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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
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1-WAAAC003 PEASANT LEVY (1100-1350): 28mm Figures This box of hard plastic 28mm minis allows you to build up to 30 levy with a wide variety of weapons, including spear, bow, club, sling, axe, sword, and a variety of farm implements. A variety of heads allow for even more customization, and parts can be combined with the other sets in the range. There are two unique frames in this set. Models require assembly and painting. Bases are not included. Contents may vary.1 vol, 30 pgs 2024 US, WARGAMES ATLANTIC LLC
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1-WAAMM003 IRON-CORE: Valkir Heavy Troopers 28mm Figures Box of hard plastic 28mm figures includes enough parts to build 12 heavily armed Valkir Heavy Troopers with options to build the legs in multiple ways by adding or removing the hanging cloth tabards, pouches, side tassets, and other accessories. Three helmet types are included: the trooper, commander, and the more heavily armored Sturmhelm. Weapon options are many and include: heavy assault rifles, heavy anti-materiel rifles, grenade launcher, flame thrower, pistol, and power sword. Models require assembly and painting. Bases are not included.1 vol, 12 pgs 2024 US, WARGAMES ATLANTIC LLC
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1-WAAQUOO3 THIS QUAR'S WAR: Clash of Rhyfles 28mm Starter Set Starter set for the game This Quar's War. Contains 24 hard plastic 28mm Quar (12 Crusaders and 12 Coftyrans), 24 hard plastic dual-use bases, 10 activation cards, 6 D6 dice, and a 48 page rulebook. There is also a selection of cut-out terrain on the box sides. Models require assembly and painting. Product contents may vary.

Drawing inspiration from World War I with usage of trench warfare and large infantry formations, the game is set on the fictional planet of Alwyd. The Quar, despite looking very sci-fi in nature, are human-like with distinct cultures, warring nations, and detailed lore.1 vol, 1 pgs 2024 US, WARGAMES ATLANTIC LLC
NEW-box, available late November 2024 ......$80.00 DISCOUNT:10% rct

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1-935133 Various WARGAMES SOLDIERS & STRATEGY #133: Chaaaaaaaaaarge! Theme: Chaaaaaaaaaarge!
* The Charge: The Most Straightforward of Tactics - Death or Glory
* Seleucid Shock and Awe at the Battle of Panium - Revenge for Raphia
* The Knightly Charge, Ordinate and in Chaos - Bouvines and Beyond
* The Battle of Nogent-sur-Seine, 11-12 February 184 - A Heroic Defence
* The Charge of the Light Brigade, 25 October 1854 - Theirs But to Do and Die
* Von Bredow's death ride at Mars-La-Tour - It Will Cost what it Costs
* The Charge of the 5th Guards Tank Army - Counterattack at Prokhorovka
* A Look at Miniatures on the Charge - Cry Havoc
* Painting a Charge Themed Cover - Swords, Rifles, and Dust

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* Parting Shots1 vol, 88 pgs 2024 NETHERLANDS, KARWANSARAY
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2-245660 NAM '68: Tour of Duty Skirmish combat rules for Vietnam War where you take command of a US platoon fighting the Viet Cong insurgency. Uses 10-40 troops per side, from 'grunt' privates with their M16s to squad and platoon support weapons and up to fire support requests from mortars, artillery, and helicopter gunships. Includes campaign system to play through 12 months 'in-country' in command of your own platoon.

Detailed US platoon creation and support fire options using a points-free system. Scenario creation for ten missions, including routine security patrols, search and destroy missions, ambushes, hunting fugitives, clearing a hot LZ, assaulting an enemy strongpoint, and surprise VC night raider attacks on US bases.

Rules include: Movement, Suppressing Fire, Targeted Fire, Explosive Weapons, individual and unit Morale, Medics and enemy 'Hazard' actions, such as Return Fire, Ammunition Checks and Booby-Trap detonations. Vehicle rules for the common armoured fighting vehicles of the war, with support from M113 APCs, M48 Patton tanks, and 'Huey' helicopters.

