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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-DMH021 DEAD MAN'S HAND: Confederados 28mm Figures Boxed gang of 7 metal miniatures including special rules card and plastic bases. Models supplied unpainted.

It's been a long time since the war was finished, for these men though it's not over. They have continued the fight, avoiding the law and the bounty hunters. The Captain and his ragged bunch of misfits have brought anarchy and chaos to the country side around Dead Man's Hand, now they've come to town for more of the same.1 vol, 7 pgs 2025 UK, GREAT ESCAPE GAMES
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1-DMH022 DEAD MAN'S HAND: The Family 28mm Figures Boxed gang of 7 metal miniatures including special rules card and plastic bases. Models supplied unpainted.

The Prophet and his people have been pushed from place to place, town to town. Everywhere they settle its the same story, their ideas and beliefs cause tension, friction amongst other people around them. This always leads to trouble, whilst preaching the virtues of tolerance and love the Prophet and his Family are not above bringing the wrath of god with the cold hard steel.1 vol, 7 pgs 2025 UK, GREAT ESCAPE GAMES
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1-DMH026 DEAD MAN'S HAND: Spirit Walkers 28mm Figures Boxed gang of 9 metal miniatures including special rules card and plastic bases. Models supplied unpainted.

The people have always lived close to nature, alongside other creatures and the world itself. They believe every creature has a Spirit, whether it's a man, wolf, great bear, rabbit, or fox. Each Spirit possesses wisdom and offers guidance to those who listen. They have heard warnings from all the creatures about a great plague devastating the land. Now, with the help of powerful spirits from the earth, they are determined to remove the plague and its carriers.1 vol, 9 pgs 2025 UK, GREAT ESCAPE GAMES
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1-DMH030 DEAD MAN'S HAND: Regulators 28mm Figures Boxed gang of 7 metal miniatures including special rules card and plastic bases. Models supplied unpainted.

The Regulators thundered into Dead Man's Hand, dust swirling in their wake. At their head, The Kid flashed a grin, his eyes cold with ruthless intent. Lawless, wild, and untamed, they aimed to seize the town, staking their claim with the crack of revolvers. Townsfolk cowered, watching as they swaggered through the streets, their presence like a gathering storm. In Dead Man's Hand, no one dared challenge them-yet. But beneath the tension, the town's bloody reputation promised a reckoning none could escape.1 vol, 7 pgs 2025 UK, GREAT ESCAPE GAMES
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1-ATO2000 Prados, John game designer AGAINST THE ODDS ANNUALS:2006 - 2020 OMM has acquired collection of Against the Odds Annuals in both boxed and ziplock versions. All are brand new, unpunched. First come first served.

In Print
Against the Odds boxed with game: $55 each less 25% -- price is $41.25 each.
Against the Odds ziplock with game: $45 each less 25% -- price is $33.75 each.

AGAINST THE ODDS 2006 ANNUAL: Toppling the Reich - the Battles for the Westwall
AGAINST THE ODDS 2006 ANNUAL: Look Away! The Fall of Atlanta
AGAINST THE ODDS 2008 ANNUAL: Operation Cartwheel - Breaking the Bismark Barrier
AGAINST THE ODDS 2009 ANNUAL: Verdun - A Generation Lost
AGAINST THE ODDS 2010 ANNUAL: Four Roads to Moscow
AGAINST THE ODDS 2011 ANNUAL: Beyond Waterloo
AGAINST THE ODDS 2012 ANNUAL: Forlorn Hopes
AGAINST THE ODDS 2014 ANNUAL: Set Europe Ablaze
AGAINST THE ODDS 2015 ANNUAL: Four Roads To Paris
AGAINST THE ODDS 2016 ANNUAL: Confederate Rails
AGAINST THE ODDS 2017 ANNUAL: Six Days of War
AGAINST THE ODDS 2018 ANNUAL: Sea Monsters! (Naval Wargames)
AGAINST THE ODDS 2019 ANNUAL: La Vendee 1793 Wargame
AGAINST THE ODDS 2020 ANNUAL: The Cruelest Month, Air War Over Arras

