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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

2-882801 RED DISCIPLES:Soviet General's Handbook 1938-45 The first Panzer Korps Module. Featuring a closer look at tactics and organization of the RED ARMY. Ever major vehicle, organization, weapon system and aircraft are analyzed as to divisional level. 1 vol, 48 pgs 2008 US, HOPLITE RESEARCH
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1-882803 CON TUTTO IL CUORE:Italian General's Handbook A complete organizational guide to the Italian Armed Forces from 1935 thru 1945. Includes Spanish Civil War, WWII, Abyssinia, RSI and more. Can be used with any WWII rule system. 1 vol, 120 pgs 2008 US, HOPLITE RESEARCH
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1-882805 HAMMER OF FREEDOM:American General's Handbook A complete organizational guide to the American forces in European and Pacific theaters in WWII. For PANZER KORPS rules, but can be used with most WWII rules. 1 vol, 100 pgs 2009 US, HOPLITE RESEARCH
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1-882812 BANDERAS ADELANTE!: Spanish Civil War Handbook for Panzer Korps Designed for the wargamer in mind, BANDERAS ADELANTE! breaks down the various factions, formations, weapons, and ideologies of the Spanish Civil War. Includes 8 complete scenarios, Orders of Battle, and maps. Covers the Condor Legion, the Italian CTV, and the various International brigades as well as weapon systems. Organizes and allows the wargamer or casual historian to get a handle on the various political ideologies and diverse forces for Panzer Korps. 1 vol, 176 pgs 2011 US, HOPLITE RESEARCH
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1-88292 Desperate Souls - Battle Scenarios V2 of Panzer Korps Desperate Souls 12 Complete Scenarios including:? Invasion of Malta; Battle for Hong Kong;Battle for the Zeta Line; Pelilieu 1944. Can be used with any scale and with most WWII divisional
level rules

1 vol, 138 pgs 2010 US, HOPLITE RESEARCH
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1-882813 Granillo, Manny UDARNA LEGIJA: Croatian & Slovakian General's Handbook From brigades to legion contingents, Udarna Legija covers most of the vehicles, weapons and organizations you will need to represent the Croatian and Slovakian forces using Panzer Korps.

Includes
* Most major vehicles and organizations
* Brigades, divisions and special formations
* Covers the various specialized battalion formations
* Details organization at the divisional level
* Includes Air Force, Navy, Army, and specialist contingents
* Covers Ustache and Police organizations

Campaigns long ignored will be brought to light in this handbook. The incessant engagements involving Chetnicks, Tito's partisans, Soviets, and other forces for the conquest and maintaining the Balkans under German influence and control. The Croatian forces, one of the largest contributors of troops to the German war effort, are discussed and organized for use with Panzer Korps. Although small in size, Slovakia and Croatia provided a strong cadre of forces for the German High Command in the war in the east and in the Balkans. Slovakia was the only minor ally to invade Poland in 1939 along with the Germans and Soviets. 1 vol, 88 pgs 2011 US, HOPLITE RESEARCH
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1-191800 Rodgers, Bob IMPERIAL LANCERS: Grand Tactical Napoleonic Rules Each infantry base represents a battalion, each cavalry base a squadron, and each artillery base a battery. Players are placed in the role of a Divisional commander. Play aids, army lists, and scenarios included. Full color. 1 vol, 96 pgs 2010 US, THE TIN DICTATOR
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2-49550 Viverito, Philip HOLY HACK:Hacking for the Biblical Period 8.5x11, play aids, o/b's for Qadesh, same basing as 'WRG', quick play, lots of fun. 1 vol, 32 pgs 1996 TORONTO, BLACK FALCON
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1-CP6515 Michulec, Robert and Andrew, Stephen WAFFEN SS AT WAR: (2) The Late Years 1943-1944 8.5x11, 4 color pages, lots of b/w photos. 1 vol, 52 pgs 2006 HONG KONG, CONCORD PUBLISHING
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1-CP6512 Rottman, Gordon & Stephen Andrew SOLDAT: Vol. 1 German Soldiers of Eastern Front 1941-43 8.5x11, 4 color pages, lots of b/w photos. 1 vol, 52 pgs 2005 HONG KONG, CONCORD PUBLISHING
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1-CP6516 Rottman, Gordon & Stephen Andrew SS-ARTILLERIE REGIMENT 4. SS-POLIZIE DIVISION 8.5x11, 4 color pages, lots b/w photos focus on this unit and the SS-Flak-Abteilung 4. 1 vol, 52 pgs 2006 HONG KONG, CONCORD PUBLISHING
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1-982007 Rottman, Gordon 007 US MARINE CORPS PACIFIC THEATER (2): 1943-44 By January 1944 the US Marine Corps had grown to a total of 405,169 personnel, comprising 28,193 officers, 10,723 officer candidates, and 366,353 enlisted men. The Fleet Marine Force now had two amphibious corps, four divisions, a separate infantry regiment, 19 defense battalions, and numerous support and service units.

