 Campbell, David 016 TEMPLAR KNIGHT vs MAMLUK WARRIOR 1218-50 Step into the violent world of the 13th century, where the European states of the Levant battled with Muslim powers for control of Jerusalem. At the cutting edge of the conflict were the elite fighting men of the Crusader and Egyptian armies -- the Knights Templar and Mamluk warriors, respectively.

The Knights Templar were the most famous and formidable of all the Western Christian military orders, whilst the Mamluks were a slave caste whose fighting prowess had elevated them to the point of holding real political clout, threatening their Ayyubid masters who relied on them so desperately for military success.

This book draws on the latest research to tell the story of three key engagements from the Fifth Crusade to the Seventh Crusade. It reveals the extraordinary ferocity with which these holy wars were fought, and how the combats between Knights Templar and Mamluk warriors came to shape the political future of the region. 1 vol, 80 pgs 2015 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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972024 Campbell, David 024 LONGBOWMEN vs CROSSBOWMEN: Hundred Years' War 1337-60 For centuries, the crossbow had played a key role on the battlefields of continental Europe, with mercenaries from Genoa and Brabant in particular filling the ranks of the French army. Yet on the outbreak of the Hundred Years' War, they came up against a more powerful foe. To master the English longbow was a labor of years, requiring far greater skill to use than the crossbow, but it was much more flexible and formidable, striking fear into the French and their allies.

This study examines three battles - Sluys (1340), Crecy (1346) and Poitiers (1356) - and shows how the use of the longbow allowed England's armies to inflict crushing defeats on numerically superior forces. The longbow changed the shape of war, becoming the defining weapon of the age and wreaking havoc upon the French armies that would face it. Featuring full-color artwork, this is the engrossing story of the first clashes between the English longbowmen and the crossbowmen of the French king on the bloody battlefields of the Hundred Years' War. 1 vol, 80 pgs 2017 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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237060 Curry, Anne THE HUNDRED YEARS WAR: 1337-1453 An illustrated overview of the Hundred Years War, the longest-running and the most significant conflict in western Europe in the later Middle Ages. Drawing on the latest research for this new edition, examines how the war can reveal much about the changing nature of warfare: the rise of infantry and the demise of the knight; the impact of increased use of gunpowder and the effect of the war on generations of people. Updated and revised edition includes full-color maps and 50 new images. 1 vol, 144 pgs 2023 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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243300 Hanley, Catherine 1217: The Battles That Saved England Explores the year 1217 when invading French forces were defeated and the future of England secured. Charts the nascent sense of national identity that began to swell after 9-year-old King Henry took the throne. Navigates medieval siege warfare, royal politics, and fighting at sea as three key battles are explored: The fortress of Dover was besieged, the city of Lincoln was attacked, and a great invasion force set sail, and unusually for the time, was intercepted at sea. Contains 16-page plate section in color.

Contents: List of Illustrations; Acknowledgments; Family Trees; Dramatis Personae; Prologue; Introduction; 1. The French King of England; 2. Dover, July to October 1216; 3. Death and Revival, October to December 1216; 4. Lincoln, December 1216 to May 1217; 5. Dover, the Weald and France, February to July 1217; 6. Sandwich, August 1217; 7. Aftermath; Chronology; Notes; Bibliography; Index. 1 vol, 304 pgs 2024 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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196580 Jones, Robert KNIGHT: The Warrior and World of Chivalry The knight in shining armor charging across the battlefield has become an iconic figure of the medieval period. Yet behind the popular image lies a world of the knight that is both more complex and more fascinating. This book uncovers the myths to reveal the true knight warrior, examining his equipment, arms, and armour, his steed, his 'career path', and of course his 'chivalric code.' It also investigates the role of the knight in law, justice, and feudal warfare. Lavishly illustrated and drawing on first-hand accounts from the knights themselves, this book reveals the world of the knight in all his glory. 1 vol, 240 pgs 2011 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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230770 Livingston, Michael CRECY: Battle of Five Kings New analysis of the 1346 battle of Crecy, in which the outnumbered English under King Edward III won a decisive victory over the French and changed the course of the Hundred Years War. Offers a compelling narrative account of the battle while describing how modern scholars have used archived manuscripts, satellite technologies and traditional fieldwork to help unlock what was arguably the battle's greatest secret: the location of the now quiet fields where so many thousands died. 1 vol, 304 pgs 2022 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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230770 Livingston, Michael CRECY: Battle of Five Kings Paperback edition. Author reveals how modern scholars have used archived manuscripts, satellite technologies, and traditional fieldwork to help find the location of the fields where thousands died. Explores the battle of Crecy, the repercussions that were felt for hundreds of years, and incorporates cutting-edge revelations and the personal story of how those discoveries were made. Contains 16 pages of full-color plates.

Contents
* Foreword
* Preface
* List of Illustrations
* List of Maps
* Introduction: The Crecy Dead, 28 August 1346
* 1. Roots of War, 1066-1308
* 2. Isabella and the Two Edwards, 1308-30
* 3. Wine, Wool, and the March to War, 1202-1337
* 4. The Hundred Years War Begins, 1337-46
* 5. The Campaign Begins, 12-23 July
* 6. The Sacking of Caen, 23-30 July
* 7. The Long Road to Paris, 30 July-16 August
* 8. The Battle of Blanchetaque, 16-25 August
* 9. Reconstructing Battles
* 10. The Armies Approach, 26 August
* 11. Finding Crecy
* 12. The Battle of Crecy, 26 August
* 13. The Second Day, 27 August
* Epilogue: All the Days to Come
* Appendix: The Location of Crecy
* Suggested Reading and Acknowledgments
* Endnotes
* Index 1 vol, 304 pgs 2024 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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239190 Livingston, Michael AGINCOURT: Battle of the Scarred King Well-written and extensive analysis of original sources, including the French battle plan that still survives today, provides a new interpretation of the location, battle formation, and progress of the 25 October 1415 battle. Discusses some of the popular myths surrounding the Hollywood version of the battle. Includes 16 pages of color illustrations and numerous black and white maps.

The English invasion of France in 1415 saw them take the French port of Harfleur after a long siege, following which Henry was left with a sick and weakened army, which he chose to march across Normandy to the port of Calais against the wishes of his senior commanders. The French had assembled a superior force and shadowed the English Army before finally blocking its route. The battle that followed was an overwhelming victory for the English, with the French suffering horrific casualties. Agincourt opened the door for Henry V's further conquests in France.

Note: Crecy: Battle of Five Kings (OMM book number 230770) is another readable account by Livingston that suggests an alternate location of another decisive medieval battle. 1 vol, 320 pgs 2023 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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242220 Turner, Graham THE WAR OF THE ROSES: The Medieval Art of Graham Turner Detailed history of the Wars of the Roses alongside a unique and comprehensive collection of over 120 of Graham Turner's paintings and drawings, many created especially for this book. It provides meticulously researched details of arms, armor, settings and countless other aspects of the period, while bringing to life the human stories behind the turbulent events. Contains over 120 highly detailed paintings and drawings, supported by other images. 1 vol, 288 pgs 2024 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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243290 Konstam, Angus THE PIRATE MENACE: Uncovering the Golden Age of Piracy Explores the most notorious pirates in history (Blackbeard, 'Calico Jack' Rackam, Charles Vane, Bartholomew Roberts, etc) and how their rise and fall can be traced back to a single pirate haven, Nassau. Looks at how the growth of piracy led to a major surge in attacks in the Caribbean and along North America's Atlantic seaboard, threatening major ports and bringing trade to a standstill until the British government declared war on the pirates. Draws on extensive research and a wide range of first-hand accounts to recount the heyday of historical piracy. Contains 8-page plate section in color.

Contents: Acknowledgments; List of Illustrations in Plate Section; A Note on Time, Nation and Distance; Maps; Prologue; Introduction; 1. Beyond the Line; 2. Henry Jennings; 3. Piracy in the Bahamas; 4. Benjamin Hornigold; 5. Profile of a Pirate; 6. A Commune of Pirates; 7. Edward Thatch; 8. Sam Bellamy; 9. Stede Bonnet; 10. The Carrot and the Stick; 11. Woodes Rogers and Charles Vane; 12. The Pirate-hunter; 13. Pursuing the Die-hards; 14. The Buck Legacy; 15. The Great Pyrate; 16. The Enemies of Mankind; Notes; Bibliography; Index. 1 vol, 384 pgs 2024 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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225300 Lipscombe, Nick The English Civil War - An Atlas and Concise History of the Wars of the Three Kingdoms 1639-51 The English Civil Wars (1638-51) comprised the deadliest conflict ever fought on British soil, in which brother took up arms against brother, father fought against son, and towns, cities and villages fortified themselves in the cause of Royalists or Parliamentarians. Although much historical attention has focused on the events in England and the key battles of Edgehill, Marston Moor and Naseby, this was a conflict that engulfed the entirety of the Three Kingdoms and led to a trial and execution that profoundly shaped the British monarchy and Parliament.

This atlas examines Britain's revolutionary civil war, from the earliest skirmishes of the Bishops' Wars in 1639-40 through to 1651, when Charles II's defeat at Worcester crushed the Royalist cause, leading to a decade of Stuart exile. Each map is supported by a detailed text, providing a complete explanation of the complex and fluctuating conflict that ultimately meant that the Crown would always be answerable to Parliament. 1 vol, 368 pgs 2020 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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222920 Endsor, Richard THE MASTER SHIPWRIGHT'S SECRETS: How Charles II built the Restoration Navy This fascinating book reveals the many secrets of King Charles II's shipwrights through an analysis of Deptford master shipwright John Shish's plans for the Tyger (two-deck, fourth-rate warship), revealing innovative practical calculations which differ significantly from the few contemporary treatises on the subject and the complicated process of constructing the moulds necessary to make the ship's frame. All the other duties performed by the master shipwrights, such as repairing ships, controlling their men and keeping up with the latest inventions are also discussed in detail.

Includes detailed illustrations of the construction of the Tyger and explores both its complicated history and its complex rebuilding, complete with deck plans, internal sections, and large-scale external shaded drawings. The title also explores associated ships, including another fourth-rate ship, the Mordaunt, which was purchased into the Navy at the time and underwent a dimensional survey by John Shish. A rare contemporary section drawing of another fourth-rate English ship and constructional drawings of Shish's later fourth-rate ship, St Albans, are also included. 1 vol, 304 pgs 2020 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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972017 Reid, Stuart 017 BRITISH REDCOAT vs FRENCH FUSILIER: North America 1755-63 Providing a unique glimpse into the experiences of regular British and French infantry during the French and Indian War, Stuart Reid reveals what it was like to fight in three battles at the height of the struggle for Canada: La Belle-Famille, the Plains of Abraham and Sainte-Foy.

In 1755, Britain and France both decided to escalate a low intensity frontier war that had started the previous year by dispatching regular troops to their respective colonies in North America. Far from home, both sides' equipment and tactics were initially more suited to the European theater. As the war ground on, however, combat doctrine evolved as both armies learned lessons that would be utilized by succeeding generations of soldiers.

Packed with first-hand accounts, dramatic illustrations, and a technical analysis of the changing nature of warfare on the American continent, this book puts readers in the shoes of the combatants who played a pivotal role in shaping the future of North America. 1 vol, 80 pgs 2015 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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972009 Bonk, David 009 CONTINENTAL vs. REDCOAT: Revolutionary War The American Revolutionary War pitched the newly formed Continental Army against the professional British Redcoats - a highly trained organization manned by long-serving and experienced infantrymen with a formidable reputation forged on European battlefields during the Seven Years' War. So, how were the poorly trained, poorly supplied Continental infantry able to hold their own and shape the outcome of the Revolutionary War and establish the future of their young nation?

David Bonk answers this question in a highly illustrated book that looks at the challenges facing both armies, weighing up how each side was able to cope with the day-to-day experiences of the war and using extensive first-hand accounts to allow a modern audience to experience what life was like for soldiers on and off the battlefield during the war.

Contents: Introduction; The opposing sides; Brandywine: September 11, 1777; Monmouth Courthouse: June 28, 1778; Cowpens: January 17, 1781; Analysis; Aftermath; Works Cited; and Index.
1 vol, 80 pgs 2014 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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972010 Diamond, Jon 010 CHINDIT vs JAPANESE INFANTRYMAN: 1943-44 In order to keep China in the war against the Japanese, the Western Allies believed they had to return to Northern Burma. Colonel Orde Wingate, a military maverick and proponent of guerrilla warfare, knew that a different type of British infantryman was required for this role - the Chindit, indoctrinated with special training - to re-enter the jungles and mountains of Northern Burma in order to combat the victorious Japanese forces there.

The Chindits' opponents would include the 18th Division, one of Imperial Japan's most seasoned formations, which by 1941 had already accumulated as much operational experience as most Anglo-American divisions would acquire in the entire 1939-45 war.

In a host of encounters the two sides clashed repeatedly in the harsh conditions of the Burmese jungle; the intended role and subsequent operational performance of the Chindits remains fraught with controversy today. Featuring full-color artwork, specially drawn maps, and archive photographs, this study offers key insights into the tactics, leadership, combat performance, and subsequent reputations of six representative Chindit and Japanese infantry. 1 vol, 80 pgs 2015 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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214440 Marston, Daniel THE IMPROBABLE VICTORY: The Campaigns, Battles and Soldiers of the American Revolution, 1775-83 At the start of the American Revolution, American rebel forces were largely a poorly trained, inexperienced, and disorganized militia pitted against one of the most formidable imperial armies in the world. Yet following a succession of defeats against the British, the rebels slowly rebounded in strength under the legendary leadership of George Washington. The fortunes of war ebbed and flowed, from the humid southern states of America to the frozen landscapes of wintry Canada, but eventually led to the catastrophic British defeat at Yorktown in 1781 and the establishment of an independent United States of America.

This covers the war from the opening skirmishes, through the major pitched battles, and up to the Treaty of Paris in 1783. Illustrated with photographs and artwork. 1 vol, 260 pgs 2017 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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214980 Smith, David WHISPERS ACROSS THE ATLANTICK: General William Howe and the American Revolution General William Howe was the commander-in-chief of the British forces during the early campaigns of the American Revolution. He was an enigma, who appeared on multiple occasions to be on the verge of winning the war for Britain, only to repeatedly fail to deliver the final blow.

Howe evoked passionate reactions in the people he worked with; his men loved him, his second-in-command detested him, his enemies feared him, and his political masters despaired of him. There was even a plot to murder him, in which British officers as well as Americans were implicated.

This book will be the first major work on this inscrutable British general in more than 40 years. Previously largely ignored by historians due to a lack of primary source documents, the author's recent archival discoveries and ground-breaking research means that there are fascinating new insights to be told about Howe's performance during the American Revolution.

Howe's story includes intrigue, romance, and betrayal, played out on the battlefields of North America and concluding in a courtroom at the House of Commons, where Howe defended his decisions with his reputation and possibly his life. The inquiry, complete with witness testimonies and savage debate between the bitterly divided factions of the British Parliament, forms the framework for the book, giving it the flavor of a courtroom drama rather than a standard military narrative history. As Howe struggles to clear his name, the titanic forces at work during the birth of the United States of America rage around him. 1 vol, 304 pgs 2017 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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192890 Hughes, Ben CONQUER OR DIE! Wellington's Veterans and the Liberation of the New World In the aftermath of Waterloo, over 6,000 British volunteers sailed across the Atlantic to aid Simon Bolivar in his liberation of Gran Columbia from her oppressors in Madrid. The expeditions were plagued with disaster from the start, one ship sank shortly after leaving Portsmouth with the loss of almost 200 lives.

Those who reached the New World faced disease, wild animals, mutiny, and desertion. Conditions on campaign were appalling, massacres were commonplace, rations crude, pay infrequent, and supplies insufficient. Nevertheless, those who endured made key contributions to Bolivar's success. 1 vol, 392 pgs 2010 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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225540 Konstam, Angus Mutiny on the Spanish Main - HMS Hermione and the Royal Navy's revenge The HMS Hermione, a British frigate, was involved in 1797 in the bloodiest mutiny in British naval history that saw the death of her captain and many of her officers. Though her crew handed her over to the Spanish, Hermione was subsequently recaptured in a daring raid on a Caribbean port two years later. Draws on letters, reports, ship's logs, and memoirs of the period, as well as previously unpublished Spanish sources, to provide a balanced account of the mutiny and its consequences.

Illustrated with maps and diagrams tracing the events as they unfolded, and supported by informative inserts on the technical and tactical nuances of seamanship and naval warfare in the period. 1 vol, 320 pgs 2020 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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11450 Chandler, David WATERLOO: THE HUNDRED DAYS 8x10, b/w illustrations, and maps, biblio, index. 1 vol, 224 pgs 1997 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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44180 Lavery, Brian NELSON'S NAVY: Its Ships, Men and Organization In-depth and authentic picture of the Royal Navy 1793-1815 with over 400 illustrations, plus appendices and an index. Forward by Patrick O'Brien. Contains considerable original research to profile the Navy. 1 vol, 352 pgs 2020 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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202970 Lipscombe, Nick WELLINGTON'S GUNS: The Untold Story of Wellington and His Artillery in the Peninsula and at Waterloo Dismissive, conservative and aloof, Wellington treated his artillery with disdain during the Napoleonic Wars - despite their growing influence on the field of battle. Wellington's Guns exposes, for the very first time, the often stormy relationship between Wellington and his artillery, how the reluctance to modernize the British artillery corps threatened to derail the British push for victory and how Wellington's views on the command and appointment structure within the artillery opened up damaging rifts between him and his men.

At a time when artillery was undergoing revolutionary changes - from the use of mountain guns during the Pyrenees campaign in the Peninsular, the innovative execution of 'danger-close' missions to clear the woods of Hougomont at Waterloo, to the introduction of creeping barrages and Congreve's rockets - Wellington seemed to remain distrustful of a force that played a significant role in shaping tactics and changing the course of the war.

Using extensive research and first-hand accounts, Colonel Nick Lipscombe reveals that despite Wellington's brilliance as a field commander, his abrupt and uncompromising leadership style, particularly towards his artillery commanders, shaped the Napoleonic Wars, and how despite this, the ever-evolving technology and tactics ensured that the extensive use of artillery became one of the hallmarks of a modern army. 1 vol, 472 pgs 2013 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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206330 Lipscombe, Nick WATERLOO: The Decisive Victory Published to coincide with the 200th anniversary of the battle of Waterloo, this lavishly illustrated volume looks at all the different aspects of the 100-day campaign which has become synonymous with the Napoleonic Wars and saw the eventual defeat of Napoleon's French forces. Ten articles by internationally renowned historians examine the battle from different angles, from the microcosm of the bitter fighting for the fortified farmhouse of Hougoumont through to a wider perspective of the 100-day campaign in its entirety.

Contents: List of Contributors, Foreward by his Grace the Duke of Wellington, Introduction by Peter Snow, Chronology, The Waterloo Campaign: The Strategic Background, The Battles of Ligny and Quatre Bras: Napoleon's Lost Opportunities, The Commanders, The Battle: Their Armies, their Weapons and Tactics, Waterloo Eyewitnesses: Different Perspectives, Hougoumont and La Haye Sainte: Points d'appui or Pivotal Bastions?, The Cavalry Charges, The Prussian Army at Waterloo, Le Garde Recule! Napoleon's Last Throw of the Dice, The Legacy of Waterloo: War and Politics in Europe in the 19th Century, Notes, Order of Battle, Bibliography, and Index.
1 vol, 416 pgs 2014 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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193490 Liscombe, Nick PENINSULAR WAR ATLAS, THE - Revised Edition The Peninsular War is one of the defining campaigns of the British Army and sealed its reputation for supreme professionalism, heroic obstinacy and sheer perseverance. It made the reputation of Arthur Wellesley, the Duke of Wellington, and acts as the backdrop to the adventures of Bernard Cornwell's fictional hero Richard Sharpe. The British Army, under Sir John Moore and Wellington, ranged across the plains and mountains of Portugal and Spain and into France, taking part in 15 field actions and four bloody sieges, including Salamanca, Vitoria and Badajoz, but this is only part of the picture. The contribution of the Spanish and Portuguese forces is frequently overlooked, but there were a further 25 field actions and 15 sieges in the Iberian peninsula as part of the savage duel between the French occupiers and native inhabitants. In this newly revised edition of The Peninsular War Atlas, Colonel Nick Lipscombe expands upon his comprehensive, non-partisan examination of the conflict with 164 original maps, accompanied by an authoritative text narrating the war. His 34 years of service in the British Army, including postings in both Spain and Portugal, give him a unique perspective on the conflict. With contributions from Professor Charles Esdaile and the present Duke of Wellington as well as the cooperation of the Spanish and Portuguese authorities, this book is the essential topographical guide to the conflict. The Peninsular War Atlas has been published in collaboration with Peninsular War 200, the organisation established 'to commemorate in a spirit of respect to all and malice to none the 40,000 British (including Irish and foreign-auxiliary) service personnel who lost their lives in the Peninsular War of 1808-14'.

Contents
Foreword - By the Duke of Wellington
Preface
Chronology
Legend
Introduction - By Prof Charles Esdaile
Maps and Text
Appendices
Glossary
Bibliography
Index
1 vol, 384 pgs 2014 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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972004 Spring, Laurence 004 COMBAT: French Guardsman vs Russian Jaeger 1812-14 The Russian Jaeger regiments and Napoleon's Young Guard clashed repeatedly during the campaigns of 1812-14. The Russian Jaeger were light infantry who gained enormous experience and prestige during the struggle to rid Europe of Napoleon's armies, while the Young Guard was expanded to become the main strike force of the French field armies. In appalling winter conditions in 1812, the Young Guard turned to confront their opponents, including Jaeger forces, at Krasnyi. In the face of constant bombardment, Young Guard regiments held off the Russians, covering the retreat of large parts of Napoleon's forces. They clashed again at Leipzig in 1813 and then again in the bitter cold at Craonne in 1814, where horrendous casualties finally told on the newly formed Young Guard units pitched into an attack upon Russian Jaeger regiments. Putting the reader in the shoes of the ordinary soldiers of both sides, this absorbing book traces the evolving trial of strength between Russia's Jaeger arm and France's Young Guardsmen at the height of the Napoleonic Wars 1 vol, 80 pgs 2013 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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980016 Stilwell, Alexander TRAFALGAR COMPANION, THE 7.5x10, collection of leading historians/writers provide a multi-dimensional perspective on the tactical and strategical impact of the battle, b/w and color maps/illust, notes, biblio, index. 1 vol, 224 pgs 2005 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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972019 McLachlan, Adam 019 APACHE WARRIOR VERSUS US CAVALRYMAN 1846-86 From the 1840s onward, United States military forces clashed with the Apache, a group of Native American peoples associated with the southwestern part of North America. US territorial expansion and conflict - first with Mexico and then during the Civil War - led to an escalation of hostilities that culminated in the defeat of the Apache leader Geronimo in 1886, although fighting continued into the 20th century. In this study the clashes at Cieneguilla (1854), First Adobe Walls (1864), and Cibecue Creek (1881) are assessed in detail.

Fully illustrated and featuring contemporary accounts and specially commissioned artwork, this history examines exactly how the Apache were able to pose such a grave threat to US forces and how their initial advantages were gradually negated by the cavalry. Examining the tactics, equipment and training available to each side over four decades of evolving conflict, this is an eye-opening combatant's eye view of one of history's most intriguing campaigns. 1 vol, 80 pgs 2016 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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198410 Desjardin, Thomas JOSHUA L. CHAMBERLAIN: The Life in Letters of a Great Leader of the American Civil War His life is a remarkable story of perseverance, tragedy and triumph. From an insecure young man with a considerable stutter who grew up in a small town in eastern Maine, Joshua Chamberlain rose to become a major general, recipient of the Medal of Honor, Governor of Maine and President of Bowdoin College. His writings are among the most oft-quoted of all Civil War memoirs, and he has become a legendary, even mythical historical figure.

In 1995, the National Civil War Museum acquired a collection of approximately three hundred letters written by or sent to Chamberlain from his college years in 1852 to his death in 1914. Author Thomas Desjardin puts Chamberlain's words in contemporary and historical context and uses this extraordinary collection of letters to reveal - for the first time - the full and remarkable life of Joshua Chamberlain. 1 vol, 336 pgs 2012 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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215170 Field, Ron SILENT WITNESS: The Civil War Through Photography and Its Photographers Contents: Introduction; The Antebellum Scene, 1845-61; The Opening Shots, 1861; Home Town Photographers, 1861-62; Battles and Campaigns, 1861-65; The Photographer in Camp, 1861-65; The Camera at Sea, 1861-65; The Closing Shots, 1865; and Index. 1 vol, 328 pgs 2017 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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972002 Field, Ron 002 COMBAT: UNION INFANTRYMAN vs CONFEDERATE INFANTRYMAN: Eastern Theater 1861-65 The enthusiastic but largely inexperienced soldiers serving on both sides in the Civil War had to adapt quickly to the appalling realities of warfare in the industrial age. Author Ron Field, an authority on the Civil War, investigates three clashes that illustrate the changing realities of combat. Pitched into combat after an exhausting march to reach the battlefield, newly recruited infantrymen of both sides clashed at First Bull Run/Manassas in 1861.

Two years later, the outcome of the Civil War's pivotal battle at Gettysburg hung in the balance as the Confederate veterans of Pickett's Division mounted a set-piece attack on Union positions at 'The Bloody Angle'. In 1864, African-American troops fighting for the Union took part in a bloody assault on formidable Confederate positions at Chaffin's Farm/New Market Heights, outside Petersburg. This absorbing study casts light on what it was like to take part in close-quarters battle during the Civil War, as increased infantry firepower and an increasing reliance on prepared defensive positions spelled the end of close-order tactics in the conflict that shaped America. 1 vol, 80 pgs 2013 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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980020 Sheehan-Deanm Aaron editor STRUGGLE FOR A VAST FUTURE:The American Civil War Fifteen of today's ACW experts each provide new insights, color and b/w illust throughout. 1 vol, 242 pgs 2003 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISH'NG
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972003 Knight, Ian 003 British Infantryman vs Zulu Warrior Anglo-Zulu War 1879 The short but savage Anglo-Zulu War of 1879 pitched well-equipped but complacent British soldiers into combat with the Zulu, one of history's finest fighting forces. The clashes between these two different armies prompted tactical innovation on both sides, as the British and their Zulu opponents sought to find the optimal combination of mobility, protection and firepower.

This study traces the changing face of infantry combat in the Anglo-Zulu War. Three major engagements are detailed: the Zulu ambush at Nyezane, repulsed by the British using their established tactics; the shocking defeat and massacre of outmaneuvered British forces in savage close-quarter fighting at Isandlwana; and the British victory at Khambula following their adoption of more condensed firing lines and prepared positions. 1 vol, 80 pgs 2013 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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972026 Knight, Ian 026 BOER GUERRILLA vs BRITISH MOUNTED SOLDIER: South Africa 1880-1902 Waged across an inhospitable terrain which varied from open African savannah to broken mountain country and arid semi-desert, the Anglo-Boer wars of 1880-81 and 1899-1902 pitted the British Army and its allies against the Boers' commandos.

The nature of warfare across these campaigns was shaped by the realities of the terrain and by Boer fighting techniques. Independent and individualistic, the Boers were not professional soldiers but a civilian militia who were bound by the terms of the 'Commando system' to come together to protect their community against an outside threat. By contrast the British Army was a full-time professional body with an established military ethos, but its over-dependence on conventional infantry tactics led to a string of Boer victories.

This fully-illustrated study examines the evolving nature of Boer military techniques, and contrasts them with the British experience, charting the development of effective British mounted tactics from the first faltering steps of 1881 through to the final successes of 1902. 1 vol, 80 pgs 2017 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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238400 Dannatt, Richard VICTORY TO DEFEAT: The British Army 1918-40 History of the mismanagement of a war-winning army between the world wars. The hard-won knowledge, experience, and strategic vision that delivered victory after victory in the closing stages of WWI was lost. In the inter-war years there was plenty of talking, but very little focus on who Britain might have to fight, and how. The failure of the army's leadership led directly to its abysmal performance in Norway and France in 1940. It is also a stark warning that we neglect to understand who our enemy might be, and how to defeat him, at the peril of our country. 1 vol, 352 pgs 2023 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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203580 Jowett, Philip CHINA'S WARS: Rousing the Dragon 1894-1949 In the late 19th century, China was a ramshackle and isolated medieval empire upon whom the European colonial powers could impose their wishes at will. China's Wars describes the series of conflicts from 1894 to 1949 that forged modern China, from colonial clashes such as the Boxer Rebellion, through the chaotic years of warlord domination to the Japanese invasion, the Second World War and the bitter Civil War that followed. Previously unpublished photographs, contemporary pictures, and specially-commissioned maps illustrate these tumultuous events and the men who fought them, events that would end with the eventual triumph of the Communist Party and the rise of modern China. 1 vol, 400 pgs 2013 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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221100 Jowett. Philip LIBERTY OR DEATH: Latin American Conflicts, 1900-70 From the Banana Wars of the early 20th century through to the Football War of 1969, South and Central America has been a hotbed of revolutions, rebellions and conflicts as diverse as they are numerous. Some were small-scale affairs involving the poorly armed forces of Central American armies with rifles, machetes and a few aged machine guns. Others were full-scale conflicts involving sophisticated armies equipped with tanks, artillery and aircraft, and hundreds of thousands of troops. These wars often went largely unreported in the West, which was preoccupied with its own problems in fighting two world wars and dealing with Cold War tensions.

Fully illustrated with a wealth of rare photographs, this fascinating story sheds light on seven decades of a continent in conflict that is rarely covered in English. 1 vol, 368 pgs 2019 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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240810 Crickmore, Paul F. LOCKHEED BLACKBIRD: Beyond the Secret Missions - The Missing Chapters Updated edition is based on 850 pages of Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird documentation and images declassified by the CIA that cover the A-12 Oxcart programme. These highly significant documents range from discussions at the highest levels of the US government concerning the rationale for Oxcart's development and eventual deployment, to extremely detailed intelligence data gleaned from each of the 29 operational missions flown by Oxcart during Operation Black Shield. 1 vol, 528 pgs 2023 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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241130 Dibbs, John and Tony Holmes Spitfire: The Legend Lives On The Spitfire turned eighty on March 5, 2016, and the passion for the Royal Air Force's best-loved fighter was running at an all-time high. There are more than fifty Spitfires flying in the world today, and John Dibbs has shot virtually all of them, 'on the wing,' in his breathtaking style.

This eye-catching book combines this unique collection of stunning photos with poignant firsthand accounts of flying the airplane in combat from some of the most famous Aces to pilot the Spitfire and from some of the forgotten pilots. Chronicling the history of this most iconic of British aircraft, this book is a must-have purchase for aviation enthusiasts. 1 vol, 224 pgs 2016 UK, OSPREY
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991007 Francillon, Rene USAFF MEDIUM BOMBER UNITS, ETO & MTO:1942-45 OSPREY/AIRWAR #7, eight color plates, text. 1 vol, 48 pgs 2002 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISH'G
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991008 Francillon, Rene J. USAFF FIGHTER UNITS, EUROPE 1942-45 OSPREY/AIRWAR #8, eight color plates and text 1 vol, 48 pgs 2002 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISH'G
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195440 Holmes, Tony DOGFIGHT: The Greatest Air Duels of World War II Fighter pilots are the elite of the elite. It can take years of training to produce a fighter pilot and even longer to produce a plane that is worthy of their skills. Yet a dogfight can last only minutes. Discover what it felt like to be a fighter pilot during World War II, flying some of the most iconic planes to have ever graced the skies during combats when both man and machine were tested to the limit. This volume reveals the greatest aerial match-ups which have become the stuff of legend, from Spitfires battling Messerschmitts over the skies of Southern England to Fw 190s attempting to turn the tide against the ever-advancing Mustangs of the 8th Air Force during the dying days of the war.

Contents:
Part I: Spitfires vs Bf 109
Part II: P-51 Mustang vs Fw 190
Part III: P-40 Warhawk vs Ki-43 Oscar: China 1944-45
Part IV: P-47 Thunderbolt vs Bf 109G
Part V: Seafire vs Zero 1 vol, 352 pgs 2011 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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991013 Imrie, Alex GERMAN FIGHTER UNITS, 1914-MAY 1917 OSPREY/AIRWAR #13, eight color plates, text. 1 vol, 48 pgs 2002 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISH'G
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991017 Imrie, Alex GERMAN FIGHTER UNITS, JUNE 1917-1918 OSPREY/AIRWAR #17, eight color plates, text. 1 vol, 48 pgs 2002 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISH'G
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991022 Munday, Eric USAFF BOMBER UNITS, PACIFIC:1941-45 OSPREY/AIRWAR #22, eight color plates, text. 1 vol, 48 pgs 2002 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISH'G
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991004 Pegg, Martin LUFTWAFFE GROUND ATTACK UNITS 1939-45 OSPREY/AIRWAR #4, eight color plates and text 1 vol, 48 pgs 2002 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISH'G
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991005 Philpott, Bryan RAF BOMBER UNITS 1939-42 OSPREY/AIRWAR #5, eight color plates, text. 1 vol, 48 pgs 2002 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISH'G
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991019 Philpott, Bryan RAF BOMBER UNITS, JULY 1942-1945 OSPREY/AIRWAR #19, eight color plates, text. 1 vol, 48 pgs 2002 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISH'G
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991023 Philpott, Bryan RAF COMBAT UNITS, SEAC 1941-1945 OSPREY/AIRWAR #23, eight color plates, text. 1 vol, 48 pgs 2002 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISH'G
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991018 Revell, Alex BRITISH FIGHTER UNITS, WESTERN FRONT 1917-18 OSPREY/AIRWAR #18, eight color plates and text. 1 vol, 48 pgs 1978 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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991009 Scutts, Jerry LUFTWAFFE NIGHT FIGHTER UNITS, 1939-1945 OSPREY/AIRWAR #9, eight color plates, text. 1 vol, 48 pgs 2002 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISH'G
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991015 Scutts, Jerry LUFTWAFFE BOMBER UNITS, 1939-1941 OSPREY/AIRWAR #15, eight color plates, text. 1 vol, 48 pgs 2002 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISH'G
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991024 Shores, Christopher LUFTWAFFE FIGHTER UNITS, EUROPE 1942-45 OSPREY/AIRWAR #24, eight color plates and text. 1 vol, 48 pgs 2002 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISH'G
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ARCO10 Ward, Richard illustrator and complier LOCKHEED P-38 LIGHTNING OSPREY AIRCAM series #10eight color pages, many b/w photos/drawings. 1 vol, 48 pgs 1974 UK. OSPREY PUBLISHING
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229460 Anderson, Thomas PANZER III Details the history of the Panzer III throughout World War II, from its early development in the pre-war years, through its pivotal role in the Blitzkrieg campaigns in Poland and Western Europe, to its eventual obsolescence. Profusely illustrated.

The Panzer III was the mainstay of the German armoured forces in the early years of World War II and spearheaded the victories in Poland, Western Europe and the Balkans. Designed and developed in the mid-1930s, it was originally equipped with a 3.7cm gun and with 30mm-thick armour. Early combat in Poland and France saw the need for this to be upgraded, and later models were armed with a 5cm KwK L/42 gun and had the frontal armour reinforced to 60mm by adding extra plating. This later version proved to be particularly effective during the campaigns in the Balkans and against British armour in the North African desert campaign. However, in the first months of Operation Barbarossa - the German invasion of the Soviet Union - it became obvious to battlefield commanders that the Panzer III had become obsolete as a main battle tank and it began to be replaced by the Panzer IV as the main front-line battle tank.