All scenarios include options and rules for: variable game sizes (small, medium or large), from small firefights to a full platoon in action, variable 'threat levels' setting how many VC might be encountered, the presence of civilians on the battlefield, 'search points' and optional scenario sub-plots for an added twist, like finding a downed pilot, or the arrival of unexpected VC reinforcements.

Variable and unknown VC forces to encounter, divided into three threats: Local Guerrilla forces, the Regional 'Militia' Force and the National 'Army' Force, as well as all manner of ruses, booby-traps and defences.1 vol, 125 pgs 2024 UK, PLASTIC SOLDIER
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1-928009 Stille, Mark 009 D-DAY FLEET 1944, AMERICAN SECTOR: The US Navy's Western Task Force Explains how the US Navy-led Western Task Force was built, and outlines its operations off Normandy during June 1944. It covers this multinational fleet's organization, assembly, and training, as well as the intelligence and logistics picture, and explores its actions that were so crucial to success on D-Day, from its superb and continuous minesweeping efforts to the aggressive gunfire support off Omaha and Utah beaches. Also examines the Western Task Force's operations off Normandy after the beachheads were established, including the destruction of the American Mulberry harbor in a storm, up to the conquest of the port of Cherbourg in late June 1944. Illustrated with 40 archive photos and 15 pages of original color illustrations.1 vol, 80 pgs 2024 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-992155 Forsyth, Robert 155 ME 262 UNITS IN COMBAT Offers first-hand accounts from Me 262 pilots to chronicle actions against Allied bombers and their escorts, as well as detailing hit-and-run bomber attacks on road junctions, Allied airfields, vehicle columns, troop assemblies, and supply dumps. All of these aspects of the Me 262 are enhanced by vivid illustrations, including archival photographs and specially commissioned profile artworks. Contains color artwork plates and maps, as well as black and white and color photographs and illustrations.1 vol, 96 pgs 2024 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995335 Hiestand, William 335 SOVIET TANKS AT KURSK 1943 Explores the Soviet tank force that fought Germany's Panzers in the biggest tank battle of World War II. The Soviets had benefited from their prodigious production capabilities but the tanks at Kursk varied widely. Still short of tanks, the Soviets also still operated weak T-60 and T-70 light tanks, along with the increasingly obsolete KV-1 heavy tank. Significant numbers of Lend-Lease tanks also fought, including M3 Lees, Valentines, Stuarts, Churchills, and the first Shermans to join the Red Army. The Soviets also benefited from the firepower of the first generation of Soviet self-propelled guns - the SU-76, SU-122, and SU-152. Illustrated with 40 photos and 8 pages of color illustrations.1 vol, 48 pgs 2024 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996410 Battistelli, Pier Paolo 410 EAST AFRICA CAMPAIGN 1940-41: The Battle for the Horn of Africa Provides a fresh account of this campaign, from the initial Italian attacks to the Allied counter-offensive into Eritrea, Ethiopia, and Italian Somaliland. Addis Ababa, Amba Alagi, Gondar, Tug Argan, and Keren are covered among others. This work presents an assessment of the forces involved of both sides, including Orde Wingate's Gideon force, pro-Selassie Ethiopian irregulars, and Eritrean and Somalian troops; as well as Indian, South African, British, and Italian regular forces. Illustrated throughout, contains battlescene artworks, maps, 3D diagrams, and photos.1 vol, 96 pgs 2024 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996409 Willbanks, James 409 HAMBURGER HILL 1969: Operation Apache Snow in the A Shau Valley Documents the planning and execution of Operation Apache Snow during the Vietnam War. The progress of the operation is carefully presented using maps and diagrams, and the forces and weaponry of both sides are brought to life in photos and color battlescenes. Explores why, despite the Allied success in taking Hamburger Hill, the battle came to symbolize the frustration of winning costly encounters without ever consummating a strategic victory. Illustrated throughout, contains battlescene artworks, maps, 3D diagrams, and photos.1 vol, 96 pgs 2024 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999427 Nicolle, David 427 ARMIES OF IVAN THE TERRIBLE 1505-1700: Russian Troops 1505-1700 Originally printed in 2006, this 2024 reprint examines how Peter the Great brought Russia into the modern world. Discusses how his reforms were built upon changes that had taken place during the previous 200 years, since the creation in 1550 of Russia's first full-time military force (the streltsi) by Ivan IV -- i.e. Ivan the Terrible. Traces Russia's armies from that beginning, through the creation of paid regular regiments from 1630, up to the reign of Peter the Great. Illustrated with drawings, photos of surviving artifacts, and reconstructions of exotic military costumes. Contains 40 black and white pictures and 8 color illustrations.1 vol, 48 pgs 2006 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-930350 various STRATEGY & TACTICS # 350: Reves de Gloire Reves de Gloire is a solitaire, strategic-level wargame of the Napoleonic Wars between 1805-14. The player takes the role of Napoleon Bonaparte, the newly self-crowned Emperor of France, determining French foreign and military policy, establishing Bonapartist dynasties in satellite states, and raising and leading French and allied armies and fleets in an era of ever-shifting alliances. The game system controls the opposing Coalition forces led by Great Britain. The objective of the Empire is to conquer or control either Great Britain, or as much of Europe as possible, without upsetting the balance of Power, and thus triggering radical revolution or conservative reaction.

