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VICTORY AT SEA: Battle for the Pacific Rules Only - new edition VICTORY AT SEA: Battle for the Pacific -- Rules Only: New Edition New Edition of the Victory at Sea rules contains the complete rules for fighting naval battles, including the use of aircraft, submersibles, and coastal defences. Also: Detailed background notes on the progression of naval warfare through WWII, 28 historic scenarios covering every theatre over the span of the whole war, and extensive fleet lists for all the major belligerents, providing game statistics for hundreds of unique ships, submarines, aircraft, and MTBs. The Battle for the Pacific was only the beginning. Victory at Sea is the game of naval combat during the Second World War. Throughout 1939-45, the nations of the world duelled across the oceans across the globe, only to discover the fundamental nature of naval warfare changing in the face of rapidly developing technologies. Now you can play out these confrontations on the tabletop with entire fleets drawn from the Royal Navy, US Navy, Imperial Japanese Navy, German Kriegsmarine or any of the other nations featured in Victory at Sea. From skirmishes involving single destroyers hunting down merchantmen to the clashing of massive battleships, from invasions of islands across the Pacific to mastering waves of dive bombers, Victory at Sea enables you to fight exciting battles that take place on the oceans of World War II. 1 vol, 248 pgs 2021 UK, WARLORD GAMES NEW-hardback ......$64.00 discount: :10% rct ..see our WARGAMING RULES
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de Quesada, Alejandro495 THE SPANISH CIVIL WAR 1936-39 (1): Nationalist Forces The Spanish Civil War, 1936-39, was the curtain-raiser to World War II, and the major international event of the 1930s. It was the first great clash of 20th-century ideologies, between the rebel Nationalist army led by General Franco (right-wing, and aided by Nazi Germany and Fascist Italy), and the Republican army of the government (left-wing, and aided by the Communist Soviet Union and many volunteers from liberal democracies). Three years of widespread campaigns involved the most modern weapons available. The war was fought ruthlessly by both sides, and when the Nationalists secured victory they installed a dictatorship that lasted until November 1975 - the last such regime in Western Europe. Featuring specially commissioned full-color artwork, this first part of a two-part study depicts the fighting men of the Nationalist forces that strove to take control of Spain alongside their German and Italian allies. Contents * Introduction: historical background * Chronology of main events, 1931-39 * Franco's Nationalist armies: organization, orders of battle; uniforms, weapons, equipment * Regional troops: Galicia, Andalucia, Navarra, etc. * Troops from Africa: Moroccan, African nomadic, Spanish Foreign Legion * Security troops: Guardia Civil, Cuerpo de Seguridad * Spanish Falange and other political militias * Nationalist Air Force * Nationalist Navy * Foreign volunteers: German Legion Condor, Italian Volunteer Corps, Irish Brigade, Portuguese volunteers * Select bibliography * Plate commentaries * Index 1 vol, 48 pgs 2014 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING NEW-softcover ......$20.00 discount: :15% ..see our MAA
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Saperson, C.A. and Lenton J.R. NAVY LISTS, V4:WAR OF THE AUSTRIAN SUCCESSION While the majority of the list is British this is all there is on this period, 1740-1748.1 vol, 43 pgs 2003 HOPEWELL, OMM PUBLISHING NEW-softcover ......$10.00 ..see our WAR OF AUSTRIAN SUCC
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Saperson, C.A. and Lenton J.R. NAVY LISTS, V3:1756-1762 The Seven Years War Lists of all the combatants, action reports, o/b's1 vol, 40 pgs 2003 HOPEWELL, OMM PUBLISHING NEW-softcover ......$10.00 ..see our SEVEN YEARS WAR
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Saperson, C.A. and Lenton J.R. NAVY LISTS, V2:1776-1783 America Breaks Free Includes lists for Britain, France, Spain, Dutch & U.S. also major Privateers, Baltic nations, battle o/b's and Station Listings,1 vol, 68 pgs 2003 HOPEWELL, OMM PUBLISHING NEW-softcover ......$14.00 ..see our AMERICAN REVOLUTION
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Saperson, C.A. and Lenton J.R. NAVY LISTS, V1:1793-1801 Fleets of Revolution Includes lists for Britain, France, Spain, Dutch & minor countries, 10 o/b's1 vol, 72 pgs 2003 HOPEWELL, OMM PUBLISHING NEW-softcover ......$10.00 ..see our FRENCH REVOLUTION