Following on from Battle Orders 1: USMC in the Pacific Theater of Operations 1941-43, this book examines the continuing development of the Corps's organization, its training, tactics, weaponry, and command structure, as well as the battles fought in the Southwest Pacific on New Britain, and in the Central Pacific on Tarawa, Roi-Namur, Eniwetok, Saipan, and Tinian. The organization of the 4th Marine Division (MarDiv) and III and V Amphibious Corps (IIIAC, VAC) is also discussed along with smaller, new units.

Contents: Introduction, Combat mission, Unit organization, Tactics, Weapons, Equipment, C3I (Command, control, communications and intelligence), Combat operations, Lessons learned, Chronology, Bibliography, Abbreviations and linear measurements, and Index.
1 vol, 96 pgs 2004 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-982008 Rottman, Gordon 008 USMC PACIFIC THEATER OPERATIONS 1945 In late 1944, the US Marine Corps prepared for the toughest battles of the war. It had grown to 35,598 officers, 5,384 officer candidates, and 366,353 enlisted Marines, totaling 431,573 personnel, and now comprised of two amphibious corps, six divisions, 26 non-divisional artillery battalions, and numerous support and service units.

Following on from Battle Orders 1 and 2, this book examines the continuing development of the Corps' organization, its training, tactics, weaponry, and command structure. It details the formation of the 5th and 6th Marine Divisions and the 1st Provisional Marine Brigade, and examines the Corps' performance in the brutal battles on Guam, Peleliu, Iwo Jima, and Okinawa, and its deployment as an occupation force.

Contents: Introduction, Combat mission, Unit organization, Tactics, Weapons, Equipment, C3I (Command, control, communications and intelligence), Combat operations, Lessons learned, Chronology, Bibliography, Abbreviations and linear measurements, and Index. 1 vol, 96 pgs 2004 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995193 Noppen, Ryan 193 Austro-Hungarian Battleships 1914-18 Austria-Hungary did not have an overseas empire; its empire lay within its own boundaries and the primary purpose of its navy until the beginning of the twentieth century was the defense of its coastline. As its merchant marine dramatically grew, admirals believed that the navy should take a more proactive policy of defense.

The 1890s saw the beginning of a series of naval building programs that would create a well-balanced modern fleet. Cruisers were constructed for the protection of overseas trade and for 'showing the flag' but the decisive projection of Austria-Hungary's commitment to control the Adriatic was the construction of a force of modern battleships.

