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ABBREVIATIONS: dj-dust jacket, biblio-bibliography, b/w-black and white, illust-illustrations, b/c-book club addition.
rct - recent arrival or pending publication, spc - OMM Special Price
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1-2481339 BY FIRE AND SWORD II: Register Moloitsy 15mm Figures Set contains 27 miniatures, S and M size trays, Registered Moloitsty (S) and Registered Moloitsy (M) Unit Cards, 9 plastic bases, and a set of banners and banner pole. Miniatures are made of metal. All miniatures require gluing and are unpainted.1 vol, 1 pgs 2025 POLAND, BY FIRE AND SWORD
NEW-box, available early November 2025 ......$37.00 DISCOUNT:10% rct

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1-2481340 BY FIRE AND SWORD II: Mounted Cossacks 15mm Figures Set contains 15 miniatures (6 mounted and 9 on foot), S and M size trays, Mounted Cossacks (S) and Mounted Cossacks (M) Unit Cards, 6 plastic bases, and a set of banners with banner pole and spears. Miniatures are made of metal. All miniatures require gluing and are unpainted.1 vol, 1 pgs 2025 POLAND, BY FIRE AND SWORD
NEW-box, available early November 2025 ......$33.00 DISCOUNT:10% rct

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1-2481341 BY FIRE AND SWORD II: Mercenary Squadron 15mm Figures Set contains 36 miniatures, M and L size trays, Mercenary Infantry (M) and Mercenary Infantry (L) Unit Cards, 12 plastic bases, and a set of banners with banner pole and pikes. Miniatures are made of metal. All miniatures require gluing and are unpainted.1 vol, 1 pgs 2025 POLAND, BY FIRE AND SWORD
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1-2481342 BY FIRE AND SWORD II: Ottoman Light Cannon Battery 15mm Figures Set contains 9 miniatures, 3 cannons, S and M size trays, Ottoman Light Cannon Battery (S) and Ottoman Light Cannon Battery (M) Unit Cards, and 3 resin scenic bases. Miniatures are made of metal. All miniatures require gluing and are unpainted.1 vol, 1 pgs 2025 POLAND, BY FIRE AND SWORD
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1-2481343 BY FIRE AND SWORD II: Segbans 15mm Figures Set contains 27 miniatures, S and M size trays, Segbans (S) and Segbans (M) Unit Cards, 9 plastic bases, and a set of banners and banner pole. Miniatures are made of metal. All miniatures require gluing and are unpainted.1 vol, 1 pgs 2025 POLAND, BY FIRE AND SWORD
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1-2481344 BY FIRE AND SWORD II: Swedish National Cavalry 15mm Figures Set contains 18 mounted miniatures, M size tray, Swedish National Cavalry (M) Unit Card, 6 plastic bases, and a set of banners and banner pole. Miniatures are made of metal, horses are made of plastic. All miniatures require gluing and are unpainted.1 vol, 1 pgs 2025 POLAND, BY FIRE AND SWORD
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1-DMHP107 DEAD MAN'S HAND: 28mm Plastic Gallows Set Contains a plastic model kid for gallows designed for Dead Man's Hand. Includes four multipart 28mm plastic miniatures. Assembly required.1 vol, 4 pgs 2025 UK, GREAT ESCAPE GAMES
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1-TCPM2012 TRENCH CRUSADE: Prussian Stosstruppen Warband 28mm Miniatures The Prussian Stosstruppen are among the most fearsome soldiers of New Antioch. Charging through No Man's Land with unmatched discipline, they unleash brutal shock assaults capable of crushing even the strongest Heretic fortifications. Contains 1 Hauptmann miniature, 1 Feldkaplan miniature, 3 Stosstruppen miniatures, 3 Yeomen miniatures, and set of 25/32mm bases. Figures are made in plastic and supplied unpainted and unassembled.1 vol, 8 pgs 2025 UK, TRENCH CRUSADE
NEW-box, available late November 2025 ......$66.00 DISCOUNT:10% rct

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1-WP8082 WARPAINTS FANATIC: World War II American Paint Set Curated specifically to recreate US Battledress in WWII, enabling you to paint the uniform, equipment, and weaponry of US infantry forces throughout WWII, with several complementary Washes also included. This set is perfect for US forces in all theaters, from Africa to Northwest Europe to the Pacific, whether they're US Army, US Airborne or United States Marine Corps.

