Osprey Series at On Military Matters

Specializes in in-depth analysis of major air operations, battles, and bombing campaigns. Details both sides of the engagement, giving historical context and relevant details. Focuses primarily on World War II and forward, usually contains detailed photos and original color illustrations.

Concise history of a specific aircraft, detailing the design and development of the type, analysis of the adjustments and alterations made to later variants, and an in-depth operational history. Includes a fold-out back cover that allows an extended display of Osprey’s unique cutaway illustrations, as well as maintaining the traditional array of photographs, technical drawings and specially commissioned artwork. Focuses on World War I and forward.

Focuses exclusively on the elite pilots of major air campaigns, and includes unique interviews with surviving aces sourced specifically for each volume. Details what made these pilots “aces” and the aircraft they flew. Focuses on World War I and forward. These books usually have unit histories as well as full-color illustrations.

Provides a full combat history of a fighter or bomber unit that earned particular distinction in action, providing an authentic insight into the world's greatest units, celebrating the men and machines that won each unit its 'elite' status. Features specially commissioned aircraft profile drawings and illustrated throughout with contemporary black and white photographs. A valuable reference resource for military model makers, remote control model makers, and aviation history enthusiasts. Focuses on World War I and forward.

Each book is a detailed analysis of a specific battle or set of battles, examining the order of battle, army structure, unit organization, weaponry, and equipment. Contains maps and photos, these succinct yet detailed books highlight everything a historian needs to know about both sides of a conflict. Focuses on major conflicts across the eras – from ancients to modern.

Similar to the Battle Order series, focuses on major military battles and campaigns through history. While the Battle Order series details specifics about the armies involved, the Campaign series sets the scene by detailing all of the major factors that led to and directly affected the conflict. Usually contains color illustrations through the book, with battlescene artworks, 3D diagrams, maps, and photographs. Focuses on major conflicts across the eras – from ancients to modern.

Details the history, design, and combat use of specific military aircraft. Often contains firsthand accounts from pilots and enemies alike, as well as color illustrations, plates, maps, and photographs. Focuses on World War II and forward.

Focuses on the tactical, side-by-side comparison of specific opposing soldiers or units in historical battles. Provides historical context to set the scene, and then examines in detail every aspect of the soldiers’ equipment. Provides detailed maps, color and black and white illustrations and artwork, and some full-page battlescene artwork. Focuses on soldiers from across all eras – from ancients to modern.

From the warlords of the ancient world through to the architects of the blitzkrieg and beyond, the Command series looks at how these great leaders adopted revolutionary technology, battlefield tactics and training methods, or simply inspired their troops through their leadership skills to win victory. Provides a critical examination of each commander's key victories and his notable adversaries, illustrated with detailed maps, tactical diagrams, and uniform artwork, explaining how and why these great leaders were able to carve their names into the annals of military history. Focuses on major leaders across the eras – from ancients to World War II.

Similar to the other Osprey air series, focuses on the experiences of pilots during times of war. In comparison, Dogfight details specific aircraft during specific battles. Covers the aircraft and pilots involved, and includes maps, ribbon diagrams, full-color art, archive photos, and illustrations. Focuses on World War II and forward.

Conveys a complete picture of machine-on-machine action from design and development through to combat, with a thorough analysis of all the human, tactical, and technical elements. First-hand accounts of individual engagements place the reader in the midst of the action, whether dogfight, tank battle, or submarine hunt. An array of technical drawings, photographs, and full-color digital illustrations, including "gun sight views," depict the key aspects of these machines in wartime Primarily focuses on weapons of war from World War II and forward, but there are also titles set as early as the ancients.

Detailed information of the organization, appearance, and fighting records of the world's most famous military bodies. Acting as a sort of combination of several other Osprey titles, books in this series focus on a variety of different aspects; orders of battle, profiles of key figures, evolution of tactics and clothing, and detailed background factors and information. Illustrated throughout in black and white and color, as well as maps and insignias where appropriate, and usually even includes a few full pages of original illustrations. Focuses on aspects across all eras – from ancients to modern.

Studies the origins, politics, fighting, and repercussions of one major war or theatre of war, from both military and civilian perspectives. Maps, photography, and contemporary illustrations support each text. Focuses on major conflicts across the eras – from ancients to modern.

Focuses on specific fleets and warships, their organization, and their combat performance. Explores the function and capabilities, as well as the historical context and significance. Usually contains detailed illustrations and photos, in both color and black and white. Focuses on naval powers from World War II to modern.

Examines the history, evolution, military architecture, and natural setting of the world's most important fortification systems. Cutaway artwork and exploded diagrams reveal the key features of each subject. Illustrated throughout with color and black and white photos and illustrations. Focuses on structures across the eras – from ancients to modern.

Osprey’s longest-running and best known series focusing on the history, organization, uniforms, and equipment of military forces, past and present. Packed with specially commissioned artwork, maps, diagrams, and several pages in the center of detailed illustrations. Written with great detail and research, these books serve as an easy-to-read and digest source of vast information – in a succinct page count. They serve as the perfect guide for historians, wargamers, and modelers alike.

Details through both black and white, and color drawings, illustrations, and photos how to assemble, modify, paint, and display. Topics range from individual infantry, to tanks and planes, to display techniques.

Cover World War II tanks, AFVs, and ships; vessels of World War I, World War II, and the Napoleonic period; and the artillery and naval innovations of the American Civil War and medieval periods. Featuring specially commissioned full-color artworks, including exploded and cutaway diagrams. Illustrated throughout with photographs and diagrams. A valuable resource for model makers, wargamers, and military history enthusiasts.

Comprehensive histories of the design, development, and operation use of the world's armored vehicles and artillery. This series is currently out of print, but we do occasionally come across copies.

Details operations carried out by small units, special forces, and counter-terrorist operatives. Looks at both sides of these stories, giving readers a detailed analysis of each raid, describing the background, the initial strategy, how the action played out, and an assessment of its success. Discusses what went right, what went wrong, and revealing the men behind these bold actions. Contains photos and color illustrations; focuses on raids across the eras, from ancients to modern, with emphasis on World War II and modern.

Series of quick, standalone wargames produced by Osprey. Several of these rules eventually expanded into larger, hardcover books (such as In Her Majesty’s Name, Lion Rampant, and Dragon Rampant), but these are all self-contained, easy to play, quick, and enjoyable wargames. Good for gamers of any age and experience, these books are perfect for an intro to the hobby, or for a game night with friends and family. Series varies from historicals, to sci-fi and fantasy, to a bit of horror.

Similar to the Men-At-Arms or Elite books, this series provides a detailed history on a specific group of combatants. Details the qualifications, expectations, role of the rank, and equipment, this series spans the entirety of history to cover various warriors. Features specially commissioned color artworks and illustrated throughout with black and white photography, as well as several pages of artwork in the center. An ideal reference resource for re-enactors, military history enthusiasts, model makers, and wargamers.

Analyzes the most important, famous, and infamous weapons throughout history. Using a combination of photography and classic Osprey artwork, examines the full story of each weapon, beginning with its design and development, following through its operational history, and finally analyzing its impact on warfare and violence. While the focus is primarily on firearms, there are also several books on close combat weaponry.

Dedicated to the history of experimental and prototype aircraft. Analyzes high-tech, often dangerous, research projects that shaped modern aviation, covering topics from World War II jet prototypes to Cold War-era "what-if" designs.