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Saperson, C.A. and Lenton J.R. NAVY LISTS, V5:1793-1801 100 Small Actions Lots of small actions with all the ship data.1 vol, 60 pgs 2003 HOPEWELL, OMM PUBLISHING NEW-softcover ......$10.00 ..see our FRENCH REVOLUTION
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Heuvel, SeanFrom Across the Sea - North Americans in Nelson's Navy From Across the Sea: North Americans in Nelson's Navy explores the varied contributions of North Americans to the Royal Navy during Great Britain's wars against Revolutionary and Napoleonic France. It is the first book that explores this topic in depth. As an edited compilation, top specialists in the field have contributed thematic essays (on topics ranging from impressment to the Anglo-American maritime relationship) as well as biographical essays on a range of North Americans from both the officer ranks and the lower deck. For the biographical portraits, special attention has been paid to individuals who have not already been the subject of extensive research and writing. Accompanying these essays are several never-before-published illustrations depicting some of the key North Americans as well as the ships and naval battles in which they were a part. The book's central focus is to challenge the common assumption that the Nelsonic-era Royal Navy was manned exclusively by British sailors and officers. Instead, Royal Navy personnel from this era often hailed from different parts of the world, with North Americans comprising a particularly significant contingent. For instance, Nelson's fleet at Trafalgar had hundreds of Americans as well as Canadians, not to mention individuals from the Caribbean. Thus, From Across the Sea sheds new light on these sailors and officers, showcasing years of original, primary source research on the subject. The book also challenges the misconception that all North American-born sailors who served in the Royal Navy were pressed into service. Instead, a significant number volunteered for service of their own free will, lured into the Royal Navy by visions of adventure and prize money. Others volunteered more reluctantly, figuring that joining the Royal Navy on their own terms was preferable to being forced in by a press gang. Thus, From Across the Sea reveals that impressment was a more complicated topic than most generally assume. Over all, From Across the Sea concludes that North Americans played an integral role in the Royal Navy during the Wars with France, from the lower deck all the way to the highest levels of command. While some of these North Americans operated in relative obscurity, others achieved high rank and formed lasting friendships with some of Great Britain's foremost naval leaders of the age, including Lord Nelson and King William IV. Theirs is a story that needs to be told, and now it has been told for the first time through From Across the Sea. 1 vol, 304 pgs 2020 UK, HELION AND COMPANY NEW-pb, available mid July 2020 ......$35.00 discount: :15% rct ..see our NAPOLEONIC
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Saperson, C.A. and Lenton J.R. NAVY LISTS, V7:THE ROYAL NAVY 1803-1815 Extensive list of all classes of ships1 vol, 80 pgs 2003 HOPEWELL, OMM PUBLISHING NEW-softcover ......$10.00 ..see our NAPOLEONIC
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Houghton, JohnTHE SPANISH NAVY IN THE WAR OF 1898 Examines the state of the Spanish Navy at the start of the Spanish-American War of 1898, before looking at its performance in the various theaters of the conflict against the US. Includes a number of detailed tables comparing and contrasting the two fleets. Detailed lists of the ships and their particulars, along with a list of the civilian ships impressed into wartime service by both combatants. At the outbreak of the conflict, the Spanish Navy was going through a long term program of renewal and expansion, which was part of a wider plan to develop an industrial base to support such developments within Spain. Contains many illustrations and photographs that illustrate the Navy of this time.1 vol, 288 pgs 2023 UK, HELION AND COMPANY NEW-pb, available mid March 2023 ......$60.00 discount: :15% rct ..see our SPANISH-AMERICA