Each game turn represents one year. Sizes of the regions vary but are generally at least 100 miles across. Unit sizes are army level (10,000+) with individually named leaders.

Contains: 22x34-inch map, 228 9/16-inch counters, and magazine.1 vol, 84 pgs 2024 US, DECISION GAMES
NEW-pb, available mid December 2024 ......$50.00 DISCOUNT:10% rct

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1-914177 various VAE VICTIS # 177: The Campaign of the Army of the North 1870-1871 * NEWS: What's New
* HEXAGONS: Into the Whirlpool; Next War Iran; Italia 1917-1918; Shiloh, 1943-1945; Sea Wolves; Java Sea; Special OPS # 12; ASL Roads to Rangoon; Doomed Battalion
* BOARDGAMES: Valley of Tears; Aliens; Western Front Ace; Aces of Valor; Europe in Turmoil; Kingmaker; Air & Armor; TGD Utah; Bonaparte Eastern Empire; Kings of Rome
* HOBBY: Des etudiants s'invitent au combat : Pendragon
* SCENARIOS: ASL; M44
* FIGURINES: Stalingrad 1942, le scenario; Nordic Forces/Team Yankee 2e partie et fin; Scenario Pillage; Twilight of the Emperor; Battletech; Scenarios 1814; Stranger Things campagne 7TV; Pour paratge et onor
* FEATURES: The Campaign of the Army of the North 1870-1871

Wargame: Operational game, with combat forces making point-to-point movements on a map representing the northern part of France, from Rouen to Lille and Amiens. Units are hidden but strength is tracked. Movements are made using activation markers. There are two combat resolution tables: one for pitched battles and one for sieges. Random events add uncertainty and replayability. Contains two independent scenarios: the opening battles for control of Amiens (2 turns, introductory scenario) and the full campaign (10 turns).

Game turn: one week
One combat factor equals 1 squadron, 1 battalion or 1 battery
Distance between two zones: 20 km on average
Complexity: 6/10
Solitaire: ??3/10
Playing time: two to five hours1 vol, 84 pgs 2024 FRANCE, CERIGO EDITIONS
NEW-pb, available early December 2024 [French Text, Rules in English] ......$28.00 rct