Contains 14 acrylic colors (Matt Black, Matt White, Flag Red, Rosy Skin, Dark Olive, Boot Brown, Rifle Brown, Ensign Blue, Life Vest Yellow, Dark Drab, Medium Drab, Light Drab, Paratrooper Tan, Canvas), 4 washes (Black Tone, Military Shade, Brown Tone, Warm Skin Tone), 1 Rust effect paint, and 1 Steel metallic paint.1 vol, 20 pgs 2025 UK, THE ARMY PAINTER
NEW-box, available early November 2025 ......$80.00 DISCOUNT:10% rct

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1-908455 various WARGAMES ILLUSTRATED #455 Theme: Assassins and Templars

Features:
* Zero Hour Battle Report: New early-20th-Century mass battle game from Gripping Beast
* Assassins and Templars, Battlefield Essentials: New ideas for terrain
* Painting a Ragged Staff Minis Veteran: Wars of the Roses mini painting
* A Conversation in Myth and Blood: Discussion on book that inspired the rules
* Frostgrave Battle Report: Four-player game to celebrate ten years
* Assassins and Templars Scenario: The Ambassador
* Assassins and Templars: Painting and Collecting minis
* Alternate World War Two: What-if possibilities with Konklikt '47
* Brycho's Constellatron: Frostgrave scenario from battle report

Departments:
* Observation Post: Reviews cover new books, and resin and plastic minis
* Release Radar: New and upcoming releases
* Quick Fire: WI readers' hobby projects, notes, news, and observations1 vol, 116 pgs 2025 UK, WARGAMES ILLUSTRATED
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1-251010 SKIRMISH IN A BOX: Napoleonic French and Spanish 28mm Miniatures The box contains 65 figures comprising of two opposing skirmish forces for the Peninsular War (1807-14). Spanish guerrillas and regular infantry as well as French Line infantry (mostly Elite companies) make up the set. The sides are roughly even (38 Spanish and 27 French), but this is also a kit bash box, so you can vary the ratio by mixing and matching the parts from both sides to create other units including those from the Confederation of the Rhine, French Gendarmerie, and Spanish Volunteer units. Included in the set are three painting guides for French, Spanish, and Confederation of the Rhine troops as well as a guide for kit bashing them.

Contents:
* One Spanish command frame
* One Spanish infantry 1 frame
* One Spanish infantry 2 frame
* Five Guerrilla frames
* One Spanish head frame
* One French Infantry command frame
* One French battalion frame
* Four French Elite frames1 vol, 65 pgs 2025 UK, PERRY MINIATURES
NEW-box, available mid November 2025 ......$72.00 rct

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2-190220 RFCM AK47 REPUBLIC: War in Africa 1955-1990, 15mm rules -- 3rd Edition Peter Pig games always cover a narrow period so the most important aspects of that war can be modeled and the less important ones piled into the general mechanisms. Designed for 15mm, each square is 120 meters, each figure represents six soldiers, and each vehicle represents three. Contains twelve army lists: Religious Movement, People's Popular Front, Colonial Settlers, Western Supported, Communist Supported, Superpower Client, Dictatorship, Warlord Uprising, Hereditary Benign dictatorship, Mercenary Cored, Exiled, and End of Days Government.1 vol, 80 pgs 2025 UK, PETER PIG
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1-BRIG435 Bunde, Peter 435: Kingdom of Prussia: Freikorps Lutzow - Cavalry 1813-1815 Another in the terrific series. Uniform plate with 20+ color figures, flags or standards, facings, etc. Descriptions on reverse side.1 vol, 1 pgs 2025 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-251030 Nordheim, Teresa LONE STAR SHADOWS: Echoes of the Forgotten Explores the forgotten corners of Texas where history and the supernatural intertwine. Details the eerie tales and ghostly legends that haunt the state's abandoned military bases in a blend of history and paranormal. From deserted barracks to long silent airfields and discarded spacecraft, each location tells a story of bravery and the unexplained. Each branch of the military stationed in the Lone Star State appears in the pages of this book. 1 vol, 96 pgs 2025 US, AMERICA THROUGH TIME
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1-964057 Various ANCIENT HISTORY MAGAZINE #57: Religion in Ancient Rome Theme: Religion in Ancient Rome
* Worshipping the Imperial Family: When Religion Meets Politics
* Curse Tablets in the Roman World: Hidden Secrets of Ancient Magic
* Roman Worship of Castor and Pollux: The Best of Brothers
* Watching Over the Family: Roman Household Gods
* Religious Life in Dura-Europos: One Town, Many Faiths