The Panzer III was relegated to a secondary role, but its chassis proved the basis for the Sturmgeschutz III, which became the most widespread German armoured vehicle of World War II.
1 vol, 304 pgs 2022 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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236420 Anderson, Thomas PANZER RECONNAISSANCE Draws on first-hand accounts and rare and previously unseen photographs in this comprehensive and fully-illustrated study of the Panzer reconnaissance troops, the crucial eyes and ears of the German armoured forces of World War II.

Equipped with a mixture of armoured cars and motorcycles, the motorized reconnaissance battalions (Aufklarungs-Abteilungen) often operated far ahead of battlefront to survey the terrain, observe enemy positions, and identify enemy forces - key information required ahead of any armoured assault. In the second half of the war, with Germany on the strategic defensive, armoured reconnaissance troops found themselves increasingly drawn into combat operations, and even holding sectors of the line. At the same time, more modern equipment was introduced with motorcycles phased out and purpose-built armoured personnel carriers (Schutzenpanzerwagen) introduced. 1 vol, 288 pgs 2023 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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227090 Kinnear, James SOVIET T-62 MAIN BATTLE TANK The T-62 is one of the most widespread tanks used by the Soviets during the Cold War. Developed from the T-55, the T-62 enjoyed a long career in the Red Army and even into the early days of the reformed Russian Army. It was the principal tank used by Soviet forces in the Soviet-Afghan War, and went on to see service with Russian forces in Chechnya and South Ossetia. It has also been employed in almost every conflict in the Middle East and Africa from its introduction into service. It remains in service with many countries throughout the world and has seen a great deal of use in the Syrian Civil War. Written by two experts on Soviet armour, it contains more than 400 stunning contemporary and modern photographs. 1 vol, 224 pgs 2021 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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207550 Ogorkiewicz, Richard TANKS A detailed, analytical, and comprehensive account of the worldwide evolution of tanks, from their inception a century ago to the present day. With new ideas stemming from the latest academic research, this study presents a reappraisal of the development of tanks and their evolution during World War I and how the surge in technological development during World War II and the subsequent Cold War drove tank developments in Europe and America, transforming tanks into fast, resilient and powerful fighting machines.

From the primitive, bizarre-looking Mark V to the Matilda and from the menacing King Tiger to the superlative M1 Abrams, Professor Ogorkiewicz shows how tanks gradually acquired the enhanced capabilities that enabled them to become what they are today: the core of combined-arms, mechanized warfare. 1 vol, 288 pgs 2015 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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195430 Tank Museum, The TANK SPOTTER'S GUIDE Invented during World War I to break the grim deadlock of the Western Front trenches, tanks have gone on to revolutionize warfare. From the lightning Blitzkrieg assaults of World War II to the great battles in the Middle Eastern desert and the largest ever tank battles on the Eastern Front, tanks have become one of the key components of the 'combined arms' philosophy of warfare. This pocket guide gives the reader all of the essential information on 40 of history's premiere tanks, including the Tiger, Sherman, Panther and M1A1 Abrams. Each tank is presented with a detailed drawing to aid recognition. 1 vol, 128 pgs 2011 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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243320 Zaloga, Steven US BATTLE TANKS: 1917-1945 First of two comprehensive and detailed illustrated books that examines the development and combat performance of US battle tanks from World War I to the end of World War II. Expands on material published in Osprey series including New Vanguard, Campaign, and Duel to explore the concepts and practice of tank development. Describes the experiences of the crews who saw combat, the performance of each tank in battle, and how each American armored fighting vehicle compared with the enemy armor it faced, as well as the key lessons learned from combat that led to new concepts and technological breakthroughs. Features 150 period photographs, 75 color artwork illustrations, and also 2d maps of key battles and campaigns.

Contents: Table of Contents; Introduction; Chapter 1: US Tanks of World War I; Chapter 2: US Tanks in the Interwar Years; Chapter 3: US Tanks in World War II; Chapter 4: US Tanks in the Pacific Theater; Conclusion; Appendix: American Tanks by the Numbers. 1 vol, 272 pgs 2024 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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196020 Zaloga, Steven editor BATTLEGROUND: The Greatest Tank Duels in History The tank came of age during World War II at the cutting edge of Hitler's Blitzkreig and became the most powerful machine on the 20th-century battlefield. But what was it like to be a driver or gunner in the Battle of the Bulge, on the Eastern Front, the deserts of North Africa, or the dusty plains of Iraq? From the Sherman and the Tiger to the Abrams M1, Battleground shows how tank crews dealt with the deafening noise and scorching heat of battle whilst driving and operating tons of sophisticated machinery. Packed with breathtaking first-hand accounts and with real-life insights and detailed drawings, this book takes readers inside the greatest tanks ever developed in the some of the most crucial duels of modern land warfare.

Includes: Introduction, Panther vs T-34: Ukraine 1943, Sherman Firefly vs Tiger: Normandy 1944, T-34-85 vs M26 Pershing: Korea 1950, Centurion vs T-55: Golan Heights 1973, M1A1 Abrams vs T-72: Desert Storm 1991. 1 vol, 0 pgs 2011 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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229470 Anderson, Thomas HITLER'S NAVY: The Kriegsmarine in Worldl War II Illustrated study of the WWII German Kriegsmarine, from its limited beginnings under the Treaty of Versailles to years of covert and innovative development to the rearmament programme that defied the restrictions, including submarines.

Blooded in the Spanish Civil War, the surface ships of the Kriegsmarine went on to play a crucial role in the opening salvoes of WWII during the invasions of Poland and Norway, although serious losses set back plans for the invasion of Britain. By the end of the war, only a handful of surface vessels remained to be divided up among the Allies. Profusely illustrated.

From the beginning of the war, but especially after the fall of France, the dreaded and extraordinarily successful U-boats stalked the Atlantic, threatening vital British shipping convoys and choking off the lifeline of munitions and supply from the US. Once Italy and Japan entered the war, German naval operations expanded to the Mediterranean and the Indian Ocean.
1 vol, 256 pgs 2022 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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236430 Brown, Paul ELIZABETH'S NAVY: Seventy Years of the Postwar Royal Navy During the 70 years spanned by the reign of the late Queen Elizabeth II, the Royal Navy changed out of all recognition. Its status as a superpower navy with worldwide bases and operations has been eclipsed, but it remains a powerful force because of its potency if not its size. Maritime history author Paul Brown takes us through each decade in turn, outlining the key events and developments, and charting the changes to the size, structure and capabilities of the Navy. More than 260 color and black and white images provide a stunning visual record of the ships and operations that featured most prominently in each decade. 1 vol, 344 pgs 2023 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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220810 Draminski, Stefan THE BATTLESHIP USS IOWA This new addition to the Anatomy of the Ship series is illustrated with contemporary photographs, scaled plans, and superb 3D illustrations of the USS Iowa (BB-61).

Transferred to the Pacific Fleet in 1944, the Iowa first fired her guns in anger in the Marshall Islands campaign, and sunk her first enemy ship, the Katori. The Iowa went on to serve across a number of pivotal Pacific War campaigns, including at the battles of the Philippine Sea and Leyte Gulf. It ended the war spending several months bombarding the Japanese Home Islands before the surrender in August 1945. After taking part in the Korean War, the Iowa was decommissioned in 1958, before being briefly reactivated in the 1980s as part of President Reagan's 600-Ship Navy Plan. After being decommissioned a second and final time in 1990, the Iowa is now a museum ship in Los Angeles. 1 vol, 320 pgs 2020 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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242260 Draminski, Stefan THE DESTROYER USS KIDD New volume in the Anatomy of the Ship series covers the US DD USS Kidd (launched February 28, 1943 and served in Pacific theater from August 1943 until the end of World War II) combines a brief narrative history of the USS Kidd, its design, and construction, with a series of detailed plans of the destroyer, contemporary photographs, and detailed digital color artworks. Contains more than 500 line and 3D color artworks.

After service in the Korean War as part of Task Force 77, she alternated West Pacific cruises with operations on the West Coast. She was decommissioned on June 19, 1964 and entered the Atlantic Reserve Fleet. She has been docked at Baton Rouge since May 23, 1982, when she was transferred to the Louisiana Naval War Memorial Commission and is now on public view there as a museum vessel. Never modernized, USS Kidd is the only destroyer to retain its World War II appearance. 1 vol, 336 pgs 2024 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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240830 Goodall, James C. NAUTILUS TO COLUMBIA: 70 Years of the US Navy's Nuclear Submarines Covers the origins, design, and development of the US Navy's fleet of nuclear-powered submarines starting with the USS Nautilus (SSN 571) in 1952. Covers all of the 220+ submarine hulls built and delivered to the US Navy from the USS Nautilus through to the Navy's newest class of submarine, the Columbia class SSBNs, with more than 1,300 images. 1 vol, 352 pgs 2023 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
NEW-dj, available mid November 2023 ......70.00 DISCOUNT:15% rct

214319 Jordan, John editor WARSHIP 2019 Warship 2019 is devoted to the design, development, and service history of the world's combat ships. Featuring a broad range of articles from a select panel of distinguished international contributors, this latest volume combines original research, new book reviews, warship notes, an image gallery, and much more to maintain the impressive standards of scholarship and research from the field of warship history.

This new edition features the usual range of diverse articles spanning the subject by an international array of expert authors. 1 vol, 224 pgs 2018 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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214320 Jordan, John editor WARSHIP 2020 For over 40 years, Warship has been the leading annual resource on the design, development, and deployment of the world's combat ships. Featuring a broad range of articles from a select panel of distinguished international contributors, this latest volume combines original research, new book reviews, warship notes, an image gallery, and much more, maintaining the impressive standards of scholarship and research with which Warship has become synonymous. Detailed and accurate information is the keynote of all the articles, which are fully supported by plans, data tables, and stunning photographs 1 vol, 224 pgs 2020 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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214321 Jordan, John editor WARSHIP 2021 For over 40 years, Warship has been the leading annual resource on the design, development, and deployment of the world's combat ships. Featuring a broad range of articles from a select panel of distinguished international contributors, this latest volume combines original research, new book reviews, warship notes, an image gallery, and much more, maintaining the impressive standards of scholarship and research for which Warship has become synonymous. Detailed and accurate information is the keynote of all the articles, which are fully supported by plans, data tables, and stunning photographs. 1 vol, 224 pgs 20201UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
NEW-hardback, available mid May 2021 ......60.00 DISCOUNT:15% rct

214322 Jordan, John editor WARSHIP 2022 The varied topics in this year's annual includes articles on the Imperial Japanese Navy carriers Soryu and Hiryu, post-war radar development in the Royal Navy, gunboats in the Imperial German Navy, Soviet battleship designs of early WWII, modern European frigates, and the origins of the Yokosuka naval yard.

For over 40 years, Warship has been the leading annual resource on the design, development, and deployment of the world's combat ships. Featuring a broad range of articles from a select panel of distinguished international contributors, this latest volume combines original research, new book reviews, warship notes, an image gallery, and much more, maintaining the impressive standards of scholarship and research for which Warship has become synonymous. Detailed and accurate information is the keynote of all the articles, which are fully supported by plans, data tables, and stunning photographs. 1 vol, 224 pgs 2021 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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214322 Jordan, John editor WARSHIP 2022 The varied topics in this year's annual includes articles on the Imperial Japanese Navy carriers Soryu and Hiryu, post-war radar development in the Royal Navy, gunboats in the Imperial German Navy, Soviet battleship designs of early WWII, modern European frigates, and the origins of the Yokosuka naval yard.

For over 40 years, Warship has been the leading annual resource on the design, development, and deployment of the world's combat ships. Featuring a broad range of articles from a select panel of distinguished international contributors, this latest volume combines original research, new book reviews, warship notes, an image gallery, and much more, maintaining the impressive standards of scholarship and research for which Warship has become synonymous. Detailed and accurate information is the keynote of all the articles, which are fully supported by plans, data tables, and stunning photographs. 1 vol, 224 pgs 2021 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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214323 Jordan, John editor WARSHIP 2023 This year's Warship includes features on the secret battleship design that Mussolini's Fascist Italy sold to Stalin's USSR, the little-known German flak ships of World War II, the French aircraft carriers Clemenceau and Foch, and the development of electronic warfare in the Royal Navy.

For over 40 years, Warship has been the leading annual resource on the design, development, and deployment of the world's combat ships. Featuring a broad range of articles from a select panel of distinguished international contributors, this latest volume combines original research, new book reviews, warship notes, an image gallery, and much more, maintaining the impressive standards of scholarship and research for which Warship has become synonymous. Detailed and accurate information is the keynote of all the articles, which are fully supported by plans, data tables, and stunning photographs. 1 vol, 224 pgs 2023 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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214324 Jordan, John editor WARSHIP 2024 The 2024 edition of Warship, annual publication features original research on the history, development, and service of the world's warships. Features a broad range of articles from a select panel of distinguished international contributors, combines original research, new book reviews, warship notes, and image gallery. Detailed and accurate information is the hallmark of all the articles, which are fully supported by plans, data tables, and photographs. This year's Warship includes features on Imperial Japan's Matsu and Tachibana destroyer classes, the Italian CRDA midget submarines, France's 1960s missile frigates Suffren and Duquesne, and Germany's sailing raider of World War I, Seeadler. Illustrated throughout with black-and-white photographs.

Contents: Missile Frigates Suffren & Duquesne; Battleship Bouvet; Matsu & Tachibana Classes; Nagato & Mutsu; German Flak ships Pt II; CRDA Midget Submarines; Iwami [ex-Orel]; German Raider Seeadler Pt I; Soviet Flotilla Leader Tashkent; RN Fishery Protection Ships; Goeben Action 10 May 1915; Warship Notes; Naval Books of the Year; Warship Image Gallery. 1 vol, 224 pgs 2024 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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211510 Roberts. John THE BATTLESHIP DREADNOUGHT: Anatomy of the Ship Launched in 1906, HMS Dreadnought was the first 'all-big-gun' battleship and as such revolutionized battleship design for more than a generation. She was built at Portsmouth in 14 months, a record which has never been equaled, and when she was launched she was superior in both firepower and speed to anything then afloat.

Perhaps even more radical than her design was the proposal to adopt Parsons turbines, which at the time had been hardly tested. Though she saw little action during her career, her influence was profound and she gave her name to a class of ship that dominated the high seas for more than a generation.

As part of the renowned Anatomy of the Ship series, this book provides the finest documentation, with a complete set of superb line drawings, supported by technical details and a record of the ship's service history. Incredibly detailed and impressive. 1 vol, 256 pgs 2016 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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215680 Skulski, Janusz BATTLESHIPS YAMATO AND MUSASHI: Anatomy of The Ship Equipped with the largest guns, heaviest armor, and with the greatest displacement of any WWII ship, the Yamato proved to be a formidable opponent to the US Pacific Fleet. The book contains a full description of the design and construction of the battleship including wartime modifications, and a career history followed by a substantial pictorial section with rare onboard views of Yamato and her sister ship Musashi, a comprehensive portfolio of more than 1,020 perspective line artworks, 350 color 3D views, and 30 photographs. The wreck of Musashi has been recently discovered to great excitement in Japan, renewing interest in these iconic warships. 1 vol, 336 pgs 2017 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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199440 LOVE, TOMMY: Letters Home, from the Great War to the Present Day A legacy of an empire and a nation at war, Love Tommy, is a collection of letters housed at the Imperial War Museum sent by British and Commonwealth troops from Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa from the front line of war to their loved ones at home. Poignant expressions of love, hope and fear sit alongside amusing anecdotes, grumbles about rations and thoughtful reflections, eloquently revealing how, despite the passage of time, many experiences of the fighting man are shared in countless wars and battles. From the muddy trenches of the Somme to frozen ground of the Falklands to the heat and dust of Iraq, these letters are the ordinary soldier's testament to life on the front line. 1 vol, 272 pgs 2012 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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972020 Adams, Gregg 020 KING'S AFRICAN RIFLES SOLDIER vs SCHUTZTRUPPE SOLDIER: East Africa 1917-18 Specially commissioned artwork and thrilling combat accounts transport the reader to the far-flung and inhospitable East African theater of World War I, where the Schutztruppe faced off against the King's African Rifles. In an attempt to divert Allied forces from the Western Front, a small German colonial force under the command of Oberst Paul von Lettow-Vorbeck raided British and Portuguese territory.

Despite being heavily outnumbered, his expert use of guerrilla tactics forced the British to mount a series of offensives, culminating in a major battle at Nyangao-Mahiwa that saw both sides suffer heavy casualties.

Meticulously researched analysis highlights the tactical and technological innovation shown by both armies as they were forced to fight in a treacherous climate where local diseases could prove just as deadly as the opposition. 1 vol, 80 pgs 2016 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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972032 Adams, Gregg 032 US MARINE vs GERMAN SOLDIER: Belleau Wood 1918 After the US declaration of war on Germany, hundreds of thousands of American troops flooded into France and were thrust into the front line. Among them was the US Marine Corps' 4th Marine Brigade whose first major action was the battle of Belleau Wood in June 1918, fighting elements of Germany's 10th, 28th, and 237th Infantry divisions.

Volunteers to a man, the newly arrived Marines faced experienced but war-weary German conscripts whose doctrine had been honed by nearly four years of conflict on the Western Front. During the fighting, the Germans are alleged to have given the nickname 'Devil Dogs' to the Marines, and Belleau Wood has become enshrined in the Corps' heritage.

Employing first-hand accounts and specially commissioned artwork, this book investigates three different actions that shaped the course of the bitter battle for Belleau Wood, revealing the interplay of doctrine, tactics, technology, leadership, and human endeavor on the brutal battlefields of World War I. 1 vol, 80 pgs 2018 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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217300 Bull, Stephen THE GERMAN SOLDIER'S POCKET MANUAL: 1914-1918 This is the first Pocket Manual to be dedicated to the German Army in the World War I, with chapters comprising of complete documents or extracts drawn from two major sources: the German Army of 1914 - 1918 itself, or the intelligence sections of other armies.

It describes the new tactics and units developed by the German army during the war, including the myths surrounding Stormtrooper units. These new methods used were a result of interaction between the opposing forces and incremental in their appearance. Nevertheless the new ideas were hugely influential and important not only to the German army but to others as well, including British and American forces.

Utilizing a wide range of sources, including various pamphlets and manuals that were produced throughout World War I, this fascinating pocket manual gives a German perspective to World War I. 1 vol, 144 pgs 2018 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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972005 Bull, Stephen 005 COMBAT: British Infantryman vs German Infantryman - Somme 1916 The mighty struggle for the Somme sector of the Western Front in the second half of 1916 has come to be remembered for the dreadful toll of casualties inflicted on Britain's 'New Armies' by the German defenders on the first day of the offensive, 1 July.

The battle continued, however, throughout the autumn and only came to a close in the bitter cold of mid-November. The British plan relied on the power of artillery to suppress and destroy the German defences; the infantry were tasked with taking and holding the German trenches, but minimal resistance was anticipated. Both sides incurred major losses, however; German doctrine emphasised that the first line had to be held or retaken at all costs, a rigid defensive policy that led to very high casualties as the Germans threw survivors into ad hoc, piecemeal counterattacks all along the line.

Featuring specially commissioned full-colour artwork and based on meticulous reassessment of the sources, this engaging study pits the volunteers of Kitchener's 'New Armies' against the German veterans who defended the Somme sector in the bloody battles of July-November 1916. 1 vol, 80 pgs 2013 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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214950 Buttar, Paul THE SPLINTERED EMPIRES: The Eastern Front - 1917-21 Fourth of four books in this splendid series covering WWI east front operations, mostly at division and corp level.

At the beginning of 1917, the three empires fighting on the Eastern Front were reaching their breaking points, but none was closer than Russia. After the February Revolution, Russia's ability to wage war faltered and her last desperate gamble, the Kerensky Offensive, saw the final collapse of her army. This helped trigger the Bolshevik Revolution and a crippling peace, but the Central Powers had no opportunity to exploit their gains and, a year later, both the German and Austro-Hungarian empires surrendered and disintegrated.

Concluding his acclaimed series on the Eastern Front in World War I, Prit Buttar comprehensively details not only these climactic events, but also the 'successor wars' that raged long after the armistice of 1918. New states rose from the ashes of empire and war raged as German forces sought to keep them under the aegis of the Fatherland. These unresolved tensions between the former Great Powers and the new states would ultimately lead to the rise of Hitler and a new, terrible world war only two decades later. 1 vol, 480 pgs 2017 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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205130 Buttar, Prit COLLISION OF EMPIRES: The War on the Eastern Front in 1914 Although the myriad of alliances and suspicions that existed between the Russian, German, and Austro-Hungarian empires in the early 20th century proved to be one of the primary triggers for the outbreak of the First World War, much of the actual fighting between these three nations has been largely forgotten in the West. Whilst battles such as Ypres, the Somme, and Passchendaele have been inscribed deeply on the public consciousness, with the exception of perhaps Tannenberg, the conflicts in the East do not hold the same recognition.

In his new book, Prit Buttar seeks to correct this imbalance with a new insight into the fighting in the East - a magisterial account of the chaos and destruction that reigned when three powerful empires collided. His harrowing narrative is driven by first-hand accounts and new, detailed archival research to create a dynamic retelling of the tumultuous events of the first year of the war, examining the battles of Masurian Lakes and Tannenberg in East Prussia, followed by the Russo-Austrian clashes in Galicia, the failed German advance towards Warsaw, and the vicious fighting in the Carpathian mountains.

Buttar reveals how delays in adapting to a modern war and inadequacies in supply and support arrangements, combined with a failure to plan for a long war, left the three powers struggling to keep up with events, leaving the Central Powers coming to terms with the dreaded reality of a war on two fronts whilst slowly driving Russia towards revolution. A war that was initially seen by all three powers as a welcome opportunity to address both internal and external issues would ultimately bring about the downfall of them all. 1 vol, 416 pgs 2015 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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209110 Buttar, Prit GERMANY ASCENDANT: The Eastern Front 1915 The massive offensives on the Eastern Front during 1915 are often overshadowed by the events in Western Europe, but the scale and ferocity of the clashes between Imperial Germany, Hapsburg Austria-Hungary and Tsarist Russia were greater than anything seen on the Western Front and ultimately as important to the final outcome of the war.

In Germany Ascendant, Buttar examines the critical events of 1915, as the German Gorlice-Tarnow Offensive triggered the collapse of Russian forces, coming tantalizingly close to knocking Russia out of the war altogether. Throughout the year, German dominance on the Eastern Front grew -- but stubborn Russian resistance forced the continuation of a two-front war that would drain Germany's reserves of men and equipment. Packed with first-hand accounts and incredible new information, this is a staggeringly ambitious history of some of the most important moments of World War I. 1 vol, 464 pgs 2015 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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209110 Buttar, Prit GERMANY ASCENDANT: The Eastern Front 1915 The massive offensives on the Eastern Front during 1915 are often overshadowed by the events in Western Europe, but the scale and ferocity of the clashes between Imperial Germany, Hapsburg Austria-Hungary and Tsarist Russia were greater than anything seen on the Western Front and ultimately as important to the final outcome of the war.

In Germany Ascendant, Buttar examines the critical events of 1915, as the German Gorlice-Tarnow Offensive triggered the collapse of Russian forces, coming tantalizingly close to knocking Russia out of the war altogether. Throughout the year, German dominance on the Eastern Front grew -- but stubborn Russian resistance forced the continuation of a two-front war that would drain Germany's reserves of men and equipment. Packed with first-hand accounts and incredible new information, this is a staggeringly ambitious history of some of the most important moments of World War I. 1 vol, 464 pgs 2017 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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212250 Buttar, Prit Russia's Last Gasp - The Eastern Front 1916-17 In Russia's Last Gasp, Prit Buttar looks at one of the bloodiest campaigns launched in the history of warfare - the Brusilov Offensive, sometimes known as the June Advance. The assault was intended to ease the pressure on Russia's British and French allies by diverting German troops from the Western Front and knocking Austria-Hungary out of the war.

Russia's dismal military performance in the preceding years was forgotten, as the Brusilov Offensive was quickly characterised by innovative tactics, including the use of shock troops, a strategy that German armies would later adapt to great effect. Drawing on first-hand accounts and detailed archival research this is a dramatic retelling of the final years of the war on the Eastern Front, in which the Russian Army claimed military success but at a terrible cost. 1 vol, 472 pgs 2015 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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212250 Buttar, Prit RUSSIA'S LAST GASP: The Eastern Front 1916-17 Looks at one of the bloodiest campaigns launched in the history of warfare -- the Brusilov Offensive, sometimes known as the June Advance. The assault was intended to ease the pressure on Russia's British and French allies by diverting German troops from the Western Front and knocking Austria-Hungary out of the war.

Russia's dismal military performance in the preceding years was forgotten, as the Brusilov Offensive was quickly characterized by innovative tactics, including the use of shock troops, a strategy that German armies would later adapt to great effect.

Drawing on first-hand accounts and detailed archival research this is a dramatic retelling of the final years of the war on the Eastern Front, in which the Russian Army claimed military success but at a terrible cost. 1 vol, 472 pgs 2017 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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209710 Castle, Ian The First Blitz - Bombing London in the First World War This book tells the story of Germany's strategic air offensive against Britain, and how it came to be neutralized. The first Zeppelin attack on London came in May 1915 - and with it came the birth of a new arena of warfare, the 'home front'. German airships attempted to raid London on 26 separate occasions between May 1915 and October 1917, but only reached the capital and bombed successfully on nine occasions.

From May 1917 onwards, this theatre of war entered a new phase as German Gotha bombers set out to attack London in the first bomber raid. London's defences were again overhauled to face this new threat, providing the basis for Britain's defence during World War II. This comprehensive volume tells the story of the first aerial campaign in history, as the famed Zeppelins, and then the Gotha and the massive Staaken 'Giant' bombers waged war against the civilian population of London in the first ever 'Blitz'. 1 vol, 208 pgs 2015 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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207730 Erickson, Edward J GALLIPOLI: Command Under Fire Unique among World War I campaigns, the fighting at Gallipoli brought together a modern amphibious assault and multi-national combined operations. It took place on a landscape littered with classical and romantic sites - just across the Dardanelles from the ruins of Homer's Troy. The campaign became, perhaps, the greatest 'what if' of the war.

The concept behind it was grand strategy of the highest order, had it been successful it might have led to conditions ending the war two years early on Allied terms. This could have avoided the bloodletting of 1916-18, saved Tsarist Russia from revolution and side stepped the disastrous Treaty of Versailles - in effect, altering the course of the entire 20th century.

This study focuses on operational and campaign-level decisions and actions, which drove the conduct of the campaign. It departs from emotive first-hand accounts and offers a broader perspective of the large scale military planning and maneuvering involved in this monstrous struggle on the shores of European Turkey. 1 vol, 288 pgs 2015 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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213290 Fax, Gene WITH THEIR BARE HANDS: General Pershing, the 79th Division, and the Battle for Montfaucon Traces the fate of the US 79th Division-men drafted off the streets of Baltimore, Washington, and Philadelphia-from boot camp in Maryland through the final years of World War I, focusing on their most famous engagement: the attack on Montfaucon, the most heavily fortified part of the German Line, during the Meuse-Argonne Offensive in 1918.

Examines the 79th's mistakes and triumphs, the tactics of its commander General John J. Pershing, and how the lessons it learned during the Great War helped it to fight World War II.

This suggests that had Colonel George C. Marshall followed the original plan, he could have shortened the war and that Pershing was justified in ordering his troops to attack right up to the moment of the Armistice.

Draws upon original documents, including orders, field messages, and the letters and memoirs of the soldiers themselves. 1 vol, 496 pgs 2017 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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212130 Fletcher, David BRITISH BATTLE TANKS: The First World War When British soldiers charged across the Somme in September 1916 they were accompanied by a new, revolutionary weapon - the tank. After a stuttering start armored behemoths such as the Mark IV, Mark V and Whippet Tank played a crucial role in bringing World War I to an end, but were then inexplicably rejected by their country of origin.

This comprehensive volume traces design and development, from the initial concept of a steam powered tank during the Crimean War to the role the British military played in creating the German Blitzkrieg tactic of World War II. Includes historic photographs and stunning illustrations. 1 vol, 236 pgs 2016 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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972011 Forczyk, Robert 011 GERMAN INFANTRYMAN vs RUSSIAN INFANTRYMAN: 1914-15 The Eastern Front of World War I is sometimes overshadowed by the fighting in the West. But the clashes between Imperial Germany and Tsarist Russia in East Prussia, Poland and Lithuania were every bit as gruelling for the participants as the great battles in Western Europe. In spite of the crushing German victory at Tannenberg in August 1914, the war in the East would grind on into 1918, hampered by supply problems, difficult terrain and appalling weather conditions.

This study assesses the tactics and combat performance of both sides fighting in the brutal clashes at Gumbinnen, Goritten, and Mahartse -- examining their contrasting fortunes and revealing the evolving nature of infantry warfare on the Eastern Front during World War I. 1 vol, 80 pgs 2015 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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204350 Gilbert, Adrian CHALLENGE OF BATTLE: The Real Story of the British Army in 1914 Winston Churchill described the opening campaign of the First World War as 'a drama never surpassed.' The British Expeditionary Force (BEF) played an immensely significant role in the colossal clash of Europe's armies in 1914, which has gone on to be one of the greatest stories of 20th century history.

Although pride in the British Army's achievements was reflected in the official accounts of the fighting they were, understandably, restrained about its shortcomings and this set the template for subsequent accounts of the campaign, which were tamely accepted with little or no attempt at critical engagement. Challenge of Battle will give a balanced view of the British Army's opening campaign in the West, detailing both successes and failings of the BEF at war.

Using first-hand accounts, Adrian Gilbert presents an examination of the BEF's leadership, organization, and tactics, and for the first time it will be described how British commanders were to come to terms with the fearsome nature of modern warfare. 1 vol, 312 pgs 2014 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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208410 Gilbert, Adrian CHALLENGE OF BATTLE: The British Army's Baptism of Fire in the First World War A full picture of the British Expeditionary Force in WWI. Previous assessments of the BEF have held to an unshakable belief in its exceptional performance during the battles of 1914. But closer examination of the historical record reveals a force possessing some key strengths yet undermined by other, significant failings.

Within a well-paced campaign narrative, this work reevaluates the army's leadership, organization, and tactics. It describes the problems faced by commanders, grappling with the brutal realities of 20th-century warfare, and explains how the British infantry's famed marksmanship has to be set against the inexperience and tactical shortcomings of the BEF as a whole.

Making full use of diaries, letters and other contemporary accounts, Adrian Gilbert builds a compelling picture of what it was like to fight in the battles of Mons, Le Cateau, the Aisne, and Ypres. 1 vol, 356 pgs 2015 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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214960 Jefferson, Sam THE SEA DEVIL: The Adventures of Count Felix von Luckner, the Last Raider Under Sail In 1916, a tall ship named Hero sailed under Norwegian colors out of the Elbe river in Germany. Loaded with cargo and ostensibly bound for Australia, she was in reality a German raider: the Seeadler, commanded by German aristocrat Count Felix von Luckner. She was tasked with destroying as many British merchant vessels as possible.

Telling the story from the viewpoint of the utterly foxed and infuriated British Admiralty trying to capture this mysterious raider, The Sea Devil follows von Luckner's extraordinary activities. He destroyed fourteen ships, but in the most 'gentlemanly' fashion. Only one man died in the process: his modus operandi was swashbuckling adventure interspersed with champagne. As the Admiralty's fastest cruisers closed in on him, Von Luckner sped towards Cape Horn, the most dangerous stretch of water on the planet. 1 vol, 256 pgs 2017 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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223230 Johnson, Robert Lawrence of Arabia on War - The Campaign in the Desert 1916-18 One hundred years ago, Captain Lawrence and an unlikely band of Arab irregulars captured the strategic port of Aqaba after an epic journey through waterless tracts of desert. Their attacks on railways during the Great War are well known and have become the stuff of legend, but while Lawrence himself has been the subject of fascinating biographies, as well as an award-winning film, the context of his war in the desert, and his ideas on war itself, are less well-known.

This new title offers a high-paced evaluation of T. E. Lawrence 'of Arabia' and the British military operations in the Near East, revising and adding to conventional narratives in order to tell the full story of this influential figure, as well as the Ottoman-Turkish perspective, and the Arabs' position, within the context of the war. It is also a study of warfare and the manner in which Lawrence and others made their assessments of what was changing, what was distinctive, and what was unique to the desert environment. This book sets Lawrence in context, examines the peace settlement he participated in, and describes how Lawrence's legacy has informed and inspired those partnering and mentoring local forces to the present day. 1 vol, 368 pgs 2020 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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71730 Jukes, Geoffrey & others FIRST WORLD WAR: The War to End all Wars A compilation of OSPREY Essential History Series nos 13, 14, 22, and 23 provides good basic coverage. includes:
* PART 1: The Western Front 1914-1916, Background to War, Warring sides, Outbreak, The fighting, Portrait of a soldier, The world around the war, Portrait of a civilian, How the period ended
* PART 2: The Western Front 1917-1918, Background to war, The fighting, Portrait of a soldier, The world around the war, Portrait of a civilian, How the war on the Western Front ended
* PART 3: The Eastern Front 1914-1918, Background to War, Warring sides, The fighting, Portrait of a soldier, The world around the war, Portrait of a civilian, How the war on the Eastern Front ended
* PART 4: The Mediterranean Front 1914-1923, Background to War, Warring sides, The fighting, Portrait of a soldier, The world around the war, Portrait of a civilian, How the war on the Mediterranean Front ended, and aftermath 1 vol, 364 pgs 2013 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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216620 McCartney, Ian JUTLAND 1916: The Archaeology of a Naval Battlefield The Battle of Jutland was the largest naval battle and the only full-scale clash of battleships in WWI. For years the myriad factors contributing to the loss of many of the ships remained a mystery, subject only to speculation and theory.

In this book, marine archaeologist and historian Dr. Innes McCartney reveals for the first time what became of the warships that vanished on the night of 31st May 1916, examining the circumstances behind the loss of each ship and reconciling what was known in 1916 to what the archaeology is revealing today. The knowledge of what was present was transformed in 2015 by a groundbreaking survey using the modern technology of multi-beam. This greatly assisted in unraveling the details behind several Jutland enigmas, not least the devastating explosions which claimed five major British warships, the details of the wrecks of the 13 destroyers lost in the battle, and the German warships scuttled during the night phase.

This is the first book to identify the locations of many of the wrecks, and - scandalously - how more than half of these sites have been illegally plundered for salvage, despite their status as war graves. An essential and revelatory read for anyone interested in naval history and marine archaeology. 1 vol, 272 pgs 2018 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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220040 McCartney, Innes SCAPA 1919: The Archaeology of a Scuttled Fleet The German High Seas Fleet was one of the most powerful naval forces in the world, and had fought the pride of the Royal Navy to a stalemate at the battle of Jutland in 1916. After the armistice was signed, ending fighting in World War I, it surrendered to the British and was interned in Scapa Flow pending the outcome of the Treaty of Versailles. In July 1919 the entire fleet attempted to sink itself in the Flow to prevent it being broken up as war prizes. Of the 74 ships present, 52 sunk and 22 were prevented from doing so by circumstance and British intervention.

Marine archaeologist and historian Dr. Innes McCartney reveals for the first time what became of the warships that were scuttled, examining the circumstances behind the loss of each ship and reconciling what was known at the time to what the archaeology is telling us today. 1 vol, 242 pgs 2019 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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198810 Senior, Ian HOME BEFORE THE LEAVES FALL: A New History of the German Invasion of 1914 The German invasion of France and Belgium in August 1914 came close to defeating the French armies, capturing Paris and ending the First World War before the autumn leaves had fallen. But the German armies failed to score the knock-out blow they had planned. The war would drag on for four years of unprecedented slaughter. There are many accounts of 1914 from the British point of view, and the achievements of the British Expeditionary Force are the stuff of legend.

