Books at On Military Matters
Updated as of 11/07/2024
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
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 |
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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. |
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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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1-982007
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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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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1-198120
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. |
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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. |
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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: |
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1-903030
Various AGE OF NAPOLEON: ISSUE #30
Color and b/w images and illustrations throughout. Articles include: |
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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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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) |
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