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Sapienza, Antonio Luis AERIAL OPERATIONS IN THE REVOLUTIONS OF 1922 AND 1947 IN PARAGUAY: The First Dogfights in South America In the first half of the 20th Century, there were several revolutions in Paraguay, starting in 1904, then 1908, 1911-12, 1922-23, 1936 and finally 1947. In 1922, a huge internal crisis in the Liberal Party led to a bloody revolution and for the first time in the history of the country, both sides decided to use aerial power against the enemy. There were not any airplanes available in Paraguay at that time, and very few pilots, just three, so both the government led by President Eusebio Ayala, and the revolutionaries led by a couple of Army colonels, Chirife and Mendoza, searched for foreign pilots and planes in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Many WWI veterans emigrated to Latin America in search of a better life, either opened flight schools or offered their services in local conflicts. That is how some of them came to Paraguay with their own aircraft, which were bought by either the government or the revolutionaries. The three Paraguayan pilots offered their services to the government, which soon established the first air base near the capital, in a wide open field called 'Nu-Guazu' (a Guarani name meaning 'Big Field'). Meanwhile, the rebels organized their own air base, first near the city of Villarrica, and later in Cango. The main types used by both sides were the Ansaldo SVA5 and SVA10, but the government also managed to purchase a Breguet XIV, an Armstrong Whitworth FK.8, a SPAD S.20 and a couple of SAML A.3. Inevitably the first dogfights took place, and also bombing raids, strafing enemy troops, and recce missions on both sides. Finally, in mid-1923, the revolutionaries were defeated and one of the consequences was the foundation of the Military Aviation School. In contrast, the Revolution of 1947 lasted just a few months but it was as bloody as the previous one, if not more so. The government, supported by the Colorado Party, fought against the revolutionaries, composed of almost 70% of the Army, Navy and Air Arm, supported by the Liberal, Febrerista and Communist parties. Regarding the Air Arm, it split in two, but at the beginning most of the aircraft in flying conditions were used by the revolutionaries, whose main base was the city of Concepcion, in the north of the country. Soon, the government air arm had some aircraft in flying condition although most of the Italian types purchased in 1939 were out of service. Only Lend-Lease trainers such as PT-19, BT-13, AT-6 types were used for recce and light bombing raids, using mortar ammunition. Some weeks later, the loyalists managed to repair some Caproni AP-1s to be flown against the rebels. There were a few dogfights but no aircraft were shot down in them, although some were lost due to AA fire. In the end, the government could defeat the revolutionaries, mainly because of the lack of tactical organization in the rebel forces. This is the first in-depth account of them with data, pictures, maps and profiles, some of them never published before. Includes 84 b/w photos/illustrations, 18 color profiles, 3 color maps, 4 b/w maps, and 4 tables.1 vol, 48 pgs 2019 UK, HELION AND COMPANY NEW-softcover, available mid February 2019 ......$30.00 discount: :15% rct ..see our 20TH CENTURY
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Backer, SteveJAPANESE HEAVY CRUISERS: Myoko and Takao Classes This volume in the ShipCraft series is devoted to the largest cruisers in the Imperial Japanese Navy. Built in defiance of treaty restrictions, they were the fastest and most powerful heavy cruisers of their day, and were heavily engaged in every campaign from Pearl Harbor to the end of the Pacific War. Provides in-depth information about building and modifying model kits of famous warship types. Lavishly illustrated, each book takes the modeler through a brief history of the subject class, highlighting differences between sister-ships and changes in their appearance over their careers. This includes paint schemes and camouflage, featuring color profiles and highly-detailed line drawings and scale plans. The modeling section reviews the strengths and weaknesses of available kits, lists commercial accessory sets for super-detailing of the ships, and provides hints on modifying and improving the basic kit. This is followed by an extensive photographic gallery of selected high-quality models in a variety of scales, and the book concludes with a section on research references - books, monographs, large-scale plans and relevant websites.1 vol, 64 pgs 2015 UK, SEAFORTH PUBLISHING NEW-pb ......$25.00 discount: :15% rct ..see our NAVAL:1880-2000