But in reality, there were only four British divisions in the field, while the French and Germans had more than 60 each. The real story of the battle can only be told by an author with the skill to mine the extensive German and French archives. Ian Senior does this with consummate skill, weaving together strategic analysis with diary entries and interview transcripts from the soldiers on the ground to create a remarkable new history. 1 vol, 400 pgs 2012 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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212720 Showalter, Dennis INSTRUMENT OF WAR: The German Army 1914-18 Presents a fresh perspective on the German Army during World War I with a survey of an army at heart of a national identity. Driven by - yet also defeated by - warfare in the modern age, the German army struggled to capitalize on its victories and ultimately forgot the lessons of its defeat.

Explores the internal dynamics of the German army and details how the soldiers coped with the many new forms of warfare. Shows how the army's institutions responded to and how Germany itself was changed by war. Covers the major campaigns on the Western and Eastern fronts and the forgotten campaigns fought in the Middle East and Africa.

This comprehensive new volume reveals operational strategy, the complexities of campaigns of movement versus static trench warfare, and the changes in warfare. 1 vol, 328 pgs 2016 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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203590 Strohn, Matthias WORLD WAR I COMPANION World War I changed the face of the 20th century. For four long years the major European powers, later joined by America, fought in a life or death struggle that would topple the crowned heads of Europe and redraw the map of the Continent. It was a conflict unparalleled in its scale, which in turn fueled devastatingly rapid developments in military technology, technique and innovation as the belligerent powers sought to break the deadlock on the Western Front and elsewhere.

In the centenary of the outbreak of the conflict, 14 renowned historians from around the world examine some of the key aspects of the war, providing a wide-ranging analysis of the whole conflict beyond but including the stalemate in the trenches of the Western Front. 1 vol, 272 pgs 2013 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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217110 Strohn, Matthias 1918: Winning the War, Losing the War In 2018, the world will be commemorating the centenary of the end of the First World War. In many ways, 1918 was the most dramatic year of the conflict. After the defeat of Russia in 1917, the Germans were able to concentrate their forces on the Western Front for the first time in the war, and the German offensives launched from March 1918 onward brought the Western Allies close to defeat. Having stopped the German offensives, the Entente started its counterattacks on all fronts with the assistance of fresh US troops, driving the Germans back, and, by November 1918, the Central Powers had been defeated.

This new study is a multi-author work containing ten chapters by historians of WWI from around the world. It provides an overview and analysis of the different levels of war for each of the main armies involved within the changing context of the reality of warfare in 1918. It also looks in detail at the war at sea and in the air, and considers the aftermath and legacy of the war. 1 vol, 304 pgs 2018 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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211080 Strohn, Matthias editor THE BATTLE OF THE SOMME COMPANION Comprises 12 articles focusing on key aspects of the British, French, and German forces and overall strategic and tactical impacts of the battle.

* The Context of the Somme
* Attrition or Annihilation?
* French Strategy in 1916 and the Battle of the Somme
* Air War over the Somme
* The British Army's Operations on the Somme
* Trial and Error: the Dominion forces
* French Generalship on the Somme
* The Road to Modern Combined Arms Warfare
* British Tactical Practice During the Somme Campaign
* The German Army at War
* The Evolution of French Tactics 1914-16
* The Long Shadows of the Somme 1 vol, 288 pgs 2016 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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225750 Zabecki, david PERSHING's LIEUTENANTS: American Military Leadership in World War I Reveals the history of the key leaders working for and with John J. Pershing during this tumultuous period, including George S. Patton (tank commander and future commander of the US Third Army during World War II), Douglas MacArthur (42nd Division commander and future General of the Army), and Harry S. Truman (artillery battery commander and future President of the United States). 1 vol, 368 pgs 2020 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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222370 AUDACIOUS MISSIONS OF WORLD WAR II: Daring Acts of Bravery Revealed Through Letters and Documents from the Time These missions include Operation Anthropoid, the plot to assassinate SS General Reinhard Heydrich in Czechoslovakia in 1942, Operation Chariot, the attempt to damage the mighty German warship Tirpitz while she was in dock in St-Nazaire in France; and Operation Mincemeat, a complex plot whereby a corpse, replete with documentation designed to mislead the enemy, was dropped in southern Spain to spread misinformation. 1 vol, 216 pgs 2020 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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242250 Bailey, Steven TARGET HONG KONG: A True Story of U.S. Navy Pilots at War Describes the massive WWII US Navy Operation Gratitude airstrikes on Japanese-held Hong Kong during 1945 that involved nearly 100 US Navy warships and close to a thousand planes. Uses the the experiences of seven men whose lives intersected at Hong Kong in January 1945: US Navy Commander and fighter pilot John D. Lamade, five of his fellow US Navy pilots, and the POW Ray Jones. Contains 8-page plate section in black and white. 1 vol, 368 pgs 2024 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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220030 Barneschi, Gianluca AN ENGLISHMAN ABROAD: SOE agent Dick Mallaby's Italian Missions, 1943-45 Based on 20 years of research, Gianluca Barneschi has uncovered the true story of a real-life James Bond. The debonair Special Operations Executive agent Richard 'Dick' Mallaby was the first Briton to be sent to Italy as an SOE operative, parachuted unceremoniously into Lake Como in August 1943. Arrested and initially tortured by the Italian authorities, he managed to sweet-talk his way out of trouble, and helped Marshal Pietro Badoglio and King Victor Emmanuel III escape to the Allied lines. He also helped negotiate the armistice with Italy, for which he was awarded the Military Cross.

He was back in action in 1945, when he crossed into Fascist-controlled northern Italy from Switzerland but was swiftly captured and interrogated by the SS. Narrowly avoiding a firing squad once again, he helped to secure the surrender of 800,000 German forces in Italy in May 1945. 1 vol, 336 pgs 2019 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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217100 Brsdner, Liesi and Phil Stern SNAPDRAGON: The World War II Exploits of Darby's Ranger and Combat Photographer Phil Stern Prior to Phil Stern's death on December 13, 2014, his original, unfinished, tattered wartime memoir was discovered, stashed away in an old folio box in his cluttered Hollywood bungalow. Best remembered for his iconic images of James Dean, Marilyn Monroe, and JFK's inauguration, his remarkable service during World War II as a combat photographer with Darby's Rangers has remained largely unknown. Until now.

Stern's catchy 1940s lingo, honest and intimate observations, and humor, paired with his striking combat photography, transport the reader 70 years back in time to meet the hardscrabble Rangers and experience some of the key battles of the Mediterranean Theater. Snapdragon is an artifact of that time, told not by a man reminiscing in his twilight years, but by a young soldier fresh from the battlefields. 1 vol, 320 pgs 2018 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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193000 Buttar, Prit Battleground Prussia - The Assault on Germany's Eastern Front 1944-45 In September 1944 the Soviet Army poured into German territory, flooding the martial heartland of the Reich, Prussia. Hopelessly outnumbered by the human wave of the Red Army, the Wehrmacht fought on with determination, but was gradually beaten back. This book describes the great battles that marked the Soviet conquest of Prussia, from Memel to Konigsberg, the Heiligenbeil Pocket to Danzig. Using accounts never before published in English, Prit Buttar looks at the campaign both from a command level, and from the perspective of normal soldiers on the front line.
1 vol, 512 pgs 2010 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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201720 Buttar, Prit BETWEEN GIANTS: The Battle for the Baltics in World War II During World War II, Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia found themselves trapped between the giants of the Soviet Union and Nazi Germany. Over the course of the war these states were repeatedly occupied by different forces, and local government organizations and individuals were forced to choose between supporting the occupying forces or forming partisan units to resist their occupation.

Devastated during the German invasion, these states then became the site of some of the most vicious fighting during the Soviet counter-attack and push towards Berlin. Many would be caught up in the bitter fighting in the region and, in particular, in the huge battles for the Courland Bridgehead during Operation Bagration, when hundreds of thousands of soldiers would fight and die in the last year of the war.

By the end of the war, death and deportation had cost the Baltic States over 20 per cent of their total population and Soviet occupation was to see the iron curtain descend on the region for four decades. Using numerous first-hand accounts and detailed archival research, Prit Buttar weaves a magisterial account of the bitter fighting on the Eastern Front and the three small states whose fates were determined by the fortunes and misfortunes of war. 1 vol, 416 pgs 2013 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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218190 Buttar, Prit ON A KNIFE'S EDGE: The Ukraine, November 1942-March 1943 Late 1942 saw the strategic situation on the Eastern Front change completely. The encirclement of Paulus' Sixth Army in Stalingrad trapped a significant portion of the Wehrmacht's combat forces in the ruins of the devastated city, where they would ultimately die or be taken prisoner, but at the same time the entire German position was left in a catastrophic state.

The year's campaign had seen the Germans advance first east, but then increasingly to the south and southeast; the Soviet counter-offensive not only isolated Sixth Army, it also raised the possibility of the collapse of the entire front. The ultimate failure of the Red Army to achieve this is due in no small part to the efforts of one of the Wehrmacht's greatest commanders: Erich von Manstein, who rebuilt the German front line and fought a mobile campaign, in which all the strengths of the German forces, and all the weaknesses of their Soviet opponents, were revealed. 1 vol, 456 pgs 2019 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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221720 Buttar, Prit RETRIBUTION: The Soviet Reconquest of Central Ukraine, 1943 Making use of the extensive memoirs of German and Russian soldiers to bring their story to life, the narrative follows on from On A Knife's Edge, which described the encirclement and destruction of the German Sixth Army at Stalingrad and the offensives and counter-offensives that followed throughout the winter of 1942-43. Beginning towards the end of the Battle of Kursk, Retribution explores the massive Soviet offensive that followed the end of Operation Zitadelle, which saw depleted and desperate German troops forced out of Western Ukraine.

Describes in detail the little-known series of near-constant battles that saw a weakened German army confronted by a tactically sophisticated force of over six million Soviet troops. As a result, the Wehrmacht was driven back to the Dnepr and German forces remaining in the Kuban Peninsula south of Rostov were forced back into the Crimea, a retreat which would become one of many in the months that followed. 1 vol, 480 pgs 2020 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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225530 Buttar, Prit The Reckoning - The Defeat of Army Group South, 1944 By the end of 1944 the Red Army was poised on the very frontiers of the Third Reich. How had the once unstoppable, mighty Wehrmacht faltered so disastrously? Certainly it had suffered defeats before, in particular the vast catastrophe of Stalingrad, but it was in 1944 that the war was ultimately lost. It was no longer a case of if but rather when the Red Army would be at the gates of Berlin.

Retraces the ebb and flow of the various battles and campaigns fought throughout the Ukraine and Romania in 1944. January and February saw Army Group South encircled in the Korsun Pocket. Although many of the encircled troops did escape, in part due to Soviet intelligence and command failures, the Red Army would endeavour to not make the same mistakes again. Indeed, in the coming months the Red Army would demonstrate an ability to learn and improve, reinventing itself as a war-winning machine, demonstrated clearly in its success in the Iasi-Kishinev operation.

The view of the Red Army as a huge, unskilled horde that rolled over everything in its path is just one myth that The Reckoning reassess. So too does it re-evaluate the apparent infallibility of German military commanders, the denial of any involvement in (or often even knowledge of) the heinous crimes committed in the occupied territories by German forces, and the ineffectiveness of Axis allies, such as the Romanians at Iasi, to withstand the Soviet forces. 1 vol, 5 pgs 2020 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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234840 Buttar, Prit MEAT GRINDER: The Battles for the Rzhev Salient 1942-43 Examines the four major offensives launched by the Red Army against the Rzhev Salient, all of which were defeated with heavy losses, exceeding two million killed, wounded or missing, until eventually, the Germans were forced to evacuate the salient in March 1943. So many casualties occurred, it was called The Meat Grinder. Drawing on the latest research, the book provides a new study of these horrific battles but also examines how the Red Army did ultimately learn from its colossal failures and how its analysis of these failures at the time helped pave the way for the eventual Soviet victory against Army Group Center in the summer of 1944, leaving the road to Berlin clear. 1 vol, 320 pgs 2022 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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238420 Buttar, Prit TO BESIEGE A CITY: Leningrad 1941-42 Examines the 900-day siege of Leningrad, with constant bombing, shelling, and starvation, during WWII. Discusses the first German offensive of January 1942 and was followed by repeated assaults and details the dramatic race to create the road across the ice of Lake Ladoga. First-hand accounts from both Soviet and German soldiers, many never previously translated, explore the horrific series of battles and assaults to life. Ultimately the determination of the defenders to hold out during this first phase of the siege and the desperate attempts to break it became a hugely significant part of Russian wartime history. 1 vol, 464 pgs 2023 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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216440 Campbell-Jones, Suzanne NO ORDINARY PILOT: One Young Man's Extraordinary Exploits in World War II After a lifetime in the RAF, Group Captain Bob Allen, finally allowed his children and grandchildren to see his official flying log. It contained the line: 'KILLED WHILST ON OPERATIONS'. He refused to answer any further questions, leaving instead a memoir of his life during World War II. Joining up aged 19, within six months he was in No.1 Squadron flying a Hurricane in a dog fight over the Channel.

For almost two years he lived in West Africa, fighting Germany's Vichy French allies, as well as protecting the Southern Atlantic supply routes. Returning home at Christmas 1942, he retrained as a fighter-bomber pilot flying Typhoons and was one of the first over the Normandy beaches on D-Day. On 25 July 1944, he was shot down, spending the rest of the war in a POW camp -- Stalag Luft 3 -- where he was held in solitary confinement, interrogated by the Gestapo, and imprisoned in the infamous, and suffered the winter march of 1945 before being liberated by the Russians.

Fleshing out Bob's careful third-person memoir with detailed research, his daughter Suzanne Campbell Jones tells the gripping story of a more or less ordinary man, who came home with extraordinary memories which he kept to himself for more than 50 years. 1 vol, 320 pgs 2018 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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972007 Campbell, David 007 GERMAN INFANTRYMAN vs SOVIET RIFLEMAN: Barbarossa 1941 The Axis invasion of the Soviet Union on 22 June 1941 pitted Nazi Germany and her allies against Stalin's forces in a mighty struggle for survival. Fighting alongside the spearhead Panzer divisions were Germany's highly skilled and veteran motorized infantrymen - including the German Army's premier unit, Infanterie-Regiment (mot.) Grossdeutschland.

Opposing these German mobile forces, the Soviets deployed the often ill-trained and poorly equipped men of the rifle regiments, who fought tenaciously and with the threat of savage reprisals from their own side. Three bruising clashes during the first seven weeks of the campaign are assessed - a bloody encounter battle at Zhlobin, the struggle for the destroyed city of Smolensk, and then a prolonged clash along a dangerously stretched German defensive perimeter at Vas'kovo-Voroshilovo.

Includes: Introduction, The opposing sides, Zhlobin: 6 July 1941, Smolensk: 15-23 July 1941, Vas'kovo-Voroshilovo: 23-27 July 1941, Analysis, Aftermath, Unit organizations, Bibliography, and Index. 1 vol, 80 pgs 2014 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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972021 Campbell, David 021 FINNISH SOLDIER vs. SOVIET SOLDIER: Winter War 1939-40 The Winter War was supposed to be a quick and easy conflict; instead it proved to be a bitter war that destroyed the international reputation of the Soviet Red Army. The diminutive Finnish force was desperately outnumbered by almost half a million Russian troops, but rather than sweeping across their neighbors the Soviet troops stumbled blindly, constantly wrong-footed and then bloodied by their seemingly insignificant foe.

Drawing on a wide range of sources this study looks at three key battles, drawing a stark contrast between the poorly prepared Russian troops and the Finns, who made excellent use of terrain and innovative guerrilla tactics as they defended their homeland.

Detailed maps and specially commissioned artwork highlight key moments in the Winter War, a David-and-Goliath conflict that saw the Soviet Union suffer horrendous losses as they tried to recover from each disastrous defeat. 1 vol, 80 pgs 2016 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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972025 Campbell, David 025 CANADIAN CORPS SOLDIER vs ROYAL BAVARIAN SOLDIER: Vimy Ridge to Passchendaele 1917 In 1917 the soldiers of the Canadian Corps would prove themselves the equal of any fighting on the Western Front, while on the other side of the wire, the men of the Royal Bavarian Army won a distinguished reputation in combat. Employing the latest weapons and pioneering tactics, these two forces would clash in three notable encounters: the Canadian storming of Vimy Ridge, the back-and-forth engagement at Fresnoy and at the sodden, bloody battle of Passchendaele.

Featuring carefully chosen archive photographs and specially commissioned artwork, this study assesses these three hard-fought battles in 1917 on the Western Front, and offers a new take on the evolving nature of infantry combat in World War I. 1 vol, 80 pgs 2017 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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972033 Campbell, David 033 US AIRBORNE SOLDIER vs GERMAN SOLDIER: Sicily, Normandy, and Operation Market Garden, 1943-44 The US Airborne force fielded some of the toughest, best-trained and most resourceful troops of World War II -- all necessary qualities in a force that was lightly armed and which would in most operational circumstances be surrounded from the moment it landed on the battlefield.

The German Wehrmacht grew to rely on a series of defensive measures to combat the airborne threat, including fortifications, localized reserves, and special training to help intercept and disrupt airborne troops both in the air and on the ground. Despite such methods, it was cool-headed command and control that would prove to be the real key to blunting the Airborne's edge.

Using specially commissioned artwork, this book examines the development of the American airborne forces that spearheaded the Allied effort in Sicily, Normandy, and Operation Market Garden, and the German countermeasures that evolved in response to the threat of Allied airborne landings. 1 vol, 80 pgs 2018 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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218450 Chambers. Mark WINGS OF THE RISING SUN: Uncovering the Secrets of Japanese Fighters and Bombers of World War II In the Pacific War's early years, Japanese air power was dominant. The only way for the Allies to defeat their enemy was to know it. This made the task of maintaining productive intelligence gathering efforts on Japan imperative. Establishing Technical Air Intelligence Units in the Pacific Theatre and the Technical Air Intelligence Center in Washington DC, the Allies were able to begin to reveal the secrets of Japanese air power through extensive flight testing and evaluation of captured enemy aircraft and equipment. These provided an illuminating perspective on Japanese aircraft and aerial weapon design philosophy and manufacturing practice.

Evaluates the strengths and weaknesses of Japanese air power during the war years and how this intelligence helped them achieve victory in the Pacific. Fully illustrated throughout with a wealth of previously unpublished photographs. 1 vol, 336 pgs 2018 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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237330 Child, robert IMMORTAL VALOR: The Black Medal of Honor Recipients of World War II The remarkable story and their extraordinary acts of bravery of seven African-American soldiers denied the Medal of Honor for more than 50 years due to their race.

In 1945, when Congress began reviewing the record of the most conspicuous acts of courage by American soldiers during World War II, they recommended awarding the Medal of Honor to 432 recipients. Despite the fact that more than one million African-Americans served, not a single black soldier received the Medal of Honor. The omission remained on the record for over four decades.

But recent historical investigations have brought to light some of the extraordinary acts of valor performed by black soldiers during the war. Men like Vernon Baker, who single-handedly eliminated three enemy machine guns, an observation post, and a German dugout. Or Sergeant Reuben Rivers, who spearheaded his tank unit's advance against fierce German resistance for three days despite being grievously wounded. Meanwhile Lieutenant Charles Thomas led his platoon to capture a strategically vital village on the Siegfried Line in 1944 despite losing half his men and suffering a number of wounds himself.

Ultimately, in 1993 a US Army commission determined that seven men, including Baker, Rivers and Thomas, had been denied the Army's highest award simply due to racial discrimination. In 1997, more than 50 years after the war, President Clinton finally awarded the Medal of Honor to these seven heroes, sadly all but one of them posthumously. 1 vol, 0 pgs 2023 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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215210 Cleaver, Thomas PACIFIC THUNDER: The US Navy's Central Pacific Campaign, August 1943-October 1944 On 27 October 1942, four Long Lance torpedoes fired by the Japanese destroyers Makigumo and Akigumo exploded in the hull of the aircraft carrier USS Hornet (CV-8). Minutes later, the ship that had launched the Doolitte Raid six months earlier slipped beneath the waves of the Coral Sea. Of the pre-war carrier fleet the Navy had struggled to build over 15 years, only three were left: Enterprise, that had been badly damaged in the battle of Santa Cruz; USS Saratoga (CV-3) which lay in dry dock, victim of a Japanese submarine torpedo; and the USS Ranger (CV-4), which was in mid-Atlantic on her way to support Operation Torch.

For the American naval aviators licking their wounds in the aftermath of this defeat, it would be difficult to imagine that within 24 months of this event, Zuikaku, the last survivor of the carriers that had attacked Pearl Harbor, would lie at the bottom of the sea. Alongside it lay the other surviving Japanese carriers, sacrificed as lures in a failed attempt to block the American invasion of the Philippines, leaving the United States to reign supreme on the world's largest ocean.

This is the fascinating account of the Central Pacific campaign, one of the most stunning comebacks in naval history as in 14 months the US Navy went from the jaws of defeat to the brink of victory in the Pacific. 1 vol, 296 pgs 2018 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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227080 Cleaver, Thomas UNDER THE SOUTHERN CROSS: The South Pacific Air Campaign Against Rabaul From August 7, 1942 until February 24, 1944, the US Navy fought the most difficult campaign in its history. Between the landing of the 1st Marine Division on Guadalcanal and the final withdrawal of the Imperial Japanese Navy from its main South Pacific base at Rabaul, the US Navy suffered such high personnel losses that for years it refused to publicly release total casualty figures. Draws on extensive first-hand accounts and new analysis to examine the Solomons and New Guinea campaigns which laid the groundwork for Allied victory in the Pacific War.

The Solomons campaign saw the US Navy at its lowest point, forced to make use of those ships that had survived the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor and other units of the pre-war navy that had been hastily transferred to the Pacific. 140 days after the American victory at Midway, USS Enterprise was the only pre-war carrier left in the South Pacific and the US Navy would have been overwhelmed in the face of Japanese naval power had there been a third major fleet action. At the same time, another under-resourced campaign had broken out on the island of New Guinea. The Japanese attempt to reinforce their position there had led to the Battle of the Coral Sea in May and through to the end of the year, American and Australian armed forces were only just able to prevent a Japanese conquest of New Guinea. 1 vol, 352 pgs 2022 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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237040 Cleaver, Thomas CLEAN SWEEP: VIII Fighter Command against the Luftwaffe, 1942-45 Discusses the creation, development, and operation of the Eighth Air Force Fighter Command and the battle to establish daylight air superiority over the Luftwaffe so that the invasion of Europe could be successful. On August 7, 1942, 12 B-17 bombers from the Eighth Air Force's 97th Bombardment Group out of Britain bombed the Rouen-Sotteville railroad marshaling yards in France. While the mission was small, the aerial struggle that began that day would continue to the end of the war. Packed with first-hand accounts. 1 vol, 464 pgs 2023 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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217090 Cleaver, Thomas McKelvey TIDAL WAVE: From Leyte Gulf to Tokyo Bay The United States Navy won such overwhelming victories in 1944 that, had the navy faced a different enemy, the war would have been over at the conclusion of the Battle of Leyte Gulf.

However, in the moment of victory on 25 October 1944, the US Navy found itself confronting an enemy that had been inconceivable until it appeared. The kamikaze, 'divine wind' in Japanese, was something Americans were totally unprepared for; a violation of every belief held in the West. The attacks were terrifying: regardless of the damage inflicted on an attacking airplane, there was no certainty of safety aboard the ship until that airplane was completely destroyed.

Based on first-person accounts, Tidal Wave is the story of the naval campaigns in the Pacific from the victory at Leyte Gulf to the end of the war, in which the US Navy would fight harder for survival than ever before. 1 vol, 320 pgs 2019 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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225310 Cleaver, Thomas McKelvey I Will Run Wild - The Pacific War from Pearl Harbor to Midway Tells the story of Americans, British, Dutch, Australians, and New Zealanders taken by surprise from Pearl Harbor to Singapore that first Sunday of December 1941, who went on to fight with what they had at hand against a stronger and better-prepared foe, and in so doing built the basis for a reversal of fortune and an eventual victory.

It is easy to see the period as one of unmitigated disaster for the Allies, with the fall of the Philippines, Malaya, Burma and the Dutch East Indies, and the wholesale retreat and humiliation at the hands of Japan throughout Southeast Asia. However, there are also stories of courage and determination in the face of overwhelming odds: the stand of the Marines at Wake Island; the fighting retreat in the Philippines that forced the Japanese to take 140 days to accomplish what they had expected would take 50; the fight against the odds at Singapore and over Java; the stirring tale of the American Volunteer Group in China; and the beginnings of resistance to further Japanese expansion. In these events, there are many individual stories that have either not been told or not been told widely which are every bit as gripping as the stories associated with the turning tide after Midway.
1 vol, 368 pgs 2020 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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223780 Cox, James Blazing Star, Setting Sun - The Guadalcanal-Solomons Campaign November 1942-March 1943 From popular Pacific Theatre expert Jeffrey R. Cox comes this insightful new history of the critical Guadalcanal and Solomons campaign at the height of World War II. His previous book, Morning Star, Rising Sun, had found the US Navy at its absolute nadir and the fate of the Enterprise, the last operational US aircraft carrier at this point in the war, unknown.

This new volume completes the history of this crucial campaign, combining detailed research with a novelist's flair for the dramatic to reveal exactly how, despite missteps and misfortunes, the tide of war finally turned. By the end of February 1944, thanks to hard-fought and costly American victories in the first and second naval battles of Guadalcanal, the battle of Empress Augusta Bay, and the battle of Cape St George, the Japanese would no longer hold the materiel or skilled manpower advantage. From this point on, although the war was still a long way from being won, the American star was unquestionably on the ascendant, slowly, but surely, edging Japanese imperialism towards its sunset.

Jeffrey Cox's analysis and attention to detail of even the smallest events are second to none. But what truly sets this book apart is how he combines this microscopic attention to detail, often unearthing new facts along the way, with an engaging style that transports the reader to the heart of the story, bringing the events on the deep blue of the Pacific vividly to life. 1 vol, 512 pgs 2020 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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204580 Cox, Jeffrey RISING SUN FALLING SKIES: The Disastrous Java Sea Campaign of World War II Following the attack on Pearl Harbor, the Japanese offensive in the Far East seemed unstoppable. Allied forces engaged in a futile attempt to halt their rapid advance, culminating in the massed fleet of American, British, Dutch, and Australian forces (ABDA) clashing with the Japanese at the battle of the Java Sea - the first major sea battle of World War II in the Pacific.

But, in a campaign crippled by poor leadership and disastrous decisions, the Allied response was catastrophic, losing their largest warships and their tenuous toe-hold in the south Pacific within the first 72 hours of the battle. This defeat left ground troops cut off from reinforcement and supply, with obsolete equipment, no defense against endless Japanese air attacks, and with no chance of retreat. However, although command decisions were to condemn the Allies to defeat, the Allied goal was never an outright victory, simply a delaying action.

Facing a relentless and thoroughly vicious enemy, the combined forces responded not by running or surrendering, but by defiantly holding on in a struggle that was as much a test of character, bravery, and determination as it was a test of arms, ultimately costing the Allies ten vessels and the lives of 2,100 brave sailors.

This book reconstructing battles that in hindsight were all but hopeless and revealing where fatal mistakes and missed opportunities condemned the Allied forces in an insightful and compelling study of the largely overlooked clash in the Java Sea. 1 vol, 504 pgs 2023 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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216060 Cox, Jeffrey MORNING STAR, MIDNIGHT SUN: The Early Guadalcanal-Solomons Campaign of World War II August-October 1942 Following the disastrous Java Sea campaign, the Allies went on the offensive in the Pacific in a desperate attempt to halt the Japanese forces that were rampaging across the region. With the conquest of Australia a very real possibility, the stakes were high. Their target: the Japanese-held Soloman Islands, in particular the southern island of Guadalcanal.

Hamstrung by arcane pre-war thinking and a bureaucratic mind-set, the US Navy had to adapt on the fly in order to compete with the mighty Imperial Japanese Navy, whose ingenuity and creativity thus far had fostered the creation of its Pacific empire. Starting with the amphibious assault on Savo Island, the campaign turned into an attritional struggle where the evenly matched foes sought to grind out a victory.

Quite readable account with all the nuances of command interlaced with operational maneuvers and tactical anecdotes. 1 vol, 448 pgs 2018 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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216060 Cox, Jeffrey MORNING STAR, MIDNIGHT SUN: The Early Guadalcanal-Solomons Campaign of World War II August-October 1942 Paperback version of this quite readable account with all the nuances of command interlaced with operational maneuvers and tactical anecdotes.

Following the disastrous Java Sea campaign, the Allies went on the offensive in the Pacific in a desperate attempt to halt the Japanese forces that were rampaging across the region. With the conquest of Australia a very real possibility, the stakes were high. Their target: the Japanese-held Soloman Islands, in particular the southern island of Guadalcanal.

Hamstrung by arcane pre-war thinking and a bureaucratic mindset, the US Navy had to adapt on the fly in order to compete with the mighty Imperial Japanese Navy, whose ingenuity and creativity thus far had fostered the creation of its Pacific empire. Starting with the amphibious assault on Savo Island, the campaign turned into an attritional struggle where the evenly matched foes sought to grind out a victory. 1 vol, 448 pgs 2018 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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236100 Cox, Jeffrey DARK WATERS, STARRY SKIES: The Guadalcanal-Solomons Campaign, March-October 1943 Analysis combines with microscopic attention to detail and an engaging style to describe how, despite missteps and misfortunes, the tide of the Pacific War finally turned in the Allies' favor.

By the end of February 1944, thanks to hard-fought and costly American victories in the first and second naval battles of Guadalcanal, the battle of Empress Augusta Bay, and the battle of Cape St George, the Japanese would no longer hold the materiel or skilled manpower advantage. From this point on, although the war was still a long way from being won, the American star was unquestionably on the ascendant, slowly, but surely, edging Japanese imperialism towards its sunset. 1 vol, 528 pgs 2020 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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209910 Davies, Norman TRAIL OF HOPE: The Anders Army - An Odyssey Across Three Continents Following the conquest of Poland by Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union in 1939, hundreds of thousands of Polish families were torn from their homes and sent eastwards to the arctic wastes of Siberia. Prisoners of war, refugees, those regarded as 'social criminals' by Stalin's regime, and those rounded up by sheer chance were all sent 'to see the Great White Bear'.

However, with Hitler's invasion of the Soviet Union in Operation Barbarossa just two years later, Russia and the Allied powers found themselves on the same side once more. Turning to those that it had previously deemed 'undesirable', Russia sought to raise a Polish army from the men, women and children that it had imprisoned within its labor camps to create the Polish II Corps or 'Anders Army.'

This recounts the compelling story of this unit and their exceptional journey from the gulag of Siberia through Iran, the Middle East, and North Africa to the battlefields of Italy to fight shoulder-to-shoulder with Allied forces. Complete with previously unpublished photographs and first-hand accounts from the men and women who lived through it, this is a unique visual and written record of one of the most fascinating episodes of WWII. 1 vol, 600 pgs 2015 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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968001 Dildey, Doug 001 Battle of Britain 1940 - The Luftwaffe's 'Eagle Attack' New Air Campaign Series.

The Battle of Britain was one of the most iconic campaigns of World War II, where the 'Few' of the Royal Air Force took on the might of the German Luftwaffe. At stake was not just air superiority over the British Isles -- a German victory would enable Hitler's plan to invade and conquer the last Allied country left fighting.

While most narratives of the battle focus on the brave pilots of Fighter Command, this book tells it from the perspective of the German strategists as they attempted the clear the skies over Britain. Explaining Hermann Goring's plans, the Luftwaffe's capabilities in 1940, the RAF's defenses, and how the fierce aerial battles over south-east England were fought, this fully illustrated fresh study is based on original documents and new analysis by an expert on the campaign. 1 vol, 96 pgs 2018 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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223380 Dildy, Douglas C To Defeat the Few - The Luftwaffe's campaign to destroy RAF Fighter Command, August-September 1940 Over the past 80 years, histories of the Battle of Britain have consistently portrayed the feats of 'The Few' (as they were immortalized in Churchill's famous speech) as being responsible for the RAF's victory in the epic battle. However, this is only part of the story. The results of an air campaign cannot be measured in terms of territory captured, cities occupied or armies defeated, routed or annihilated. Successful air campaigns are those that achieve their intended aims or stated objectives. Victory in the Battle of Britain was determined by whether the Luftwaffe achieved its objectives.

The Luftwaffe, of course, did not, and this detailed and rigorous study explains why. Analysing the battle in its entirety in the context of what it was - history's first independent offensive counter-air campaign against the world's first integrated air defence system - Douglas C. Dildy and Paul F. Crickmore set out to re-examine this remarkable conflict. Presenting the events of the Battle of Britain in the context of the Luftwaffe's campaign and RAF Fighter Command's battles against it, this title is a new and innovative history of the battle that kept alive the Allies' chances of defeating Nazi Germany.
1 vol, 384 pgs 2020 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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209410 Failmezger, Victor AMERICAN KNIGHTS: The Untold Story of the Men of the Legendary 601st Tank Destroyer Battalion As the war began to swing in favor of the Allies, it became clear that no final defeat of the Third Reich would be possible until the armored monsters of the Panzerwaffe were defeated. But who would, or even could, take on the mighty Tigers and Panthers, just a handful of which could stop entire formations in their tracks?

The answer lay with the formation of a new type of unit, the Tank Destroyer Battalion. This is the story of the men and machines that made up the very first Tank Destroyer Battalion, the 601st, from their unique training and formation, to the final, desperate battles in the heart of Nazi Germany. Packed with rare material, letters, diaries and previously unpublished photographs, and now available in paperback, this is an intense and intimate chronicle of the men who fought the Panzers in an astonishing 10 campaigns and 546 days of lethal combat. 1 vol, 448 pgs 2015 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
NEW-softcover edition, available mid May 2018 ......16.00 DISCOUNT:15%

225290 Failmezger, Victor Rome - City in Terror, The Nazi Occupation 1943-44 In September 1943, following wave upon wave of Allied bombing, Italy announced an armistice with the Allies. Shortly afterwards, the German army disarmed Italian forces and, despite military and partisan resistance, quickly overran Rome. This offers a comprehensive history of the nine-month-long German occupation of the city brought low, of the terror and hardship of occupation, and of the disparate army of partisan fighters, displaced aristocrats, Vatican priests, Allied POWs and ordinary citizens who battled for its liberation.

The Gestapo wasted no time enforcing an iron grip on the city once the occupation was in place. They swiftly eliminated the Carabinieri, the Italian paramilitary force, rounded up thousands of Italians to build extensive defensive lines across Italy, and, at 5am one morning, arrested more than 1,000 Roman Jews and sent them to Auschwitz.