Features:
* Centaurs: Wildness and the Greek Imagination
* Classical Sparta: A Militaristic Society?
* The Snail Craze: Producing Tyrian Purple
* Hengistbury Head: A Vibrant Iron Age Settlement
* Widowhood in Ancient Rome: Wealth, Love, and Politics
* Peopling the Past: Experiencing the Jewry Wall Museum1 vol, 68 pgs 2025 NETHERLANDS, KARWANSARAY
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1-251060 Grainger, John THE MAHDI AND AFRICA: Muhammad Ahmad and Sudan's Mahdist Revolution in Context Details the Mahdi's uprising from a more African point of view than British, and analyzes the effect it had on the rest of North and East Africa, destroying the Egyptian Empire, provoking Ethiopia into a new unification. Sets the Mahdist war in the wider context of Africa and Islam, and in the context of the development of African states. Also looks forward to the present day, where the most important development in Africa is the extensive Islamic uprising, which is replicating that of the nineteenth century. Contains 20 mono illustrations.1 vol, 304 pgs 2025 UK, PEN & SWORD
NEW-dj, available late November 2025 ......$55.00 DISCOUNT:15% rct

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1-251050 Moretz, Joseph THE DEVELOPMENT OF BRITISH AMPHIBIOUS OPERATIONS 1882-1914 This study looks at what was thought, what was taught, what was expected, and what occurred in the thirty years before Britain found herself facing a scale of conflict not witnessed in a century. Analyzes the thought and the purpose giving rise to these ventures, paying special attention to the Russo-Japanese War. What is now styled joint amphibious operations were difficult because they were never of a single type. Naval support to a military force standing on the defensive, raids, feints, blocking operations, riverine operations, and an opposed landing, spoke to a series of joint operations of ever-increasing complexity. Meanwhile, as every operation must at some point end, even the manner of evacuation came to be viewed as a special type of combined operation to be understood and learned. Contains 15 mono illustrations.1 vol, 224 pgs 2025 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-251040 Crump, Steve MOSQUITO PATHFINDER: The Combat and Operations, Loss and Excavation of a WW2 Low-Level Target Marker Bomber Command faced mounting challenges as poor bombing results and heavy losses strained aircrews to their limits. The formation of the Pathfinders Force marked a turning point, introducing improved methods for finding and marking targets. The Mosquito, adopted by the Pathfinders, played a critical role in this evolution. Drawing from local memories, official records, and firsthand accounts, paints a vivid picture of the challenges faced by the men of 139 and later 627 Squadrons. Encapsulates the broader narrative of Bomber Command's evolving strategies and the heroism of its crews. Contains 33 mono illustrations. 1 vol, 288 pgs 2025 UK, AIR WORLD
NEW-dj, available late November 2025 ......$45.00 DISCOUNT:15% rct

