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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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1-2481313 BY FIRE AND SWORD II: Light and Medium Artillery 15mm Figures Set contains 12 miniatures, 4 cannons, 2x S size trays, Light Cannon Battery S Unit Cards, Medium Cannon Battery S Unit cards, and 4 scenic bases. Miniatures are made of metal. All miniatures require gluing and are unpainted.1 vol, 1 pgs 2025 POLAND, BY FIRE AND SWORD
NEW-box, available mid April 2025 ......$40.00 DISCOUNT:10% inc

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1-2481314 BY FIRE AND SWORD II: Mercenary Reiters 15mm Figures Set contains 18 mounted miniatures, S and M size trays, Mercenary Reiters S and Mercenary Reiters M Unit Cards, six plastic bases, and a set of banners and banner pole. Miniatures are made of metal, horses are made of plastic. All miniatures require gluing and are unpainted.1 vol, 1 pgs 2025 POLAND, BY FIRE AND SWORD
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1-2481315 BY FIRE AND SWORD II: Besli 15mm Figures Set contains 12 mounted miniatures, S and M size trays, Besli S and Besli M Unit Cards, six plastic bases, and a set of banners with banner pole and spears. Miniatures are made of metal, horses are made of plastic. All miniatures require gluing and are unpainted.1 vol, 1 pgs 2025 POLAND, BY FIRE AND SWORD
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1-2481316 BY FIRE AND SWORD II: Hauduks 15mm Figures Set contains 27 miniatures, S and M size trays, Haiduks S and Haiduks M Unit Cards, nine plastic bases, and a set of banners and banner pole. Miniatures are made of metal. All miniatures require gluing and are unpainted.1 vol, 1 pgs 2025 POLAND, BY FIRE AND SWORD
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1-2481317 BY FIRE AND SWORD II: Winged Hussars 15mm Figures Set contains 18 mounted miniatures, S and M size trays, Winged Hussars S and Winged Hussars M Unit Cards, six plastic bases, banner and banner pole, lances and pennants. Miniatures are made of metal, horses are made of thermoplastic. All miniatures require gluing and are unpainted.1 vol, 1 pgs 2025 POLAND, BY FIRE AND SWORD
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1-2481318 BY FIRE AND SWORD II: Swedish National Infantry 15mm Figures Set contains 36 miniatures, M and L size trays, Swedish National Infantry M and Swedish National Infantry L Unit Cards, 12 plastic bases, and a set of banners with banner pole and pikes. Miniatures are made of metal. All miniatures require gluing and are unpainted.1 vol, 1 pgs 2025 POLAND, BY FIRE AND SWORD
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1-2481319 BY FIRE AND SWORD II: Azabs with Bows 15mm Figures Set contains 36 miniatures, M and L size trays, Azabs with Bows M and Azabs with Bows L Unit Cards, 12 plastic bases, and a set of banners with banner pole and polearms. Miniatures are made of metal. All miniatures require gluing and are unpainted.1 vol, 1 pgs 2025 POLAND, BY FIRE AND SWORD
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1-WAACFB01 ORC HORDE: 10mm Figures This hard plastic box set includes three frames with 84 figures for a total of 252 figures, along with 40mm x 20mm dual use bases. Models require assembly and painting.

Contents:
* 72 bowmen (6 bases)
* 36 spearmen (3 bases)
* 36 light swordsmen (3 bases)
* 36 heavy swordsmen (3 bases)
* 36 heavy axemen (3 bases)
* 12 warg riders (6 bases)
* 15 command
* 9 casualties1 vol, 252 pgs 2025 US, WARGAMES ATLANTIC LLC
NEW-box, available mid April 2025 ......$40.00 DISCOUNT:20% inc

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2-212210 Warlord Games BOLT ACTION: Band of Brothers Starter Set (Third Edition) 28mm Figures Bolt Action Third Edition starter set, perfect for both beginners and veterans alike. Pits the US Airborne against the German Grenadiers. Contains a double-sided mat, the core rules, and the Bolt Action Field Manual. The latter takes you through every stage of the hobby with simple, easy-to-follow instructions, and includes introductory missions to help familiarize with the key mechanics of Bolt Action. Models supplied unassembled and unpainted.

