1-252740 Hansen, David CONQUEST 1066: A History of the Norman Invasion of England The Norman Conquest of 1066 reshaped England's history, bringing an end to Anglo-Saxon rule and establishing Norman dominance. Explores not just the invasion itself but the forces that shaped it and the lasting consequences that followed. Begins by tracing the development of the Anglo-Saxon kingdom and the creation of the Duchy of Normandy, setting the stage for the events that unfolded after the death of King Edward the Confessor. Examines the rival claims to the English throne, Duke William's preparations, and the pivotal Battle of Hastings. Delves into the profound changes wrought by Norman rule, including the creation of the Bayeux Tapestry, the brutal Harrying of the North, and the groundbreaking Domesday Book. Richly detailed and illustrated with scenes from the Bayeux Tapestry. Contains 8 photos.1 vol, 202 pgs 2025 US, McFARLAND & COMPANY
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1-252700 Anderson, Jason Edwin GENERAL DAVID WOOSTER: Hero of the American Revolution, 1710-1777 Details one of the most influential figures in Colonial Connecticut -- a study of David Wooster's life is a study of the major events that shaped New England. The growth of his military leadership from the 1740s until his death in 1777 was coupled with active civic responsibility and entrepreneurial spirit. Sought active involvement in colonial politics and, at the same time, supported and encouraged New Haven's growing influence as a major port city. At sixty-five years old, at the outset of the Revolutionary War, he once more donned the uniform of his home colony of Connecticut, and led troops in the field of battle. Covers Wooster's entire life and entire military and civic careers. Contains 9 photos.1 vol, 232 pgs 2024 US, McFARLAND & COMPANY
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1-252640 Gabriel, Michael MAJOR GENERAL RICHARD MONTGOMERY: The Making of an American Hero Incorporating new scholarship and archival discoveries, profiles Richard Montgomery, a forgotten hero of the Revolutionary War. Born in Ireland, served in North America during the Seven Years' War and commanded the American invasion of Canada in 1775. The first and highest-ranking American general killed in the Revolution, Montgomery was an important heroic symbol in the early republic. Those who favored independence, such as Thomas Paine, used his image to build support for their cause. Hugh Henry Brackenridge and other writers portrayed the slain general as an embodiment of virtue and self-sacrifice to nurture the war effort and a national identity. Contains 16 photos.1 vol, 226 pgs 2026 US, McFARLAND & COMPANY
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1-252710 Hubbard, Robert Ernest MAJOR GENERAL THOMAS MIFFLIN: The Army's First Quartermaster General and the First Governor of Pennsylvania Presents the comprehensive biography of one of the Founding Fathers, Pennsylvania's Thomas Mifflin. With the sole exception of George Washington, Thomas Mifflin was the only founder to rise to both the highest military rank in the American army, major general, as well as the highest position in the new nation's civilian government, President of the Continental Congress. Mifflin signed both the U.S. constitution and the peace treaty with Great Britain; he was elected the first governor of Pennsylvania and re-elected twice by landslide margins. Contains 19 photos.1 vol, 236 pgs 2025 US, McFARLAND & COMPANY
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1-252720 Pula, James S SARATOGA: The Turning Point of the Revolution as Seen from the Ranks Presents the experiences of the real people involved in the Saratoga Campaign, from squabbling English politicians and ambitious generals -- both British and American -- to intercolonial jealousies. Focusing on the testimonies of people who are largely overlooked, this history sheds light on the most human aspects of the campaign, so often forgotten. Contains 59 photos.1 vol, 238 pgs 2025 US, McFARLAND & COMPANY
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1-252680 AMERICAN AND THE MEXICAN WAR OF INDEPENDENCE: Insurgents, Patriots, and Brethren in Arms, 1810-1821 Links America with the Mexican struggle for independence to examine guerrilla warfare and royalist reaction in Mexico, the common cause between Mexican and American patriots in ousting the Spanish, the secret efforts by Americans to convey insurgents and arms into their revolution, and the effect of the war and its aftermath on the destiny of a continent. Contains 11 photos.1 vol, 212 pgs 2025 US, McFARLAND & COMPANY