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AGAINST THE ODDS 2013 ANNUAL - La Bataille de Vauchamps, boxed version $259
AGAINST THE ODDS 2013 ANNUAL - La Bataille de Vauchamps, ziplock version $1591 vol, 60 pgs 2009 US, AGAINST THE ODDS
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1-968052 Goss, Chris 052 OPERATION STEINBOCK 1944: The Luftwaffe's disastrous last Blitz over England The story of Germany's disastrous last cross-Channel Blitz in early 1944, which left the Luftwaffe devastated and barely able to oppose the D-Day landings. Explains how and why this campaign was such a contrast to the Battle of Britain and subsequent Blitz of 1940-41. Details how the Luftwaffe's under-trained, hard-pressed, and inexperienced bomber crews were out-thought and outfought by their opponents, who combined the latest ground-controlled radar with powerful new night fighters and advanced anti-aircraft defences, including radar-assisted guns and even anti-aircraft rockets. Contains dramatic original illustrations, explanatory diagrams, 2D maps of the strategic situation, and 3D maps recreating key missions. Illustrated with 80 photos and 16 pages of color illustrations.1 vol, 96 pgs 2025 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-978144 Lardas, Mark 144 B-29 SUPERFORTRESS VS JAPANESE NIGHTFIGHTER: Japan 1944-45 An illustrated study of the clashes between B-29s conducting night raids on Japan and the Japanese nightfighters protecting the Home Islands from 1944-45. Examines the capabilities of the aircraft involved and reveals the conditions under which both sides fought. Evaluates the cutting-edge technology of both sides and how it affected the outcome of the battle. Maps, tactical diagrams, photographs, and specially commissioned artwork bring the action to life as the individual US bombers and Japanese nightfighters fight a classic military duel. Contains color artwork plates and maps, black and white and color photographs and illustrations. 1 vol, 80 pgs 2025 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995336 Budzbon, Przemyslaw 336 SOVIET MOTOR TORPEDO BOATS OF WORLD WAR II Offers a history of Soviet motor torpedo boats. Explains that, technically advanced but flawed, the Sh-4 and G-5 had no opportunity to act in their designated role in World War II. Instead, some were employed instead as landing craft, while others were rearmed and used as minelayers or subchasers. Many were adapted as fire support craft with Katyusha rocket launchers installed. Examines the boats first made by Andrey Tupolev, as well as the handful of other MTBs the Soviet Union fielded. Illustrated throughout with 40 photos and 8 pages of color illustrations.1 vol, 48 pgs 2025 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-236902 Esposito, Gabriele PARTIZAN ARMY GUIDES VOL 2: The Russian Army of the Napoleonic Wars, 1796-1815 Hardback illustrated on nearly every page. A detailed overview of the history, organization, uniforms, weapons, and flags of the Russian Army during the years 1796-1815. In 1806 and 1807, Napoleon invaded Poland and fought two major pitched battles against the Russians. Russia's participation in the anti-British 'Continental Blockade' organized by Napoleon was never more than halfhearted, leading to the infamous 1812 invasion. During 1813-1814 the Russian Army was the leading component of the allied forces that liberated Germany and invaded France.1 vol, 230 pgs 2025 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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2-238400 Dannatt, Richard VICTORY TO DEFEAT: The British Army 1918-40 History of the mismanagement of a war-winning army between the world wars. The hard-won knowledge, experience, and strategic vision that delivered victory after victory in the closing stages of WWI was lost. In the inter-war years there was plenty of talking, but very little focus on who Britain might have to fight, and how. The failure of the army's leadership led directly to its abysmal performance in Norway and France in 1940. It is also a stark warning that we neglect to understand who our enemy might be, and how to defeat him, at the peril of our country. Contains 16-page plate section in black and white.1 vol, 352 pgs 2025 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-247930 Cleaver, Thomas MEDITERRANEAN SWEEP: The USAAF in the Italian Campaign Filled with personal accounts of the action, this book details the USAAF's tactical and strategic campaigns in the skies over Italy in World War II. The air war in the Italian campaign is a study in the successful application of tactical air power. Describes how USAAF forces, alongside Free French, Italian Co-Belligerent, British and Commonwealth units, and even a squadron of the Brazilian Air Force, took the war to the Axis in both the fighter-bomber war and Operation Bingo, the successful bombing campaign to withhold supplies from the German forces fighting on the Gothic Line. Uses a wide range of first-hand accounts from American, Allied, German, and Italian pilots and other aircrew to bring to life the bitter struggle in the skies over Italy from mid-1943 through to the end of World War II. Contains 16-page black and white plate section.1 vol, 320 pgs 2025 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-247980 Moore, Perry BREAKOUT TO PARIS - Operation Blucher Breakout to Paris depicts the third German Aisne offensive. It followed Operation Michel in March. General Erich Ludendorff was determined to win the war, and these offensives were Germany's last attempts. Ludendorff's earlier Operation Michel was a near catastrophe for the Allies and Operation Bl?cher would be just as dire and another German near miss with the German offensive ending within hours of reaching Paris.