Resistance, however, remained strong. To aid the thousands of Allied POWs who escaped after the dissolution of the Italian army, priests, diplomats and escaped ex-POWs operating out of the Vatican formed a nationwide organization called the 'Escape Line'. More than 4,000 Allied POWs scattered all over Italy were sheltered, clothed, and fed by these courageous Italians, whose lives were forfeit if their activities were discovered. Meanwhile, as food became scarce and the Gestapo began to raid on homes and institutions, Italian partisan fighters launched attack after attack on German military units in the city, with the threat of execution never far away.
1 vol, 0 pgs 2020 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
NEW-dj, available mid September 2020 ......35.00 DISCOUNT:15% rct

206070 Forczyk, Robert Where the Iron Crosses Grow - The Crimea 1941-44 The Crimea has been the scene of conflict throughout its history. First occupied by the Russians in the 18th century it was the scene of the Crimean War, and was drawn into the Russian Civil War, as well as World War II. Today it remains a much disputed region with the Crimea at the center of ongoing tensions between East and West. Throughout World War II the Crimea was a microcosm of the more general war on the Eastern Front, reflecting the ebb and flow of fortunes of that conflict. It was a crucible that saw first Soviet and then German armies surrounded, overwhelmed, and then destroyed. The nature of the fighting in the Crimea was unusual for the Eastern Front, with naval forces playing an important role, as the Crimea's position in the Black Sea gave rise to a major role for naval supply, amphibious landings, and, ultimately, evacuation. However, in other ways it was more characteristic of the Eastern Front, and the fighting for and occupation of the region saw the same level of atrocity and ethnic cleansing commonplace throughout the war in the East, with each side reaching the depths of barbarity in their treatment of the civilian population. Based on extensive new archival research, this incredible narrative history by acclaimed historian Robert Forczyk sheds new light on this vital aspect of the Eastern Front that has not been covered in English before. 1 vol, 368 pgs 2014 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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212440 Forczyk, Robert WE MARCH AGAINST ENGLAND: Operation Sea Lion 1940-41 In May 1940 Nazi Germany was master of continental Europe, the only European power still standing was Great Britain - and the all-conquering German armed forces stood poised to cross the Channel.

Following the destruction of the RAF fighter forces, the sweeping of the Channel of mines, and the wearing down of the Royal Naval defenders, two German army groups were set to storm the beaches of southern England. Despite near-constant British fears from August to October, the invasion never took place after first being postponed to spring 1941 before finally being abandoned entirely.

This book examines, in depth, how Operation Sea Lion fitted in with German air-sea actions around the British Isles as he shows exactly what stopped Hitler from invading Britain. 1 vol, 400 pgs 2016 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
NEW-dj, available mid October 2016 ......30.00 DISCOUNT:15%

215430 Forczyk, Robert CASE RED: The Collapse of France Even after the legendary evacuation from Dunkirk in June 1940 there were still large British formations fighting the Germans alongside their French allies. After mounting a vigorous counterattack at Abbeville and then engaging a tough defense along the Somme, the British were forced to conduct a second evacuation from the ports of Le Havre, Cherbourg, Brest, and St Nazaire. While France was in its death throes, politicians and soldiers debated what to do - flee to England or North Africa, to seek an armistice.

Case Red captures the drama of the final three weeks of military operations in France in June 1940, and explains the great impact it had on the course of relations between Britain and France during the remainder of the war. It also addresses the military, political, and human drama of France's collapse in June 1940, and how the windfall of captured military equipment, fuel, and industrial resources enhanced the Third Reich's ability to attack its next foe -- the Soviet Union. 1 vol, 464 pgs 2017 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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217540 Forczyk, Robert WE MARCH AGAINST ENGLAND: Operation Sea Lion 1940-41 In May 1940, Nazi Germany was master of continental Europe and the only European power still standing was Great Britain. The all-conquering German armed forces stood poised to cross the Channel. Following the destruction of the RAF fighter forces, the sweeping of the Channel of mines, and the wearing down of the Royal Naval defenders, two German army groups were set to storm the beaches of southern England. Despite near-constant British fears from August to October, the invasion never took place after first being postponed to spring 1941 before finally being abandoned entirely.

Looks at the real scale of German ambition, plans, and capabilities. He examines, in depth, how Operation Sea Lion fitted in with German air-sea actions around the British Isles as he shows exactly what stopped Hitler from invading Britain. 1 vol, 400 pgs 2018 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
NEW-softcover, available late July 2018 ......16.00 DISCOUNT:15%

221730 Forczyk, Robert CASE WHITE: The Invasion of Poland 1939 The German invasion of Poland on 1 September, 1939, designated as Fall Weiss (Case White), was the event that sparked the outbreak of World War II in Europe. The campaign has widely been described as a textbook example of Blitzkrieg, but it was actually a fairly conventional campaign as the Wehrmacht was still learning how to use its new Panzers and dive-bombers.

The Polish military is often misrepresented as hopelessly obsolete and outclassed by the Wehrmacht, yet in fact it was well-equipped with modern weapons and armor. Indeed, the Polish possessed more tanks than the British and had cracked the German Enigma machine cipher. Though the combined assault from Germany and the Soviet Union defeated Poland, it could not crush the Polish fighting spirit and thousands of soldiers and airmen escaped to fight on other fronts. The result of Case White was a brutal occupation, as Polish Slavs found themselves marginalized and later eliminated, paving the way for Hitler's vision of Lebensraum (living space) and his later betrayal and invasion of the Soviet Union in 1941. 1 vol, 416 pgs 2019 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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235830 Forczyk, Robert DESERT ARMOUR: Tank Warfare in North Africa: Beda Fomm to Operation Crusader, 1940-41 Explores the first half of the history of the WWII desert campaign, from the initial Italian offensive and the arrival of Rommel's Panzergruppe Afrika to the British Operation Crusader offensive that led to the relief of Tobruk. He examines the armored forces, equipment, doctrine, training, logistics, and operations employed by both Allied and Axis forces throughout the period, focusing especially on the brigade and regimental level of operations. Fully illustrated throughout with photographs, profile artwork, and maps, it includes tactical-level vignettes plus appendices analyzing tank data, theater tank deliveries, and orders of battle. 1 vol, 336 pgs 2023 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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239210 Forczyk, Robert DESERT ARMOUR - Volume 2: Tank Warfare in North Africa: Gazala to Tunisia, 1942-43 Follow up to the excellent Volume 1 (OMM Book Number 235830) that covered the initial stages of WWII North Africa.

Explores the second half of the history of the WWII North African campaign, from the Gazala offensive in May 1942 that drove the British forces all the way back to the Egyptian frontier and led to the fall of Tobruk, through the pivotal battles of El Alamein, and to the final Allied victory in Tunisia. He examines the armored forces, equipment, doctrine, training, logistics, and operations employed by both Allied and Axis forces throughout the period, focusing especially on the brigade and regimental level of operations.

Fully illustrated with photographs, profile artwork, and maps, this book features tactical-level vignettes and appendices analyzing tank data, tank deliveries in-theatre, and orders of battle. 1 vol, 384 pgs 2023 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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196340 Ford, Brian J SECRET WEAPONS: Technology, Science and the Race to Win World War II Deep in the bunkers of Nazi Germany, many of the world's top scientists worked to create a new generation of war winning super-weapons. A few of these, such as jet aircraft and the V2 rocket, became realities at the end of the war, others never made it off the drawing-board. Written by noted research scientist, Brian Ford, this book charts the history of secret weapons development by all the major powers during the war, from British radar to Japanese ray-guns, and explains the impact that these developments eventually had on the outcome of World War II. 1 vol, 288 pgs 2011 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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195200 Ford, Ken and Zaloga Steven J OVERLORD: The Illustrated History of the D-Day Landings Softcover reprint of 2009 book, which itself is a compilation of several previously published books: Campaign 1: Normandy 1944 (by Stephen Badsey), Campaign 100: D-Day 1944 (1) and Campaign 102: D-Day 1944 (2) (both by Stephen Zaloga), and Campaign 112: D-Day 1944 (4) (by Ken Ford).

If you missed these, this is a great compilation book with the usual Osprey touch of concise info, maps, and drawings. If you already own them, you'll not miss much. 1 vol, 368 pgs 2011 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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214450 Forsyth, Robert SHADOW OVER THE ATLANTIC: The Luftwaffe and the U-Boats: 1943-45 German U-boats were the scourge of Allied merchant and military shipping in the Atlantic during World War II, threatening to isolate and then starve the UK out of the War. As Germany's war against the Allied convoys intensified in late 1943, German Admiral Karl Donitz called upon the Luftwaffe to provide a long-range spotting and shadowing unit to act as 'eyes' for his U-boats.

Equipped with big, four-engined Junkers JU-290s fitted out with advanced search radar and other maritime electronic intelligence devices, Fernaufklarungsgruppe (FAGr) 5 'Atlantik' undertook a distant, isolated campaign far out into the Atlantic and thousands of miles away from its home base in western France. The information generated and reported back to Donitz's headquarters was vital to the efforts of the U-boats, and FAGr 5's 'shadowing' missions were assigned priority in terms of skilled crews, supplies and equipment.

This book tells for the first time the fascinating story of the formation and operations of FAGr 5 'Atlantik', drawing on never-before-published historical records of the unit that accounted for the reporting and destruction of thousands of tons of Allied shipping. 1 vol, 312 pgs 2017 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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227310 Forsyth, Robert LUFTWAFFE SPECIAL WEAPONS 1942-45 Examines the many different types of weapons that comprised the Luftwaffe's increasingly potent arsenal during the second half of the war -- aerial torpedoes, wire-guided rockets and missiles, batteries fired by photo-electric cells, chemical weapons, composite bombers, and air-launched flying bombs. As the course of World War II turned against the Third Reich, some of the most inventive and radical proposals and designs were put forward by armaments manufacturers, scientists, technicians, aircrew, and private individuals to the Reichsluftministerium (German Air Ministry) for consideration. Some proposals were destined never to leave the drawing board, while others underwent trials, and were produced, issued to operational units, and used in action 1 vol, 272 pgs 2021 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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235150 Forsyth, Robert TO SAVE AN ARMY: The Stalingrad Airlift Uses the diaries of Luftwaffe commanders, original reports, rare contemporary photographs, and other previously unpublished sources to analyze the strategic, tactical, and technical elements of one of the most dramatic airlift operations arranged by the Luftwaffe in WWII. Even the daily figure of 300 tons of supplies, needed by Sixth Army just to subsist, proved over-ambitious for the Luftwaffe which battled against a lack of transport capacity, worsening serviceability, and increasing losses in badly needed aircraft. 1 vol, 352 pgs 2022 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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206340 Gardner, Ian NO VICTORY IN VALHALLA: The Untold story of Third Battalion 506 Parachute Infantry Regiment from Bastogne to Berchtesgaden In late November 1944, after 71 days on the line in Holland, the 506th PIR was withdrawn having suffered heavy losses during Operation Market Garden, and each paratrooper was looking forward to three months rest, recuperation, and restructuring. However, this was not to be.

On December 16, 1944, the Germans launched a huge offensive. The Battle of the Bulge had begun and the 101st Airborne were deployed to halt the German onslaught in the most incredible chapter of their wartime experiences. Bitter fighting in dreadful conditions saw the Third Battalion 506th PIR reduced to the size of a company before its eventual relief on January 17.

The division as a whole was awarded a Unit Citation for its heroic defense of Bastogne - a first in the history of the US armed forces. With little time to recuperate, the battalion then fought on across Europe, taking part in the reduction of the Colmar Pocket, the Ruhr Pocket, and assisted in the liberation of several concentration camps in Germany.

The Third Battalion finished the war occupying Hitler's mountain retreat of Berchtesgaden, held on readiness for deployment to the Pacific until Hiroshima and Nagasaki precipitated the Japanese surrender. It's based on extensive interviews and first-hand accounts and with the support of Ed Shames and other veterans. 1 vol, 384 pgs 2014 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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222070 Gardner, Ian SENT BY THE IRON SKY: The Legacy of an American Parachute Battalion in World War II From the moment they entered the war in June, 1944, the men of 3rd Battalion were faced with brutal fighting against horrendous odds. Later in the year, nearly five months in combat with no relief lead to heavy losses that reduced them to the size of a company. Their heroic defense of Bastogne saw their division awarded a Unit Citation, a first in the history of the US armed forces, and they subsequently fought on across Europe, finishing the war occupying Hitler's mountain retreat of Berchtesgaden.

Drawing on years of research and interviews with veterans of some of the toughest battles of World War II, together with maps and over 200 vintage images, Ian Gardner brings to life some of the most bitter fighting of the war in Europe, laying bare the horrors of war, the deprivations of day-to-day living and the chaos of the front line. Additional material includes a chapter on the fate of the men captured in Normandy and a foreword by Lee Wolverton, the grandson of the commander of 3rd Battalion, Col Robert Wolverton. 1 vol, 384 pgs 2019 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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972001 Greentree, David 001 COMBAT: British Paratrooper vs Fallschirmjager - Mediterranean 1942-43 The airborne forces of Britain and Germany were among their best troops of World War II and when they met in battle the result was a brutal trial of strength. British paratroopers and German Fallschirmjager clashed repeatedly and their training, tactics, experience, morale and weaponry were tested against each other, not least in the three bruising encounters outlined here, in Tunisia and Sicily. From the British attempts to seize the airfields at Depienne and Oudna to the bloody night battle for Green Hill and the bitter struggle for Primosole Bridge in Sicily, these highly trained parachute troops clashed with their opposite numbers, gaining experience, refining tactics and learning valuable lessons. 1 vol, 80 pgs 2013 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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972023 Greentree, David 023 NEW ZEALAND INFANTRYMAN vs GERMAN MOTORCYCLE SOLDIER: Greece and Crete 1941 In April 1941, New Zealand troops were hastily committed to counter the German invasion of Greece where they would face off against the German Kradschutzen - motorcycle troops.

Examining three major encounters in detail with the help of maps and contemporary photographs, this shows how the New Zealanders used ingenuity to counter the mobile and well-trained motorcycle forces opposing them in the mountains and plains of Greece and Crete.

Featuring specially commissioned artwork and drawing upon first-hand accounts, this account assesses the origins, doctrine and combat performance of both sides. 1 vol, 80 pgs 2017 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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972030 Greentree, David 030 GEBIRGSJAGER vs SOVIET SAILOR: Arctic Circle 1942-44 In 1941-44, Germany's Gebirgsjager -- elite mountain troops -- clashed repeatedly with land-based units of the Soviet Navy during the mighty struggle on World War II's Eastern Front. Formed into naval infantry and naval rifle brigades, some 350,000 of Stalin's sailors would serve the Motherland on land, playing a key role in the defense of Moscow, Leningrad, and Sevastopol.

The Gebirgsjager, many among them veterans of victories in Norway and then Crete, would find their specialist skills to be at a premium in the harsh terrain and bitter weather encountered at the northern end of the front line. Operating many hundreds of miles north of Moscow, the two sides endured savage conditions as they fought one another inside the Arctic Circle. 1 vol, 80 pgs 2018 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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234660 Hammel, Eric THE CACTUS AIR FORCE: Air War Over Guadalcanal For 40 years from 1961, the late Eric Hammel interviewed more than 150 American participants in the air campaign at Cactus -- the code name for the island Guadalcanal. These interviews are offer first-person accounts, including the junior officers and enlisted men whose stories and memories were not part of the official history.

The battle of Guadalcanal was the first offensive operation undertaken by the US and its allies in the Pacific War. The three months of air battles between August 20, 1942, when the first Marine air unit arrived on the island, and November 15, when the last enemy attempt to retake the island was defeated, proved to be a disaster for Japanese air and naval power, which experienced losses they could never recover.

Contents
* Chapter 1: BEFORE - January 4-July 31, 1942
* Chapter 2: RXI - May 25-August 6, 1942
* Chapter 3: HEAVY BOMBERS - June 10-August 6, 1942
* Chapter 4: HELPLESS - August 7-August 20, 1942
* Chapter 5: THE CAVALRY ARRIVES - August 20, 1942
* Chapter 6: FIRST CONTACTS - August 21-August 25, 1942
* Chapter 7: EARLY DAYS - August 26-September 4
* Chapter 8: EDSON'S RIDGE - September 1-September 13, 1942
* Chapter 9: GROWING INTO THE JOB - August 30-September 15, 1942
* Chapter 10: DECISIONS - September 1942
* Chapter 11: TIT FOR TAT - September 15-30, 1942
* Chapter 12: NIMITZ - September 1942
* Chapter 13: STORMY WEATHER - October 1-11, 1942
* Chapter 14: THE NAVAL BATTLE OF CAPE ESPERANCE - October 12, 1942
* Chapter 15: CRISIS - October 13-15, 1942
* Chapter 16: RELIEF - October 16-18, 1942
* Chapter 17: DOG DAYS - October 19-23, 1942
* Chapter 18: THE MOST DIFFICULT TIME - October 23-30, 1942
* Chapter 19: BACKS TO THE WALL - November 1-14, 1942 1 vol, 336 pgs 2024 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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196590 Hammmel, Eric ALWAYS FAITHFUL: US Marines in World War II Combat A pictorial history of the US Marines who fought during World War II. Hammel selects the top 100 images from his private archives to share with readers-100 images that capture what Semper Fidelis meant to the fighting men during the war. With a mixture of iconic and unique photographs, readers will find themselves faced with the graphic images of Marines during wartime, from the thick of combat to every day survival. Here, in silent, stirring, unwavering testimony, is a display of what the very best combat Marines of any era can do to remain always faithful to their long history, their homeland, their proud heritage, the cornerstone of their honor, and their humanity. 1 vol, 0 pgs 2011 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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198580 Hammond, Bryn EL ALAMEIN The Battle that Turned the Tide of the Second World War Before the Battle of El Alamein in 1942, the British had never won a major battle on land against the Germans; nor indeed had anyone else. Drawing on a remarkable array of first-hand accounts, this book reveals the personal experiences of those on the frontline and provides fascinating details of how the war was actually fought.

It also includes analysis of the strategic decisions made by the generals. El Alamein 1942 is the story of exactly how a seemingly beaten and demoralized army turned near-defeat into victory in a little over four months of protracted and bloody fighting in the harsh North African desert. 1 vol, 344 pgs 2012 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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192580 Holmes, Tony Wings of Courage: Tales from America's Elite Fighter Groups of World War II Focusing on four elite fighter units across both the European and Pacific theaters of operations we gain a unique insight into the battles against Germany and Japan. The book opens with the experience of 354th Fighter Group. Continuing the focus on the European Operations is the 332nd Fighter Group - the only all-black unit of the air force, revealing how they rose above discrimination to be feared by their enemies and revered by their colleagues.

The action then switches to the Pacific, where the crack 475th Fighter Group included amongst its ranks the highest scoring American pilots. The book concludes with the story of the pilots based on Iwo Jima who risked their lives to fly hundreds of miles across the Pacific, with no hope of rescue, in order to attack the heavily defended Japanese mainland. Those who survived earned themselves membership of a unique society - the 'Tokyo Club'.

Extracts from four previous 'Aviation Elites'. 1 vol, 0 pgs 2010 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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212460 Hooton, E.R. WAR OVER THE STEPPES: The Air Campaigns on the Eastern Front 1941-45 The air war over the Steppes was more than a brutal clash in which might alone triumphed. It was a conflict that saw tactical and technological innovation as the Soviet air force faced off against Herman Goring's Luftwaffe.

As Germany and the Soviet Union battled for victory on the Eastern Front they had to overcome significant strategic and industrial problems, as well as fighting against the extreme weather conditions of the East. These factors combined with the huge array of aircraft used on the Eastern Front to create one of the most compelling conflicts of the war.

Told primarily from the strategic and command perspective, this account offers a detailed analysis of this oft-overlooked air war, tracing the clashes between Germany and the Soviet Union over the course of World War II. Historical photographs complement the examination as author E. R. Hooton explores these epic aerial battles between the Third Reich and the Soviet Union. 1 vol, 400 pgs 2016 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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218170 Jennings, Christian THE THIRD REICH IS LISTENING: Inside German Codebreaking 1939-45 Comprehensive account of the successes, the failures, and the science of Germany's code-breaking and signals intelligence operations from 1935 to 1945. This fast-moving blend of modern history and popular science is told through colorful personal accounts of the Germans at the heart of the story, including a former astronomer who worked out the British order of battle in 1940; a U-Boat commander on the front line of the Battle of the Atlantic; and the woman from the foreign ministry decrypting Japanese and Italian signals.

It investigates how and why a regime as technologically advanced as the Third Reich both succeeded, and failed, in its battle to break their enemy's codes and to use the resultant intelligence effectively, and why they failed to recognize the fact that the Allies had cracked the enigma code. 1 vol, 336 pgs 2018 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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206350 Johnsen, Frederick CAPTURED EAGLES: Secrets of the Luftwaffe The growth in size, lethality, and technology of the German Luftwaffe was of concern to some defense planners in the United States before American entry into the war. Learning about the Luftwaffe became a significant effort once the conflict broke out in Europe.

From defectors with German aircraft to battlefield trophies and combat crew reports, the race to understand German aero technology took on sometimes heroic proportions. After the war, German technology infused American aerospace developments in many ways: German ribbon parachutes were evaluated for high-speed bailouts; sweptwing leading edge slat technology benefited the F-86 Sabre; overall comprehension of sweptwing benefits to fast jet aircraft was validated; pulse jet V-1s and supersonic V-2 rockets boosted American drone weapon, ballistic missile, and space exploration efforts. 1 vol, 304 pgs 2014 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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200380 Keeney, Douglas THE POINTBLANK DIRECTIVE: Three Generals and the Untold Story of the Daring Plan that Saved D-Day Where was the Luftwaffe on D-Day? Following decades of debate, a formerly classified history was restored in 2010 and this book is the result of extensive new research that creates a richly textured portrait of perhaps the last untold story of D-Day: three uniquely talented men and why the German Air Force was unable to mount an effective combat against the invasion forces.

Following a year of unremarkable bombing against German aircraft industries, General Henry H. 'Hap' Arnold, commander of the US Army Air Forces, placed his lifelong friend General Carl A. 'Tooey' Spaatz in command of the strategic bombing forces in Europe, and his protege, General James 'Jimmy' Doolittle, command of the Eighth Air Force in England. For these fellow aviation strategists, he had one set of orders - sweep the skies clean of the Luftwaffe by June 1944. Spaatz and Doolittle couldn't do that but they could clear the skies sufficiently to gain air superiority over the D-Day beaches. The plan was called Pointblank. 1 vol, 304 pgs 2012 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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234640 Kershaw, Robert DUNKIRCHEN 1940: The German View of Dunkirk Drawing on German interviews, diaries, and unit post-action reports, describes what went wrong for the Germans at Dunkirk. Offers a detailed interpretation of the German perspective. With just 7km before the panzers captured Dunkirk - the only port through which the trapped British Expeditionary force might escape - the panzers came to a shuddering stop. Hitler had lost control of his stunning advance. Contains a 16-page plate section in black and white.

Contents:
* Prologue: Dunkerque, France
* List of Illustrations
* List of Maps
* Chapter 1: Fuhrer Weather
* Chapter 2: Landser
* Chapter 3: The Sea
* Chapter 4: 24 May, The Day of the Halt Order
* Chapter 5: Panzers Against Ports
* Chapter 6: Running the Gauntlet
* Chapter 7: Sea, Air and Land
* Chapter 8: The Great Escape, 1 June
* Chapter 9: Elusive Victory
* Postscript: Dunkirchen
* Notes
* Bibliography
* Index 1 vol, 352 pgs 2024 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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234650 Kershaw, Robert THE MIGHTY EIGHTH: Masters of the Air Over Europe 1942-45 Explores the US Eighth Air Force -- known as Mighty Eighth -- and its bomber and fighter planes, pilots and crew, and operations. It also explores the careers of key personalities, including Earle Partridge, James Doolittle, and William Kepner. Packed with hundreds of color aircraft profiles, battlescene artworks, and period photographs. Eighth Air Force was the largest of the deployed combat Army Air Forces in numbers of personnel, aircraft, and equipment. At peak strength, Eighth Air Force had 40 heavy bomber groups, 15 fighter groups, and four specialized support groups. 1 vol, 320 pgs 2022 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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243310 Kershaw, Robert THE HILL: The Brutal Fight for Hill 107 in the Battle of Crete Explores each of the individuals whose actions determined the outcome of the battle for Hill 107, the key event that decided the campaign to capture the island of Crete in May 1941. All the events are narrated through the filter of these eyewitnesses. The Allied perspective is from the summit of Hill 107. In contrast, the German view is looking up from below as they cling to the slopes while simultaneous dazzled by the morning glare and decimated by defensive fire. The Hill details what was felt, heard, or seen throughout the battle for both attacker and defender, drawing upon original combat reports, diary entries, letters, and interviews. Contains eight pages of black and white photos and illustrations.

Contents: Introduction; Prologue; List of Illustrations; List of Maps; Chapter 1: The Decision; Chapter 2: Deployment and Plan; Chapter 3: Eve of Battle; Chapter 4: The Flight of Daedalus and Icarus; Chapter 5: Parachute Assault; Chapter 6: A Battalion Dies; Chapter 7: Command Dilemmas; Chapter 8: Victory by Chance; Chapter 9: Daedalus Returned; Chapter 10: The Swing of the Force Pendulum; Postscript; The Key Decision-Makers and Takers; Table of German Military Ranks; Notes; Bibliography; Index. 1 vol, 368 pgs 2024 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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210300 Kirchubel, Robert ATLAS OF THE EASTERN FRONT: 1941-45 The Eastern Front was the most significant theater of World War II. Here the bulk of the Wehrmacht was committed and eventually shattered by the Red Army in a campaign of unmatched intensity. From Operation Barbarossa in 1941 through to the final fall of Berlin in 1945, German and Soviet soldiers fought across the breadth and depth of the Eastern Front, a staggering 1,600 miles, from the Arctic north through the dense forests and marshes of Belorussia, over the broad Ukraine and arid steppe to the rugged mountains of the Caucasus.

The 128 detailed pieces of cartography in this impressive atlas help to explain the fighting and physical challenges faced by Axis and Soviet forces alike. The complex combat and movement, thrust and parry, brilliance and folly are all explained by these maps and their accompanying text, providing clear historical and geographical understanding of the brutal and titanic conflict. 1 vol, 272 pgs 2015 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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221510 Kirchubel, Robert ATLAS OF THE BLITZKRIEG: 1939-41 Oversized at 12x10 inches, it features 107 detailed newly created maps (not war department reprints), showing the fighting and physical challenges faced by the German attackers and Allied defenders. Covers Poland, Finland, Norway, France, and Balkans. Map scales vary from 1 inch = 5 miles to 1 inch = 100 miles. Includes U-Boat and other various naval operations plus Battle of Britain. Maps of ground operations mostly show divisions, some regiments. 1 vol, 218 pgs 2019 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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239220 Konstam, Angus THE CONVOY: HG-76: Taking the Fight to Hitler's U-boats HG-76 sailed from Gibraltar to Britain in December 1941 and was specially targeted by the Germans. Luftwaffe aircraft and a U-boat wolfpack targeted the convoy in a rare example of German inter-service cooperation. Yet the British outfitted the convoy escorts with improved radar and sonar that gave the convoy a slight edge over their opponents, while the HMS Audacity, the Royal Navy's first escort carrier, offered aerial surveillance and protection. HG-76 was led by Commander Walker, an anti-submarine expert who had developed new, aggressive U-boat hunting tactics. The convoy endured seven days and nights of relentless attack. Technical and tactical developments infuse the narrative of terror and the stubborn determination that defined the experiences of those that served on convoy duties. 1 vol, 320 pgs 2023 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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221490 Konstram, Angus HUNT THE BISMARCK: The Pursuit of Germany's Most Famous Battleship Tells the story of Operation Rheinubung, the Atlantic sortie of the Nazi Germany's largest battleship in May 1941.

Bismarck entered service in the summer of 1940. She was well-armed, with eight 15-inch guns as well as a powerful array of lighter weapons, while her armored protection earned her the reputation of being unsinkable. This claim was finally put to the test in May 1941, when she sortied into the Atlantic and fought the legendary battle of the Denmark Strait, destroying HMS Hood, the pride of the Royal Navy. Bismarck was now loose in the North Atlantic. However, damage sustained in the battle limited her ability to roam at will, while the Royal Navy deployed the Home Fleet to revenge the Hood. The stage was set for the greatest chase story in the history of naval warfare. Draws on a wealth of first-hand accounts. 1 vol, 336 pgs 2019 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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200150 Kush, Linda THE RICE PADDY NAVY: U.S. Sailors Undercover in China After the attack on Pearl Harbor, the US Navy knew it would need vital information from the Pacific. After a meeting and a handshake agreement with Chiang Kai-shek, the Sino-American Cooperative Organization was born. This top-secret network worked hand in hand with the Nationalist Chinese to fight the Japanese occupation of China while it intercepted Japanese code, laid mines, and trained Chinese peasants in guerrilla warfare. Its work supplied critical information to the US and contributed to the felling of more than 70,000 Japanese - while losing only five of their own men. SACO - 'the rice paddy navy' - was one of the best-kept secrets of the war. Linda Kush uncovers the military accomplishments and political wrangling that colored one of the most successful - and little known - efforts of World War II.
1 vol, 304 pgs 2012 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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968002 Lardas. Mark 002 RABAUL 1943-44: Reducing Japan's Great Island Fortress New Air Campaign Series.

In 1942, the massive Japanese naval base and airfield at Rabaul was a fortress standing in the Allies' path to Tokyo. It was impossible to seize Rabaul, or starve the 100,000-strong garrison out. Instead the US began an innovative, hard-fought two-year air campaign to draw its teeth, and allow them to bypass the island completely.

The struggle decided more than the fate of Rabaul. If successful, the Allies would demonstrate a new form of warfare, where air power, with a judicious use of naval and land forces, would eliminate the need to occupy a ground objective in order to control it. As it turned out, the Siege of Rabaul proved to be more just than a successful demonstration of air power -- it provided the roadmap for the rest of World War II in the Pacific. 1 vol, 96 pgs 2018 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
NEW-softcover, available late December 2017 ......20.00 DISCOUNT:15%

228430 Lyman, Robert A WAR OF EMPIRES: Japan, India, Burma & Britain 1941-45 Comprehensive account of the Japanese offensive into Burma, the British/Indian collapse and resurgence, the Japanese offensive into India in 1944, and the ultimate Allied offensive that recaptured the country in 1945. This hard-fought campaign was in securing Allied victory in the east, defeating Japanese militarism, and ultimately redrawing the map of the region with an independent India, free from the shackles of empire, all but guaranteed.

Examines the crucial role of leadership (or lack thereof) on both sides, the emergence and exploitation of Allied air superiority, the fanatical nature of Japanese soldiers, the four-ring circus of Allied 'co-operation,' and the impact of terrain and weather on both sides' exploits. Excellent descriptions of Japanese bunker and strongpoint defenses. Combine that with fanatical Japanese troops and inept frontal assaults and you have the basis for British and Indian defeat after defeat. 1 vol, 560 pgs 2023 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
NEW-pb edition, available late May 2023 ......24.00 DISCOUNT:15% inc

223770 Marshall, James P-51B Mustang North American's Bastard Stepchild that Saved the Eighth Air Force During World War II, the United States Army Air Corps was led by a cadre of officers who believed implicitly that military aviation, particularly fast heavy bombers at high altitude, would be able to destroy strategic enemy targets during daylight with minimal losses. However, by 1942 the Flying Fortress was proving vulnerable to Luftwaffe fighters.

This title charts the United States Army Air Force's struggle to develop a Long-Range Escort which would enable them to achieve the Combined Bomber Objectives and gain mastery of the skies over the Third Reich. The commitment of the USAAF to the Mediterranean and European theatres saw an increasingly desperate need to find a fighter escort, which reached crisis point in 1943 as losses suffered in the Tidal Wave offensive and Schweinfurt-Regensburg-Munster raids emphasised the mounting strength of the Luftwaffe. The USAAF leaders increasingly accepted the probability of bomber losses, and the deployment of the P-51B Mustang solved the problem of Germany's layered defence strategy, as Luftwaffe fighters had been avoiding the P-47 Thunderbolt and P-38 Lightening escort fighters by concentrating their attacks beyond the range of the Thunderbolt and Lightning.

The P-51B duly emerged as the 'The Bastard Stepchild' that the USAAF Material Division did not want, becoming the key Long-Range Escort fighter, alongside the P-38 and P-47, that defeated the Luftwaffe prior to D-Day. As well as the P-51B's history, this title explores the technical improvements made to each of these fighters, as well as the operational leadership and technical development of the Luftwaffe they fought against.
1 vol, 352 pgs 2020 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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236110 McGaugh, Scott BROTHERHOOD OF THE FLYING COFFIN: The Glider Pilots of World War II Distills WWII down to individual young men climbing into defenseless gliders made of plywood, ready to trust the towing aircraft that would pull them into enemy territory by a single cable wrapped with a telephone wire. Based on their after-action reports, journals, oral histories, photos and letters home, it reveals every terrifying minute of their missions. 1 vol, 288 pgs 2020 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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196570 McNab, Chris HITLER'S ARMIES: A History of the German War Machine 1939-45 This work charts the evolution of Hitler's war machine from the formidable force which won stunning victories during the Blitzkrieg in 1939-1940, to the hard campaigns it fought in the deserts of North Africa and the frozen wastelands of the Soviet Union to the eventual retreat to the Fatherland itself. Drawing upon Osprey Publishing's unique archive, this volume expertly weaves together the story of the development and deployment of Hitler's armies displayed alongside a stunning collection of original artwork and photographs to show the kit and equipment of the various land forces.

Contents
* Introduction
* Blitzkrieg: Hitler's War Machine Unleashed
* Desert Warfare: Rommel's Afrika Korps
* The Surprise Assault: Operation Barbarossa and the War in the East 1941-43
* The Tide Turns: War on the Western Front 1944
* The Final Defeats: Retreat to the Fatherland 1944-45
* Conclusion 1 vol, 0 pgs 2011 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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204570 McNab, Chris HITLER'S FORTRESSES: German Fortifications and Defences 1939-45 Hitler's Fortresses: German Fortifications and Defenses 1939-45 is a detailed guide to every level of defensive project in the Third Reich. It takes you inside Channel Islands pillboxes, Normandy coastal gun positions and emplaced tank turrets on the Gothic Line in Italy. The secretive world of Hitler's command bunkers is revealed in detail, and the principles and engineering of basic frontline defenses are explained, showing how the average German soldier prepared to stand his ground.

There is also a dedicated chapter on special-purpose fortifications, including U-boat pens, V-weapon sites and flak towers. This complete journey into German wartime fortifications reveals much about the strategic and tactical thinking of Hitler and his Wehrmacht, and combat accounts explore how effective the defenses were in practice. The book is illustrated throughout with more than 200 artworks, maps, and photographs.

Contents

* Introduction
* Hitler's Headquarters - The Fuhrer's Command Bunkers
* Protecting the Homeland - Germany's Border Defenses
* Defense of the Periphery - The Atlantic Wall
* Mountain Barriers - German Defensive Lines in Italy
* Etched in the Earth - Field Fortifications
* Specialist Fortifications - Protecting the U-Boats and V-Weapons 1 vol, 396 pgs 2014 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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972028 MnNab, Chris 028 GERMAN SOLDIER vs SOVIET SOLDIER: Stalingrad 1942-43 By the end of the first week of November 1942, the German Sixth Army held about 90 per cent of Stalingrad. Yet the Soviets stubbornly held on to the remaining parts of the city, and German casualties started to reach catastrophic levels.

In an attempt to break the deadlock, Hitler decided to send additional German pioneer battalions to act as an urban warfare spearhead. These combat engineers were skilled in all aspects of city fighting, especially in the use of demolitions and small arms to overcome defended positions and in the destruction of armored vehicles. Facing them were hardened Soviet troops who had perfected the use of urban camouflage, concealed and interlocking firing positions, close quarters battle, and sniper support.

