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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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1-2093901 KINGS OF WAR: 4th Edition Two-Player Starter Set -- Claws in the Sand 28mm Miniatures Includes everything you need to command your army and dive into battle: plastic models for both factions, the Kings of War core rules, and assembly guides. Models are supplied unpainted and unassembled.

Contents:
* 16 HIPS Hard Plastic Xirkaali Warriors/Spearwardens Miniatures
* 10 HIPS Hard Plastic Yan infantry Miniatures
* 1 MasterCraft resin Xirkaali Matriarch Miniature
* 6 HIPS Hard Plastic Depth Horror Miniatures
* 16 HIPS Hard Plastic Placoderm Miniatures
* 10 HIPS Hard Plastic Riverguard Miniatures
* 1 PVC Plastic Depth Horror Eternal
* 1 Slimline Rulebook (includes an Introduction to Pannithor, Core Rules, and Army Building)
* 1 Getting Started Sheet
* 2 Army Profile Sheets (including assembly guide)
* Bases1 vol, 60 pgs 2025 UK, MANTIC GAMES
NEW-box, available mid December 2025 ......$155.00 DISCOUNT:10% rct

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1-251540 HALO FLASHPOINT: Recon Edition Starter Set 28mm Figures Tactical miniatures game for two players. Begin your journey in the War Games combat arena as a Spartan fireteam commander, bringing a range of classic Halo weapons and game modes to life on your tabletop. Models are supplied unpainted and unassembled.

Contents:
* 8 PVC Spartan models
* 1 Rulebook
* 1 Reversible Playmat
* Pre-colored card terrain and tokens
* 10 Weapon cards
* 8 Player/model cards
* 2 Reference cards
* 12 D8 dice
* 6 Command dice1 vol, 8 pgs 2025 UK, MANTIC GAMES
NEW-box, available mid December 2025 ......$90.00 DISCOUNT:10% rct

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1-916513 various MINIATURE WARGAMES #513 Articles Include:
* Send Three And Fourpence: Advice on starting a wargaming library from scratch
* Not A Fenimore: The Last of Mohicans piece, and the Warfare 2025 Wargames show
* The Lure Of The Peninsular: Part one of a three-parter which will cover small and large scale campaigns
* A Plague On All Your Houses: Painting Epic Warpath Plague figures
* Arrapha or Madanu, Sword, Spear and the Strength of the Gods: A look at a rarely covered ancients battle
* Rubbish 2 Ruin: Scratch building SF scenery
* Past Piratical: Revisiting old games
* Scratch Build: Raising a barn
* Last Word: Michael Hoddinott of Conquest Games
* Defence in Depth: Figure and rules reviews
* Quartermaster: Accessories
* Forward Observer: News
* Recce: Book reviews1 vol, 96 pgs 2025 UK, WARNER PUBLICATIONS
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4-209390 Cavatore, Alessio KINGS OF WAR: 4th Edition Fourth edition of the mass-battle fantasy wargame. Contains everything you need to learn the game and build lists for 16 unique factions. Contains core rules and stats, advanced mechanics, army lists, as well as background stories and artwork. If interested in any of the army box sets, please inquire.1 vol, 280 pgs 2025 UK, MANTIC GAMES
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1-209393 Gilbert, Matt KINGS OF WAR: 4th Edition Expansion Book 1 -- Invasion The first expansion book for Kings of War 4th Edition, crammed with rich lore, stories, art, and expanded army lists for the Xirkaali Empire, Trident Realm, Halflings, and Salamanders. This book enables gamers to dive deeper into the lore of the factions involved, and contains stories by authors such as Ben Stoddard, Mark Barber, Scott Washburn, and C.L. Werner -- edited by OMM's own Brandon Rospond.1 vol, 160 pgs 2025 UK, MANTIC GAMES
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1-9540105 Various ANCIENT WARFARE: Volume 105 A Century of Warfare Theme: The Roman Army in the 2nd Century AD
* A Century of War: Begin As You Mean to Continue
* Fighting Under a Flag: Roman Army Vexillations in the Second Century AD
* A Roman Career Soldier: The Story of Valerius Maximianus
* A Very Severan Civil War: The Battle of Issus
* Signalling on a Small Scale: Legionary Identity at Musov
* Hiding in Plain Sight: Portraits of Antonine Soldiers from Fayum
* A Brother Goes to War: The Parthian Monument of Lucius Verus

