1-908459 various WARGAMES ILLUSTRATED #459 Theme: Wargames Illustrated Readers' Awards

Features:
* The Wargames Illustrated Readers' Awards: Winners of the ninth annual awards
* 2025 Hobby Hero Chris 'Peachy' Peach: Q&A
* The Marker Quest: Paint with pens
* Chugging Along the Chittagong: The Third Burma War
* Lily Banners Goes Forth: Game designer plays against Nick Eyre of North Star
* Tilts, Trolls, and Trouble: Fresh scenarios, new objectives, and new ideas for Hairfoot Jousting
* Messing About In Boats: Three scenarios that explore Crown and Maori waterborne operations
* Battle at Monte Cassel, 1677: Expansion for Age of Eagles
* Midgard, Great Northern War: Midgard rules used in the Great Northern War (1700 - 1721)
* Stralsund 1628: Preview of game being brought to this year's Salute wargames show
* Going Greek with Gamers Grass Terrain, Part Two: Warriors of Athena terrain
* Building a Burmese Temple: Constructing a Burmese temple

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 2026 UK, WARGAMES ILLUSTRATED
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1-916515 various MINIATURE WARGAMES #515 Articles Include:

* Gunpowder for the Win: Battle of Cerignola in 1503
* Send Three And Fourpence: Straight-to-the tabletop plastics
* Mad Dogs & Martians: Victorian Colonial Campaigning, Part 1
* The Lure Of The Peninsular: Final part of Spanish dilemma, large scale campaigns
* Viva la Revolution!: La Cucaracha
* Armoured Clash: Army Painter's new Masterclass John Blanche Paints 3 and 4
* Scratch Build: French storehouse
* Defence in Depth: Figure and rules reviews
* Quartermaster: Accessories
* Forward Observer: News
* Recce: Book reviews1 vol, 96 pgs 2026 UK, WARNER PUBLICATIONS
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1-2524598 ECORCHEURS!: Ecorcheurs Tokens Contains one set of Ecorcheurs! MDF tokens. There are three sets of markers: Coins that can be won and spent during the course of the game, maces to show that a figure has been stunned, and crossbows to show that a crossbow is unloaded.1 vol, 1 pgs 2026 UK, GRIPPING BEAST
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1-2524599 ECORCHEURS!: Ecorcheurs Dice Contains one set of eight Ecorcheurs! dice. While regular D6 can be used, these dice are marked with icons to reflect the combat outcomes, add period feel, and cause even the most mathematically-minded player to stop calculating the odds and start thinking about the story of the battle.1 vol, 8 pgs 2026 UK, GRIPPING BEAST
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1-252440 Hyde, Henry BATTLE MAPS FOR MINIATURE WARGAMERS: A Bumper Collection of Full Colour Battle Maps For Historical, Fantasy and Sci-Fi Gamers Assists with the challenge of creating a scenario for wargamers' next game. Packed with 52 beautiful scenario maps and suggestions for how they can be adapted for different time periods, terrain types, and genres, you can make your own adaptation notes in the spaces provided and be up and running with a challenging game in short order. Can be played as one-off battles or form the basis for simple campaigns, provides some illustrated suggestions of how this can be achieved. Full-color throughout.1 vol, 112 pgs 2026 UK, GLADIUS PUBLICATIONS
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1-252450 Jones, Robert ECORCHEURS!: Skirmish Wargaming in the Hundred Years War Skirmish rules developed to fight small actions between retinues in the Hundred Years War. Contains rules, suggested retinues, as well as scenarios and a mini-campaign centered on Edward III's 1346 campaign that led to the battle of Crecy. Ideal for smaller tables, and between twenty and forty 15mm to 28mm figures per side. Scenario-driven and narrative in nature, focuses on the leader's ability to command and the warrior's prowess in combat. Melee rules reflect the back and forth of medieval combat, the strength of armor, and the chaos of the field. Rewards tactical thinking, and encourages a chivalric mindset. 1 vol, 40 pgs 2026 UK, GRIPPING BEAST
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1-2496814 Toone, David and Daniel ON BLOODY GROUND: Sengoku Jidai and Imjin War Mass combat rulebook with common sense rules for movement, shooting, and combat, along with a command and orders structure which produces a highly tactical, dynamic, and versatile wargame that is great fun for both seasoned gamers and beginners alike. Includes five complete army lists to enable players to build Early Warring Clans, Late Warring Clans, Ikko-Ikki, The Joseon Dynasty, and The Ming Dynasty armies.1 vol, 54 pgs 2026 UK, WiP GAMES AND MINIATURES