Despite the naval arms race throughout Europe at the time, the navy had difficulty obtaining funds for new ships. The difficulties experienced in battleship funding and construction mirrored the political difficulties and ethnic rivalries within the empire. Nevertheless by August of 1914, the Austro-Hungarian had a fleet of battleships. This book details the five classes of Austro-Hungarian battleships in service during World War I. 1 vol, 48 pgs 2012 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996162 162 INCH'ON 1950 1 vol, 96 pgs 2006 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996204 Nicolle, David 204 THE SECOND CRUSADE 1148 Despite minor setbacks, Christian Europe had enjoyed success on previous Crusader campaigns. Pursuing an ambitious but politically flawed strategy against an Islamic state friendly to their Crusader neighbors, the knights of the Second Crusade suffered a crushing defeat at Damascus in 1148. This battle shook the Crusaders' belief in their military supremacy, and revived the Islamic states, marking a crucial turning point in the history of the Crusades.
1 vol, 96 pgs 2009 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-997181 Rottman, Gordon 181 WORLD WAR II BATTLEFIELD COMMUNICATIONS Perhaps the biggest difference in the fighting between the two world wars lay in the invention of the man-portable radio that allowed for a greater degree of tactical coordination than ever before. Gordon L. Rottman provides an informative study of the use of small radios, field telephones, signal flares and ground-to-air signaling that revolutionized the battlefield. 1 vol, 64 pgs 2010 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999125 125 THE ARMIES OF ISLAM, 7TH-11TH CENTURIES Explores the organization, uniforms and equipment of the armies of Islam from the 7th to 11th centuries, backed by illustrations, museum photographs, and color plates. Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates by Angus McBride, text.

During the Middle Ages, Islam was Christian Europe's only civilized and most troublesome neighbor. The Middle Ages saw almost continual strife between these two distinct cultures. By the time the Frankish Crusaders reached the Middle East at the end of the 11th century, Islam had already incorporated three major races: Arabs, Persians and Turks, each of which contributed different strengths to the armory of Islam. 1 vol, 48 pgs 1981 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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2-999230 230 THE US ARMY, 1890-1920 Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.

Between 1890 and 1920 the US Army underwent profound changes in organization, function, composition and appearance. The Army was transformed from a small, blue-clad force whose primary weapon was the single-shot rifle, into a mighty host of men dressed in dirt-coloured combat uniforms, using automatic weapons, tanks and aircraft to fight enemies on fields across the world. This book details the Army's developments during its involvement in the Spanish-American War (1898), the Boxer Rebellion (1898-1901), and World War I (1914-1918). Particular attention is given to the evolution of the Army's uniforms, which are illustrated vividly throughout the book. 1 vol, 48 pgs 1981 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-198120 Hattendorf, John B THE OXFORD ENCYCLOPEDIA OF MARITIME HISTORY Covers the entire history of seafaring, from ancient Egyptian shipbuilders to Viking sea-raiders, from Nelson and the Napoleonic Wars to the voyages of Cheng Ho, from the European conquerors of the New World to the nuclear submarines and supertankers of today. Placing maritime affairs in their larger historical context, the Encyclopedia shows how seafaring has both reflected and influenced the major economic, cultural, military, and political developments in world history.

In four volumes and nearly 1,000 articles by an international group of historians and naval officers, the Encyclopedia offers a uniquely integrated approach, emphasizing the connections between maritime history and many related fields, including naval history, shipbuilding, navigation and scientific instrumentation, maritime art and literature, commerce and economics, exploration and maritime geography, oceanography and hydrology, and international maritime law. In so doing, the Encyclopedia provides, in a single reference work, a wealth of information that can otherwise be found only with the help of an extensive library.

Alphabetical organization, intelligible writing, plentiful illustrations, cross-references, bibliographies, a synoptic outline, and topical index included. 4 vol, 2912 pgs 2007 US, OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS
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1-80740 Chaffin, Tom FATAL GLORY The story of Narciso Lopez & the First ClandestineUS War against Cuba; between 1849 & 1851 Lopeztried five times to overthrow the Spanish, b/willust, chpt notes, biblio, index. 1 vol, 282 pgs 1996 US, UNIV OF VIRGINIA
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1-191260 Spiers, Edward SCOTTISH SOLDIER AND EMPIRE 1854-1902, THE The author reflects upon the iconic role of the Scottish soldier as an empire builder. It examines his role through letters, diaries and the press. B/w illust/maps, biblio, index. 1 vol, 256 pgs 2006 UK, EDINBURG UNIV PRESS
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1-58780 Foy, Maxmillian JUNOT'S INVASION OF PORTUGAL Classic account, four pages of o/b's, maps/illust. 1 vol, 192 pgs 1999 UK, WORLEY PUBLICATIONS
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1-80310 Ganier, Henry illust by Tanconville & Toussaint LES ALSACIENS DANS LA GARDE IMPERIALE ET LA CORPS 8.5x11 inches, 50 color plates, and 36 b/w illust. This is a re-issued 1914 book.