This fully illustrated book explores the tactics and effectiveness of these opposing troops during this period, focusing particularly on the brutal close-quarters fight over the Krasnaya Barrikady (Red Barricades) ordnance factory. 1 vol, 80 pgs 2017 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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222640 Molesworth, Carl FLYING TIGER ACE: The Story of Bill Reed -- China's Shining Mark Biography of Bill Reed, who resigned his commission in the US Army Air Corps to travel to China and fly for the American Volunteer Group -- the legendary Flying Tigers. After a brief return to America, he resumed the fight as a senior pilot and later squadron commander in the Chinese-American Composite Wing. Soon afterwards, Reed tragically lost his life in a desperate parachute jump late in the war, by which point he was a fighter ace with nine confirmed aerial victories. His obituary was front-page news throughout the state of Iowa. 1 vol, 336 pgs 2020 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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196990 Mortimer, Gavin The SAS in World War II: An Illustrated History In his new book, WWII historian Gavin Mortimer examines the pivotal events of one of the most famous military units of all time. Starting with the unit's formation in July 1941, Mortimer recreates the heady days when a young Scots' Guard officer called David Stirling persuaded MEHQ to give its backing to a small band of 60 men christened 'L Detachment.' From there, drawing on over 100 hours of interviews with veterans (much of which has never before been published) he describes the early raids in the desert against Axis airfields that inflicted a deadly cost on the enemy. Embellished with 150 stunning photographs, the majority of which have never before been printed, the book also features side panels on the Lewes bomb, selection and training of personnel, the importance of the French and Belgian squadrons and how the French resistance helped the regiment in 1944. 1 vol, 256 pgs 2011 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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198590 Mortimer, Gavin THE DARING DOZEN: 12 Special Forces Legends of World War II In this new book, Gavin Mortimer reveals the 12 legendary Special Forces commanders of World War II. Prior to the war, the concept of 'special forces' simply didn't exist, but thanks to visionary leaders like David Stirling and Charles Hunter, our very concept of how wars can be fought and won has totally changed. These 12 men not only reshaped military policy, but they led from the front, accompanying their troops into battle, from the sands of North Africa to jumping on D-Day and infiltrating behind enemy lines. Mortimer also offers a skillful analysis of their qualities as military commanders and the true impact that their own personal actions, as well as those of their units, had on the eventual outcome of the war. 1 vol, 304 pgs 2012 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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202980 Mortimer, Gavin THE SBS IN WORLD WAR II: An Illustrated History The Special Boat Squadron was Britain's most exclusive Special Forces unit during World War II. Highly trained, totally secretive and utterly ruthless, the SBS was established as an entity in its own right in early 1943, having previously operated under the auspices of the SAS during the war in North Africa. Unlike its sister unit, which numbered more than 1,000 men, the SBS never comprised more than 100. Led by men such as the famed Victoria Cross recipient Anders Lassen, the SBS went from island to island in the Mediterranean, landing in the dead of night in small fishing boats and launching savage hit and run raids on the Germans.

By the end of the war they had served in Italy, the Balkans and mainland Greece, and following the cessation of hostilities their deeds were airbrushed out of history by an establishment that had never warmed to their piratical exploits. Through unrivalled access to the SBS archives and interviews with the surviving members of the unit, Gavin Mortimer has pieced together the dramatic exploits of this elite fighting force, fully illustrated with images of their daring actions, finally granting the unit the recognition they so richly deserved. 1 vol, 256 pgs 2013 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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202980 Mortimer, Gavin THE SBS IN WORLD WAR II: An Illustrated History The Special Boat Squadron was Britain's most exclusive Special Forces unit during World War II. Highly trained, totally secretive and utterly ruthless, the SBS was established as an entity in its own right in early 1943, having previously operated under the auspices of the SAS during the war in North Africa.

Unlike its sister unit, which numbered more than 1,000 men, the SBS never comprised more than 100. Led by men such as the famed Victoria Cross recipient Anders Lassen, the SBS went from island to island in the Mediterranean, landing in the dead of night in small fishing boats and launching savage hit and run raids on the Germans.

By the end of the war they had served in Italy, the Balkans and mainland Greece, and following the cessation of hostilities their deeds were airbrushed out of history by an establishment that had never warmed to their piratical exploits.

Through unrivaled access to the SBS archives and interviews with the surviving members of the unit, Gavin Mortimer has pieced together the dramatic exploits of this elite fighting force, fully illustrated with images of their daring actions, finally granting the unit the recognition they so richly deserved. 1 vol, 256 pgs 2016 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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208550 Mortimer, Gavin THE SAS IN WORLD WAR II The SAS are among the best-trained and most effective Special Forces units in existence. This book is the incredible story of their origins, told in their own words. During the summer of 1941, a young Scots Guard officer called David Stirling persuaded MEHQ to give its backing to a small band of 60 men christened 'L Detachment.'

With a wealth of stunning photographs, many from the SAS Regimental Archives, the book captures the danger and excitement of the initial SAS raids against Axis airfields during the Desert War, the battles in Italy and those following the D-Day landings, as well as the dramatic final push into Germany itself and the discovery of such Nazi horrors as Belsen.

An exhaustive account of an elite organization's formative years using SAS Regimental Archives also incorporates interviews with the surviving veterans. It's the definitive account of the regiment's glorious achievements in the years from 1941 to 1945. 1 vol, 304 pgs 2015 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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213640 Mortimer, Gavin THE LONG RANGE DESERT GROUP: In World War II Established in June 1940, as the brainchild of scientist and soldier Major Ralph Bagnold, a contemporary of Lawrence of Arabia, the Long Range Desert Group (LRDG) allowed the British Army to gain a crucial advantage in the North African Front of WWII.

Traversing great swathes of the desert that had never before been explored by Europeans, the LRDG was able to launch hit-and-run raids against remote enemy targets such as the fort and airfield at Murzuk. From December 1941 until the end of the Desert War in May 1943, the LRDG carried out numerous missions in tandem with the Special Air Service, using their unparalleled knowledge of the desert to navigate the SAS to enemy airfields on which attacks would be launched. The LRDG also fought in the Aegean, undertaking numerous dangerous missions in Yugoslavia, Albania, Italy, and Greece, displaying their extraordinary versatility by operating in boats, on foot and by parachute.

Using never-before-published photographs and archival material, interviews with surviving veterans who have never before gone on record regarding their wartime exploits, and special access to the SAS archives, this tells the story of the origins and dramatic operations of Britain's first ever special forces unit. 1 vol, 256 pgs 2017 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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230060 Mortimer, Gavin Z SPECIAL UNIT: The Elite Allied World War II Guerrilla Force Z Special Unit, one of the most intrepid but arguably the most unsung of WWII Allied Special Forces which waged a guerrilla war against Japan for two years in the south-west Pacific. On some of their 81 operations, Z Special Unit slipped into enemy harbors in canoes and silently mined ships before vanishing into the night; on others they parachuted into the dense Borneo jungle to fight with headhunters against the Japanese and on one occasion they landed on an Indonesian island and smuggled out the pro-Allied sultan from under Japanese noses.

Drawing on veteran interviews as well as operational reports and recently declassified SOE files, this explores the incredible history of this remarkable special forces unit and the band of commandoes that defied the odds.

The Japanese weren't the only adversary that Z Special Unit encountered in the brutal terrain of the Pacific. In the mango swamps of Borneo and the dense jungle of Papua New Guinea they were faced with venomous snakes, man-eating crocodiles, and deadly diseases. But it was the enemy soldiers who proved the most ruthless foe, beheading those Z Special Unit commandos who fell into their hands. 1 vol, 240 pgs 2022 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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239200 Mortimer, Gavin 2SAS: Bill Stirling and the Forgotten Special Forces Unit of World War II Having originally joined the SOE in March 1940, Bill Stirling sailed for Cairo in 1941 and there had the idea for a small special forces unit to be led by his mercurial brother. But despite some success, David allowed the legendary 1SAS to drift under his leadership. Bill re-directed 2SAS, under his personal command, to the strategy he had originally envisaged: parachuting behind enemy lines to gather intelligence.

Fully illustrated with rare and previously unpublished photographs, this book details how 2SAS fought with ingenuity and aggression, from Italy and then into France before heading through Holland into Germany. The unit was capable of attacking by parachute, jeep, or landing craft, establishing a template for future special forces' operations. Their feats have been overshadowed by the many books that have focused on David and 1SAS. 2SAS corrects this oversight, revealing that the real innovator was Bill Stirling - the true pioneer of Who Dares Wins. 1 vol, 272 pgs 2023 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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209400 Nenye, Vesa FINLAND AT WAR: The Winter War 1939-40 Draws on first-hand accounts and previously unpublished photographs to explain the 1939 'Winter War' between Finland and Soviet Russia -- and how tiny Finland held firm against 500,000 Soviet troops poured into Finland in 1939. It reveals the untold story of iron determination, unparalleled skill and utter mastery of winter warfare that characterized Finland's fight for survival on the hellish Eastern Front. The Finns not only survived the initial attacks but succeeded in inflicting devastating casualties before superior Russian numbers eventually forced a peace settlement. 1 vol, 304 pgs 2018 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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968004 Noppen, Ryan 004 MALTA 1940-42: The Axis' Air Battle for Mediterranean Supremacy New Air Campaign Series.

In 1940, the strategically vital island of Malta was Britain's last toehold in the central Mediterranean, wreaking havoc among Axis shipping. Launching an air campaign to knock Malta out of the war, first Italy and then Germany sought to force a surrender or reduce the defenses enough to allow an invasion. Explains how technical and tactical problems caused the original Italian air campaign of 1940-41 to fail, and then how the German intervention came close to knocking Malta out of the war. 1 vol, 96 pgs 2018 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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196980 O'Neill, Robert and Dye, Dale THE ROAD TO VICTORY: From Pearl Harbor to Okinawa On December 7, 1941, as the Japanese dived out of the clouds above Pearl Harbor, America's future was fundamentally altered. Ever since the first world conflict, the United States had resisted the temptation to be drawn into wars outside of its borders. But with this one surprise attack America was inevitably thrown into the fray as the Second World War erupted. This new history by military specialists, Osprey Publishing, reveals each of the battles America would fight against Imperial Japan from the naval clashes at Midway and Coral Sea to the desperate, bloody fighting on Iwo Jima and Okinawa. Each chapter reveals the horrors of battle and the grim determination to wrest victory from certain defeat. Using an astonishing collection of wartime imagery and complete with dozen of full-color maps, this is an invaluable visual guide to the road to victory. 1 vol, 0 pgs 2011 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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74180 Penrose, Jane D-DAY COMPANION: Leading historians explore history's greatest amphibious assault, color and b/w illust, photos and maps, a look at both sides, biblio, index. 1 vol, 288 pgs 2003 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISH'NG
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230050 Peterson, Lawrence THE U-BOAT WAR: A Global History 1939-45 Covers world-wide and interdependent deployments of U-boats and supporting submarines and ships. Illustrates the U-boats' often direct relationship with land, sea, and aerial campaigns of both the Allied and Axis powers, dispels certain accepted mythologies, and reveals how the ultimate failure of the U-boats stemmed from chaotic German military and industrial mismanagement as well as Allied advances in code-breaking and weaponry. The story of Germany's second U-boat war began on the first day of hostilities with Britain and France and ended with the final torpedo sinking on 7 May 1945. 1 vol, 336 pgs 2022 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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972008 Rottman, Gordon 008 US Marine vs Japanese Infantryman - Guadalcanal 1942-43 The brutal fighting between US Marines and Japanese infantry on the island of Guadalcanal in many ways came to typify the island-hopping war in the Pacific. This book not only explores the differing tactics and equipment used by the two combatants but also shows how the challenges of fighting in inhospitable tropical jungles impacted on soldiers on the ground, as combatants had to deal not only with their determined opponents but also the twin issues of disease and stretched supply lines. Written by a former special forces veteran with extensive knowledge of jungle warfare, this fully illustrated book lifts the veil on one of the most pivotal and ferocious close combat duels of World War II.

Contents
Introduction
The opposing sides
The Battle of the Tenaru: August 19-21, 1942
The Henderson Field Attack: September 12-14, 1942
The Matanikau Counteroffensive: October 23-26, 1942
Analysis
Aftermath
Orders of battle
Bibliography
Index
1 vol, 80 pgs 2014 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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211490 Sadler, John OPERATION AGREEMENT: Jewish Commandos and the Raid on Tobruk The Special Interrogation Group (SIG) was the most exceptional of Special Forces. Created to raid behind enemy lines posing as German troops, the SIG was largely made up of German Jews who were all too aware of the dangers they faced -- capture meant either death or deportation to a concentration camp.

In 1942, Operation Agreement saw the SIG tasked with taking part in a raid on Tobruk, where they were to make up the land-based element of the attack. Disguised as POWs under escort by German-speaking SIGs the group covered close to 1,700 miles of desert to reach their target. The ruse worked perfectly and the SIG went on to destroy a number of coastal guns before eventually being overwhelmed by Axis forces.

This is the history of the SIG, revealing startling details about the group and offering moving insights into the Jewish volunteers. 1 vol, 376 pgs 2016 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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217280 Small, Ken and Rogerson, Mark THE FORGOTTEN DEAD: The True Story of Exercise Tiger, the Disastrous Rehearsal for D-Day 27th April 1944. Exercise Tiger. German E-boats intercept rehearsals for the D-Day landings...

One dark night, in 1944, a beautiful stretch of the Devon coast became the scene of murderous horror. The villages around the area had recently been cleared of civilians and had become the focus of intense military activity. Tales began to leak out of night-time explosions and seaborne activity. This was practice for Exercise Tiger, the main rehearsal for the Utah Beach landings...

Ken Small tells a gripping tale of wartime disaster and rescue in the words of the soldiers who were there, and which was buried by officials until it became almost forgotten. But this man's curiosity turned into a fight to honor the memory of nearly 1,000 American soldiers and sailors who died needlessly in one of the great fiascos of World War II. 1 vol, 256 pgs 2018 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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206600 Stille, Mark THE IMPERIAL JAPANESE NAVY IN THE PACIFIC WAR The Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN) was the third most powerful navy in the world at the start of World War II, and came to dominate the Pacific in the early months of the war. This was a remarkable turnaround for a navy that only began to modernize in 1868, although defeats inflicted on the Russians and Chinese in successive wars at the turn of the century gave a sense of the threat the IJN was to pose.

Bringing together for the first time material previously published in Osprey series books, and with the addition of new writing making use of the most recent research, this book details the Japanese ships which fought in the Pacific and examines the principles on which they were designed, how they were armed, when and where they were deployed and how effective they were in battle. A valuable reference source for Pacific War enthusiasts and historians, The Imperial Japanese Navy in the Pacific War provides a history of the IJN's deployment and engagements, analysis of the evolution of strategy and tactics, and finally addresses the question of whether it truly was a modern navy, fully prepared for the rigors of combat in the Pacific.

Contents: Introduction; IJN Strategy and Tactics in the Pacific War; The IJN in the Pacific War; Carriers; Battleships; Heavy Cruisers; Light Cruisers; Destroyers; Submarines; Conclusion; and Analysis.
1 vol, 392 pgs 2014 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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228220 Stille, Mark PACIFIC CARRIER WAR: Carrier Combat from Pearl Harbour to Okinawa A comprehensive study of the carrier formations of the Pacific War, including their origins, development and key battles from the Coral Sea, through Midway and Guadalcanal to the battle of the Philippine Sea. Examining the ships, aircraft and doctrines of both the Japanese and US navies and how they changed during the war.

The defining feature of the Pacific Theater of World War II was the clash of carriers that ultimately decided the fate of nations. The names of these battles have become legendary as some of the most epic encounters in the history of naval warfare. Pre-war assumptions about the impact and effectiveness of carriers were comprehensively tested in early war battles such as Coral Sea, while US victories at Midway and in the waters around Guadalcanal established the supremacy of its carriers.

The US Navy's ability to adapt and evolve to the changing conditions of war maintained and furthered their advantage, culminating in their comprehensive victory at the Battle of the Philippine Sea, history's largest carrier battle, which destroyed almost the entire Japanese carrier force. 1 vol, 304 pgs 2021 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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228440 Stille, Mark THE UNITED STATES NAVY IN WORLD WAR II: From Pearl Harbor to Okinawa Comprehensive overview of the strategy, operations, and vessels of the United States Navy from 1941 to 1945. In the post-Pearl Harbor Pacific Theater, the US was thereafter locked into a head to head struggle with the impressive Imperial Japanese Navy, fighting a series of major battles in the Coral Sea, at Midway, the Philippine Sea, Leyte Gulf and Okinawa in the struggle for supremacy over Japan. Having avoided the decisive defeat sought by the IJN, the US increased industrial production and by the end of the war, the US Navy was larger than any other in the world. Meanwhile in the west, the US Navy operated on a second front, supporting landings in North Africa, Sicily, and Italy, and in 1944 played a significant part in the D-Day landings, the largest and most complex amphibious operation of all time. 1 vol, 304 pgs 2021 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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237320 Stille, Mark LEYTE GULF: A New History of the World's Largest Sea Battle The battle of Leyte Gulf was a huge and complex action, actually consisting of four major battles, each of which are broken down in detail in this book. Critically examines the plans of both sides and how they dictated the events of the battle. Dismantles the myths surrounding the respective actions and overall performances of the two most important commanders in the battle, and the lost victory of the Japanese advance into Leyte Gulf that never happened. 1 vol, 320 pgs 2023 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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204980 Tillman, Barrett US MARINE CORPS: Fighter Squadrons of World War II The US Marine Corps has a long heritage of aviation excellence, celebrating its centennial in 2012. While 'flying leathernecks' made their mark in both world wars, Korea, Vietnam and throughout the global war on terrorism, in the public mind they are best known for their exploits in World War II. By far the best known Marine aviators are fighter pilots, namely Greg 'Pappy' Boyington, Marion Carl, Joe Foss, John L Smith, and many more, but the historic and organizational background often is lacking.
Contents
* Foreword and Introduction: Forty-five Months of Combat
* Combat Squadrons: VMF-111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 121, 122, 123, 124, 155, 211, 212, 213, 214, 215, 216, 217, 218, 221, 222, 223, 224, 225, 251, 311, 312, 313, 314, 321, 322, 323, 351, 422, 441, 451, 452, 511, 512, 513, VMF(N)-531, 532, 533, 534, 541, 542, 543.
* Biographies: Who Is the Top Marine Ace?
* The Aircraft
* Bibliography
* Further Reading Appendices
1 vol, 336 pgs 2014 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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230070 Tillman, Barrett WHEN THE SHOOTING STOPPED: August 1945 Tells the dramatic story of the final weeks of the war, detailing the last brutal battles on air, land and sea with evocative first-hand accounts from pilots and sailors on all sides caught up in these extraordinary events..

But from Oahu to Tokyo was a long, sanguinary slog, averaging an advance of just three miles per day. The U.S. human toll paid on that road reached some 108,000 battle deaths, more than one-third the U.S. wartime total. But by the summer of 1945 on both the American homefront and on the frontline there was hope. The stunning announcements of atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki on August 6 and 9 seemed sure to force Tokyo over the tipping point since the Allies' surrender demand from Potsdam, Germany, in July. What few understood was the vast gap in the cultural ethos of East and West at that time. In fact, most of the Japanese cabinet refused to surrender and vicious dogfights were still waged in the skies above Japan. 1 vol, 240 pgs 2022 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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230070 Tillman, Barrett WHEN THE SHOOTING STOPPED: August 1945 The stunning dropping of atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki on August 6 and 9 seemed sure to force Tokyo over the tipping point. In fact, most of the Japanese cabinet refused to surrender and vicious dogfights still raged in the skies above Japan. This recap of the final weeks of the war details the last brutal battles on air, land, and sea with first-hand accounts from troops on all sides. Also details the first weeks of a tenuous peace and the drawing of Cold War battle lines as Soviet forces concluded their invasion of Manchuria. 1 vol, 304 pgs 2023 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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223790 Tucker-Jones, Anthony The Devil's Bridge - The German Victory at Arnhem, 1944 Explores the operation from the perspective of the Germans and how they were able to mobilize
so swiftly and effectively in spite of depleted troops and limited intelligence. Includes
Valkenswaard, Reichswald, Arnhem, Betuwe, and other battles.

1 vol, 304 pgs 2020 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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230760 Tucker-Jones, Anthony HITLER'S WINTER: The German Battle of the Bulge Brilliant analysis of the Battle of the Bulge from the German point of view, detailing flaws in operational planning and execution, especially in logistics, as well as efforts that attained a measure of success. Covers all the right topics, from reorganizations to special operations, in a well-written overview that unearths new perspectives. Also includes how Operation Northwind affected Bulge operations.

The Battle of the Bulge was the last major German offensive in the West. Launched in the depths of winter to neutralize the overwhelming Allied air superiority, three German armies attacked through the Ardennes, the weakest part of the American lines, with the aim of splitting the Allied armies and seizing the vital port of Antwerp within a week. It was a tall order, as the Panzers had to get across the Our, Ambleve, Ourthe and Meuse rivers, and the desperate battle became a race against time and the elements, which the Germans would eventually lose. But this dramatic counterattack did succeed in catching the Allies off guard in what became the largest and bloodiest battle fought by US forces during the war. 1 vol, 320 pgs 2022 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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210910 Vesa Nenye, Peter Munter, Toni Wirtanen, Chris Birks FINLAND AT WAR: The Continuation and Lapland Wars 1941-45 In the aftermath of the Winter War, Finland found itself drawing ever closer to Nazi Germany and eventually took part in Operation Barbarossa in 1941. For the Finns this was a chance to right the wrongs of the Winter War, and having reached suitable defensive positions, the army was ordered to halt. Years of uneasy trench warfare followed, known as the Continuation War, during which Finland desperately sought a way out, German dreams of victory were dashed and the Soviet Union built the strongest army in the world. In the summer of 1944, the whole might of the Red Army was launched against the Finnish defenses on the narrow Karelian Isthmus.

Over several weeks of fierce fighting, the Finns managed to halt the Soviet assault. With Stalin forced to divert his armies to the race to Berlin, an armistice agreement was reached. The harsh terms forced the Finns to take on their erstwhile German allies in Lapland. Featuring never-before-seen photographs and first-hand accounts, this second volume of a two-part study details the high price Finland had to pay to retain its independence and freedom. 1 vol, 336 pgs 2016 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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199840 Walling, Michael FORGOTTEN SACRIFICE: The Arctic Convoys of World War II The Arctic Convoys showed war without mercy. If man-made death didn't get you, the Arctic's ice and cold would. These natural weapons killed regardless of whose side you were on or how just your cause. No one escaped unscathed. Author Mike Walling captures the convoy's bitter essence and reveals a timeless tale of determination, heroism, sacrifice, and the strength of the human spirit. 1 vol, 292 pgs 2012 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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213620 Walling, Michael BLOODSTAINED SANDS: U.S. Amphibious Operations in World War II For the men who served in America's Amphibious Forces during WWII, the conflict was an unceasing series of D-Days. They were responsible for putting men ashore in more than 200 landings throughout the conflict, most against well-entrenched enemy positions.

This tells the story of these forgotten men for the first time, tracing their operational history from Guadalcanal to Casablanca, Sicily, Normandy, Iwo Jima, and finally Okinawa. The men's stories are told in their own voices, with fascinating accounts from Underwater Demolition Teams, Attack Transport crews and many other unsung heroes.

First-hand interviews, entries from personal diaries, and Action Reports create a unique history, perfectly complemented by historic illustrations and detailed maps. These are timeless tales of determination, sacrifice, and triumph of the human spirit. 1 vol, 448 pgs 2017 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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237310 Wheatley, Ben THE PANZERS OF PROKHOROVKA: The Myth of Hitler's Greatest Armoured Defeat Today in Russia there are three official sacred battlefields: Kulikovo, where the Mongols were defeated in 1380; Borodino, where Russian troops slowed Napoleon's Grande Armee before Moscow in 1812; and Prokhorovka in July 1943 -- the most critical tank battle of the Second World War, which saw the annihilation of Hitler's elite Panzer force in the largest armoured clash in history and left Hitler with no alternative but to halt Germany's offensive against the Kursk salient.

The book seeks to expose myths about the battle and argues that German armoured losses were negligible and a fresh approach is required to understand Prokhorovka. The battle was indeed an important Soviet victory, but a very different one to that described above. Based on ground-breaking archival research and supported by hitherto unpublished images of the battlefield, the book presents a new analysis of this famous battle. 1 vol, 320 pgs 2023 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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234850 Wheelan, Joseph BITTER PELELIU: The Forgotten Struggle on the Pacific War's Worst Battlefield Dissects the US intelligence and strategic failings, analyses the shift in Japanese tactics, and recreates the Marines' horrific experiences on the worst of the Pacific battlegrounds. Prior to the 1944 invasion, the US failed to detect the complex network of caves, tunnels, and pillboxes hidden inside the island's coral ridges. More importantly, they did not discern - nor could they before it happened - that the defense of Peleliu would represent a tectonic shift in Japanese strategy. No more contested enemy landings at the water's edge, no more wild banzai attacks. Now, invaders would be raked on the beaches by mortar and artillery fire. Then, as the enemy penetrated deeper into the Japanese defensive systems, he would find himself on ground carefully prepared for the purpose of killing as many Americans as possible. 1 vol, 464 pgs 2022 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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200780 Yenne, Bill THE WHITE ROSE OF STALINGRAD - The Real-Life Adventure of Lidiya Vladimirovna Litvyak, the Highest Scoring Female Air Ace of All Time Of all the major air forces that were engaged in the war, only the Red Air Force had units comprised specifically of women. Initially the Red Air Force maintained an all-male policy among its combat pilots. However, as the apparently invincible German juggernaut sliced through Soviet defenses, the Red Air Force began to rethink its ban on women. By October 1941, authorization was forthcoming for three ground attack regiments of women pilots.

Among these women, Lidiya Vladimirovna 'Lilya' Litvyak soon emerged as a rising star. She shot down five German aircraft over the Stalingrad Front, and thus become history's first female ace. She scored 12 documented victories over German aircraft between September 1942 and July 1943. She also had many victories shared with other pilots, bringing her possible total to around 20. The fact that she was a 21-year-old woman ace was not lost on the hero-hungry Soviet media, and soon this colorful character, whom the Germans dubbed 'The White Rose of Stalingrad,' became both folk heroine and martyr.
1 vol, 336 pgs 2013 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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206080 Yenne, Bill The Imperial Japanese Army - The Invincible Years 1941-42 The German offensives which crushed Poland in 1939 and swallowed most of Western Europe in less than two months in 1940 have been well documented and heavily studied, however, the overall picture of the remarkable Japanese offensive land campaign in 1941-42 has received less attention. In this fascinating new book, Bill Yenne documents the years when the Imperial Japanese Army (IJA) was conducting its equally unstoppable ground campaign in the Far East, and unlike other books on this subject, he studies the campaign from the Japanese point of view. He reveals how the IJA were able to conquer huge swathes of Southeast Asia in a little over eight weeks after the attack on Pearl Harbor. Using first-hand accounts from Japanese sources, Yenne reveals the tactics and mindset of the IJA during their offensive, detailing the capturing of Manila, the Philippines, Hong Kong, Singapore, Burma, and the Dutch East Indies. Exploring the infrastructure and technical challenges of waging war across such a huge area, Yenne delves into the hardships that faced individual Japanese soldiers in theatre and explains how the Japanese were able to remain undefeated and establish the aura of invincibility that marked their campaign between 1941-42.

Contents
Introduction
Prologue
Part I: One Foot on the Road
Part II: Banzai Blitzkrieg
Part III: Rising Sun Over Asia
Part IV: A Crown Jewel, From One Empire to Another
Part V: The Unstoppable Fire of the Rising Sun
Part VI: The Setting of the Sun
Epilogue
An Overview of the Japanese Order of Battle in Southeast Asia (1941-42)
Acronyms
Bibliography
Index
1 vol, 376 pgs 2014 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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221520 Yenne, Bill MacARTHUR'S AIR FORCE: American Airpower Over the Pacific and the Far East, 1941-51 General Douglas MacArthur is one of the towering figures of World War II, and indeed of the twentieth century, but his leadership of the second largest air force in the USAAF is often overlooked. When World War II ended, the three numbered air forces (the Fifth, Thirteenth, and Seventh) under his command possessed 4,004 combat aircraft, 433 reconnaissance aircraft, and 922 transports.

After being humbled by the Japanese in the Philippines in 1942, MacArthur and his air chief General George Kenney rebuilt the US aerial presence in the Pacific, helping Allied naval and ground forces to push back the Japanese Air Force, re-take the Philippines, and carry the war north towards the Home Islands. Following the end of World War II MacArthur was the highest military and political authority in Japan, and at the outbreak of the Korean War in June 1950 he was named as Commander in Chief, United Nations Command. In the ten months of his command his Far East Air Forces increased dramatically and saw the first aerial combat between jet fighters. 1 vol, 320 pgs 2019 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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229040 Yenne, Bill AMERICA'S FEW: Marine Aces of the South Pacific Delves into the history and development of US Marine Corps aviation in World War II, following the feats of the Corps' top-scoring aces in the skies over Guadalcanal.

In the South Pacific, the aviators of the US Marine Corps came out of the shadows to establish themselves as an air force second to none. In the summer of 1942, when Allied airpower was cobbled together into a single unified entity - nicknamed 'the Cactus Air Force' - Marine Aviation dominated, and a Marine, Major General Roy Geiger, was its commander.

Of the twelve Allied fighter squadrons that were part of the Cactus Air Force, eight were USMC squadrons. It was over Guadalcanal that Joe Foss emerged as a symbol of Marine aviation. As commander of VMF-121, he organized a group of fighter pilots that downed 72 enemy aircraft; Foss himself reached a score of 26. Pappy Boyington, meanwhile, had become a Marine aviator in 1935. Best known as the commander of VMF-214, he came into his own in late 1943 and eventually matched Foss's aerial victory score. Includes parallel stories of many other Marine aces, such as Ken Walsh (21 victories), Don Aldrich (20), John L. Smith (19), Wilbur Thomas (18.5), and Marion Carl (18.5). 1 vol, 332 pgs 2021 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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241630 Yenne, Bill THE ONES WHO GOT AWAY: Mighty Eighth Airmen on the Run in Occupied Europe Details how a spider web of escape routes sprang up, created by the local Resistance to provide downed WWII US airmen with clothes, false papers, and hiding places so they could be smuggled back to England. These efforts were then supplemented by Allied intelligence agents. Each account is compiled from the original intelligence debrief written by the pilots or aircrew themselves. Contains 8-page plate section in black and white, as well as maps throughout.

Contents: List of Plate Section Illustrations, Maps, Introduction, Part One: Strangers in a Strange Land, Part Two: Riding the Tail of a Comet, Part Three: The Man on the Bicycle, Part Four: Black Tuesday Boys, Part Five: Long Roads from Regensburg, Part Six: Bandits of the Dordogne, Part Seven: Reflections of the Silver Screen, Part Eight: Lighting Struck Twice, Part Nine: Betrayal and Triumph, Notes, Bibliography, Index, and About the Author. 1 vol, 320 pgs 2024 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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222200 Yeo, Mike DESPERATE SUNSET: Japan's Kamikazes Against Allied Ships 1944-45 Fully illustrated throughout, Desperate Sunset examines the development and evolution of the kamikaze using first-hand accounts, combat reports and archived histories.

By the middle of 1944, Imperial Japan's armed forces were in an increasingly desperate situation. Its elite air corps had been wiped out over the Solomons in 1942-43, and its navy was a shadow of the force that had attacked Pearl Harbor in 1941. But the Japanese had one last, desperate, card to play.

The Japanese High Command decided that the way to inflict maximum damage on the superior enemy forces was to get the poorly trained Japanese pilots to crash their explosive-laden aircraft onto their target, essentially turning themselves into a guided missile. The kamikazes announced themselves in the immediate aftermath of the Leyte Gulf naval battles, sinking the USS St. Lo and damaging several other ships. The zenith of the kamikaze came in the battle of Okinawa, which included ten kikusui (Floating Chrysanthemum) operations which involved up to several hundred aircraft attacking the US fleet. 1 vol, 352 pgs 2019 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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217080 Zaloga, Stephen ATLAS OF THE EUROPEAN CAMPAIGN: 1944-45 In June 1944 the Allies opened the long-awaited second front against Nazi Germany on the beaches of Normandy, and this was to be the start of a long struggle throughout Western Europe for the Allied forces in the face of stiff German resistance.

The European Theater was where the bulk of the Allied forces were committed in the struggle against Nazi Germany. It saw some of the most famous battles and operations of the war - Normandy, Market Garden, the Battle of the Bulge - as the Allies sought to liberate Western Europe in the face of bitter and hard-fought German resistance. From the beaches of D-Day through to the final battles in war-ravaged Germany, the war across the breadth and depth of Western Europe is brought to life through scores of carefully researched and intricately detailed maps. 1 vol, 280 pgs 2018 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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230330 Zaloga, Steven SMASHING HITLER'S GUNS: The Rangers at Pointe Du Hoc D-Day 1944 Takes a fresh and comprehensive look at the June 6, 1944 attack on Pointe-du-Hoc, examining the creation of the German gun battery, the initial Allied intelligence assessments of the threat, and the early plans to assault the site. The forgotten Allied bombing attacks on Pointe-du-Hoc are detailed, as well as the subsequent Allied intelligence investigations of the results. While most accounts of Pointe-du-Hoc are based on the published US Army history, the author has tracked down the long-forgotten original, unedited report in the archives that contains a number of curious changes from the better-known and widely accepted version. Little-known interviews of the Rangers who took part in the mission also shed fresh light and a significant number of German records provide the enemy perspective of the battle for control of the guns. 1 vol, 368 pgs 2022 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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972022 Zaloga, Steven 022 PANZERGRENADIERS vs US ARMORED INFANTRYMAN: European Theater of Operations 1944 WWII encounters between German Panzergrenadiers and US armored infantrymen in Operation Cobra and Battle of the Bulge in 1944. Includes specially commissioned full-color artwork and maps. 1 vol, 80 pgs 2017 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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221500 Kinnear, James & Stephen Sewell SOVIET T-55: Main Battle Tank Containing 150 stunning contemporary and modern photographs, and written by two experts on Soviet armor, this authoritative book tells the story of the T-55, one of the most widely produced tanks of all time.

The T-55 is one of the most iconic weapons created by the Soviets during the Cold War and also one of the most widely deployed weapons in history. Like its younger brother, the T-54, the T-55 enjoyed a long career in the Red Army and even into the early days of the reformed Russian Army. Under their control it saw very little combat use or deployments, but it was widely sold to other nations and participated in many of the wars and combat operations from the mid-1960s to the present. The T-55 has been employed in almost every conflict in the Middle East and Africa from its introduction into service. Even today the tank is still employed by both sides in the Syrian Civil War, and they are also in service with Kurdish forces in the struggle against ISIS in the northern part of Iraq. 1 vol, 192 pgs 2019 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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224180 Napier, Michael In Cold War Skies - NATO and Soviet Air Power, 1949-89 Throughout the second half of the 20th century, international relations across the globe were dominated by the Cold War. From 1949 until the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989, US and Soviet strategic forces were deployed across the Arctic Ocean in North America and Northern Russia, while the best-equipped armed forces that the world had ever seen faced each other directly across the 'Iron Curtain' in Europe.

Examines the decade-by-decade air power of the the USA, USSR, NATO, Warsaw Pact countries and the European non-aligned nations at a strategic and at a tactical level. Describes the aircraft types in the context of the units that operated them and the roles in which they were used.
1 vol, 0 pgs 2020 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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219430 Cleaver, Thomas HOLDING THE LINE: The Naval Air Campaign In Korea Naval and air power was crucial to the United Nations' success in the Korean War, as it sought to negate the overwhelming Chinese advantage in manpower. In what became known as the 'long hard slog,' naval aviators sought to slow and cut off communist forces and support troops on the ground. USS Leyte (CV-32) operated off Korea in the Sea of Japan for a record 93 continuous days to support the Marines in their epic retreat out of North Korea, and was crucial in the battles of the spring and summer of 1951 in which the UN forces again battled to the 38th Parallel.