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1-252521 Raugh, Harold E Jr THE CRUCIBLE OF COMBAT, PERSPECTIVES ON BRITISH MILITARY HISTORY AND LEADERSHIP: Volume 1 of the Raugh Military History Trilogy Anthology of the author's previous works on British military history, focusing on the mid-nineteenth century to World War II. These fourteen essays highlight little-known battles and campaigns; battlefield bravery; deception operations; the evolution of weaponry, tactics, and leadership; and the human dimension of soldiering. Escapes from besieged Delhi during the Indian Mutiny are detailed using first-hand accounts, and the varying perceptions of battles by participants of different ranks are examined. Frequently overlooked military operations, such as the 1875-1876 Perak War and the 1898 Fashoda Expedition, are chronicled. The tactical employment of artillery at the 1898 Battle of Omdurman in the Sudan, and the decisive role of advanced weaponry, dispersed tactics, and rifle marksmanship at Elandslaagte in 1899 during the South African War, are assessed. Case studies also showcase innovative training, detailed planning, and dynamic leadership from both world wars. Contains 20 black and white illustrations, 40 black and white photos, 15 color illustrations, 5 color photos, 20 black and white maps, 8 color maps, and 4 tables.1 vol, 368 pgs 2026 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-252510 Quesada-Sanz, Fernando WEAPONS, WARRIORS, AND BATTLES OF ANCIENT GREECE AND ROME A comprehensive, accessible study of Greek, Macedonian, and Roman weapons, armor, and military systems. Covers the period from the emergence of hoplite armies in Greece from the 8th century BC, through the Hellenistic age and down to the fall of the Western Roman empire in the 5th century AD. As well as the obvious chapters on swords, spears, helmets, body armor and the like, there are sections on such subjects as biological warfare, war elephants, horse tack and saddles, siege weapons, and military signals and standards. Contains 257 color illustrations and 29 black and white illustrations.1 vol, 400 pgs 2026 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-252530 Esposito, Gabriele ARMIES OF THE BYZANTINE EMPIRE, 395-1204: Organization, Weapons and Equipment Traces the Byzantine Empire's evolution, military organization, campaigns, and adaptations from Rome's division to 1204. In addition to presenting an overview and analysis of the various campaigns of the period, provides a complete review of Byzantine military organization, weapons, tactics, and equipment. Illustrated with dozen of color photographs of replica arms, armor, and costume in use, as well as 80 color illustrations.1 vol, 192 pgs 2026 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-962221 Various MEDIEVAL WORLD: Volume 21: Preserving the Past Theme: Preserving the Past
* Writing History in the Middle Ages: Time, Models, and Sources
* Writing War in the Middle Ages: Sources and Models
* Matthew Paris: An Enigmatic and Innovative Historian
* Seeing is Believing: Making History Personal
* From Epic to Chronicle: How Chanson de Geste Shaped Medieval War Stories

Features:
* Defending the Song Dynasty: Wars and Geopolitics of Medieval China
* Liturgical or Knot?: The Use of Combs in Medieval Worship
* Being an Artist in the Middle Ages: What We Know
* Medieval Chivalry in the Modern World: An Ongoing Fascination
* The Transylvanian Saxons: Origins, Commercials Centers, Fortifications
* Dropping your Aitches: The Battle of Hedgeley Moor, April 25, 1464
* A Medieval Phenomenon: The Alexander Romance
* Book Review: The Viking Eastern Baltic
* Book Review: Alfred's Dynasty -- How an Anglo-Saxon King and His Family Defeated the Vikings and Created England1 vol, 92 pgs 2026 NETHERLANDS, KARWANSARAY