Contents:
* 12 hard plastic 28mm US Airborne (D-Day)
* 12 hard plastic 28mm German Grenadiers
* 1 hard plastic 1/56 scale German Sd.Kfz 251/1 half-track
* 1 hard plastic 1/56 scale US M3A1 half-track
* Bolt Action: Third Edition A5 rulebook
* Band of Brothers Bolt Action Field Manual
* Plastic Ruined Farmhouse scenery
* Bolt Action Order Dice
* Dice bag
* Double-sided paper gaming mat
* Plastic pin markers and templates sprue
* 10 six-sided dice
* Cardboard insert with rules quick-reference sheet1 vol, 1 pgs 2025 UK, WARLORD GAMES
NEW-box, available mid April 2025 ......$152.00 DISCOUNT:20% inc

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1-916505 various MINIATURE WARGAMES #505 Articles Include:
* Iconic Shot: The place of photography to inspire wargaming with some photos of a game by Loughton Strike Force at Salute 2024 and Colours 2023.
* Send Three And Fourpence: Oh Canada! American versus British war of 1812.
* Command Decision: Not The Road To Gettysburg (part 2) - Scenarios for battles in the ACW as part of a campaign.
* Getting Hammered: Photographic trip around the Hammerhead show in Newark.
* White Death: Retreat From Moscow in 1812.
* Box Golem: Scratch build of a hideous creature.
* Draw Out: The Dyhernfurth Raid: Rapid-Fire Reloaded scenario.
* Alien Suns: Off-world Hostile Actions scenario.
* Little Wars Campaign: a Homeopathic Remedy for the Imaginative Strategist
* Scratch Build - it's building as Pueblo house
* Defence in Depth: Figure and rules reviews
* Forward Observer: News
* Recce: Book reviews.1 vol, 96 pgs 2025 UK, WARNER PUBLICATIONS
NEW-pb, available late April 2025 ......$10.00 inc

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1-935135 Various WARGAMES SOLDIERS & STRATEGY #135: Egypt and the Marengo Italian Campaign. In this issue, WS&S looks at the rise of Napoleon to Consul of France and then to Emperor, with a focus on the fighting in Egypt and the Marengo Italian campaign.

Theme: The War of the Second Coalition
* Corsican Ambition - Napoleon Bonaparte's rise to First Consul
* Napoleon's Middle Eastern Adventure - The battles of Mount Tabour and Aboukir
* The Italian Campaign of 1800 - Flying like lightening and striking like a thunderbolt
* General Victor's Determined Stand - Refighting the Battle of Marengo: 14 June, 1800
* To Consul and Then Emperor - Building a French Republican army
* Napoleon in Egypt - Recreating Jean-Leon Gerome's painting

Features
* Wo Sind Die Andern? - The Chasseurs Ardennais at Bodange 1940
* The Sutton Hoo Kingmaker - Refighting the 616 Battle of the River Idle
* The Ottoman Empire Strikes Back - The Battle of Oltenitza: 4 November 1853
* Rebuilding Caen - The iconic church for Operation Charnwood
* Better Basing - A guide to simple but effective figure basing
* Faster, Better Japanese - Painting the WWII-era Imperial Japanese army

Departments
* Miniature Reviews
* This Gaming Life - Varnishing the elephant
* The Irregular - Stillmania revisited: having fun in 2025
* What's New in Chain of Command 2 - The second edition of a popular WWII ruleset
* Game reviews: Armies of the United States (supplement for 3rd edition Bolt Action), Age of Chivalry (supplement for SAGA), Space Battles: A Spacefarer's Guide, Rapid Fire! Monty vs Rommel, and Conquest: Alexander and Hannibal (supplement for Strength and Honour)
* Book reviews
* Parting shots1 vol, 88 pgs 2025 NETHERLANDS, KARWANSARAY
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1-248390 Butkovich, Brad COLD STEEL: Regimental Wargame Scenarios for the Western Theater, 1862-1864 Rules-independent ACW regimental scenarios. Scenarios include The Battle of Mill Springs, The Battle of Fort Donelson: Breakout, The Battle of Iuka, The Second Battle of Corinth, The Battle of Perryville, The Battle of Stones River: Opening, The Battle of Stones River: Sheridan Holds the Line, The Battle of Wauhatchie, The Battle of Fort Sanders, The Third Battle of Murfreesboro, and The Battle of Griswoldville.