All of this was accomplished with a force that was in the midst of change, as jet aircraft altered the entire nature of naval aviation. Holding the Line chronicles the carrier war in Korea from the first day of the war to the last, focusing on front-line combat, while also describing the technical development of aircraft and shipboard operations, and how these all affected the broader strategic situation on the Korean Peninsula. 1 vol, 320 pgs 2019 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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211800 Cleaver, Thomas McKelvey THE FROZEN CHOSEN: The 1st Marine Division and the Battle of the Chosin Reservoir The Frozen Chosen is an account of the breakout from the Chosin Reservoir in North Korea by the First Marine Division from November to December 1950, following the intervention of Red China in the Korean War. Fought during the worst blizzard in a century, it is considered by the United States Marine Corps to be 'the Corps' finest hour' with 14 Medals of Honor, a record for any American battle, and 85 Navy Crosses -- many awarded in lieu of an original nomination for the Medal of Honor -- attest to the intensity of the battle.

Based on first-person interviews from surviving veterans who came to be known as the 'Frozen Chosen,' this is the incredible story of heroism and bravery in the face of overwhelming odds, as a handful of Marines fought desperately against wave after wave of Chinese forces. Sometimes forced into desperate hand-to-hand fighting in intense cold, cut off from reinforcements, and with dwindling supplies and ammunition, the fighting retreat from Chosin marked one of the darkest moments for Western forces in Korea, it but would go on to resonate with generations of Marines as a symbol of the Marine Corps' dogged determination, fighting skill, and never-say-die attitude on the battlefield. 1 vol, 392 pgs 2016 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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211800 Cleaver, Thomas McKelvey THE FROZEN CHOSEN: The 1st Marine Division and the Battle of the Chosin Reservoir The Frozen Chosen is an account of the breakout from the Chosin Reservoir in North Korea by the First Marine Division from November to December 1950, following the intervention of Red China in the Korean War. Fought during the worst blizzard in a century, it is considered by the United States Marine Corps to be 'the Corps' finest hour' with 14 Medals of Honor, a record for any American battle, and 85 Navy Crosses -- many awarded in lieu of an original nomination for the Medal of Honor -- attest to the intensity of the battle.

Based on first-person interviews from surviving veterans who came to be known as the 'Frozen Chosen,' this is the incredible story of heroism and bravery in the face of overwhelming odds, as a handful of Marines fought desperately against wave after wave of Chinese forces. Sometimes forced into desperate hand-to-hand fighting in intense cold, cut off from reinforcements, and with dwindling supplies and ammunition, the fighting retreat from Chosin marked one of the darkest moments for Western forces in Korea, it but would go on to resonate with generations of Marines as a symbol of the Marine Corps' dogged determination, fighting skill, and never-say-die attitude on the battlefield. 1 vol, 392 pgs 2017 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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222060 Cleaver, Thomas McKelvey MiG ALLEY: The US Air Force in Korea 1950-53 Of the many myths that emerged following the end of the Korean War, the prevailing one in the West was that of the absolute supremacy of US Air Force pilots and aircraft over their Soviet-supplied opponents. The claims of the 10:1 victory-loss ratio achieved by the US Air Force fighter pilots flying the North American F-86 Sabre against their communist adversaries, amongst other such fabrications, went unchallenged until the end of the Cold War, when Soviet records of the conflict were finally opened.

From that point onwards, a very different story began to emerge. Far from decisive American victories over an unsophisticated opponent, the aerial battles of the Korean War were, at least in the early years, evenly matched affairs, fought to an approximate 1:1 victory-loss ratio. Though the Soviet victories declined over the following years, this had more to do with home politics than American tactics.

Regardless of the accuracy of claims and wartime propaganda, one fact stands clear: in the battle for air supremacy over Korea, the US Air Force denied to its opponents the opportunity to intervene over the battlefield. In the face of overwhelming enemy manpower superiority, this allowed the United Nations forces to hold the line in Korea until an armistice that protected South Korea could be put into effect.

In addition to the aerial combat over MiG Alley, this title covers the full range of US Air Force activities over Korea, including the failed strategic bombing campaign and the escalating nuclear threat. Incorporating first-hand accounts from those involved, both US and Russian, this new history of the US Air Force in Korea reveals the full story of this bitter struggle in the Eastern skies. 1 vol, 336 pgs 2019 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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222060 Cleaver, Thomas McKelvey MiG ALLEY: The US Air Force in Korea 1950-53 Of the many myths that emerged following the end of the Korean War, the prevailing one in the West was that of the absolute supremacy of US Air Force pilots and aircraft over their Soviet-supplied opponents. The claims of the 10:1 victory-loss ratio achieved by the US Air Force fighter pilots flying the North American F-86 Sabre against their communist adversaries, amongst other such fabrications, went unchallenged until the end of the Cold War, when Soviet records of the conflict were finally opened.

From that point onwards, a very different story began to emerge. Far from decisive American victories over an unsophisticated opponent, the aerial battles of the Korean War were, at least in the early years, evenly matched affairs, fought to an approximate 1:1 victory-loss ratio. Though the Soviet victories declined over the following years, this had more to do with home politics than American tactics.

Regardless of the accuracy of claims and wartime propaganda, one fact stands clear: in the battle for air supremacy over Korea, the US Air Force denied to its opponents the opportunity to intervene over the battlefield. In the face of overwhelming enemy manpower superiority, this allowed the United Nations forces to hold the line in Korea until an armistice that protected South Korea could be put into effect.

In addition to the aerial combat over MiG Alley, this title covers the full range of US Air Force activities over Korea, including the failed strategic bombing campaign and the escalating nuclear threat. Incorporating first-hand accounts from those involved, both US and Russian, this new history of the US Air Force in Korea reveals the full story of this bitter struggle in the Eastern skies. 1 vol, 336 pgs 2021 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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226610 Napier, Michael KOREAN AIR WAR: Sabres, MiGs and Meteors, 1950-53 The Korean War (1950-53) proved a technological watershed as the piston-engined aircraft of WWII were superseded by jet aircraft, establishing tactics and doctrine that are still valid today. Covers the parts played by the forces of North Korea, China, the former Soviet Union, the US, the UK, Australia, Canada and South Africa in a volume rich with combat reports and first-person accounts. Lavishly illustrated hardback on the the 70th anniversary of the war 1 vol, 320 pgs 2021 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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972018 Campbell, David 018 ISRAELI SOLDIER vs SYRIAN SOLDIER: Golan Heights 1967-73 Israel seized the strategically critical Golan Heights from Syria during the 1967 Six Day War in an audacious and determined operation. When the Yom Kippur War broke out, the Israeli military confronted the effectiveness of the newly confident and dangerous Syrian army.

In the Golan, strenuous Israeli efforts, tactical misjudgments by the Syrians, and a little luck allowed the Israelis to maintain control to the region. In this book, three pivotal encounters in the Golan are assessed -- supported by artwork, maps, and photographs. 1 vol, 80 pgs 2016 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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199450 THE BOYS OF '67: Charlie Company's War in Vietnam In the spring of 1966, while the war in Vietnam was still popular, the US military decided to reactivate the 9th Infantry Division as part of the military build-up. Across the nation, farm boys from the Midwest, surfers from California and city-slickers from Cleveland opened their mail to find greetings from Uncle Sam. Most American soldiers of the Vietnam era trickled into the war zone as individual replacements for men who had become casualties or had rotated home.

Charlie Company was different as part of the only division raised, drafted, and trained for service. From draft to the battlefields of South Vietnam, this is the unvarnished truth from the fear of death to the chaos of battle, told almost entirely through the recollections of the men themselves. This is their story, the story of young draftees who had done everything that their nation had asked of them and had received so little in return - lost faces of a distant war. 1 vol, 376 pgs 2012 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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217530 Boylan, Kevin VALLEY OF THE SHADOW: The Siege of Dien Bien Phu Struggling to reassert control over their Indochinese colonies after World War II, the French established a huge air-land base in the valley of Dien Bien Phu. But when the opposing Vietnamese People's Army (VPA) began massing its forces against the base in late 1953, French commanders seized the opportunity to draw their elusive enemy into a decisive set-piece battle.

Defending a series of fortified positions which were reliant upon a single airstrip - and later, risky and inaccurate airdrops - for reinforcement and resupply, the French troops quickly discovered that they had underestimated their enemy. In 56 days of costly close-quarters fighting, the VPA slowly dislodged the French from one strongpoint after another by developing novel tactics and accomplishing incredible feats of engineering.

Draws upon Vietnamese-language sources never previously employed in Western accounts of the siege to tell of the climactic battle of the First Indochina War. 1 vol, 368 pgs 2018 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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228230 Cleaver, Thomas THE TONKIN GULF YACHT CLUB: Naval Aviation in the Vietnam War The 'Tonkin Gulf Yacht Club' was the tongue-in-cheek nickname of the US Seventh Fleet that was stationed off the coast of Vietnam. Examines the US Naval air campaign in the Vietnam War from 1964 to 1975. Covers operations from the USS Maddox in the infamous Gulf of Tonkin incidentof 1964 onwards through to the eventual withdrawal of the fleet following the collapse of South Vietnam in 1975.

The Seventh Fleet's Task Force 77, which at points during the war had as many as six carriers on station at any one time with 70-100 aircraft on each, provided vital air support for combat troops on the ground, while at the same time taking part in the major operations against North Vietnam itself such as Rolling Thunder, Linebacker I and II. All of these operations took place in a hostile environment of flak, missiles, and MiGs. 1 vol, 304 pgs 2023 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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230340 Cleaver, Thomas McKelvey GOING DOWNTOWN: The US Air Force Over Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia 1961-75 Features a wide range of personal accounts and previously untold stories to describe the US Air Force's struggle in the skies over Southeast Asia during the Vietnam War.

The involvement of the US Air Force in the Southeast Asian Wars began in 1962 with crews sent to train Vietnamese pilots, and with conflict in Laos, and finally ended in 1972 with the B-52 bombing of Hanoi, though there were Air Force pilots unofficially flying combat in Laos up to the end in 1975. The missions flown by USAF aircrews during those years in Southeast Asia differed widely, from attacking the Ho Chi Minh Trail at night with modified T-28 trainers, to missions Downtown, the name aircrew gave Hanoi, the central target of the war.

This aerial war was dominated by the major air operations against the north: Rolling Thunder from 1965 to 1968, and then Linebacker I and II in 1972, with the latter seeing the deployment of America's fearsome B-52 bombers against the North Vietnamese capital Hanoi. These operations were carried out in the face of a formidable Soviet-inspired air defense system bristling with anti-aircraft guns and SAM missile sites. Beyond this, the US Air Force was intimately involved in secret air wars against Laos and Cambodia - one cannot speak of a war only in Vietnam regarding US Air Force operations. 1 vol, 352 pgs 2022 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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230340 Cleaver, Thomas McKelvey GOING DOWNTOWN: The US Air Force Over Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia 1961-75 Examines the US Air Force's struggle in the skies over Vietnam Southeast Asia, starting in 1962 when instructors were sent to train Vietnamese pilots. Covers the major air operations against the north: Rolling Thunder from 1965 to 1968, and then Linebacker I and II in 1972, with the latter seeing the deployment of America's fearsome B-52 bombers against the North Vietnamese capital Hanoi. These operations were carried out in the face of a formidable Soviet-inspired air defence system bristling with anti-aircraft guns and SAM missile sites. Beyond this, the US Air Force was intimately involved in secret air wars against Laos and Cambodia - one cannot speak of a war only in Vietnam regarding US Air Force operations. The war the Air Force fought was a war in Southeast Asia, including attacking the Ho Chi Minh Trail at night with modified T-28 trainers, to missions Downtown (Hanoi)..

This book complements Cleaver's The Tonkin Gulf Yacht Club (OMM Book number 228230), which covered the US Navy's aerial war over Vietnam. 1 vol, 352 pgs 2023 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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235820 Gardner, Ian SIGN HERE FOR SACRIFICE: The Untold Story of the Third Battalion, 506th Airborne, Vietnam 1968 Drawing on interviews with veterans, many of whom have never gone on the record before, this chronicles the 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment, reactivated with the idea of resurrecting the Currahee spirit that had defined the original WWII volunteers of 1942.

In December 1967, the battalion was sent into the Central Highlands of Lam Dong Province. Geraci and his men began their Search and Destroy patrols, which coincided with the North Vietnamese build-up to the Tet Offensive and was a brutal introduction to the reality of a dirty, bloody war. It was here that the tenacious volunteers made their mark, just like their predecessors had done in Normandy, and the battalion was ultimately awarded a Valorous Unit Citation. This book shows how and why this unit was deserving of that award, recounting their daily sanguinary struggle in the face of a hostile environment and a determined enemy. 1 vol, 304 pgs 2023 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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968003 Hallion, Richard 003 ROLLING THUNDER 1965-68: Johnson's Air War Over Vietnam New Air Campaign Series.

Operation Rolling Thunder was the campaign that was meant to keep South Vietnam secure, and dissuade the North from arming and supplying the Viet Cong. It pitted the world's strongest air forces against the MiGs and missiles of a small Soviet client state. But the US airmen who flew Rolling Thunder missions were crippled by a badly thought-out strategy, rampant political interference in operational matters, and aircraft optimized for Cold War nuclear strikes rather than conventional warfare. Ironically, Rolling Thunder was one of the most influential episodes of the Cold War - its failure spurring the 1970s US renaissance in professionalism, fighter design, and combat pilot training. 1 vol, 96 pgs 2018 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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222641 Miller, Sergio IN GOOD FAITH: A History of the Vietnam War Volume 1 -- 1945-65 First of a two-volume history of America's involvement in Indochina from the end of World War II to the Fall of Saigon in 1975. Starts with the Japanese surrender in 1945 through America's involvement in the French Indochina War and the initial advisory missions that followed. Using recently declassified National Security Agency top secret material to describe how these missions gradually grew in both scope and scale, and how America became ever more committed to the region. 1 vol, 416 pgs 2020 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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222641 Miller, Sergio IN GOOD FAITH: A History of the Vietnam War Volume 1 -- 1945-65 First of a two-volume history of America's involvement in Indochina from the end of World War II to the Fall of Saigon in 1975. Starts with the Japanese surrender in 1945 through America's involvement in the French Indochina War and the initial advisory missions that followed. Using recently declassified National Security Agency top secret material to describe how these missions gradually grew in both scope and scale, and how America became ever more committed to the region. 1 vol, 416 pgs 2021 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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222642 Miller, Sergio NO WIDER WAR: A History of the Vietnam War -- Volume 2: 1965-75 Second volume of a two-part exploration of America's involvement in Indochina from the end of World War II to the Fall of Saigon. Traces the story of America's involvement in the Vietnam War from the first Marines landing at Da Nang in 1965, through the traumatic Tet Offensive of 1968 and the gradual Vietnamization of the war that followed, to the withdrawal of American forces and the final loss of the South in 1975. Includes recently declassified top secret National Security Agency material.

Note that the first volume, In Good Faith, covers from the Japanese surrender in 1945 through the initial US advisory missions that followed. 1 vol, 416 pgs 2022 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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219420 Peck, Gaillard SHERMAN LEAD: Flying the F-4D Phantom II in Vietnam Written by a pilot who flew near-daily combat missions, this engrossing book is his story of flying the F-4 Phantom II during the Vietnam War. Operating out of Ubon Royal Thai Air Base, Thailand in 1968-69, Gaillard Peck and his squadronmates in the 433rd Tactical Fighter Squadron of the 8th Tactical Fighter Wing were tasked with flying combat missions into North Vietnam and Laos as part of Operations Rolling Thunder and Steel Tiger.

The F-4 was heavily involved in the air-to-ground mission at this time, with targets being well defended by enemy anti-aircraft artillery and surface-to-air missiles. Gaillard Peck's arrival in-theater coincided with the beginning of electro-optical and laser guided 'smart' bomb combat operations. There were periods of fierce combat interspersed with lulls, and the fighting was intense and unforgettable to those who participated. Some men lived through it, and others died without a clear understanding of why. 1 vol, 304 pgs 2019 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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213060 Poole, Eric COMPANY OF HEROES: A Forgotten Medal of Honor and Bravo Company's War in Vietnam Now published in paperback, this tells the remarkable account of a Medal of Honor recipient Leslie Sabo Jr., whose brave actions were forgotten for over three decades. Sabo and other replacement soldiers in Bravo Company, 3rd Battalion, 506th Infantry (Currahees), 101st Airborne Division, were involved in intense, bloody engagements such as the battle for Hill 474 and the Mother's Day Ambush. 1 vol, 320 pgs 2016 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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201370 Wiest, Andrew VIETNAM: A View from the Front Lines Based on rich collections housed at the National Archive, the Center of Military History, and at the Vietnam Archive at Texas Tech, this traces the American experience of Vietnam from the war's popular inception to its morale-crushing and bitter conclusion.

Being careful to demonstrate that the Vietnam War was actually several different wars both in time and in space, it provides a grunt's-eye view of the conflict -- from the steaming rice paddies and swamps of the Mekong Delta, to the triple-canopy rainforest of the Central Highlands, to the forlorn Marine bases that dotted the DMZ.

The stories will detail everything from heroism to fragging, from helicopters hitting the LZs to rampant drug use. It will be a true and grippingly accurate portrait of the American war in Vietnam through the eyes of the men and women who fought there. 1 vol, 212 pgs 2013 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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218160 Wiest, Andrew CHARLIE COMPANY'S JOURNEY HOME: The Forgotten Impact on the Wives of Vietnam Veterans The human experience of the Vietnam War is almost impossible to grasp - the camaraderie, the fear, the smell, the pain. Men were transformed into soldiers, and then into warriors.
These warriors had wives who loved them and shared in their transformations. Some marriages were strengthened, while for others there was all too often a dark side, leaving men and their families emotionally and spiritually battered for years to come.

Focusing in on just one company's experience of war and its eventual homecoming, Andrew Wiest shines a light on the shared experience of combat and both the darkness and resiliency of war's aftermath. 1 vol, 400 pgs 2018 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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225760 Barry, Ben BLOOD, METAL AND DUST: How Victory Turned into Defeat in Afghanistan and Iraq From the high-ranking officer who wrote the still-classified British military analysis of the war in Iraq comes the authoritative history of two conflicts which have overshadowed the beginning of the 21st century. Inextricably linked to the ongoing 'War on Terror', the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan dominated more than a decade of international politics, and their influence is felt to this day.

Offers a comprehensive overview of the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, providing in-depth accounts of the operations undertaken by both US and UK forces. Brigadier Ben Barry explores the wars which shaped the modern Middle East, providing a detailed narrative of operations as they unfolded. With unparalleled access to official military accounts and extensive contacts in both the UK and the US militaries, Brigadier Barry is uniquely placed to tell the story of these controversial conflicts, and offers a rounded account of the international campaigns which irrevocably changed the global geopolitical landscape. 1 vol, 528 pgs 2020 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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972029 Campbell, David 029 SOVIET PARATROOPER vs MUJAHIDEEN FIGHTER: Afghanistan 1979-89 In 1979 the Soviet Union moved from military 'help' to active intervention in Afghanistan. Four-fifths of the Afghan National Army deserted in the first year of the war, which, compounded with the spread and intensification of the rebellion led by the formidable guerrilla fighters of the Mujahideen, forced the Soviets to intensify their involvement.

The Soviet army was in generally poor condition when the war started, but the troops of the airborne and air assault units were better trained and equipped. As a result they developed aggressive, sometimes effective tactics against an enemy that refused to behave the way most Soviet commanders wished him to.

Featuring specially commissioned artwork, this absorbing study examines the origins, combat role and battlefield performance of the Soviet Union's paratroopers and their Mujahideen adversaries during the long and bloody Soviet involvement in Afghanistan during the 1980s. 1 vol, 80 pgs 2017 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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200160 DiMarco, Louis CONCRETE HELL: Urban Warfare From Stalingrad to Iraq Throughout history cities have been at the center of warfare, from sieges to street-fighting, from peace-keeping to coups de mains. Sun Tzu admonished his readers of The Art of War that the lowest realization of warfare was to attack a fortified city. Indeed, although strategists have advised against it across the millennia, armies and generals have been forced nonetheless to attack and defend cities, and victory has required that they do it well. DiMarco provided a masterful study of the brutal realities of urban warfare, of what it means to seize and hold a city literally block by block.

Contents: Urban Warfare, Past and Future; An Operational Debacle - Stalingrad, 1942; American Urban Warfare - Aachen, 1944; Urban Warfare from the Sea - Inchon and Seoul, 1950; Complex Urban Warfare - The Battle for Algiers, 1956-57; The Long Urban War - Operation Banner, 1969-2007; Urban Death Trap - The Russian Army in Grozny, 1995; Invading the Urban Sanctuary - Operation Defensive Shield and the Battle for Jenin, 2002; Systematic Urban Warfare - 'Ready First' in Ramadi, 2006-07; and Urban Combat in the 21st Century. 1 vol, 232 pgs 2012 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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199280 Ecker, William and Jack, Kenneth and Dobbs, Michael BLUE MOON OVER CUBA: Aerial Reconnaissance during the Cuban Missile Crisis Most books on the Cuban Missile Crisis tell the story using the memoirs of those who advised President Kennedy as he struggled to avoid World War III. This book is the only known personal account of the lead photographic reconnaissance squadron's scouting dangerous low-level operations, flying the supersonic RF-8A Crusader, during the classified Operation Blue Moon.

Captain Ecker was the commanding officer of US Navy Light Photographic Squadron 62 (VFP-62, otherwise known as Fightin' Photo) during the Cuban Missile Crisis, a team created for reconnaissance and aerial photography, and consulted on the movie Thirteen Days, which included dramatic scenes of his first mission over Cuba on October 23, 1962. Blue Moon over Cuba is an authoritative and complete account of the low-level reconnaissance that might be said to have helped JFK avert nuclear Armageddon. 1 vol, 320 pgs 2012 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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235160 Galeotti, Mark PUTIN'S WARS: From Chechnya to Ukraine Overview of the Russian conflicts since Vladimir Putin became prime minister and then president, from the First Chechen War to the two military incursions into Georgia, the annexation of Crimea, and the eventual invasion of Ukraine itself. Also looks more broadly at Putin's recreation of Russian military power and its expansion to include a range of new capabilities, from mercenaries to operatives in a relentless information war against Western powers. Peppered with anecdotes of military life, personal snapshots of conflicts, and an extraordinary collection of first-hand accounts from serving and retired Russian officers. 1 vol, 352 pgs 2022 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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235160 Galeotti, Mark PUTIN'S WARS: From Chechnya to Ukraine Examines Putin's resurrection of Russian military power and expansion to include a range of new capabilities, including mercenaries and operatives waging a relentless information war against Western powers. Offers a strategic overview of the Russian military and the successes and failures on the battlefield -- from the First Chechen War to the two military incursions into Georgia, the annexation of Crimea and the eventual invasion of Ukraine itself. Includes anecdotes of military life, personal snapshots of conflicts, and an extraordinary collection of first-hand accounts from serving and retired Russian officers. Contains 8-page plate section in color. 1 vol, 400 pgs 2024 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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218460 Kinnear, James and Sewell, Stephen SOVIET T-54: Main Battle Tank The menacing silhouette of the T-54 tank prowling down streets of Eastern European capitals or roaring across fields in massive exercises remains one of the most enduring images of Soviet power in the early years of the Cold War. Its sleek and unmistakable shape was a warning to any nation that wanted to stand against the USSR.

Yet all of this masked a flawed, outdated design, and when T-54s began to clash with the Western armored vehicles in proxy wars in Southeast Asia and the Middle East they were found to be on the losing side of many of the battles.

Containing 130 stunning contemporary and modern photographs, and written by two experts on Soviet armour, this authoritative book tells the complete story of the T-54, one of the most widely produced tanks of all time, including many previously unheard of variants. 1 vol, 192 pgs 2018 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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238440 Lechner, James WITH MY SHIELD: An Army Ranger in Somalia First-hand account tells the 1993 story of how US Army Rangers were able to stand together and prevail against incredible odds. It provides a perspective of an Army Ranger fighting on the ground, combined with professional military analysis, as part of a special operations task force sent to Mogadishu, Somalia.

During the raid, following the initial dangerous fast rope insertion and subsequent capture of a group of Aideed's lieutenants, one of the Task Force Black Hawk helicopters is shot down and Lechner and his comrades are soon caught up in the fiercest combat involving US forces since the Vietnam War. In the middle of the hostile city, deep in the enemy's stronghold, the small group of Rangers and special operators now find themselves fighting not only to rescue the downed helicopter's crewmen, but also to save their own lives. 1 vol, 288 pgs 2023 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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219440 MacKenzie, Alastair PILGRIM DAYS: From Vietnam to the SAS The story of Alastair MacKenzie, who served with the New Zealand Army in Vietnam, the British Parachute Regiment, the British Special Air Service (SAS), the South African Defense Force's famed ParaBats, the Sultan of Oman's Special Forces, and a host of private security agencies and defense contractors over a 30-year career.

Vividly documents the experience of infantry combat in Vietnam, life with the Paras, the tempo of selection for UK Special Forces, covert SAS operations in South Armagh and SAS Counter Terrorist training on the UK mainland, vehicle-mounted Pathfinder Brigade insertions into Angola and maritime counter-terrorism work in Oman. 1 vol, 224 pgs 2019 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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980043 Marson, Daniel and Malkadian, Carter editors Counterinsurgency in Modern Warfare Throughout history armies of occupation and civil power have been faced with the challenges of insurgency. British and American involvement in Iraq and Afghanistan has highlighted this form of conflict in the modern world. Armies have had to adopt new doctrines and tactics to deal with the problems of insurgency and diverse counterinsurgency strategies have been developed. Here, fourteen authors examine the development of counterinsurgency from the early 20th century to the present.

Including information on the Arab-Israeli conflict, Afghanistan and Iraq, this book is a timely and accessible survey of a critical facet of modern warfare. This new paperback edition features a revised introduction, updated chapters on Iraq and Afghanistan and a completely new chapter on Columbia by expert Thomas Marks.
1 vol, 360 pgs 2010 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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218470 Moore, Nicholas RUN TO THE SOUND OF THE GUNS: The True Story of an American Ranger at War in Afghanistan and Iraq From frozen mountaintops to dusty city streets and everything in between, Run to the Sound of the Guns is a compelling and deeply personal account of a husband and father who nearly lost his life 'leading the way' in America's secretive global wars.

Nicholas Moore served as part of an elite special operations unit at the fighting edge of the Global War on Terrorism. He served for over a decade with the US Army's 75th Ranger Regiment on the battlefields of Afghanistan and Iraq.

In Iraq, Nicholas participated in the rescue of Private Jessica Lynch, hunted Iraq's Most Wanted and experienced brutal street combat, including 160 night-time missions over one 90-day deployment in the insurgent stronghold of Mosul. While serving in Afghanistan, he was also part of the search and rescue operation for Navy SEAL Marcus Luttrell (author of Lone Survivor), and was on the ground again when a Chinook helicopter was shot down resulting in the death of 38 men and one military working dog. It was the single greatest loss of special operations personnel to date. 1 vol, 304 pgs 2018 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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230780 Napier, Michael FLASHPOINTS: Air Warfare in the Cold War Describes eight Cold War aerial conflicts: the Suez Crisis of 1956, the Congo Crisis of 1960-65, the Indo-Pakistan Wars of 1965 and 1971, the Arab-Israeli Wars of 1967 and 1973, the Falklands War of 1982 and the Iran-Iraq War of 1980-88. Details the wide range of aircraft types used, revolution in aviation technology and design, and the development of new tactics during the Cold War.

In all of them both sides had a credible air force equipped with modern types, and air power shaped the final outcomes of the wars. These conflicts saw some of the most modern technology that the NATO and Warsaw Pact forces deployed, alongside some relatively obscure aircraft types such as the Westland Wyvern and the Folland Gnat. Highly illustrated with over 240 images and maps. 1 vol, 368 pgs 2022 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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238430 Napier, Michael AFGHAN AIR WARS: Soviet, US and NATO operations, 1979-2021 Illustrated with over 240 images and with first-hand accounts by aircrews, discusses the application of US, UK, and USSR airpower in Afghanistan. Details their series of operations in a hostile environment as well as the advent of high-resolution targeting pods and Precision Guided Munitions (PGM) which enabled aircraft to stand off from threat areas and also to deploy their weapons with deadly accuracy. The conflict also saw the groundbreaking introduction of Remotely Piloted Vehicles (RPV) into routine air operations. 1 vol, 320 pgs 2023 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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212120 Neville, Leigh MODERN SNIPERS The years since 9/11 have seen major changes in the way snipers are employed on the modern battlefield, along with incredibly rapid evolution in their weapons, equipment and training. This book covers the 14 years of near-constant warfare since the dawn of the 21st century, documenting where, when, and how snipers have been deployed; their rifles, optics and their ancillary equipment such as laser range finders; their training and tactics; and accounts of real-life operations involving sniper teams.

The wars in Iraq and Afghanistan reaffirmed the importance of snipers in both conventional and unconventional warfare, and this new study covers these developments in depth, as well as looking at the role of the sniper in police and counter-terrorism environments. 1 vol, 336 pgs 2016 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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218020 Neville, Leigh DAY OF THE RANGERS: The Battle of Mogadishu - 25 Years On On October 3, 1993, Task Force Ranger was dispatched to seize two high-profile lieutenants of a Somali warlord. Special Forces troops were transported by ground vehicles and helicopters, and the mission was meant to be over within the hour. They quickly found themselves under heavy fire, and two Black Hawk helicopters were shot down. With a hastily organized relief column many hours away, the American troops faced a desperate battle for survival.

Focusing on the stories of the soldiers on the ground, and in the air, Day of the Rangers reveals the experiences and recollections of the Special Forces units, including the Rangers, Delta operators, and Nightstalker crews who fought in the battle of Mogadishu.

Published to mark the battle's 25th anniversary and using recently declassified documents and new interviews with many of the participants, Day of the Rangers is a fascinating and revealing new history of a battle that would influence American Special Forces for decades to come. 1 vol, 352 pgs 2018 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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63110 Ripley, Tim & Braybrook, Roy & Gilchrist, Peter DESERT STORM SPECIAL Three-volume set. Covers the LAND/AIR/SEA power of the Coalition and Iraqi forces in First Gulf War. 3 vol, 192 pgs 1991 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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200370 Stirling, Robert Special Forces Sniper Skills Special Forces Sniper Skills is a hard hitting account of the men, weapons and techniques used to coldly eliminate high value targets on the battlefield. Though many books have become best-sellers through telling one side of the story - a sniper's experiences, a training manual or a weapons catalogue - none before have combined the whole spectrum of a sniper's life and skills into one gripping book. This book examines the role of the sniper, and the unique skills employed, when serving as part of a Special Forces unit including the British SAS, the US Navy Seals and the Russian Spetznaz. The book is illustrated with photographs of every aspect of the sniper's trade and stories from the real-life experiences of the author's comrades: men who have served in almost every overt and covert conflict since World War II. 1 vol, 248 pgs 2012 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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238410 Stur, Heather 21 DAYS TO BAGHDAD: General Buford Blount and the 3rd Infantry Division in the Iraq War History of the 3rd Infantry Division to Kuwait, the invasion of Iraq, and the three weeks of violent desert conflicts on the way to Baghdad before the siege and battle for the city itself, and the thunder runs that saw its fall to US forces. Details the complex security mission that required the soldiers and their commanders to convince Iraqi citizens that the US was there to help them, while at the same time they continued fighting Saddam Hussein's elite Republican Guard, paramilitary forces, and terrorists.

Discusses the long reach of the US military, the limitations of nation building in the wake of war, and the tensions between policymakers in Washington DC, and troops on the ground over the purpose and conduct of the US invasion of Iraq. Based on exclusive, extensive interview with 3rd Division commander General Buford 'Buff' Blount. 1 vol, 320 pgs 2023 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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234830 Suttie, William CHOBHAM ARMOUR: Cold War British Armoured Vehicle Development Explains the development of the British Cold War main battle tanks, including the Centurion, Chieftain, Challenger, and many other wheeled and tracked armour vehicles that served the British Army of The Rhine. The vehicles developed at the Chertsey site were never used for their intended purpose on the plains of North-west Germany, but have proved their worth in British operations in places like Korea, Bosnia, Kuwait, Iraq and Afghanistan, as well as in the hands of other users around the world. Fully illustrated with photographs, schemes and drawings, including some that have never been published before, this is a detailed overview of the development of all post-war British armored vehicles. 1 vol, 320 pgs 2022 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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199850 Wright, LTC Darron IRAQ FULL CIRCLE - From Shock and Awe to the Last Combat Patrol in Baghdad and Beyond From 2003 through 2010, more than 200,000 men and women deployed to Iraq. US Army LTC Darron Wright, a proven combat leader, joins forces with author Mike Walling to lift the veil on the Iraq War, revealing the build-up of troops; the equipping, training, and planning; the capture of Saddam Hussein; the formation of the new Government; and the last patrol. Through vivid stories and military documents, this provides readers with a first-hand of the full conflict. 1 vol, 392 pgs 2012 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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241640 Zulueta, Paul de and Simon Doughty THOSE MUST BE THE GUARDS: The Household Division in Peace and War, 1969-2023 Covers the British Army's Household Division from 1969 to 2023 is one of three generations of soldiers who have served Crown and Country during a period of significant social and geostrategic change. This family of seven regiments symbolize the Union of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: The Life Guards, The Blues and Royals, Grenadier, Coldstream, Scots, Irish and Welsh Guards. The Guards established an ascendancy in the Peninsular War and at the Battle of Waterloo, and have never truly faltered since. They have managed this by changing when change was needed. Contains 80 photographs, 20 of which in color, and in 2 plate sections - as well as maps throughout.

Contents: Foreword by HRH The Princess Royal, Preface by the Major General Commanding The Household Division, List of Illustrations and Maps, Prologue, 1. Setting the Scene: The Guards, 1969-2023, 2. Commendable Restraint: The Troubles, 1969-2007, 3. National Renewal: The Falklands Campaign, April-June 1982, 4. The Household Division in Germany: The British Army's Latter Day 'Raj', 1969-2008, 5. Disengaging from Britain's Far-flung Battle Line, 6. Pomp and Circumstance: Ceremony and Drill, 7. Cold War, Hot War and Options for Change, 1990-92, 8. The Guards Depot, 9. The Household Division in the Balkans, 1993-2007, 10. Iraq and Afghanistan, 2003-21: A Strategic and Political Failure?, 11. Afghanistan: Operation Herrick, 2006-14, Epilogue: Op Shader in Iraq and the Beat of the Drum, Acknowledgments, and Index. 1 vol, 368 pgs 2024 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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920043 OSPREY MILITARY JOURNAL:#4/3 1 vol, 64 pgs 2002 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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973009 Brunton, Mike WAR OF THE WORLDS: The Anglo-Martian War of 1895 On one terrible night in August 1895, the world changed forever. Grey metal cylinders, launched from Mars and hurtled through space, came crashing down in southern England. The next 15 days were marked by courage and despair, hope and shock, defeat and fleeting victory as Queen Victoria's army struggled to contain the terrible alien threat. The war, man against machines from space, was fought without mercy on both sides. And the outcome would be decided by the smallest of things.

This book covers the whole of the Anglo-Martian conflict, beginning with a look at the relative strengths and weakness of the two armies, both English and alien, and comparing the different strategies employed. It then takes a detailed look at the actual military struggle, covering all of the major engagements between the tripods and Victoria's army. 1 vol, 80 pgs 2015 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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227100 Buckle, Nigel IMPERUM: Classics Standalone deck-building card game contains the Carthaginian, Celt, Greek, Macedonian, Persian, Roman, Scythian, and Viking civilizations and an individual solo opponent behaving as each nation. It is fully compatible with Imperium: Legends for players wanting to expand their pool of civilisations.