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1-252630 Manning, Stephen BAYONET TO BARRAGE: Weaponry on the Victorian Battlefield Explores how Victorian-era advances in weaponry transformed battle tactics and soldiers' experiences from bayonets to machine guns. Describes the developments in firepower and, using the first-hand accounts of the soldiers, shows how their perception of battle changed. Innovations like the percussion and breech-loading rifle influenced the fighting in the Crimean War of the 1850s and the colonial campaigns of the 1870s and 1880s, in particular in the Anglo-Zulu War and the wars in Egypt and Sudan. The machine gun was used to deadly effect at the Battle of Omdurman in 1898, and equally dramatic advances in artillery took warfare into a new era of tactics and organization.1 vol, 240 pgs 2026 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-252650 Brantley, Michael CAPTAIN OTWAY BURNS: Tar Heel Privateer, Legislator and Naval Hero of the War of 1812 This larger-than-life merchantman, patriot, privateer, entrepreneur and politician made his mark in the War of 1812 and on North Carolina, yet has largely been forgotten. Explores how he was one of the war's most daring and successful privateers, and his actions as a lawmaker helped expand the power of the common people; built historically significant ships and invested in many businesses, as well as helped build Fort Macon. Presents the complete story of a national celebrity of the 19th century whose legacy continues in the present day. Contains 10 photos.1 vol, 207 pgs 2026 US, McFARLAND & COMPANY
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1-252690 Burchett, Kenneth NATHANIEL LYON'S RIVER CAMPAIGN OF 1861: Securing Missouri for the Union Presents the history and context of this pivotal Civil War event. On May 10, 1861, Captain Nathaniel Lyon marched out of the federal arsenal at St. Louis at the head of 7,000 Union Regulars and pro-Union volunteers to break up a Missouri State Militia encampment at Camp Jackson. Hostilities erupted, and several civilians and soldiers died when opposing forces opened fire on each other. The unfolding of events afterward drove previously undecided Missourians to join either the Union or Confederate side. Contemporary illustrations provide detail to this complicated narrative, and care is taken to present these events in the context of the vibrant character and lifestyles of the people who participated. Contains 52 photos.1 vol, 277 pgs 2025 US, McFARLAND & COMPANY
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1-252610 Fink, Scott A LITTLE PIECE OF HELL AT GETTYSBURG: The Attack and Defense of the Rose Farm, July 2-3, 1863 Draws on deep research and moving prose to carry readers through every stage of the fighting. Carefully examines the battle from the perspective of both the generals who planned it and the men in the ranks who fought it. His use of scores of archival and firsthand accounts, together with original maps, explanatory footnotes, and a keen understanding of the terrain, sheds significant new light on the experiences of these front-line troops and the iconic post-battle photographs. The Confederates used the house and barn for shelter and, after the fighting, as a field hospital. Between 500 and 1,000 Southerners were buried on the Rose property. Contains 44 images and 8 maps.1 vol, 384 pgs 2026 US, SAVAS BEATIE
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1-252730 Hannings, Bud EVERY DAY OF THE CIVIL WAR: A Chronological Encyclopedia From the early seizure of government property during the latter part of 1860 to the final Confederate surrender in 1865, provides a day-to-day account of the U.S. Civil War. Daily chronicle of the combat is written in narrative form to give readers some continuity as they move from skirmish to skirmish. Chronicles the life spans of more than 600 Union and Confederate vessels, documenting when possible the time of each vessel's acquisition, commissioning, major engagements, and decommissioning. Seven appendices provide lists of prominent Union and Confederate officers, primary naval actions, and Medal of Honor recipients from 1863 to 1865. Contains 498 photos and 31 maps.1 vol, 637 pgs 2026 US, McFARLAND & COMPANY
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1-252580 Hartley, Chris CONFEDERATE GENERAL D. H. HILL: A Military Life Offers a compelling military reassessment of one of the Confederacy's most enigmatic figures. Details the life of a general that fought in the Mexican War, then into the Civil War, charging into the bloodiest conflicts with the Army of Northern Virginia and the Army of Tennessee, who constantly provoked the ire of his superiors. Draws upon a wealth of archival records, newspapers, and other sources to reveal a far more nuanced man than traditional accounts suggest. Contains 25 images and 21 maps.1 vol, 560 pgs 2026 US, SAVAS BEATIE