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1-247090 Bar, Ronny SPITFIRE: The Merlin Variants Showcases over 350 detailed artworks of Rolls-Royce Merlin-powered Spitfires, from prototype to late-war Seafires, featuring RAF aces and Allied color schemes. Showcases the full range of Rolls-Royce Merlin-powered variants from the original Type 300 prototype, K5054, to the late-war Seafires. Aircraft of RAF aces including Robert Stanford Tuck, Alan Deere, 'Sailor' Malan, and Douglas Bader are included as well as color schemes worn by Spitfires in service with Allied forces around the world. Illustrated throughout.1 vol, 232 pgs 2024 UK, TEMPEST BOOKS
NEW-dj, available late November 2024 ......$70.00 DISCOUNT:15% rct

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1-247080 Harding, Lisa THE BATTLE OF BRITAIN MEMORIAL FLIGHT IN PHOTOS This collection of more than 150 high-quality images offers a unique perspective on the historic aircraft and hard-working personnel of the unique Battle of Britain Memorial Flight based at RAF Coningsby in Lincolnshire. Showcases memorable moments from the past decade, including the gathering of three Lancaster bombers at East Kirkby, the last two airworthy Lancasters flying together down the Derwent Valley, the RAF100 Buckingham Palace flypast, and the Dambusters 80th anniversary. Presented with commentary from the author, providing both background and technical details on how the shots were taken. Illustrated throughout.1 vol, 200 pgs 2024 UK, TEMPEST
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1-247050 Uhr, Daniel SECRET PROJECTS OF THE LUFTWAFFE IN PROFILE Explores Germany's innovative WWII aircraft designs, brought to life with vibrant artwork and detailed historical insight - from bombers with forward-swept wings to ramjet fighters and disposable rocket-propelled interceptors. Each artwork has a full description of the competitions and requirements as well as descriptions of the designs themselves. Illustrated throughout.1 vol, 200 pgs 2024 UK, TEMPEST BOOKS
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1-247070 Scullion, Sean CHURCHILL'S SPANIARDS: Continuing the Fight in the British Army 1939-46 Unveils the untold story of over a thousand Spanish Republicans who joined the British Army to continue their fight against fascism during WWII. Details, against the backdrop of Churchill's efforts to keep Spain out of the war, the recruitment, training, and deployment of Spanish Republicans into the service of the United Kingdom. These fighting men served widely across British Armed Forces: as members of the elite SAS and Commandos, in the ranks of the Infantry and of the Pioneer Corps, and as members of the Special Operations Executive. Contains 155 black and white photos, eight color plates, nine black and white maps, and two tables.1 vol, 376 pgs 2024 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-247060 Syrett, David THE EYES OF THE DESERT RATS: British Long-Range Reconnaissance Operations in the North African Desert 1940-43 Looks at how the Long Range Desert Group transformed desert warfare during WWII with innovative tactics for reconnaissance and irregular operations behind enemy lines. Using experience acquired in WWI and interwar exploration travels, the LRDG developed the ability to appear almost anywhere in the desert to carry out almost every type of ground reconnaissance mission possible with an extraordinary degree of accuracy and detail -- exploring and mapping the terrain, transporting agents behind enemy lines, and determining the strength and location of enemy forces. Explores how the LRDG developed the methods and techniques for crossing by motor vehicle the depths of the then unmapped and seemingly impassable great deserts of Egypt, Libya, and Western Desert during the British Army's North African Campaign of 1940-43. Contains 15 photos and 24 color maps.1 vol, 330 pgs 2024 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-247040 Kelly, David EIGHT-WHEELED WARRIORS AND GRUNTS: U.S. Marine LAV and Infantry Operations, Spring 2004 Details the Marine Corps' Light Armored Vehicle, the LAV 25, that was used in Iraq. These vehicles screened large areas of desert, searched for hidden IEDs along highways, and provided extra firepower for infantry units in combat. Details the various engagements that the LAV 25 was involved in, including Operation Vigilant Resolve. From the perspective of the Marines of the LAV and infantry units, tells their stories of preparations for deployment to Iraq, early actions on arrival, and fighting under a variety of locations and conditions in the early part of 2004. Contains 20-30 color photographs.1 vol, 304 pgs 2024 UK, CASEMATE
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