In your hands lies the destiny of one of history's great civilizations. Under constant threat of attack, you must conquer new lands, oversee dramatic scientific and cultural advances, and lead your people into the era of empire. Expand too rapidly, and unrest will bring your civilization to its knees; build up too slowly, however, and you might find yourself a mere footnote of history.
1 vol, 1 pgs 2021 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
NEW-box, available mid May 2021 ......40.00 DISCOUNT:15% rct

227110 Buckle, Nigel IMPERUM: Legends Standalone deck-building card game contains challenging civilizations: Arthurians, Utopians, Atlantians, Egyptians, Mauryan, Minoan, Olmec, and Qin civilizations, each of which can be played against solo. It is fully compatible with Imperium: Classics for players wanting to expand their pool of civilizations. 1 vol, 1 pgs 2021 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
NEW-box, available mid May 2021 ......40.00 DISCOUNT:15% rct

971010 Cresswell, Jukia CHARLEMAGNE AND THE PALADINS Amidst the chaos and violence of Europe in the eighth century, Charlemagne became king of the Franks and established a large empire. As Charlemange's power grew, so did the stories attached to his name.

This book explores the myths and legends of the great King Charlemagne, from the stories about his mother, Bertha Bigfoot, and his youthful adventures with the thief, Basin, to his fantastical journeys to Jerusalem and Constantinople. It also retells the stories of his most famous knights, the Paladins. These brave warriors were all heroes in their own right, and included many famous names such as Roland, Ogier the Dane, Oliver, Archbishop Turpin, and Guy of Burgundy.

Together with his Paladins, Charlemagne established a court to rival Camelot and led the Christian kingdoms of Europe in their ongoing struggles with the armies of the East. Although this great ruler eventually died quietly in his bed, the legends say he now sits on his golden throne beneath the mountain, waiting until the need of his people calls him forth again.

Includes: Historical Charlemange; Early Legends; The Paladins: Roland, Oliver, Ogier, Archbiship Turpin, Renault of Montalban and his brothers, and others; Further Adventures of Charlemagne and his Paladins; Enduring Legacy; and Bibliography. 1 vol, 80 pgs 2014 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
NEW-softcover, available mid July 2014 ......22.00 DISCOUNT:15%

973002 Davis, Graeme KNIGHTS TEMPLAR: Secret History Born in the dark days of the great crusades, the warrior monks of the Knights Templar vowed to defend pilgrims traveling to the Holy Land. Yet strangely, there are few historical records of the Templars ever fulfilling this task. Instead, their history is one of bloodshed and conquest, wealth and power, dark secrets and conspiracies. Today, the story of the Knights Templar is intimately linked with the story of the Holy Grail. But what exactly is this ancient artifact, and how has it been used to manipulate history for the last one thousand years?

This book, based on the notes of the recently deceased historian, Dr. Emile Fouchet, attempts to unlock the secrets of the Knights Templar. It begins with an examination of their historical origins, their growth in the early middle-ages, and their supposed destruction under the charges of heresy. From there, it uses the clues left by the Templars themselves to reconstruct their secret journeys as they moved the Holy Grail from Europe to the New World and back. It also charts the secret, three-way war that is still being fought between the Templars, the Freemasons, and the Catholic Church. Finally, the book reveals the greatest of all Templar conspiracies, the attempt to found a new world order under the auspices of the European Union. 1 vol, 80 pgs 2013 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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973005 Davis, Graeme WEREWOLVES: A Hunter's Guide Fear the full moon; for on that day of lunacy the wrath of the werewolves is unleashed. For thousands of years, from the depths of the dark forests to the dimly lit city streets, these beasts have stalked us from the shadows.

This book is the only thing standing between humanity and an overwhelming horde of lycanthropes. It reveals the huge variety of werewolf types, including viral, shamanic, and sorcerous, highlighting their strengths and weaknesses, and explaining the best methods to capture or kill each variety. It also tells the full history of werewolves and the shocking role that they have played in some of history's most significant events, especially their involvement in numerous wars. Finally, it covers the groups and societies devoted to hunting the creatures, whether for safety, study, or sport. 1 vol, 80 pgs 2014 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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210450 Gimmler, Thorsten ODIN'S RAVENS: A Mythical Race Game for Two Players Every morning Odin sends his ravens, Huginn and Muninn, across the entire world to bring back news of what life is like on Earth. Naturally, after thousands of years, they've gotten a little competitive. Race through the landscape in opposite directions to be the first to return to Odin. Focus on speed, or enlist the help of the trickster god Loki to create shortcuts and hinder your opponent. Can you be certain Loki's changes won't help your opponent instead? There's only one way to find out! Includes 106 Cards in three decks, two wooden raven markers, and the rulebook.

This revised edition of Thorsten Gimmler's award-winning game has been completely redesigned, with new rules and a beautiful new art style inspired by Norse mythology. Odin's Ravens was the winner of the International Gamers Award for best General Strategy game. Long out of print, this two-player game is a family classic which will be cherished for generations. 1 vol, 1 pgs 2016 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
NEW-box, available mid February 2016 ......24.00 DISCOUNT:15%

973001 Hite, Ken THE NAZI OCCULT First in the new Osprey Series 'Dark.'

In the dark dungeons beneath Nazi Germany, teams of occult experts delved into ancient and forbidden lore, searching for lost secrets of power. This book tells the complete history of the Nazi occult programs, from their quests for the Ark of the Covenant, the Spear of Destiny, and the Holy Grail, through their experiments with lycanthrope and zero-point energy. It also includes information on the shadow war fought in the dying days of the Reich as the Nazis deployed strange flying saucers that battled to save their final stronghold in the Antarctic.

For years, the Allied governments worked to keep this information from reaching the public, and sought to discredit those few who dared to seek the truth. Now, using a combination of photography and artwork reconstructions, the true story of the most secret battles of World War II can finally be told.

Contents
* The Secret of the Runes
* The Thule Bruderschaft
* The Ahnenerbe
* Tibet and the Secret Kingdom
* The Ark, the Spear, and the Grail
* Aktion Hess
* Ice Moon and Hollow Earth
* Vril and Zero-Point Energy
* Projekt Saucer
* Werwolf
* The Black Sun and the Fourth Reich 1 vol, 80 pgs 2013 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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973011 Hite, Kenneth THE CTHULHU WARS: The United States' Battles Against the Mythos Fictional re-imagining of the Cthulhu mythos against 'historical' actions 1585-2016.

In this war, immortal cultists worship other-dimensional entities and plot to raise an army of the dead. Incomprehensible undersea intelligences infiltrate and colonize American seaports, and alien races lurk beneath the ice of Antarctica and high in the mountains of Afghanistan. It is only through constant vigilance and violence that the earth has survived. Also included are threat reports describing the indescribable -- humanity's deadliest foes serving Cthulhu and the other Great Old Ones. 1 vol, 80 pgs 2016 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
NEW-pb, available late May 2016 ......19.00 DISCOUNT:15%

220021 Korklewski, Tim RAGNAROK: Heavy Metal Combat in the Viking Age - Morpheus Engine 1 The end of the Aesir has come, but not as the prophecies foretold. The dread dragon Niddhoggr has devoured the roots of the World Ash, Yggdrasil, and the great tree has toppled onto its side, crashing the realms of mortal and supernatural together. With the gods dead and the fires of ruin consuming the world, your war clan of Viking warriors know what they must do to survive the destruction of the Nine Realms and restore order: they must become the new gods!

Ragnarok is a campaign-driven skirmish game in which players form a Viking war clan seeking to prove itself worthy of becoming the new pantheon. The use of a mechanic called Godspark means that battles are no longer determined by merely striking an opponent and dealing damage. Instead, warriors will be pushing, throwing, and crashing their opponents around the battlefield, making their very environment a weapon.

As the war clans develop, they may gain glorious new powers that will bring them closer to godhood, or win the respect of the denizens of the realms, allowing them to bring dire wolves, dwarves, and even the dreaded giants into their war clans. With strategic gameplay and epic storytelling, players must write their own sagas and tell of how their war clans have, through blood and steel, clawed their way up from ruin to stand before the halls of Valhalla. 1 vol, 208 pgs 2019 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
NEW-hardback, available mid May 2019 ......35.00 DISCOUNT:15% rct

220022 Korklewski, Tim RAGNAROK: The Vanir - Morpheus Engine 2 The Aesir are dead, and the Vanir, now uncontested in their divinity, come to claim what is left of the Nine Realms. The War Clans must oppose, or align with, these new foes.

Ragnarok: The Vanir features new Godsparks that War Clans may harness to combat the marauding Vanir, as well as new scenarios, monsters, and options to further develop players' campaigns. 1 vol, 208 pgs 2019 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
NEW-hardback, available late December 2019 ......30.00 DISCOUNT:15% rct

973008 Latham, Mark Bug Hunts - Surviving and Combating the Alien Menace It is the 23rd Century. Across the cold void of space, alien monsters prey on humanity: infesting generation-ships, destroying colonies, and transforming humans into hosts for their foul spoor. From the insectoid hive-beasts of Klaatu, to the xenomorphic parasites of the outer rim, this book contains the sum total of human knowledge of the myriad forms of alien menace; where to find them.and how to kill them.

In this guide you will find details of mankind's greatest champions, the marines of STAR Industries. With their state-of-the-art technology and advanced combat tactics developed over a century of warfare, the STAR marines battle the alien, wherever it may strike. 1 vol, 80 pgs 2015 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
NEW-softcover ......18.00 DISCOUNT:15%

216630 Lovejoy, Michael BURROWS & BADGERS: A Skirmish Game of Anthropomorphic Animals The Kingdom of Northymbra is a land in turmoil. King Redwulf is missing, and his son rules as regent in his stead, facing threats from within and without: growing dissension among the knights and nobles of the realm, whispers of revolution from the Freebeasts, Wildbeasts encroaching on the borders, and bandits of all stripes making the most of the chaos.

Burrows & Badgers is a tabletop skirmish game set in the ancient realm of Northymbra, a kingdom where mice, badgers, toads and other animals wear armor, wield swords, and cast magic spells.

Your tabletop becomes part of the Kingdom of Northymbra, whose ruined villages, haunted forests, and misty marshes play host to brutal ambushes and desperate skirmishes. Lead your warband from battle to battle, and uphold the name of your faction, whether you stand with Reinert's Royalists, the Freebeasts of the Fox Families, or simply for your own glory or survival.

Each model in Burrows & Badgers represents an individual character, and can be selected from a wide range of species - from the humble mouse to the mighty badger - and armed and equipped as desired. Scenarios link into ongoing campaigns, where heroes and villains may make their names and the assistance of infamous mercenaries might mean the difference between victory and defeat. 1 vol, 144 pgs 2018 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
NEW-hardback available late April 2018 ......30.00 DISCOUNT:15%

222212 Malthouse, Scott ROMANCE OF THE PERILOUS LAND: A Roleplaying Game of British Folklore Romance of the Perilous Land is a roleplaying game of magic and adventure set in the world of British folklore, from the stories of King Arthur to the wonderful regional tales told throughout this green and pleasant land.

It is a world of romantic chivalry, but also of great danger, with ambitious kings, evil knights, and thieving brigands terrorizing the land, while greedy giants, malevolent sorcerers, and water-dwelling knuckers lurk in the shadows. As valiant knights, mighty barbarians, subtle cunning folk, and more, the players are heroes, roaming the land to fight evil, right wrongs, and create their own legends. 1 vol, 256 pgs 2019 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
NEW-hardback, available late December 2019 ......35.00 DISCOUNT:15% rct

973006 Masters, Phil THE WARS OF ATLANTIS On the very edge of recorded history, the fabled island of Atlantis formed the center of a vast and powerful empire. From there, the divinely-descended lords of the western ocean made war on the rest of the world, until a brave resistance drove them back, and the gods punished them for their hubris. In that last cataclysmic struggle between gods and mortals, the whole island continent sank beneath the sea.

This book reconstructs the fact and fiction of that lost age of gods and heroes, including the political organization of the Atlantean Empire, the equipment and tactics of the armies of Atlantis and their enemies, and the stories of the great wars themselves, from the early struggles between Atlantean colonies and the Amazons of North Africa to the final and catastrophic counter-invasion of Atlantis by the peoples of Europe and Asia. 1 vol, 80 pgs 2015 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
NEW-softcover, available mid July 2015 ......18.00 DISCOUNT:15%

193780 McCullough, Joseph ZOMBIES: A Hunter's Guide If zombies are heading towards your wargaming table, Zombies: A Hunter's Guide contains all of the information necessary to recognize and combat this growing threat.

It begins with an explanation of the historical origins of zombies, then follows straight through to the threat they pose to the world today. All varieties of zombie are catalogued and examined, giving each one's strengths and weaknesses, with a special emphasis on recognition and elimination.

Finally, the book covers the tactics and equipment used in zombie fighting. Numerous full-color reconstructions help with identification.

Makes for a perfect no-brainer gift! 1 vol, 80 pgs 2010 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
NEW-pb ......18.00 DISCOUNT:15%

219150 McCullough, Joseph A. FROSTGRAVE: The Wizards' Conclave Wizards tend to be secretive and solitary, rarely sharing their knowledge, and associating with only a select few apprentices, followers, and henchmen. It is rare that they spend time in the company of other spellcasters, and rarer still that they work together. Now, however, something is about to take place that has not occurred since the great days of Felstad -- a gathering of wizards.

In this new supplement for Frostgrave, some of the biggest names in gaming turn their creative powers towards the Frozen City, each contributing a scenario and adding their own flair to the game. Featuring scenarios by Alessio Cavatore, Alex Buchel, Andy Chambers, Gav Thorpe, Chris Pramas, Daniel Mersey, Andrea Sfiligoi, and many more, this tome provides a collection of adventures that will pit players against unimaginable foes and challenges, pushing their wizards and warbands to new limits. 1 vol, 96 pgs 2019 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
NEW-softcover, available mid February 2019 ......25.00 DISCOUNT:15% rct

221090 McGuire, Joseph REALITY'S EDGE: Cyberpunk Skirmish Rules Hyper-reality. The area between the thriving mass of humanity known as the Sprawl and the digital refuge of Cyberspace. This is your playground. As a Showrunner, you can see and manipulate the flow of digital data through the real world - for you, reality is limitless.

Welcome to Reality's Edge, a skirmish wargame set in a dystopian cyberpunk future, where players take on the roles of Showrunners - mercenary hackers who lead small teams of trusted operatives and disposable freelancers.

Funded by shadow backers, the Showrunners accept jobs from faceless clients for profit, glory, and better chrome. always better chrome.

Battles take place in the concrete jungle known as the Sprawl, but Showrunners must remain wary of the threat posed by Cyberspace. Hacking is pivotal to the game, with data nodes, robots, machines, and even enemy chrome presenting potential targets for a cunning Console Cowboy. In an ongoing campaign, each skirmish offers you the opportunity to earn experience and equipment, from advanced weaponry and synthetics to cyber-implants, biological enhancements, clones, and much more.

This is a world obsessed with whether something can be done, not whether it should. 1 vol, 320 pgs 2019 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
NEW-hardback, available late August 2019 ......45.00 DISCOUNT:15% rct

973003 McIntee, David WE WILL DESTROY YOUR PLANET: An Alien's Guide to Conquering the Earth For over a hundred years, Aliens have been trying to take over the Earth, but every time they have failed, often in the most unlikely ways. Well, no more! We Will Destroy Your Planet offers our future alien overlords all of the information necessary to bring humanity to its knees. Planning for an interstellar, or even intergalactic, conquest is a complex affair, that even races which have mastered faster than light travel might find difficult.

This book offers practical, 'how-to' advice on a variety of topics including logistics, environmental factors, and of course human weaknesses. It also goes into the big question of 'why' you want to destroy or enslave the Earth, as this is crucial in determining which strategy and tactics to employ. Once that has been determined, the book follows as step-by-step approach to annihilating human resistance, suggesting the best and worst weapons, and giving guidelines on just how much destruction is optimal. With this book in hand, there is little doubt that humans are now in their last generation as masters of the Earth. 1 vol, 236 pgs 2013 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
NEW-softcover, available mid November 2013 ......15.00 DISCOUNT:15%

208540 Pramas, Chris ORC WARFARE To defeat your enemy, you must understand him. This volume offers an indispensable analysis of the most vicious killers of all - orcs. Born and bred for war, they are an awful, brutish, violent species and, despite their constant infighting and backstabbing, their horde armies remain a dire threat to all races. To them, war is life.

Beginning with an examination of the fighting methods of the individual orc warrior, the book expands to look at how they do battle in their small warbands and in vast armies. Using vivid, illuminating illustrations, it reveals the tactics, technology and disposition of all the orc troop types, from lightly armed archers and heavily armored shock troops to their wolf cavalry and siege engines, uncovering startling regional variations and highly specialized fighters such as berserkers and battle shamans.

Finally, it will explore specific key battles that orcs have fought in to develop the fullest possible understanding of these loathsome, terrifying creatures and the ways in which they go to war. 1 vol, 64 pgs 2015 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
NEW-softcover ......15.00 DISCOUNT:15%

210310 Pramas, Chris DWARF WARFARE Despite their short stature, dwarves are amongst the fiercest and most feared fighters of all the races. Thanks to their great strength and stamina, Dwarves march to battle in thick armor and carrying numerous heavy weapons.

This book compiles all of the information known about these grim warriors and how they wage war. From an initial examination of the fighting methods of the individual dwarf soldier, it expands to look at how they do battle in small companies and vast armies. It covers all of their troop types from the axemen that form the front lines of battle to their deadly accurate crossbowmen, and noting their specialist troops such as their famous siege-engineers.

Also examined are their tactics in specific situations such as underground fighting and combat in mountainous terrain. Finally, the book examines a few specific battles in great detail in order to fully demonstrate the dwarven way of war. 1 vol, 64 pgs 2015 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
NEW-softcover, available mid January 2016 ......15.00 DISCOUNT:15%

211790 Pramas, Chris ELF WARFARE Although few in number, elves produce the most skillful and deadly warriors of all the races. Renowned for their archery and agility, they are mostly associated with hit and run tactics; however, they should not be underestimated in open battle.

This book compiles all of the information known about these elegant warriors and how they practice war. From an initial examination of the fighting methods of the individual Elf fighter, it expands to look at how they do battle in small companies and vast armies. It covers all of their troop types from their justifiably famous bowmen and swordmasters to their lightning fast cavalry, making note of regional variations and highly specialized fighters such as war mages.

Accompanied by numerous illustrations in both color and black and white, the book examines a few specific battles in great detail in order to fully demonstrate the elf way of war. 1 vol, 64 pgs 2015 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
NEW-pb, available late June 2017, delayed from 2016 ......15.00 DISCOUNT:15%

211390 Ragione, Santa ESCAPE FROM THE ALIENS IN OUTER SPACE: Ultimate Edition A mysterious alien plague has crept aboard the spacestation and is transforming the human crew into horrendous monsters! The remaining crewmen desperately try to save their lives by escaping from the derelict spaceship, but in the darkness the aliens are lurking.HUNGRY FOR HUMAN FLESH!

This a game of strategy and bluff set on a badly damaged deep space research station. Each player's identity and position is kept secret: you will need to interpret the movements and behaviors of the other players to learn where, and what, they really are. For 2 to 8 Players, Ages 12+, and playing time: 20-45 minutes.

The Ultimate Edition of this critically acclaimed game features new rules and components, including unique reusable map books with 8 different game maps, variable character powers and over 90 cards.

INCLUDES: 16 Character Cards, 5 Escape Pod Cards, 77 Dangerous Sector Cards (including 17 Item Cards), 8 Reusable 18-page Map Books, and 8 Dry-Wipe Marker Pens. 1 vol, 1 pgs 2016 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
NEW-box ......40.00 DISCOUNT:15%

222211 Rose, Graham PALEOMYTHIC: A Roleplaying Game of Stone and Sorcery Paleomythic is a roleplaying game of grim survival and mythical adventures in the land of Ancient Mu, a harsh prehistoric world full of mysterious ruins and temples to explore, huge and terrible creatures that roam and spread fear across the land, and nefarious mystics and sorcerers who plot dark schemes from the shadows. It is a world of biting cold winters, of people hunting and foraging to survive, and tribes that wage relentless war.

Taking on the roles of hunters, healers, warriors, soothsayers, and more, players will navigate a world of hostile tribes, otherworldly spirits, prehistoric beasts, and monstrous creatures lurking in the dark places of the world. Players have huge scope in sculpting the game experience that best suits them, whether it's a gritty survival story without a trace of the mystical or a tale of grand adventure and exploration in a mythic setting. 1 vol, 288 pgs 2019 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
NEW-hardback, available late December 2019 ......35.00 DISCOUNT:15% rct

242280 Russell, Nathan TOMORROW CITY: Dieselpunk Roleplaying Roleplaying game of dark science and dieselpunk action using dice pool system. Tomorrow City was one of the cities of the future, built to usher in a new age of prosperity, seizing upon scientific achievements at the dawn of the 20th century. Then came the War. Radium-powered soldiers assembled, diesel-fueled nightmares rolled off production lines, city fought city, and the world burned. Tomorrow City still stands, an oil-stained beacon of hope -- part-refuge, part-asylum. Beset by dangers from both within and without, a secret war now rages on its streets. Diesel-born monstrosities stalk the alleyways, air pirates strike from the wastelands, mad scientists continue their dark work, occultists manipulate the city's strange geometry, and secret societies plot in the shadows. 1 vol, 224 pgs 2024 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
NEW-hardback, available late February 2024 ......35.00 DISCOUNT:15% rct

219140 Sylvester, Peer JUDGE DREDD: The Cursed Earth This game for 1 to 4 players comes with 50+ oversized cards and associated tokens counters. Playing time 30 to 60 minutes. For ages 14+. Includes specially commissioned artwork from Dredd artists Rufus Dayglo and Dan Cornwell. Includes new cards and new mechanics like radiation tracking and psychic abilities

For years he's been the law in Mega City One, but now it's time for Judge Dredd to bring justice to the rest of America. It's time for him to venture into the Cursed Earth. Featuring competitive, co-operative, and solo player modes. This sci-fi western has players lead a team of judges against dinosaurs, mutants, and the Cursed Earth itself to hunt down a dangerous man who has fled the city -- before a gang of criminals can get to him first. As they scour the wastelands, the team will encounter a host of classic 2000 AD characters that will push their resources and abilities to their limits. 1 vol, 1 pgs 2019 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
NEW-game, available mid February 2019 ......35.00 DISCOUNT:15% rct

218180 Wallace, Mariin WILDLANDS: Game The great Darkness has fallen, and the Empire with it. The arcane crystals which once powered entire cities were shattered, and the darkness was destroyed by the magics unleashed. All that remains are the lawless ruins known as the Wildlands, and the shards of the crystals that have been strewn across them. Now a few souls, the brave and the desperate, seek the shards to harness their power for their own ends.

Take control of one of four factions: spell-slinging Mages' Guild, nimble Gnomads, versatile Lawbringers, or hard-hitting Pit Fighters. Each brings their own playstyle, with unique decks of action cards determining their abilities on the battlefield, so plan your tactics carefully. Dash through the ruins to grab the crystals you so desperately desire or focus your efforts on taking out the opposition - but take care, danger may be lurking in the darkness.

* Players: 2-4
* Ages: 14+
* Playing Time: 30-60 minutes
* Contains: 20 Unique Miniatures, 20 Character Cards, 120 Action Cards, 42 Battlefield Cards, Double-Sided Playing Board, Counters & Tokens 1 vol, 0 pgs 2018 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
NEW-box ......80.00 DISCOUNT:15%

218181 Wallace, Mariin WILDLANDS: The Unquiet Dead Across the Wildlands the word is spreading - the dead are rising, swords in hand. Drawn to the life-giving power of the crystal shards, a gang of undead nightmares have taken to the battlefield. This ghoulish team can replace one of the existing factions, with the unique mechanic of shared activation offering an aggressive new playstyle, or they can be played using the new 'Encounter' rules as monstrosities that can be controlled by any player, flooding the board as the battle rages.

Note: Requires a copy of Wildlands to play.

* Number of players: 2-4
* Ages: 14+
* Playing time: 30-60 minutes
* Components: 6 unique miniatures, 6 Character cards, 30 Action cards 1 vol, 0 pgs 2018 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
NEW-box, available mid November 2018 ......25.00 DISCOUNT:15%

218182 Wallace, Mariin WILDLANDS: The Ancients - A Big Box Expansion for Wildlands The Ancients, age-old guardians of the arcane crystals, have long slumbered in their secret vaults. Rumoured to be invincible sentinels, they have defended their crystals unchallenged for eons. With the fall of the Empire, the most desperate bands of the Wildlands have joined forces to take them down and claim the crystals they protect.

Wildlands: The Ancients introduces powerful creatures and new terrains that allow players to play Wildlands solo and cooperatively, as well as supporting play with up to six players.

Requires a copy of Wildlands to play.
At six players, requires a copy of Wildlands and either The Unquiet Dead or The Adventuring Party to play.

Players: 1-6
Playing Time: 60 minutes
Ages: 14+
Contents: 5 Unique Over-Sized Miniatures, Doubled-sided Playing Board, 100+ Cards, 5 Double-Sided Scenario Sheets, 80+ Counters, 10 Plastic Bases, 10 Crystals 1 vol, 0 pgs 2020 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
NEW-softcover, available mid February 2021 ......60.00 DISCOUNT:15% rct

973004 White, Steve VAMPIRES: A Hunter's Guide For centuries, vampires have lurked in the shadows, preying upon the weak and defenseless. Now, with world population centers booming, the vampires have found rich new hunting grounds. But help is at hand, Vampires: A Hunter's Guide contains all the information necessary to recognize and combat the growing vampire threat.

After exploring the origins of these dark and terrible creatures, it examines the numerous vampire species and subspecies that exist around the world today. Focusing on the hunters' weapons, tactics and skillsets, this book provides information on identifying and eliminating vampires, noting the best practices from the secretive, powerful and dedicated hunters from around the world, and throughout the ages. With full-color illustrations of predator and prey, this is the ultimate resource in the fight to save humanity from the vampires.

Contents: Introduction, European Vampires, North American Vampires, African Vampires, Asian Vampires, South American Vampires, and Conclusion. 1 vol, 80 pgs 2014 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
NEW-softcover, available late August 2014 ......18.00 DISCOUNT:15%

242270 Buckle, Nigel IMPERIUM: HORIZONS: Family Game Standalone game that contains the Abbasid, Askumite, Cultist, Gupta, Inuit, Japanese, Magyar, Martian, Mayan, Polynesian, Sassanid, Taino, Tang, and Wagadou civilizations. Build up your empire or perish from others. Fully compatible with Imperium: Classics and Imperium: Legends for those wanting to expand their pool of civilizations. Also incorporates a new trade module that allows players to recreate all the intrigue, wealth generation, and dynamic politics of a thriving economy.

Players: 1-4
Ages: 14+
Playing Time: 40 mins per player
Contents: 550 cards, 150+ tokens 1 vol, 0 pgs 2024 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
NEW-box ......80.00 DISCOUNT:15% rct

216080 Knizia, Reiner SAKURA: Game Players: 2-6
Ages: 10+
Playing Time: 20-40 minutes
Contents: Playing board, 60 cards, 52 prestige tokens, 6 player figures, Emperor figure

Every year the Emperor walks through the Imperial Gardens to greet the spring, every year he stops beneath the sakura trees, and every year you try to paint his picture. This will be your year. Artists from near and far will step over their rivals to be closest to the Emperor as he reaches the cherry blossoms, hoping to paint a portrait that will please him. However, should one of them accidentally bump into the Emperor, they would be sure to earn his ire!

Sakura is a light game of pushing your luck and pushing your friends. Each player will simultaneously decide how far to move both their character and the Emperor. The player closest to the Emperor when the cherry blossoms are reached will gain a huge amount of prestige, but if you push too far you risk bumping into the Emperor and walking away in disgrace. 1 vol, 1 pgs 2018 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
NEW-softcover, available late February 2018 ......30.00 DISCOUNT:15%

225770 Lopiano, Fabio MERV: The Heart of the Silk Road (Game) The ancient city of Merv. A gateway between the East and the West. A hub of scholarship and trade. The greatest city in the world.

In Merv: The Heart of the Silk Road players are vying to amass power and wealth in the prosperous city at the centre of the land. Through careful court intrigue, timely donations to the grand mosque, and securing favourable trade deals, players attempt to redirect as much of that prosperity as possible into their own pockets.

Meanwhile, beyond the city walls Mongol hordes approach. If you help construct the city walls you give up on precious opportunities to build up your own stature, but leave it unprotected and you will burn with the city. Every decision is weighty and the consequences of each misstep are dire. Will you rise to prominence or fade into oblivion?

Number of players: 1-4
Ages: 14+
Play time: 90 - 120 minutes
Components: Board, 25 tiles, 48 cards, 100+ wooden pieces, and 100+ tokens 1 vol, 1 pgs 2020 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
NEW-box, available late November 2020 ......65.00 DISCOUNT:15% rct

230350 Mathers, Steve CRESCENT MOON: Game Set in the deserts, rivers, and oases of the Caliphate, this area-control game for four or five players. Take on the role of one of five radically asymmetric characters, each with their own objectives to fulfill, unique actions to utilize, and game-changing special powers to employ. Build symbiotic relationships with your allies, undermine your rivals, and choose your friends and enemies wisely in this cutthroat game of power and politics.

Number of players: 4-5
Ages: 14+
Play time: 150-180 minutes
Components: 59 Custom Wooden Pieces, 5 Player Booklets, 82 Cards, 62 Wooden Discs, 16 Hexes, 5 Cloth Bags, 196 Tokens 1 vol, 1 pgs 2022 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
NEW-box, available mid May 2022 ......90.00 DISCOUNT:15% inc

214130 Sylvester, Peer THE LOST EXPEDITION: A Game of Survival in the Amazon Legendary explorer Percy Fawcett marched deep into the Amazon in search of El Dorado. He was never seen again. Your team is following in his footsteps, but in searching for riches you must be careful not to lose the greatest treasure of all - your life.

Make the best of your food, your ammunition and your health, as you plunge deep into the jungle. Choose your path carefully to ensure you're ready for the pitfalls which may occur. Play solo or co-operatively to survive the expedition, or play head-to-head to see which group can reach the lost city first.

From award-winning designer Peer Sylvester and acclaimed comic artist Garen Ewing, The Lost Expedition is a game of hard choices on the road to El Dorado. Players: 1-5; Ages: 14+; Playing Time: 30-50 minutes

Includes: 6 Character cards, 9 Jungle cards, 56 Adventure cards, 2 Reference cards, 2 Playing pieces, 24 Health tokens, 24 Food tokens, 12 Ammo tokens, and 2 Expedition leader tokens. 1 vol, 1 pgs 2017 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
NEW-pb, available mid June 2017 ......30.00 DISCOUNT:15%

225320 Sylvester, Peer Village Green - A Game of Pretty Gardens and Petty Grudges It's the first day of spring, and there's only one thing on everyone's mind - the Village Green of the Year competition! In just a few months, the judges of this prestigious contest will be visiting, and the village council have finally put you in charge of the preparations. With your newfound authority, you can show those snobs from Lower Aynesmore just what a properly orchestrated floral arrangement looks like!

In Village Green you are rival gardeners, tasked by your respective communities with arranging flowers, planting trees, commissioning statues, and building ponds. You must place each element carefully - time is tight and the stakes couldn't be higher! Split your days between acquiring and installing new features for your green and nominating it for one of the competition's many awards. Will your village green become the local laughing stock, or make the neighbouring villages green with envy?

Attributes: Players: 1-5; Playing Time: 30 minutes; Ages: 14+; Contents: 96 cards
1 vol, 96 pgs 2020 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
NEW-deck, available mid September 2020 ......21.00 DISCOUNT:15% rct

215190 wallace, Martin LONDON: Second Edition Brand new edition of a popular classic, London will appeal to the strategic thinker among board game fans. Tasked with rebuilding London in the decades following the great fire, players will juggle building requirements, bank loans and poverty as they strive to realize their vision for the city.

The game features a unique mechanic of playing cards to develop the city, then 'running' the city by taking all the card actions simultaneously. Players will have to repay all their loans before the game ends, but only need to worry about how much poverty they're creating relative to the other players.

Number of players: 2-4, Ages: 14+, Play time: 60-90 minutes

Contains: Development board, 101 City cards, 20 oversized Borough cards, 4 score markers, 48 coin tokens, 32 poverty tokens, and 12 loan tokens. 1 vol, 1 pgs 2017 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
NEW-box ......55.00 DISCOUNT:15%

2181891 Wallace, Mariin WILDLANDS: Map Pack 1 - The Warlock's Tower & The Crystal Canyons Travel into the further reaches of the Wildlands with this new set of maps. Introduce further wrinkles to your game via magical portals which help you rush around the map, or fissures which will slow your progress. Players will have to adapt to their new surroundings if they ever hope to get ahead.

This map expansion for Wildlands adds a new double-sided board to the game, featuring new opportunities and obstacles, and can be used in conjunction with the faction expansions. This map pack requires a copy of Wildlands to play. 1 vol, 1 pgs 2019 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
NEW-softcover, available mid May 2019 ......20.00 DISCOUNT:15% rct Miniatures

2181892 Wallace, Mariin WILDLANDS: Map Pack 2 - The Warlock's Tower & The Crystal Canyons Requires a copy of Wildlands to play. The Dark House lies abandoned. Who knows what horrors lie within? This board expansion for Wildlands gives players three new maps, two of which are specifically designed for two players. Each map features new rules, new challenges, and new opportunities.