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1-252600 Heath, Tim GERMANY AIRCRAFT WEAPONRY: Machine Guns, Cannon and Aerial Artillery in Luftwaffe Service, 1939-1945 A detailed study of German Luftwaffe aircraft weapons in WWII, covering development, use, and firsthand accounts. Examines the use of the rifle caliber machine gun as an aircraft weapon along with the efforts to develop suitable cannon with greater destructive power for aircraft use, the advances made during the inter-war years, and the various barreled weaponry either used or proposed by the German Luftwaffe in the Second World War. Encompasses the technical and operational appraisals of the various weapons used by the German Luftwaffe aircrews as well as the armorers tasked with their day-to-day maintenance, the instructors and technicians on the ground, and those who found themselves at the receiving end of their firepower both in the air and on the ground. Contains 40 mono illustrations.1 vol, 256 pgs 2026 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-236454 Ingman, Peter and Claringbould, Michael SOLOMONS AIR WAR: Volume 4 - Operation Ke: The Evacuation of Guadalcanal January - February 1943 This fourth volume of Solomons Air War chronicles aerial warfare throughout the Solomons theater during the months of January and February 1943. Can be read alone or as part of the ongoing Solomons Air War series. Details Operation Ke, which was the evacuation of Guadalcanal. Included was a widespread air offensive that saw the Japanese Army Air Force in the Solomons for the first time; and ironically, was arguably the most successful yet for the Japanese in the theater. Details the new types to debut in this period, including the USMC F4U Corsair fighters and USN PB4Y-1 Liberators. Fully illustrated.1 vol, 200 pgs 2026 AUSTRALIA, AVONMORE BOOKS
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1-252641 Norton, Bill AIR-TO-AIR MISSILES, VOLUME 1: Development and Combat Across 80 Years. Technology, Development and Operation First of six volumes detailing the 80-year history of air-to-air missiles (AAM) as combat aircraft weapons. Begins with the motivation for adopting such weapons, general description and capabilities of AAM, aircraft integration fundamentals and challenges, and how the missiles are employed. This is followed by a description of how AAM are developed as programs of a nation's military to include testing and fielding, and a description of the elements making up a missile to include the aircraft interface, the airframe, flight control and autopilot, the seeker head and guidance system, motor, warhead, and more. The various design choices for each of these elements are described, with advantages and disadvantages, and with diagrams to support understanding. Contains 46 black and white photos, 108 color photos, 24 color profiles, 54 diagrams, 10 tables, and 10 graphs.1 vol, 112 pgs 2025 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-252642 Norton, Bill AIR-TO-AIR MISSILES, VOLUME 2: Development and Combat Across 80 Years. First Generation and Early Experiences, 1944-1967 Second of six volumes detailing the 80-year history of air-to-air missiles (AAM) as combat aircraft weapons. Describes the development and fielding of AAM during the Second World War and the early post-war period by all countries participating. Each new missile type and model of the period are described with motivation to undertake the program, details of development including flight test, a general description, advantages and disadvantages, production and fielding where applicable, and service experience. A table of characteristics, technical diagrams, and photographs of the weapons and installation on fighter aircraft are provided. Each missile is illustrated with a profile line drawing with scale. The combat record with these earliest missiles is then reviewed with background on the conflict, the aircraft in combat with the AAM, and then tables of 'kills.' Period photographs of the combat aircraft with AAM is included. Contains 281 black and white photos and illustrations, 58 color photos and illustrations, 12 color profiles, 2 color maps, and 14 figures.1 vol, 90 pgs 2026 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-252660 Sayers, Ken U.S. NAVY AMPHIBIOUS WARFARE VESSELS: A History and Directory from World War I to Today Provides the histories, operations, and characteristics of some 1,000 amphibious warfare ships in 29 classifications and a plethora of smaller amphibious craft in about 40 classifications that have served in the Gator Navy from World War I to today. Amphibs of all types, from 12-foot inflatable rubber landing craft to 855-foot amphibious assault ships, are depicted in numerous images. Selected histories of various vessels demonstrate the unique role of the U.S. amphibious force in both war and peace during the past 100 years. Contains 125 photos.1 vol, 262 pgs 2026 US, McFARLAND & COMPANY