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Brown, LesBRITISH LIGHT CRUISERS: Leander, Amphion and Arethusa Classes This ShipCraft book is the first of two volumes covering Royal Navy 6-inch cruisers of the 1930s, including WWII ships such as Ajax, Achilles, Penelope, and the Australian Sydney. Provides in-depth information about building and modifying model kits of famous warship types. Lavishly illustrated, takes the modeler through a brief history of the subject, highlighting differences between ships and changes in their appearance over their careers. This includes paint schemes and camouflage, featuring color profiles and highly detailed line drawings and scale plans. The modeling section reviews the strengths and weaknesses of available kits, lists commercial accessory sets for super-detailing of the subjects, and provides hints on modifying and improving the basic kit. Followed by a gallery of selected high-quality models in a variety of scales, and the book concludes with a section on research references - books, monographs, large-scale plans, and relevant websites.1 vol, 64 pgs 2024 UK, PEN & SWORD NEW-pb, available early March 2024 ......$29.00 discount: :15% rct ..see our NAVAL:1880-2000
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Brown, RobertBRITISH AIRCRAFT CARRIERS: Volume 1 - Hermes, Ark Royal and the Illustrious Class ShipCraft volume examines the evolution of the British Royal Navy's fleet carriers as exemplified by those designed from the keel up for the role. Provides information about building and modifying model kits of popular warship types. Lavishly illustrated, takes the modeler through a brief history of the subject, highlighting differences between ships and changes in their appearance over their careers. This includes paint schemes and camouflage, featuring color profiles, and highly detailed line drawings and scale plans. The modeling section reviews the strengths and weaknesses of available kits, lists commercial accessory sets for super-detailing of the subjects, and provides hints on modifying and improving the basic kit. This is followed by a photographic gallery of selected high-quality models in a variety of scales, and the book concludes with a section on research references - books, monographs, large-scale plans, and relevant websites. Contains 60 color illustrations and 60 mono illustrations.1 vol, 64 pgs 2024 UK, SEAFORTH PUBLISHING NEW-pb, available mid April 2024 ......$29.00 discount: :15% rct ..see our NAVAL:1880-2000
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Smmons, GrahamThe Secret US Plan to Overthrow the British Empire - War Plan Red After the Great War, there was much debate in the USA whether the country should isolate itself from 'old world' conflicts or follow an imperialist path and become the world's only superpower. If the USA was to become a superpower, then conflict with Great Britain might result. Consequently, the US drew up War Plan Red. This was a scheme for the USA to invade Canada and the Caribbean which would draw the Royal Navy into North American waters where it would be destroyed. Without the Royal Navy, the rest of the British Empire would be vulnerable to American attacks. It became clear, however, as the decade wore on, that the Imperialists were not going to gain a clear-cut victory, so other means of achieving their aims would be needed. In 1939 the American military establishment created an intelligence-gathering machine within their Embassy in London under the Ambassadorship of Joseph Patrick Kennedy. Then in spring 1941, a small group of US Army officers traveled to Britain to plan for Anglo-American cooperation should the United States became involved in the Second World War. This was the US Army Special Observer Group, or SPOBS as it was commonly known. It is questionable whether the Military Attaches and SPOBS activities were 'spying', for they were operating - at least in the early days - with the full permission and knowledge of the British Government. Their intelligence-gathering activities spread out as far as the Middle East, Africa, South America, Russia and Asia - far beyond the terms of the original brief. It did not cease with the outbreak of peace - the advent of the Cold War between East and West brought forth a whole new range of subterfuge and behind-the-scenes activities by the CIA. So, were the Americans allies or spies? Certainly, the SPOBS bled Great Britain white of data and information, sending it all back to the War Department in Washington under the guise of helping. It was also a blueprint that America used in one form or another to 'encourage' regime change around the world through the seventy years or so after the Second World War and which continues to this day. 1 vol, 256 pgs 2020 UK, FRONTLINE BOOKS NEW-dj, available late May 2020 ......$35.00 discount: :15% rct ..see our WWII
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