Each scenario includes a detailed map, OOBs, unit starting locations, reinforcement entries. Time is expressed in terms of 10 minute, 15 minute, or 20 minute increments. Figure ratios are at 20, 30, 40, 50, and 100 historic men per figure/stand. The Order of Battle also includes a unit ratings and weaponry type. This book does not contain core rules for miniature war games.1 vol, 116 pgs 2025 US, HISTORIC IMAGINATION LLC
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1-248400 Butkovich, Brad SUMMER STORM: Regimental Wargame Scenarios for the Battle of Gettysburg These scenarios are designed to be used with almost any American Civil War regimental or brigade level set of rules. Rules are included for figures based on 20, 30, 40, 50, and 100 historic men per figure/stand. Times are given for 10, 15, and 20 minutes per game turn. Maps are in full color, as are the numerous color photographs of the modern battlefield. This book does not contain any core rules for playing miniature games.1 vol, 168 pgs 2016 US, HISTORIC IMAGINATION LLC
NEW-pb, available mid April 2025 ......$33.00 inc

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1-248410 Butkovich, Brad BRAVE HEARTS TREMBLED: Regimental Wargame Scenarios for the Battle of Antietam These scenarios are designed to be used with almost any American Civil War regimental level set of rules. Rules are included for figures based on 20, 30, 40, 50, and 100 historic men per figure/stand. Times are given for 10, 15, and 20 minutes per game turn. Contains full order of battle. Maps are in full color, as are the numerous color photographs of the modern battlefield.

Scenarios include Skirmish in the East Woods, Dawn in The Cornfield, Sedgwick Ambushed!, Bloody Lane, Sixth Corps at Dunker Church, The Boonsboro Pike, Burnside's Bridge, and Ninth Corps Attacks.1 vol, 134 pgs 2016 US, HISTORIC IMAGINATION LLC
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1-248420 Butkovich, Brad MUSKETRY LIKE THUNDER: The Greatest Civil War Battles Never Fought Provides 11 fictional scenarios, from small introductory games to corps level actions. Each provides a unique tactical problem often encountered by the armies fighting the war, including command and control issues, surmounting difficult terrain, and combating the weather. In addition, Federals and Confederates can switch deployment areas and you can modify the order of battle to represent different years during the war. While the focus is on regimental level games, the order of battle can easily be adapted to systems where the brigade is the basic maneuver element.1 vol, 76 pgs 2014 US, HISTORIC IMAGINATION LLC
NEW-pb, available mid April 2025 ......$23.00 inc

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1-964054 Various ANCIENT HISTORY MAGAZINE # 54: Rivers in Antiquity Theme: Rivers in Antiquity
* The River Tiber - Rome's great father
* On the Edge of Civilisation - Rome's frontier along the Danube
* River Transport in Antiquity - Rowboats, barges, and rafts
* 'Weapons, Wealth, and Bog Bodies - Celtic veneration of rivers and lakes

Features:
* Enheduanna - The world's first author
* Emperors and Bishops - Who was really in charge?
* Spartans and Slaves - The foundation of Tarentum
* The Faceless Cleopatra - Polymorphic Ptolemaic portraiture
* Games and Glory - Circus factions of the Roman Principate
* Julia Caesar - Women's importance to Roman politics
* Roman Pets - The domestic menagerie1 vol, 68 pgs 2025 NETHERLANDS, KARWANSARAY
NEW-pb, available mid April 2025 ......$14.00 inc

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1-2023903 THE ART OF BY FIRE AND SWORD: 17th Century Warfare Over 120 illustrations of different forces used in By Fire and Sword, information about 17th century warfare, quotes from period sources, and numerous interesting facts. Contains uniform color guides, as well as black and white and color art. It is perfect not only for the By Fire and Sword gamer, but for any interested in the colors of the armies of the seventeenth century, as well as those seeking to expand their knowledge of the era.1 vol, 188 pgs 2025 POLAND, BY FIRE AND SWORD
NEW-hardcover, available mid April 2025 ......$60.00 DISCOUNT:10% inc

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1-912128 Ribas, Alberto THE BATTLE OF LENS 1648: Conde beats the Spanish The Battle of Lens marked the climax of a decade-long war between France and Spain. Both nations were exhausted after years of conflict across Spain, France, Flanders, Italy, and Germany. The struggle would culminate in a pitched battle near the city of Lens, Flanders, in the summer of 1648. 57 b/w illustrations, 6 b/w photos, 4 color plates, 2 b/w maps

By 1648, the Spanish had neutralized the Dutch, allowing them to focus on a major offensive against the French, who had long occupied key cities in Flanders. The newly appointed governor, Archduke Leopold William, brother of Emperor Ferdinand III of Habsburg, took command of an army of nearly 20,000 troops. Opposing him was the Prince of Conde, a skilled leader who inspired resilience in his forces.