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1-252490 Richardson, Glenn RENAISSANCE MONARCHS AT WAR: The Battle of Pavia, 1525 Examines the Battle of Pavia's decisive impact on Renaissance warfare, kingship, and European power politics. Traces the early reigns of Francis, of his great rival Charles V, the Holy Roman Emperor, and a number of their contemporaries. Shows why warfare was such an important aspect of kingship in the period, and how it interacted with diplomacy. Looks at how Francis's siege of the city of Pavia turned into an open battle, why the king of France fought in person, and the main events of the encounter. Reviews Francis's time as a prisoner in Spain and traces the complexity of international relations that provoked yet more war in the following decades, which drew in kingdoms as varied as Scotland, Tunisia, Hungary, and the Ottoman Empire. Contains 35 mono illustrations.1 vol, 256 pgs 2026 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-912133 Marsh, Simon THE TRAYNE OF ARTILLERY 1642-1646: Ordnance and associated capabilities of English armies during the First Civil War Artillery trains are a neglected aspect of ECW military history, despite the rich archival legacy they have left behind. Seeks to challenge the notion that they had little impact and to ensure that the importance of ordnance trains to Civil War armies is more widely recognized. Examines the organization, equipping, and employment of artillery. Explores contemporary ordnance doctrine as articulated by military writers and compares this theoretical framework with evidence drawn from written accounts. Provides a detailed examination of the principal artillery trains established by both Parliamentarian and Royalist forces. Also investigates the smaller artillery trains raised by regional forces. Contains 88 black and white illustrations, 3 black and white maps, and 24 tables.1 vol, 314 pgs 2026 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-905154 Burrows, Laurence WAR ON THE TURTLE'S BACK: Indigenous Peoples During the Period of the Seven Years War in North America, 1752-1766 Examines North American Indigenous campaigns during the Seven Years War, highlighting their perspectives, tactics, culture, and daily life. Uses contemporary documents and accounts, recorded oral evidence, research papers, and published works by native scholars and others to cover the wars from the various viewpoints of Indigenous Peoples, putting their motives and military involvement center stage from the Atlantic coast to the Mississippi valley. Gives contextual background information on daily life, governance, beliefs, dress, and the way war was carried out, from the initiation of a war party to its return home. Details of training, organization, the role of women, campaigning, and the actual tactics employed are given. Contains 10 black and white illustrations, 44 color illustrations, 24 pages of color plates, and 10 black and white maps.1 vol, 396 pgs 2026 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-252480 Ridley, Norman GENERAL GEORGE WASHINGTON -- SPYMASTER AGENT 711: The Intelligence Battle during the American War of Independence Under the supervision of George Washington, several networks of spies operated in both close-knit circles and far-reaching societies. The undercover agents were merchants, tailors, farmers, and other extraordinary patriots with ordinary day jobs. Benjamin Franklin took responsibility for covert action, while John Jay oversaw the counterintelligence work. All three men were all honored by the CIA in 1997 as the Founding Fathers of the American intelligence services. Details how, discounting technology, there are few differences between modern espionage and the techniques and methods of 250 years ago. Double agents, secret writing, dead drops, clandestine meetings, code-making and breakings, sabotage, bribery deception, signals, propaganda, and partisan warfare were all very much in evidence during the revolution. Both sides also mounted disinformation campaigns to confuse and mislead. Contains 16 mono illustrations.1 vol, 256 pgs 2026 UK, FRONTLINE BOOKS
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1-252520 Esposito, Gabriele QUEEN VICTORIA'S COLONIAL TROOPS, 1837-1901: Organization, Uniforms and Equipment Offers an excellent overview of the troops raised from every corner of the British Empire, discussing their organization, weapons, uniform, and equipment, as well as how and where they were employed. From the subarctic mountains of Canada to the Sahara Desert and the South African veldt, from the jungles of West Africa and central India to China, the British forces flew the flag. Colonial troops not only boosted the numbers available to the Empire's forces but their local knowledge of climate and terrain, as well as their differing fighting styles, offered vital variety and flexibility. The informative text is lavishly illustrated with color artworks, as well as 80 color illustrations.1 vol, 240 pgs 2026 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-252531 Edited by Charles Fair, Richard Hendry, and Tom Thorpe LONDON PRIDE, THE LONDON TERRITORIAL FORCE IN PEACE AND