Full of facts of everyday soldiers and officers of the elite corps of the Revolution to the end of the Second Empire, but mainly to the armies of Napoleon. Includes grenadiers, dragoons, skirmishers, Mamelukes (yes, these were also in the picturesque Alsace body!) Gunners Cent Gardes, and Zouaves. 1 vol, 200 pgs 2005 PARIS, LCV
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1-50150 Miot, M.J. FRENCH EXPEDITION TO EGYPT, THE Memoirs of Jacques Miot(commissary of war) servicein the Egyptian/Syrian expedition, seven maps. 1 vol, 168 pgs 1997 UK, WORLEY PUBLICATIONS
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1-903027 Various AGE OF NAPOLEON: ISSUE #27 Color and b/w images and illustrations throughout. Articles include:

* 1798: Last Invasion of the British Isles (Ireland)
* Images of 1798 (Uniform Guide)
* Instructions for the Sea Fencibles
* Dusty Archive
* Women, Wives, and Camp Followers of the Napoleonic Era
* Campaign in Portugal: Torres Vedras (Part 2)
* Bio of Gen. Barthelemy-Catherine Joubert
* Book and Rules Reviews
* Robert Crauford and the Irish Problem
* Erin Go Brach (Re-enactors)
* Irish in Scottish Regiments 1 vol, 48 pgs 1998 UK. PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-903030 Various AGE OF NAPOLEON: ISSUE #30 Color and b/w images and illustrations throughout. Articles include:

* Commanding the British Army in the Napoleonic Wars
* French Tactics
* Bussaco and Massena
* Bio of FeldMarschall Josef Count Radetzky
* Waterloo Myth: Prussian Position at Ligny (includes two-page, full-color map)
* Notes and Queries: Variety of Topics
* Book and rules reviews
* Defense of San Antonio Pass
* Waterloo: German Victory (Part 2)
* Achievements of Field Artillery (Part 2)
* Dusty Archive
* 30eme de Ligne Re-enactment Group 1 vol, 48 pgs 1998 UK. PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-CP7048 Cockle, Tom BATTLE ON TWO FRONTS: 1944-1945 8.5x11, 'Armour at War' series, 16 pages of color drawings, lots of b/w photos. 1 vol, 72 pgs 2004 HONG KONG, CONCORD PUBLISHING
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1-NB005 Rue, John L. NUTS & BOLTS VOL. 05: Saurer RK-7 Saurer RK-7 (SD.KFZ.254)104 detailed black and white photos. Text is in both English and German 1 vol, 37 pgs 1996
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1-NB021 Terlisten, Detlev NUTS & BOLTS VOL. 21: Kanonenwagen Stummel 250 photos, color photos, scale drawings, and color plates. Text is in both English and German. 1 vol, 144 pgs
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2-999120 120 ALLIED COMMANDERS OF WORLD WAR II Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text. 1 vol, 48 pgs 1982 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-193792 Glantz, David M. BARBAROSSA DERAILED: The Battle for Smolensk -- 10 July-10 September 1941 Volume 2 Volume 2 of a four volume study. (Vol. 1 is OMM no. 193791)

This tackles the German advance on the flanks and the third Soviet counteroffensive from August 25 to September 10. Includes 94 maps from WWII -- although you might need a magnifying glass to make out some of the details, they are pretty clean. Extensive overall Aug 1 and Sep 1 OOBs at division level (some regts) with army OOBs inserted at appropriate places in text, which contains what reads much like operational assessments and plans from unit logs, primarily from Soviet perspective. 1 vol, 620 pgs 2012 UK, HELION
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