Some historians claim the two American divisions timely arrival saved Paris from calamity. The German offensive within a period of a few days had created a huge bulge and gained over 35 miles and had taken 50,000 Allied prisoners.

Two 11' by 17' map sections | 108 unmounted, double-sided counters | One Players' Aid Sheet | One, 7 page Rule Book 1 vol, 7 pgs 2017 US, HIGH FLYING DICE GAMES
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1-247940 Buttar, Prit BAGRATION 1944: The Great Soviet Offensive History of the great summer offensive launched by the Red Army in 1944 which turned the tide of the war. Studies the two consistent trends through the war on the Eastern Front: the Red Army battled to learn how to fight and win, while involved in a struggle for its very survival. By contrast, the Wehrmacht had commenced a slow process of decline after the invasion of the Soviet Union. Brings these contrasting fortunes to life, trends which culminated in the huge battles of Bagration. Contains one 8-page mono plate section.1 vol, 480 pgs 2025 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-ATO2006 Prados, John game designer AGAINST THE ODDS 2006 ANNUAL: Toppling the Reich - the Battles for the Westwall Toppling the Reich is an operational level simulation of the fighting for the Rhine River and Westwall that occurred in 1944 and 1945. Designer John Prados transports his Panzerkrieg game system to the Western Front to examine the major episodes of this clash. Using scenarios, which can also be linked together to form a campaign game, he covers the entire war in France and the Low Countries from early September 1944 to the German surrender in May 1945. Players on both sides will be challenged with conducting offensive operations as well as desperate defenses.

Maps - One full color 22'x34' hex mapsheet
Counters - 480 full color 1/2' die-cut pieces
Rules length - 17 pages
Charts and tables - 3 pages
Complexity - Medium
How challenging is it solitaire? - Average
Playing time - Up to 2 to 3 hours for the smaller scenarios, 12 to 15 hours for the full campaign game1 vol, 60 pgs 2009 US, AGAINST THE ODDS
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1-ATO2007 Prados, John game designer AGAINST THE ODDS 2006 ANNUAL: Look Away! The Fall of Atlanta Look Away! is a strategic-operational simulation of the Army of Tennessee's campaigns in the Georgia theater of the Civil War. The game covers the fighting between Union and Confederate forces in Tennessee and northern Georgia during the spring and summer of 1864. Each hexagon represents an area roughly 2.6 miles in diameter (4 km). Each turn in the game represents about four days of real time. There are four scenarios dealing with the major engagements of the war plus a campaign game covering the entire period.

Map - One full color 22'x34' hex mapsheet
Counters - 480 full color 1/2' die-cut pieces
Rules length - 24 pages
Charts and tables - 6 pages
Complexity - High
How challenging is it solitaire? - Poor
Playing time - Up to 2 to 3 hours for the smaller scenarios, 16 to 20 hours for the full campaign game1 vol, 60 pgs 2006 US, AGAINST THE ODDS
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