WAR, 1908-1921, VOLUME 1: Peacetime, Society and the Transition to War Examines the vital yet often overlooked contributions of London's Territorial Force from 1908 to 1921, exploring its unique structure, socioeconomic composition, military operations during the Great War, and enduring legacy. Explores the organization of the Territorial Force, which consisted of infantry, artillery, engineering, medical, and logistical units, each with distinct traditions and identities. Details how class, occupation, and geography influenced recruitment, providing insights into the Territorial Force's connection to the social and economic fabric of Edwardian London. Also investigates the Territorial Force's adaptation to the demands of modern warfare, analyzing its learning processes, operational challenges, and integration into the British Army. Volume 1 focuses on its formation, its social and economic context and the transition from peacetime to war. Contains 71 black and white photos and illustrations, 7 black and white maps, 15 figures, and 29 tables.1 vol, 516 pgs 2026 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-252560 LaMonica, Jeffrey THE ITALIAN WAY OF WAR: A Short History from Garibaldi to Operation Husky 1866-1943 A comprehensive study of Italy's military history from 1866 to 1943, highlighting its strategic challenges and adaptations. Details how Italy experienced two anti-insurgent operations, two conventional wars against European powers, a civil war, and two colonial campaigns during its first fifty years as a nation. Examines how they adapted and changed through that time. Contains 32 mono illustrations.1 vol, 160 pgs 2026 UK, FONTHILL MEDIA
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1-252500 McGilvray, Evan MARSHAL PILSUDSKI AND HIS WARS FOR POLISH FREEDOM: Poland's Conflicts with Ukraine, Lithuania and Soviet Russia A study of Pilsudski's leadership in securing Polish independence and his military campaigns, including the 1920 counterattack. Details the little-known conflicts with Ukraine and Lithuania after Poland had been freed. When it became clear that Bolshevik Russia was preparing to invade Poland, Pilsudski launched a pre-emptive attack in 1920. Despite early successes, the Russians were able to gain the upper hand and were almost at the gates of Warsaw before Pilsudski's masterful counterattack brought about 'the miracle of the Vistula' and turned the tide. Contains 16 mono illustrations.1 vol, 264 pgs 2026 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-252470 Dabrowski, Krzysztof AIRMEN OF CHERNOBYL: Aviation and the Chernobyl Nuclear Disaster, 1986 Spotlights Soviet helicopter crews whose hazardous flights were crucial to disaster containment. Details how their work was vital in containing the fallout, delivering personnel and equipment, and monitoring radiation in conditions no aircraft had ever been designed to endure. Places the aviation response to Chernobyl within its essential context: the rise of nuclear power in the Soviet Union, the events of April 1986, and the urgent campaign to mitigate the disaster's consequences. Also explores the development of Soviet helicopter aviation, the Cold War nuclear environment, and the long-term impacts of the accident. Contains 47 black and white photos, 13 color photos, 12 color profiles, 2 color maps, 1 black and white map, 2 diagrams, and 8 tables.1 vol, 62 pgs 2026 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-252540 Lawry, Nelson ARMED BLUEJACKETS ASHORE: US Navy Landing Guns 1850-1942 Explores the history of US Navy landing guns. From the bronze Dahlgren muzzleloading smoothbore howitzer deployed extensively during and after the Civil War; to the final 3-inch naval landing gun, the Mark XI, which likely saw use in the Philippines during 1942; chronicles the history and characteristics of every model of US Navy landing gun in service between 1850 and 1942. It is an account of a largely forgotten but fascinating part of US naval ordnance development, evolved in the exciting context of interdepartmental wrangling, coercive diplomacy, swashbuckling military adventure, and actual combat. Contains 167 mono illustrations.1 vol, 320 pgs 2026 UK, FONTHILL MEDIA
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1-252570 Smith, Steve THE NORFOLKS AT GALLIPOLI, 12 AUGUST 1915: Truth and Myth Explains how the 1/5th Battalion Norfolks advanced on Kuchuk Anafarta Ova on the Suvla Plain at Gallipoli and never returned. An official report stated they had been 'lost to sight and sound'.