Once the home of one of the Empire's grandest family, the Dark House lies as an epitaph to their fall. As you fight your way across the two-storied Mansion map, you will find remnants of their wicked ways. Out back, struggle through the Hedge Maze map, sinister and long overgrown with vicious thorns. Down below, in the Crypt map, encounter the deadly curse that once cast a noble line into oblivion. 1 vol, 3 pgs 2019 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
NEW-softcover, available late October 2019 ......20.00 DISCOUNT:15% rct Miniatures

983001 001 MODELLING THE HARRIER I & II 1 vol, 80 pgs 2003 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
NEW-pb ......19.00 DISCOUNT:15% MILITARY MODELS

983003 003 MODELLING THE F-4 PHATOM III 1 vol, 80 pgs 2003 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
NEW-pb ......19.00 DISCOUNT:15% MILITARY MODELS

983004 004 MODELLING THE M3/M5 STUART LIGHT TANK 1 vol, 80 pgs 2003 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
NEW-pb ......19.00 DISCOUNT:15% MILITARY MODELS

983005 005 MODELLING THE MATILDA TANK 1 vol, 80 pgs 2003 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
NEW-pb ......19.00 DISCOUNT:15% MILITARY MODELS

983009 009 MODELLING THE IS HEAVY TANKS 1 vol, 80 pgs 2004 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
NEW-pb ......19.00 DISCOUNT:15% MILITARY MODELS

983010 010 MODELLING THE Jagdpanzer 38t HETZER 1 vol, 80 pgs 2004 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
NEW-pb ......19.00 DISCOUNT:15% MILITARY MODELS

983011 011 MODELLING THE P-47 Thunderbolt 1 vol, 80 pgs 2004 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
NEW-pb ......19.00 DISCOUNT:15% MILITARY MODELS

983016 016 MODELLING THE F/A-18 HORNET 1 vol, 80 pgs 2005 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
NEW-pb ......19.00 DISCOUNT:15% MILITARY MODELS

983017 017 MODELLING THE PANZER IV IN 1/72 SCALE 1 vol, 80 pgs 2005 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
NEW-pb ......19.00 DISCOUNT:15% MILITARY MODELS

983018 018 MODELLING THE MARDER SP GUN 1 vol, 80 pgs 2005 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
NEW-pb ......19.00 DISCOUNT:15% MILITARY MODELS

983020 020 MODELLING THE T-55 MAIN BATTLE TANK 1 vol, 80 pgs 2005 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
NEW-pb ......19.00 DISCOUNT:15% MILITARY MODELS

983021 021 MOLELLING THE CHURCHILL TANK 1 vol, 80 pgs 2005 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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983023 023 MODELLING WAFFEN SS FIGS 1 vol, 80 pgs 2005 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
NEW-pb ......19.00 DISCOUNT:15% MILITARY MODELS

983024 024 MODELLING F4U CORSAIR The F4U Corsair's combat career was longer than that of almost any other World War II fighter aircraft. Its success led to its service around the globe, and it was employed by the US Navy, British Fleet Air Arm and the Royal New Zealand Air Force. After the war, the Corsair also served with the French Navy, in various Latin American Air Forces, and with forces fighting in Korea. This book showcases seven separate Corsair variants modelled across 1/32, 1/48 and 1/72 scales. Among the aircraft featured are an F4U-1 Birdcage, an F4U-1A from VF-17 'Jolly Rogers', a Fleet Air Arm Corsair Mk.II, a Korean War F4U-4 and an F4U-7 French Corsair. 1 vol, 80 pgs 2005 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
NEW-pb ......22.00 DISCOUNT:15% MILITARY MODELS

983029 029 MODELLING THE CHALLENGER I and II MBT/VARIANTS 1 vol, 80 pgs 2006 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
NEW-pb ......19.00 DISCOUNT:15% MILITARY MODELS

983035 035 MODELLING THE US ARMY M4 SHERMAN MEDIUM TANK 1 vol, 80 pgs 2006 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
NEW-pb ......19.00 DISCOUNT:15% MILITARY MODELS

983037 037 MODELLING THE TIGER I 1 vol, 80 pgs 2007 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
NEW-pb ......19.00 DISCOUNT:15% MILITARY MODELS

983039 039 MODELLING THE F4 WILDCAT 1 vol, 80 pgs 2007 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
NEW-pb ......19.00 DISCOUNT:15% MILITARY MODELS

983043 043 MODELLING ARMOURED VEHICLES 1 vol, 80 pgs 2008 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
NEW-pb ......19.00 DISCOUNT:15% MILITARY MODELS

983044 044 DISPLAYING YOUR MODELS 1 vol, 80 pgs 2009 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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983045 045 Painting and Finishing Techniques 1 vol, 80 pgs 2010 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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217310 FATE OF A NATION: Arab-Israeli Wars Miniatures Rules Battlefront miniature rules for Arab-Israeli Wars (published by Osprey).

The fate of a nation hangs in the balance. Israel cannot afford to lose a single battle. One defeat would mean the destruction of the tiny Jewish state. Not waiting to be attacked by the Arab forces massing on its borders, Israel strikes first. Hundreds of tanks sweep across the border and punch through the enemy defenses, with infantry following up to clear the way for the advance to continue. After six days of brutal fighting, the war was over. A thousand tanks lay strewn across the desert. Tens of thousands of soldiers lay dead and wounded. Israel had survived, but the Arabs vowed that any peace would be short lived. 1 vol, 208 pgs 2018 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
NEW-hardback ......40.00 DISCOUNT:15% WARGAMING RULES

217290 Barker, Ash LAST DAYS: Zombie Apocalypse - A Game of Survival Horror Last Days: Zombie Apocalypse is a skirmish-scale miniatures game of survival horror. It pits players against each other in a nightmarish near-future where the dead have returned to life and are feasting on the living.

Players build their own factions, representing desperate civilians, military personnel, or hardened survivors, and must explore, scavenge, and fight in order to survive another day. Rival gangs are only one of the dangers they face -- mindless zombies wander the streets, driven by insatiable hunger and drawn by the sound of combat!

A gang's ability to scavenge is as vital as their combat ability, and players must ensure that they have the resources to survive in this hostile world. Scenarios and campaigns allow you to develop your gang, gain experience, and recruit new henchmen to build up your strength or replace the inevitable casualties of the zombie apocalypse. 1 vol, 112 pgs 2018 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
NEW-hardback ......30.00 DISCOUNT:15% WARGAMING RULES

997049 049 GURKAS, THE Osprey Elite series, 12 color plates, text. 1 vol, 64 pgs 19?? LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
V.GOOD-softcover O/P ......18.00 UNIT HISTORY

997056 056 SCOTTISH INFANTRY UNIFORMS IN THE WORLD WARS Osprey 'Elite' series, 12 color plates, text. 1 vol, 64 pgs 1995 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
NEW-pb ......21.00 DISCOUNT:15% UNIT HISTORY

999008 008 BLACK WATCH Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text. 1 vol, 48 pgs 2001 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
NEW-pb, o/p SPECIAL EDITION ......19.00 DISCOUNT:15% UNIT HISTORY

999010 010 BUFFS, THE Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text. 1 vol, 48 pgs 1972 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
GOOD-softcover, OUT OF PRINT ......15.00 UNIT HISTORY

999012 012 CONNAUGHT RANGERS, THE Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text. 1 vol, 48 pgs 2001 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
NEW-pb ......18.00 DISCOUNT:15% UNIT HISTORY

999012 012 CONNAUGHT RANGERS, THE Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text. 1 vol, 48 pgs 1972 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
V.GOOD-softcover, OUT OF PRINT ......18.00 UNIT HISTORY

999021 021 KING'S REGIMENT, THE Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text. 1 vol, 48 pgs 2002 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
NEW-pb, o/p SPECIAL EDITION ......18.00 DISCOUNT:15% UNIT HISTORY

999021 021 KING'S REGIMENT, THE Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text. 1 vol, 48 pgs 1973 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
V.GOOD-softcover, OUT OF PRINT ......18.00 UNIT HISTORY

999025 025 ROYAL ARTILLERY, THE Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text. 1 vol, 48 pgs 2001 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
NEW-pb, o/p SPECIAL EDITION ......20.00 DISCOUNT:15% UNIT HISTORY

999026 026 ROYAL SCOTS GREYS Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text. 1 vol, 48 pgs 1972 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
V.GOOD-softcover, OUT OF PRINT ......18.00 UNIT HISTORY

999041 041 GURKHA RIFLES, THE Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text. 1 vol, 48 pgs 2001 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
NEW-pb, o/p SPECIAL EDITION ......12.00 DISCOUNT:15% UNIT HISTORY

999047 047 SOUTH WALES BORDERERS, THE Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text. 1 vol, 48 pgs 2002 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
NEW-pb, o/p SPECIAL EDITION ......16.00 DISCOUNT:15% UNIT HISTORY

999049 049 COLDSTREAM GUARDS, THE Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text. 1 vol, 48 pgs 2001 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
NEW-pb, o/p SPECIAL EDITION ......10.00 DISCOUNT:15% UNIT HISTORY

999052 052 ROYAL GREEN JACKETS, THE Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text. 1 vol, 48 pgs 1977 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
V.GOOD-softcover, OUT OF PRINT ......15.00 UNIT HISTORY

999065 065 ROYAL NAVY, THE:1790-1970 Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text. 1 vol, 48 pgs 19?? LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
V.GOOD-softcover, o/p ......18.00 UNIT HISTORY

999073 073 THE GRENADIER GUARDS Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text. 1 vol, 48 pgs 1978 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
GOOD-softcover ......8.00 UNIT HISTORY

999116 116 SPECIAL AIR SERVICE, THE Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text. 1 vol, 48 pgs 1987 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
NEW-pb ......19.00 DISCOUNT:15% UNIT HISTORY

999116 116 SPECIAL AIR SERVICE, THE Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text. 1 vol, 48 pgs 1987 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
V.GOOD-softcover, o/p ......8.00 UNIT HISTORY

999156 156 ROYAL MARINES, THE:1956-84 Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text. 1 vol, 48 pgs 19?? LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
NEW-pb ......19.00 DISCOUNT:15% UNIT HISTORY

999156 156 ROYAL MARINES, THE:1956-84 Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text. 1 vol, 48 pgs 19?? LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
GOOD-softcover ......8.00 UNIT HISTORY

999197 197 ROYAL CANADIAN MOUNTED POLICE 1873-1987 Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text. 1 vol, 48 pgs 19?? LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
GOOD-softcover ......15.00 UNIT HISTORY

999041 Nicholson, JBR and Illust. by Michael Roffe 041 GURKHA RIFLES, THE Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text. 1 vol, 48 pgs 1974 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
V.GOOD-softcover OUT OF PRINT ......12.00 UNIT HISTORY

201047 Smith, Neil ROBIN HOOD: Myths and Legends Vol. 7 He robbed from the rich to give to the poor, or so the legend goes. But who was the outlaw known as Robin Hood? How did his legend develop, and how has it changed over the passing centuries?

This new title in the Osprey Myths and Legends series takes a detailed look at the famous outlaw, beginning with a retelling of the early ballads that established his stories. From there, the book explores how the legend grew and how famous names such as Little John, Friar Tuck, Maid Marian, and Alan-a-Dale became associated with Robin Hood. It also enters the perilous world of Robin Hood scholarship with a critical analysis of the case for a 'historical' Robin Hood and a review of the mostly likely candidates. A perfect primer for young and old alike, this book covers both the fact and the fiction of Britain's most famous outlaw. 1 vol, 80 pgs 2013 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
NEW-dj, available mid January 2014 ......22.00 DISCOUNT:15% UNIT HISTORY

201046 Van Lente, Fred HERCULES: Myths and Legends Vol. 6 Hercules battled gods, men, and monsters in a lifetime of violence and destruction. Today, Hercules is best known for his twelve labors, a series of near-impossible tasks assigned to him as punishment for the killing of his wife and children.

During those tasks, he slew the multi-headed hydra, wrestled with Cerberus, hound of the underworld, and stole the girdle of Hippolyta, queen of the Amazons. Yet even when his labors were done, his adventures continued. Hercules led armies, sacked cities, fought against the gods, and then joined forces with the gods in the great war known as The Gigantomachy.

This book tells the complete story of this legendary warrior, including information on the classical sources, his deification and cult, and his continuing popularity as a character in film, television, and comic books. 1 vol, 80 pgs 2013 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
NEW-softcover, available mid November 2013 ......18.00 DISCOUNT:15% UNIT HISTORY

997022 022 WORLD SPECIAL FORCES INSIGNIA Osprey Elite series, 12 color plates, text. 1 vol, 64 pgs 19?? LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
GOOD-softcover ......8.00 MILITARIA

997077 077 BRITISH COLORS & STANDARDS 1747-1881:Cavalry Osprey 'Elite' series, 12 color plates, text. 1 vol, 64 pgs 2001 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
NEW-pb ......19.00 DISCOUNT:15% MILITARIA

997081 081 BRITISH COLORS & STANDARDS 1747-1881:Infantry Osprey Elite series, 12 color plates, text. 1 vol, 64 pgs 2001 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
NEW-pb ......19.00 DISCOUNT:15% MILITARIA

997114 114 KNIGHTS CROSS & OAKLEAVES RECIPIENTS 1939-40 1 vol, 64 pgs 2004 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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997123 123 KNIGHTS CROSS, OAKLEAVES & SWORDS RECIPIENTS 1 vol, 64 pgs 2005 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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975027 Cashner, Bob 027 The FN FAL Battle Rifle The breech-loading, single-shot .458 in Martini-Henry rifle has become a symbol of both the Anglo-Zulu War of 1879 and the numerous battles in Egypt and the Sudan in 1884-85, but continued to be used by both British and colonial troops well into the 20th century. Its invention and introduction into British service were in direct response to the success of the Prussian Dreyse needle gun, which demonstrated that the breech-loading rifle offered faster loading, improved accuracy and superior range; significantly, the weapon could be loaded and fired from a prone position, thus offering the rifleman greater security on the battlefield.

Due to the longevity of service, many Martini-Henry rifles survive today, both in museums and in private collections, and the weapon is highly prized by shooting enthusiasts. Featuring specially commissioned full-color artwork and an array of arresting first-hand accounts and written by an authority on warfare in the Victorian era, this engaging study tells the story of the powerful Martini-Henry and its impact on the battlefield, from the Anglo-Zulu War to the opening months of World War I. 1 vol, 80 pgs 2013 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
NEW-softcover ......19.00 DISCOUNT:15% ARMS & ARMOUR

975028 Dennis, Peter 028 THE BREN GUN Adopted in 1938 and remaining in British service until 1991, the popular and reliable Bren was an iconic light machine gun, and arguably the most recognizable Commonwealth weapon of World War II. Gas-operated and magazine-fed, it was based on a Czech design and was issued in large numbers during and after World War II, as a section-level automatic weapon.

Offering remarkable accuracy for an LMG, the Bren had an effective range of 600 yards, but could reach out to over 1,500 yards. It was generally fired from the prone position using a bipod, but could be fired from the hip when necessary. If kept clean, the Bren gave a reliable service in the harshest of environments, from the deserts of Libya to the Korean mountains in winter.

As well as widespread infantry use, the Bren was widely supplied to resistance movements in Occupied Europe. Featuring specially commissioned full-color artwork and based on meticulous research, this is an engaging story of the iconic light machine gun that equipped British and Commonwealth forces throughout World War II and in a host of postwar conflicts, right up to the Falklands and beyond. 1 vol, 80 pgs 2013 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
NEW-softcover, available late July 2013 ......19.00 DISCOUNT:15% ARMS & ARMOUR

975020 Dockery, Kevin 020 THE M60 MACHINE GUN The US M60 General Purpose Machine Gun, known as 'the Pig,' was developed in the years after World War II from two revolutionary German designs. Adopted in 1957, the M60 came into its own in the jungles, hamlets, and city streets of Southeast Asia during the Vietnam War. 'Humping the Pig' became common in US military squads, with at least one soldier equipped with an M60 and every squad member carrying ammunition for it. The M60 design transformed infantry tactics as squads took advantage of the immediate volume of fire offered by the design.

Although it has now been replaced by the M240 series of weapons in US infantry and mechanized units, the M60 is still in common use with the US armed forces. Meanwhile, its iconic status has been assured by its frequent appearance in many popular films and television shows, from Full Metal Jacket to The A Team. Featuring specially commissioned full-color artwork, this is the full story of the M60, the innovative squad base-of-fire weapon that has equipped the US military from the jungles of Vietnam to the deserts of Iraq. 1 vol, 80 pgs 2012 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
NEW-softcover, available mid to late November 2012 ......19.00 DISCOUNT:15% ARMS & ARMOUR

975034 Grant, Neil 034 THE LEWIS GUN During World War I, the British adopted the US-designed Lewis gun as an infantry weapon, realizing that its light weight and the fact that it could be fired both prone and on the move made it ideal for supporting advances and defending captured trenches.

Later adopted by an array of countries from the Netherlands to Japan, the Lewis successfully served as the primary or secondary armament in armored fighting vehicles and in both ground-based anti-aircraft and aircraft-mounted roles. Although it was superseded by the Bren in British service in 1937, the outbreak of World War II meant that thousands returned to active service, and it played a key role as far afield as Libya, with the Long-Range Desert Group, and the Philippines, with the US Marine Corps.

Written by an authority on this iconic light machine gun, this is the fascinating story of the innovative and influential Lewis gun, from the trenches of World War I to the Libyan desert and Pacific islands of World War II and beyond. 1 vol, 80 pgs 2014 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
NEW-softcover, available mid March 2014 ......19.00 DISCOUNT:15% ARMS & ARMOUR

975030 Loades, Mike 030 THE LONGBOW An iconic medieval missile weapon, the deadly longbow made possible the English victories at Crecy and Poitiers at the height of the Hundred Years' War. The longbow was the weapon at the heart of the English military ascendancy in the century after 1340.

Capable of subjecting the enemy to a hail of deadly projectiles, the longbow in the hands of massed archers made possible the extraordinary victories enjoyed by English forces over superior numbers at Crecy and Poitiers, and remained a key battlefield weapon throughout the Wars of the Roses and beyond. It also played a leading role in raiding, siege and naval warfare.

Its influence and use spread to the armies of Burgundy, Scotland and other powers, and its reputation as a cost-effective and easily produced weapon led to calls for its widespread adoption among the nascent armies of the American Republic as late as the 1770s. 1 vol, 80 pgs 2013 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
NEW-softcover ......19.00 DISCOUNT:15% ARMS & ARMOUR

975026 Manning, Stephen 026 THE MARTINI-HENRY RIFLE The breech-loading, single-shot .458in Martini-Henry rifle has become a symbol of both the Anglo-Zulu War of 1879 and the numerous battles in Egypt and the Sudan in 1884-85, but continued to be used by both British and colonial troops well into the 20th century. Its invention and introduction into British service were in direct response to the success of the Prussian Dreyse needle gun, which demonstrated that the breech-loading rifle offered faster loading, improved accuracy and superior range; significantly, the weapon could be loaded and fired from a prone position, thus offering the rifleman greater security on the battlefield.

Due to the longevity of service, many Martini-Henry rifles survive today, both in museums and in private collections, and the weapon is highly prized by shooting enthusiasts. Featuring specially commissioned full-color artwork and an array of arresting first-hand accounts and written by an authority on warfare in the Victorian era, this engaging study tells the story of the powerful Martini-Henry and its impact on the battlefield, from the Anglo-Zulu War to the opening months of World War I. 1 vol, 80 pgs 2013 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
NEW-softcover, available late May 2013 ......19.00 DISCOUNT:15% ARMS & ARMOUR

975019 Maze, Robert 019 The Webley Service Revolver The Webley .455-inch service revolver is among the most powerful top-break revolvers ever produced. First adopted in 1887, in various marques it was the standard-issue service pistol for British and Commonwealth armed forces for nearly fifty years; later versions in .38-inch calibre went on to see further service in World War II and beyond, as well as in a host of law-enforcement roles around the world into the 1970s.

Developed to give British service personnel the ability to incapacitate their opponents in 'small wars' around the globe, the Webley used the formidable - and controversial - .455-inch cartridge, a variant of which was known as the 'manstopper'. Users found it offered good penetration and excellent stopping power with only mild recoil - indeed, it was rated superior to the US .45 Colt in stopping power. Featuring specially commissioned full-color artwork and close-up photographs, this is the compelling story of the Webley revolver, the powerful pistol that saw service across the British Empire and throughout two world wars. 1 vol, 80 pgs 2012 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
NEW-softcover, available mid to late August 2012 ......19.00 DISCOUNT:15% ARMS & ARMOUR

975003 McLachlan, Sean 03 MEDIEVAL HANDGONNES - The first black powder infantry weapons In the early 14th century, a new weapon entered the arsenals of European armies. This first generation of black powder weapons put fear into the heart of the enemy and in 1453 Ottoman cannon succeeded in pummelling the once-impregnable walls of Constantinople. But cannons, which are both slow and cumbersome, were difficult to use and often proved inaccurate. The first handgonnes were the answer. Easily dismissed by later historians as nothing more than crude tubes that shot wildly inaccurate lead balls, more recent research has revealed the true accuracy of the medieval handgonne together with its penetrative power. This volume, complete with detailed illustrations and colour photographs of reconstructed handgonnes, reveals the true history of what could easily have been the most revolutionary weapon in history.This book will be a must for medieval enthusiasts and re-enactors. 1 vol, 72 pgs 2010 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
NEW-pb ......18.00 DISCOUNT:15% ARMS & ARMOUR

975021 McNab, Chris 021 MG 34 and MG 42 MACHINE GUNS With the MG 34, the German Wehrmacht introduced an entirely new concept in automatic firepower - the general-purpose machine gun (GPMG). In itself the MG 34 was an excellent weapon: an air-cooled, recoil-operated machine gun that could deliver killing firepower at ranges of more than 1,000m. Yet simply by changing its mount and feed mechanism, the operator could radically transform its function. On its standard bipod it was a light machine gun, ideal for infantry assaults; on a tripod it could serve as a sustained-fire medium machine gun.

During World War II, the MG 34 was superseded by a new GPMG - the MG 42. More efficient to manufacture and more robust, it had a blistering 1,200rpm rate of fire. Nicknamed 'Hitler's buzzsaw' by Allied troops, it was arguably the finest all-round GPMG ever produced, and alongside the MG 34 it inflicted heavy casualties. Featuring specially commissioned full-color artwork and drawing upon numerous technical manuals and first-hand accounts, this study explores the technological development, varied roles and lasting influence of the revolutionary MG 34 and MG 42 machine guns and their postwar successors. 1 vol, 80 pgs 2012 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
NEW-softcover ......19.00 DISCOUNT:15% ARMS & ARMOUR

975033 McNab, Chris 033 SOVIET SUBMACHINE GUNS OF WORLD WAR II: PPD-40, PPSh-41 and PPS The submachine gun (SMG) came to be the embodiment of the Soviet fighting spirit during World War II. From 1943 the Red Army's preference for close-quarters combat resulted in entire infantry units being equipped with nothing but SMGs. By deploying multiple SMG-armed companies and battalions, the Red Army was able to develop ferocious firepower in urban warfare and position assaults, the soldiers keeping within the SMG's effective range of about 150m to nullify the German skills in armoured and manoeuvre warfare, artillery support and aerial bombardment. Featuring expert analysis and an array of specially commissioned full-colour artwork, this engaging study explains the history, use and development of Soviet wartime SMGs in detail. It gives particular focus to the tactical applications of these weapons in combat, and how they compared to firearms wielded by their German opponents. With numerous first-hand combat accounts, and detailed technical explanations, this book is ideal for both the general reader and the firearms enthusiast.

Contents
* Introduction
* Development: Guns for the masses
* Use: Firepower on the Eastern Front
* Impact: The SMGs and the new world order
* Conclusion
* Bibliography
* Glossary
* Index 1 vol, 80 pgs 2014 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
NEW-softcover, available mid May 2014 ......19.00 DISCOUNT:15% ARMS & ARMOUR

975074 Moss, Matthew 074 The PIAT - Britain's anti-tank weapon of World War II Designed in 1942, Britain's innovative Projector, Infantry, Anti-Tank (PIAT) provided British and Commonwealth troops with a much-needed means of taking on Germany's formidable Panzers. Replacing the inadequate Boys anti-tank rifle, it was conceived in the top-secret World War II research and development organization known colloquially as 'Churchill's Toyshop', alongside other ingenious weapons such as the sticky bomb, the limpet mine, and the time-pencil fuse.

Unlike the more famous US bazooka, the PIAT had its roots in something simpler than rocket science. Operated from the shoulder, the PIAT was a spigot mortar which fired a heavy high-explosive bomb, with its main spring soaking up the recoil. The PIAT had a limited effective range. Troops required nerves of steel to get close enough to an enemy tank to ensure a direct hit, often approaching to within 50ft of the target, and no fewer than six Victoria Crosses were won during World War II by soldiers operating PIATs.

A front-line weapon in every theatre of the conflict in which Commonwealth troops fought, from Europe to the Far East, the PIAT remained in service after 1945, seeing action during the Greek Civil War, the Arab-Israeli conflict, and the Korean War.
1 vol, 80 pgs 2020 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
NEW-pb, available mid August 2020 ......22.00 DISCOUNT:15% rct ARMS & ARMOUR

975024 NcNab, Chris 024 GERMAN AUTOMATIC RIFLES 1941-45: Gew 41, Gew 43, FG 42 and StG 44 This book explores the origins, development, combat use and lasting influence of Nazi Germany's automatic rifles, focusing on the Gew 41(W), Gew 43/Kar 43, FG 42, and MP 43/StG 44. The Blitzkrieg campaigns of 1939-40 convinced many observers that most infantry combat took place at closer ranges than the 750-1,000m. From 1941 Germany's arms designers took note and produced a new series of infantry firearms.

This study not only provides a detailed technical description of each weapon, but also explores how the firearms performed on the battlefields of World War II. The combat takes us from the FG 42 in the hands of Fallschirmjager at Monte Cassino through to StG 44s being used by Waffen-SS soldiers on both the Eastern and Western Fronts. Postwar service is also studied, such as the Gew 43's adoption by the Czech Army and the StG 44's use by the Viet Cong in the Vietnam War. Sets each firearm in its tactical and historical context, and employing striking photographs and full-color artwork.
1 vol, 80 pgs 2013 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
NEW-softcover, available mid March 2013 ......19.00 DISCOUNT:15% ARMS & ARMOUR

975001 Pegler, Martin 01 Thompson Submachine Gun, The The Thompson submachine gun, or Tommy gun developed an almost iconic status during the 20th century. It had an unusual beginning, for it was developed during the dying days of World War I as a 'one-man, hand-held machine gun.' The war ended before these first prototypes could be shipped to Europe but once the M1921 Thompson formally entered production it was used by the criminals working in Chicago and New York during the 1920s.

With the police increasingly outgunned they too were forced to equip themselves with the Tommy gun. It quickly came to be used in Hollywood films, and by the end of the 1930s it would have probably faded from view had history not intervened. With the entry of the US into World War II there was an urgent need to equip and arm a force of epic proportions; the Thompson submachine gun began a second career as part of the US Army. It also became the weapon of choice for the small band of British commandos as they conducted a number of daring raids against the heart of occupied Europe. 1 vol, 72 pgs 2010 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
NEW-pb ......18.00 DISCOUNT:15% ARMS & ARMOUR

975006 Pegler, Martin 06 Sniper Rifles - From the 19th to the 21st Century A technical outline of the history of the sniper rifle, from its introduction in warfare during the Napoleonic wars, through the US Civil War to its current apogee as the most frequently used combat rifle in Iraq and Afghanistan. This book details the development of ammunition, different weapons types including single shot, magazine loading and semi-automatic, as well as the introduction and use of optical sights.

Martin Pegler, a leading expert on the history of sniping and former Senior Curator of Firearms at the Royal Armouries Leeds, also details the current advances in technology, such as laser range-finding sights and night vision devices. Using first-hand accounts, the book brings the dangerous world of the sniper to life revealing their training and concealment techniques as well as their mastering of their weapon of choice. 1 vol, 72 pgs 2010 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
NEW-pb ......18.00 DISCOUNT:15% ARMS & ARMOUR

975017 Pegler, MArtin 017 THE LEE-ENFIELD RIFLE The Lee-Enfield is one of the 20th century's most recognizable and longest-serving military rifles. It was adopted by the British Army in 1895 and only replaced by the L1A1 SLR in 1957. It saw combat from the Boer War onwards, and thousands are still in use today; it is estimated that 17 million have been produced. Soldier's recollections of the rifle are overwhelmingly affectionate (it was known as the Smellie); today it remains a very popular target rifle for competitive shooting, and modern copies are being manufactured to meet demand. Featuring first-hand accounts, brand-new full-colour artwork and close-up photographs, this is the story of the Lee-Enfield, the innovative, reliable and long-lived rifle that equipped British and other forces through the world wars and beyond.
1 vol, 80 pgs 2012 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
NEW-softcover ......18.00 DISCOUNT:15% ARMS & ARMOUR

975025 Pegler, Martin 025 THE VICKERS-MAXIM MACHINE GUN The world's first self-powered machine gun, the Maxim gun became a potent symbol of Victorian colonialism in the closing years of the 19th century. It was the brainchild of Sir Hiram Maxim, the American-born firearms inventor who founded the company bearing his name with financing from Albert Vickers, who became the company's chairman; Maxim's company was absorbed by Vickers, Sons and Company in 1897.

Subsequent variants in British, German and Russian service - the .303in Vickers (1912), 7.92mm MG 08 (1908) and 7.62mm PM M1910, respectively - dominated both the Eastern and Western Fronts during World War I and soldiered on into World War II, while the Vickers remained in front-line British service essentially unchanged until 1968.

Featuring specially commissioned full-color artwork and written by a noted authority, this is the engaging story of the Maxim and its descendants, the innovative rapid-fire weapons that saw combat with British, German, Russian and other forces in the late Victorian era and throughout the world wars 1 vol, 80 pgs 2013 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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975008 Rottman, Gordon 08 KALASHNIKOV AK-47 ASSAULT RIFLE The Kalashnikov AK-47 is the most ubiquitous assault rifle in the world, with more AK-47s and its variants in use than any other individual small arm. Created by Senior Sergeant Mikhail Kalashnikov, and first adopted by the USSR soon after World War II, its production continues to this day, with an estimated 75 million produced worldwide. This book takes a look at the complete history of the weapon, discussing its design, development, and usage, taking its story from the great armies of the Soviet Union to the insurgents and criminal gangs that often employ the weapon today. 1 vol, 72 pgs 2011 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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975018 Rottman, Gordon 018 THE BAZOOKA Most belligerents entering World War II armed their infantry with bulky and ineffectual anti-tank rifles as their primary means of combating tanks. US planners realized that what infantrymen needed was a relatively lightweight, man-portable anti-tank weapon that was simple to operate, accurate, and capable of knocking out the average tank at a reasonable range, while also being effective against fortified buildings, pillboxes, and personnel in the open.

The bazooka combined a revolutionary new anti-tank rifle-grenade warhead, a much-modified British anti-aircraft rocket motor, and a cobbled-together launcher tube and electrical firing system; its first test-firing astounded observers, and it was immediately adopted by the US armed forces. Featuring specially drawn color artwork, this engaging study tells the story of the bazooka, which set the standard for future light anti-tank weapons and their ammunition, and was a key influence on anti-tank tactics and techniques in the post-war era. 1 vol, 80 pgs 2012 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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975032 Rottman, Gordon 032 BROWNING .30-caliber Machine Guns First adopted in 1917, the rugged and reliable Browning .30-caliber machine gun remained in US service into the Vietnam era, and is still occasionally found in use elsewhere even today. Produced in both water-cooled and air-cooled versions, it has been employed in every imaginable role for a machine gun -- anti-personnel, anti-aircraft, mounted on aircraft as both defensive and offensive armament, defensive armament aboard vehicles (armored and soft-skin), mounted on watercraft, and others.

Employing gripping first-hand testimony and featuring specially commissioned illustrations and detailed photographs, many in color, this lively study of the Browning .30-caliber machine gun reveals the origins, combat history and legacy of this versatile and dependable weapon. 1 vol, 80 pgs 2014 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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975002 Rottman, Gordon L 02 Rocket Propelled Grenade, The The RPG-series of weapons is the most widely used family of lightweight antitank weapons in the world today. RPGs have been used not only against their intended targets, but against personnel, fortifications, buildings, soft-skin vehicles, watercraft, and aircraft. Lightweight, relatively compact, easy to operate and maintain, they meet most of the requirements of any armed group. Like any weapon system, RPGs and their ammunition have their limitations.

While these limitations are much touted by proponents of more advanced weapons, they lose sight of many armed groups' requirement for lightweight, compact, inexpensive, easy to operate and maintain weapons. Most sophisticated weapons tend to be just the opposite - heavy, cumbersome, excessively expensive, and requiring extensive training and an advanced support infrastructure. They are also more difficult to obtain due to export controls and restrictions.

To be effective, an army actually needs a mix of both sophisticated and uncomplicated weapons. Gordon Rottman provides a detailed analysis of perhaps one of the most important weapons to be developed in the 20th century. 1 vol, 72 pgs 2010 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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975010 Smithurst, Peter 10 THE PATTERN 1853 ENFIELD RIFLE The Pattern 1853 Enfield Rifle was the first rifled firearm issued to every soldier in the British Army, and gave the infantry a revolutionary increase in firepower. First issued in 1853, the Enfield proved itself worthy during both the Crimean War and the Indian Mutiny, where its long range, durability, and interchangeable parts made it a perfect campaign rifle. However, it was during the American Civil War that the Enfield saw the greatest use, with over a million rifles being sold to the armies of both the North and South. This title takes an in-depth look at the design, the history, the mechanics, and the use of one of the most important firearms of the 19th century.
1 vol, 72 pgs 2011 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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975009 Thompson, Leroy 09 The Colt 1911 Pistol First used in combat during the Punitive Expedition into Mexico and then extensively during the world wars, the Colt Government Model (1911) pistol remained the standard issue handgun in the US armed forces for nearly 80 years and has continued in service with some units to this day. In fact, the M1911 has seen a resurgence amongst US Special Operations units as US Marine MARSOC and MEUSOC personnel are issued current generation 1911-type pistols. In addition the pistol has seen service with famous law enforcement agencies such as the Shanghai Municipal Police, LAPD Swat, and Texas Rangers. Nearly a century after its introduction, the M1911 pistol remains a popular design and is now produced by virtually every major firearms manufacturer doing business in the USA. 1 vol, 72 pgs 2011 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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975011 Thompson, Leroy 011 THE BERETTA M9 PISTOL In 1990 the Beretta M9 replaced the venerable Colt 1911 as the main pistol of choice for the US Army, and it has seen widespread use in Iraq and Afghanistan. Written by a leading pistol expert who currently trains US Special Forces in the use of this weapon, this book is an honest appraisal of the successes and failings of the 9mm Beretta. The volume traces the Beretta designs that preceded the M9, as well as its use on the battlefield, including the impact it has had on close combat training due its the larger magazine capacity. It also details the adoption of the Beretta by US law enforcement agencies and the impact this has had. This is a fascinating history of a classic pistol and an assessment of its future use. 1 vol, 72 pgs 2011 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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975022 Thompson, Leroy 022 THE STEN GUN The Sten submachine gun - officially the 'Carbine, Machine, Sten' - was developed to fulfill the pressing British need for large quantities of cheaply produced weapons after Dunkirk, when German invasion was a very real possibility. Over four million were built during World War II, and the Sten was widely used by airborne troops, tankers, and others who needed a compact weapon with substantial firepower. It proved especially popular with Resistance fighters as it was easy to conceal, deadly at close range, and could fire captured German ammunition - with a design so simple that Resistance fighters were able to produce them in bicycle shops.

Featuring vivid first-hand accounts, specially commissioned full-color artwork and close-up photographs, this is the fascinating story of the mass-produced submachine gun that provided Allied soldiers and Resistance fighters with devastating close-range firepower. 1 vol, 80 pgs 2012 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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975023 Thompson, Leroy 023 M1903 SPRINGFIELD RIFLE Developed to replace the Model 1892 Krag-Jorgensen rifle, the Model 1903 Springfield was a five-shot bolt-action rifle that introduced the .30-06 cartridge - the standard US round until the introduction of the 7.62mm NATO cartridge - and gave the US infantryman a durable, magazine-fed weapon so renowned for its accuracy that it remained in service as a sniping rifle for decades after it was superseded by the M1 Garand in 1937. Extensively used in World War I, the M1903 Springfield saw widespread combat in World War II and Korea.

During World War I, US troops developed a formidable reputation for marksmanship aided by the accuracy of the M1903 Springfield. World War II saw the introduction of the M1903A3, which changed the rear sight so that it was closer to that of the M1 Garand, to allow easier training of troops who might be issued either rifle. Illustrated with specially commissioned color artwork and drawing upon veterans' recollections, this is the engaging story of the M1903 Springfield, an iconic rifle prized for its lethal accuracy that equipped US and other troops for much of the 20th century. 1 vol, 80 pgs 2013 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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975029 Thompson, Leroy 029 US COMBAT SHOTGUNS When a soldier must face multiple opponents at close quarters, few weapons can match the effectiveness of the shotgun. From World War I to the War on Terror, the shotgun has been a devastating weapon in the hands of US troops. For urban combat, prisoner control and shipboard operations, it remains as deadly today as it was a century ago. This book examines various types, from the early combat shotguns through to the riot gun and trench gun versions used in World War l.

So effective was the trench shotgun, the Germans complained it violated the 'Rules of War' as an inhumane weapon, and threatened to execute troops captured carrying one. More recently during the War on Terror, shotguns have been used to clear cave complexes in Afghanistan and buildings in Iraq, but especially to blow doors open during entries and searches.

Featuring specially commissioned full-color artwork, this is the story of the origins, development and the use of the combat shotgun in US service, from the trenches of World War l, to the Korean and Vietnamese Wars and lately the cave complexes of Afghanistan. 1 vol, 80 pgs 2013 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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