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1-252620 Hall, Chris BRITISH VOLUNTEERS AND THE SPANISH CIVIL WAR: The Passionate Cause, 1936-39 Focuses on the story of ordinary men and women who volunteered during the Spanish Civil War. Details how over 2,500 British (including Irish and Commonwealth) men and women fought in the International Brigades or served in the medical services of the Spanish Republic, and over 500 volunteers died in Spain. Other British volunteers served as mercenary pilots and in the revolutionary militias (including George Orwell); some even served on the side of the rebel forces. Further explains how thousands participated in Spanish Aid activities, raising funds for food ships and medical supplies for Republican Spain. Contains 30 mono illustrations.1 vol, 0 pgs 2026 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-252670 Fox, Don THE FOURTH ARMORED DIVISION COMBAT CHRONOLOGY: Patton's Vanguard in World War II Based heavily on primary sources, including official unit after-action reports and diaries, personal memoirs, and veteran interviews, this chronology of the United States Army Fourth Armored Division presents its history day by day, from the top down to the bottom up. This carefully assembled work presents in full glory the men whose brave deeds earned the Fourth Armored the Presidential Distinguished Unit Citation. Contains 72 photos, as well as maps.1 vol, 350 pgs 2026 US, McFARLAND & COMPANY
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1-COM1164 Smith, Gregory and Brett Grimmond SENSUIKAN: Japanese Fleet Submarines, 1941-45 Solitaire, tactical level game that places players in command of a Japanese Fleet submarine from Pearl Harbor until the end of the war in 1945. After choosing a class, the player will take his submarine on assigned missions with the objective to complete said missions, as opposed to necessarily sinking merchant vessels (although that is sometimes an objective). Crew quality increases commander's rank and awards. There are no less than 17 classes of submarine to choose from, including Types A, B, C; Junsen (3 classes); Kirai-Sen Class; Kaidai (5 classes); Type B. 3 and Type C. 3; Sen-Toku and Sen-Taka Classes; and Type A (Modified). Different classes have different equipment and missions.

Product Information:
* Complexity: 4 out of 10
* Solitaire Suitability: 10 out of 10 (solitaire game design)
* Time Scale: Monthly (or longer) patrols
* Map Scale: Abstract
* Unit Scale: Individual submarines aircraft, weapon systems, specific crew members, torpedoes, and ammo rounds
* Players: One (with option for two or more)
* Playing Time: 15 to 20 minutes per patrol, 5+ hours per career

Components:
* Three Counter Sheets of unit counters/markers
* Nine Submarine Display Mats (double sided, for 17 submarine classes and 1 midget sub, total)
* Eight Player Aid Cards (double-sided)
* Two Player Aid Cards (single-sided)
* Four Tactical Combat Display Maps (double-sided, with 10 maps total)
* One Captain and Crew Status Display Mat
* One Operations Map
* Rules Booklet
* One Submarine Patrol Logsheet
* Two 6-sided, and two 10-sided die
* Box and Lid1 vol, 1 pgs 2026 US, COMPASS GAMES
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1-252590 Zubov, Dmitry STALIN'S 'WONDER TANK': The Truth Behind Hitler's Nemesis, the Soviet T-34 Tank An examination of the T-34 tank myth, revealing its flaws, propaganda, and harsh wartime reality. Seeks to answer whether the T-34 was truly 'the finest tank in the world,' as the Germans described it. Suggests that it was not only part of Soviet propaganda, but also a way for the Germans to hide the consequences of Hitler's incompetent command and explain the collapse of Operation Barbarossa by the incredible resilience of Soviet soldiers, the appalling Russian winter, and by the 'vast superiority' of the T-34 tank. Reveals that the T-34 was actually based on plans 'borrowed' by designers in the West. Contains 60 mono illustrations.1 vol, 256 pgs 2026 UK, FRONTLINE BOOKS
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