Conducts a thorough investigation into what truly happened. Uncovered accounts in Turkish archives of troops who faced the advancing 1/5th Battalion that debunk the myth of a mass slaughter in cold blood. Serves as a definitive account and battlefield guide for those who want to explore, down at trench level, the ground on which this extraordinary episode of the Gallipoli campaign took place. Contains 45 mono illustrations.1 vol, 176 pgs 2026 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-956107 Birkett, Tony WORLD AT WAR #107: Stalingrad Relief, December 1942 Division/regiment-level game covering German efforts in December 1942 to open a supply corridor to German 6th Army and 4th Panzer Army units surrounded at Stalingrad. Rules are based on the Battles in the East series of games. The game mechanics are an evolution of the SPI classics Army Group South and Panzergruppe Guderian. These have been updated and incorporate later game mechanics, such as SPI/TSR/DG Cobra. Scale is 3-5 miles (5-8 km) per hex. Each game turn is 2 days. Most units are German regiments and brigades, Romanian divisions and regiments, and Soviet mechanized and tank brigades or infantry and cavalry divisions, with some specialty battalions and other formations. Contains 22 x 34-inch game map and a sheet of 176 5/8-inch counters.1 vol, 62 pgs 2026 US, DECISION GAMES
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1-252460 Briggs, Jonny TANKS IN UNEXPECTED PLACES: The Fighting Effectiveness of 4th (Independent) Armoured Brigade 1943-45 Considers how fighting effectiveness was both produced and maintained during the Second World War. Demonstrates that the brigade's ubiquity was due in large parts to its ability to generate and sustain fighting effectiveness. Examines three key areas -- leadership, morale, and organizational learning at the tactical level in the British Army during the Second World War with a particular focus on 1943 to 1945. Contains 10 black and white photos, 5 color maps, 6 figures, and 3 tables.1 vol, 264 pgs 2026 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-252550 Flintham, Victor AIR WAR OVER GREECE 1940-1950: British, Dominions and United States Air Arms Following the Italian invasion of Greece in October 1940, the RAF reluctantly deployed three squadrons of Bristol Blenheim light bombers and one squadron of Gloster Gladiators, an obsolescent biplane fighter, to assist the Greek defenders. The fear among the Allies was that with Greece in Axis hands, enemy supply lines to North Africa would be significantly shortened, threatening the Allied position there and in the Middle East. The RAF retained an air delegation in Athens until 1952, when Greece joined NATO. Richly illustrated with detailed maps and rare and previously unpublished photographs, as well as 185 mono illustrations.1 vol, 272 pgs 2026 UK, FONTHILL MEDIA
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2-223840 Walter, Brian THE LONGEST CAMPAIGN: Britain's Maritime Struggle in the Atlantic and Northwest Europe, 1939-1945 Seeks to portray a complete, balanced, and detailed account of the activities, results, and relevance of Britain's maritime effort in the Atlantic and off northwest Europe throughout World War II. Looks at the entire breadth of the maritime conflict, exploring the contribution of all participants including the Royal Navy, Royal Air Force, and British merchant marines and their Commonwealth equivalents. Puts the maritime conflict in the context of the overall war effort and shows how the various operations and campaigns were intertwined. Provides unique analysis of the effectiveness of the British maritime effort and role it played in bringing about the final Allied victory. Contains 20 images.1 vol, 352 pgs 2026 US, CASEMATE
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2-241400 Lawrence, Christopher THE BATTLE FOR KYIV: The Fight for Ukraine's Capital Examines the Russian attack of February 24, 2022 on Kyiv that faced determined Ukrainian resistance, failed to secure the capital and change the government, and ultimately withdrew with heavy losses. Also analyzes the enormous support given to Ukraine, both politically and militarily, by NATO and other nations, without which Ukraine's military might have failed to beat back the invaders. Depicts the uncertainty and anxiety faced not just by the contesting forces, but by the rest of the world as the war in Ukraine hung in the balance. Contains 16 mono illustrations.1 vol, 256 pgs 2026 UK, FRONTLINE BOOKS
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