Features:
* Late Roman Heavy Cavalry: Forerunners of Medieval Knights
* The Paean: Greek Battle Hymns
* Evocatio: Do You Want to Come to Rome?
* Cross-Country Celtic Chariots: Longitudinal Suspension and Bent Rims1 vol, 84 pgs 2025 NETHERLANDS, KARWANSARAY
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1-251590 Dawson, Paul RICHARD DUKE OF YORK, FATHER OF KINGS: The Origins of Tudor England Reevaluates Richard Plantagenet's life, highlighting his pivotal role in the Wars of the Roses and Wakefield. Utilizing previously unseen archival documents from institutions such as the Bibliotheque nationale de France and The National Archives at Kew, uncovers fresh insights into the Battle of Wakefield. These sources reveal a complex web of alliances stretching across Europe, challenging traditional narratives and recontextualizing Richard's role in the geopolitical struggles of the era. Contains 16 mono illustrations.1 vol, 376 pgs 2025 UK, FRONTLINE BOOKS
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1-962220 Various MEDIEVAL WORLD: Volume 20 The Ins and Outs of Court Life Theme: Courtly Life
* Courtly Culture in the Middle Ages: Origins and Sources
* The Romances of Courtly Life: Of Love, Magic, and Chivalry
* The Court of the Purple Born: Byzantine Power and Ceremony
* Pas d'armes: Knights, Giants, and Unicorns
* The Court of Edward III: Chivalry, Powers, and Spectacle
* Dining at Court: Fine Cuisine and Table Manners
* Freydal: Combat and Dance

Features:
* Medieval Edinburgh: The Principal Burgh of Our Kingdom
* Knights Behaving Badly: When Chivalric Culture Failed
* The Hard Ground at Gladenmore: Reigniting Scotland's War for Independence
* Practical Magic: Debunking Myths About Medieval Witches
* The Golden Legend: A Popular Treasury of Tales
* Book Review: Johannes Gutenberg, A Biography in Books
* Book Review: Frederick Barbarossa1 vol, 92 pgs 2025 NETHERLANDS, KARWANSARAY
NEW-pb, available mid January 2026 ......$14.00 rct