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1-250981 Zabielski, Jacek IMPERIAL GERMAN ARMY MOTORISED TROOPS 1914-18 VOLUME 1: Origins, Organization, and Mechanical Innovation in the Great War Provides a detailed examination of the origins and development of Germany's motorized forces during the First World War. Focuses on the early stages of motorized transport, highlighting their evolution from rudimentary beginnings into specialized and strategic components of the Imperial Army. Explores the organizational structure, logistics, and vehicles that played a crucial role in supporting Germany's military objectives. Offers a thorough understanding of the challenges and innovations that characterized this period. Contains 204 black and white photos, 9 color profiles, 4 color illustrations, 5 figures, and 2 tables.1 vol, 132 pgs 2025 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-250982 Zabielski, Jacek IMPERIAL GERMAN ARMY MOTORISED TROOPS 1914-18 VOLUME 2: Armoured Units, Assault Tanks, and the Weapons of Modern Warfare Offers a focused study on the operational deployment and technological advancements of Germany's motorized forces during the latter stages of the First World War. Investigates the development of armored car units, assault tank detachments, and anti-aircraft artillery, providing a critical analysis of their design, implementation, and battlefield performance. Examines how these units were equipped, how they functioned in combat, and their broader role within the Imperial Army's strategy. Contains 182 black and white photos, 5 color photos, 9 color profiles, 2 color illustrations, 2 figures, and 1 table.1 vol, 130 pgs 2025 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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2-217890 Stejskal, James MASTERS OF MAYHEM: Lawrence of Arabia and the British Military Mission to the Hejaz Looks at the creation of the HEDGEHOG force, the formation of armored car sections and other units, and focuses on the Hejaz Operations Staff, the Allied officers and men who took Lawrence's idea and prosecuted it against the Ottoman Turkish army assisting Field Marshal Allenby to achieve victory in 1918. Includes an examination of how HEDGEHOG has influenced special operations and unconventional warfare, including Field Marshal Wavell, the Long Range Desert Group, and David Stirling's SAS. Contains 16 pages of black and white photos.1 vol, 304 pgs 2025 US, CASEMATE
NEW-pb edition, available mid November 2025 ......$20.00 DISCOUNT:15% rct

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2-226510 Hess, Wilhelm ARCTIC FRONT: The Advance of Mountain Corps Norway on Murmansk, 1941 Looks at the battles between German and Russian troops in Scandinavia during WWII. This account of the operation was written by Wilhelm Hess, quartermaster of the Mountain Corps Norway. Draws upon his personal experience of the conditions and actions on the Arctic Front in order to describe and analyze the environment, the sequence of events, and the reasons behind certain decisions. In addition to describing how operations conducted by the Mountain Corps unfolded, Hess provides insight as to how the terrain, the flow of supplies, and the war at sea impacted those operations. Contains 20 maps.1 vol, 240 pgs 2025 US, CASEMATE
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1-251070 Hilton, Larry VIETNAM FIRE MISSION: Fighting with the 1st 155mm Gun Battery (Self-Propelled), USMC Recounts Larry Hilton's experiences as a Marine artilleryman in Vietnam. Explains that artillery units, while typically thought of as being behind the lines, were often directly targeted during the Vietnam War, where there were no front lines. Describes the initial confusion among Marines in 1965, as many had no knowledge of Vietnam before being abruptly deployed there. Marines who had been stationed in the Pacific were quickly shipped to Vietnam, with some arriving without their proper gear. The deployment to Vietnam, especially in the early stages, caused frustration for those whose service was extended. Contains 150 mono illustrations.1 vol, 224 pgs 2025 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-251020 Longgrear, Landon U.S. MARINES AT THE BATTLE OF SANGIN: Operation Enduring Freedom War memoir following a small Marine infantry detachment in Afghanistan. Not a week goes by before the Marines experience the deaths of friendly forces, Marine casualties, enemy combatants killed, numerous IED strikes, air strikes, predator drone strikes and around the clock patrolling in hostile territory where death is ever present. Combat operations greatly intensify as the Marines find their battlefield rhythm. Personalizes the broader themes of America's war in Afghanistan through the brutal experiences of a small Marine unit who volunteered to fight it. Contains 30 color illustrations.1 vol, 224 pgs 2025 UK, PEN & SWORD
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