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1-251550 Quinn, James BLOODY SUMMER: A New History of the 1798 Rebellion A new perspective on the key battles, underlying factors, and lasting impact of the 1798 Rebellion, written by a leading Irish historian. Details one of the bloodiest events in Irish history -- thousands of people were slaughtered in a single summer and thousands more were seriously injured and traumatized. Saw the emergence of new forms of militant republicanism and popular loyalism that strongly influenced the course of Irish history. Seeks to answer the question of not just what happened in 1798, but why it happened, and demonstrates a new, compelling account of this seismic event in Irish history.1 vol, 175 pgs 2025 UK, UNIVERSITY COLLEGE DUBLIN PRESS
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1-251610 Dawson, Paul THE ARMIES OF THE FRENCH REVOLUTION: Uniforms and Equipment French Revolutionary army uniforms were diverse, strictly regulated, meticulously recorded, inspected, and visually documented before Napoleon. Describes these in great detail through the culmination of having examined thousands of documents from the Service Historique Armee du Terre in Paris to detail the uniforms worn before Napoleon's rise. Details how soldiers' clothing followed strict regulations, with each item assigned a specific lifespan. Regular inspections assessed uniform conditions, and unserviceable items were returned and replaced. Repairs were logged, and soldiers bore the costs of replacements. A regiment's clothing officer managed equipment purchases for enlisted men, while officers supplied their own uniforms. The regimental council ensured purchases met quality standards, recorded in a Register of Uniforms. Combines detailed records with illustrations and photographs of rare surviving items, giving readers a unique visual and historical perspective on soldiers' appearances during this transformative era. Contains 200+ color illustrations.1 vol, 304 pgs 2025 UK, FRONTLINE BOOKS
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1-251600 Burnham, Robert WELLINGTON'S LIGHT DIVISION AND THE INVASION OF SPAIN: The Sieges and Battles of 1812 Details Wellington's campaign into Spain which saw early victories, a triumphant entry into Madrid, and a grueling retreat, with the Light Division heavily engaged throughout. Explores how Wellington sought to capture the border fortresses of Ciudad Rodrigo and Badajoz to secure routes into Portugal and protect his supply lines. Goes on to explain how he liberated Madrid, became their hero, but had to fall back to Portugal. All the while, explains the importance and the role that the Light Division played. Through first-hand accounts and previously unpublished material, these new sources, especially the diaries, permit readers to check the movements and locations of the regiments, the impact of over-extended supply lines, and the arrival of reinforcements and new commanders as never before revealed. Contains 16 mono illustrations.1 vol, 240 pgs 2025 UK, FRONTLINE BOOKS
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1-905153 Martin, Yves translator NAPOLEON'S CUIRASSIERS IN SPAIN: The History of the 13th Cuirassiers Regiment (1808-1814) Exhaustive study of French heavy cavalry in Spain, from the early days when provisional squadrons were being mustered to when the 13th Cuirassiers left Spain in 1814. Makes significant use of period sources, including never-before-published memoirs from the cuirassiers themselves. Details how the cuirassiers adapted to the terrain in Spain that did not favor them. Contains 10 black and white illustrations, 12 color illustrations, and 19 black and white maps.1 vol, 224 pgs 2025 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-251580 Boslet, Joseph LITTLE ROUND TOP AT GETTYSBURG: A Reassessment of July 2, 1863 Offers a comprehensive reassessment of the July 2, 1863 battle, combining meticulous research, firsthand accounts, and tactical analysis. Meticulously reexamines the practical aspects of regimental tactics and their use of 19th-century combat methods. Based on battle reports, soldiers' narratives, and regimental histories, presents a unique perspective shaped by author's own combat experiences. Accompanied by original maps, photographs, and detailed notes, it offers a practical history that readers can enjoy from an armchair or use on the battlefield to walk the ground fought over by soldiers and envision the battle as they experienced it. Contains 9 maps and 57 images.1 vol, 304 pgs 2025 US, SAVAS BEATIE
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1-251560 Jackson, Ashley OXFORD'S WAR: 1939-1945 Details how Oxford played a unique part in the national endeavor to defend Britain in the Second World War. Thanks to its proximity to London, the city provided an alternative base for civil servants from the Ministry of Food, the Foreign Office, the Ministry of Home Security, the Ministry of Information, and the Ministry of Works. The Admiralty, the War Office, the Air Ministry, MI5, and Bletchley Park all also had a presence in Oxford. Draws on first-hand narratives and the University of Oxford's archival material to reveal the essential role Oxford played in producing military intelligence, creating propaganda, and developing radar and the atomic bomb. Also explores how the university provided sanctuary for academics fleeing fascism who in turn made significant contributions in their fields of expertise, painting an astonishing picture of the war's profound impact on an ancient seat of learning. Contains 35 color plates and 10 halftones.1 vol, 408 pgs 2024 UK, BODLEIAN LIBRARY PUBLISHING
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1-251570 Jackson, Julian DE GAULLE A deep look into Charles de Gaulle's personality and upbringing and how these factors influenced the creation of the Fifth Republic in France. Details how he oversaw the final stages of France's withdrawal from its last colonies in the 1960s and spent much of his career in opposition to France's military establishment. Yet it was precisely because of these contradictions that he was able to reconcile so many of the conflicting strands in French politics. In 1958, in response to a coup by the French military in Algeria, De Gaulle introduced a new political system, the Fifth Republic, ushering in a period of stability that has been held to the present day. Contains 20 halftones.1 vol, 192 pgs 2023 UK, HAUS PUBLISHING
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2-200860 Peters, Mike GLIDER PILOTS IN SICILY The British Airborne landings on Sicily are the least known and, without doubt, the most fraught with political and technical strife. Newly formed Airlanding troops were delivered into battle in gliders they knew little about. The men of the Glider Pilot Regiment (GPR) had self-assembled the gliders while living in the empty packing cases. They accomplished this complex and technically challenged task while living on fly-ridden, dusty North African airfields. After only a few hours of conversion training, they took off for a night flight across the Mediterranean Sea that was to end in near-catastrophe.1 vol, 320 pgs 2025 UK, PEN AND SWORD
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1-2349410 Chung, Wen Jian WAR IN UKRAINE: Volume 10 -- Ukrainian- and Western-Designed Artillery Systems, 2022-2024 Details how from mid-2022, Ukraine's allies in the West began supplementing and, in some cases, replacing Soviet-designed artillery systems with towed and self-propelled guns. Although relatively small in number even three years later, these systems have not only proved qualitatively superior to Soviet-legacy systems but have also played a critical role in the defense of Ukraine, enabling the ZSU to shift away from Soviet-style massed fires toward an emphasis on precision, and deploying artillery as a force multiplier. Extensively illustrated with the author's own photographs, along with specially commissioned color artworks and maps. Contains 124 color photos, 18 color profiles, 4 black and white photos, 1 color map, 5 diagrams and 2 tables.1 vol, 72 pgs 2025 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-251620 Dimitrijevic, Bojan THE BOSNIAN SERB ARMY AT WAR 1992-95 Comprehensive history of the Bosnian Serb Army 1992-95, detailing operations, organization, personnel, equipment, combat activities and NATO involvement. Also details the establishment of the Vojske Republike Srpske largely from ethnic Serbs serving in the Yugoslav People's Army, organizational changes, and the difficulties surrounding the chain of command. An examination of the initial operations and offensives in 1992-93 is followed by descriptions of the operations in 1994 and 1995, in which ultimately NATO and United Nations forces became embroiled, leading to Operation Deliberate Force, and the final Croat-Muslim offensive causing the end of the war under the auspices of the US shuttle diplomat Richard Holbrooke. The final chapter examines the influence of the Dayton Accord, the Paris peace treaty, deployment of the NATO-led IFOR (Implementation Force), and demilitarizing of the warring parties Contains 43 black and white photos, 125 color photos, 24 color profiles, and 5 color maps.1 vol, 98 pgs 2025 UK, PEN & SWORD
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