Both armies engaged in strategic marches and counter marches, attempting to outmanoeuvre each other and capture key cities. Conde successfully took Ypres, but the Archduke seized Lens. Conde rushed to reclaim the city but arrived too late. However, all was not lost for France - ever the strategist, Conde boldly deployed his army on the open plain, determined to decide not only the fate of the campaign but also his own prestige and the outcome of the war.1 vol, 146 pgs 2025 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-905139 Wilson, David THE SARDINIAN-PIEDMONTESE ARMY IN THE WAR OF THE AUSTRIAN SUCCESSION 1740-1748: Organisation, Uniforms & Equipment Including Flags, Standards & Guidons A study of the Sardinian-Piedmontese Army's uniforms, equipment, and engagements during the War of the Austrian Succession. The background to the conflict, the organization, the principal commanders, regimental details, and their principal engagements are all covered. The study includes details and illustrations of the principal artillery equipment. The militias and other lesser-known units are also examined. All known musicians' liveries, including drummers, trumpeters, fifers, and a kettle drummer, are also illustrated in full color. Contains 109 color illustrations.1 vol, 158 pgs 2025 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-248370 Hardy, Michael FEEDING LEE'S ARMY OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA Explores the critical role of food and logistics in sustaining Confederate soldiers during the Civil War. Save for a few scattered references in a handful of books, no one has documented how an army was fed or has discussed in any detail the daily eating habits of Confederate soldiers. Although seldom studied, food (or the lack thereof) and the logistics behind it played a critical role during the war, contributed mightily to the success and failure of campaigns, and affected the overall outcome of the conflict. Understanding how soldiers prepared their food, how they ate and, very often, went hungry, is a vital tool to understanding their individual experiences and the larger history of supply and logistics within the Confederate army. Also examines what the Confederate high command ate and explores the relationship between hospitals and food, demonstrating the importance of proper nutrition in the recovery and care of the wounded. Hardy also examines the vital role played by camp servants, as well as the critical connection between proper nutrition and morale. Contains 37 images and one map.1 vol, 176 pgs 2025 US, SAVAS BEATIE
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1-248360 Wright, Andrew DEATH BEFORE DISMOUNT: U.S. Army Tanks in Iraq An in-depth discussion of the use of tanks in five key battles in the Iraq War. Analyzes battles that were completely shaped or significantly aided due to the presence and efficiency of armor units. These units were well-trained and well-equipped and provided armored support and devastating firepower that the enemy could not easily counter. They were such a powerful force that the insurgents in Iraq had to completely change their tactics to account for the Abrams that they were facing. This work will attempt to illuminate the importance of the tanks themselves as well as the tankers who fought inside of them and show how valuable they were to the army and Operation Iraqi Freedom, 2003-2009. Contains 30 images.1 vol, 256 pgs 2025 US, CASEMATE
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1-248380 Afiero, Massimiliano THE ITALIAN ARMY IN THE BALKANS 1940-41: The Invasion of Greece and Jugoslavia Provides a detailed examination of the Italian campaigns in Greece and Yugoslavia, drawing on extensive archival sources, first-hand accounts, and striking visual materials, including rare photographs and artwork. Explores the strategic and logistical challenges faced by Italian forces, the resilience of Greek and Yugoslav defenders, and the impact of Germany's decisive intervention in the region. Sheds light on the realities of mountain warfare, the desperate conditions of the front lines, and the internal conflicts within the Italian military command. Highlights the role of the Regia Aeronautica and Italy's armored divisions in an attempt to gain the upper hand in rugged Balkan terrain. Contains eight color plates, 194 black and white photos, 14 black and white illustrations, and 18 black and white maps.1 vol, 248 pgs 2025 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
NEW-dj, available early May 2025 ......$55.00 DISCOUNT:15% inc

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1-248340 Ziobro, Melissa THE BATTLIN' BASTARDS OF BRAVO: Bravo Company, 1/506th, 101st Airborne, in Vietnam and Beyond Soldiers share their harrowing Vietnam experiences, highlighting brotherhood, resilience, and the lasting impact of war on their lives. Discusses their everyday lives and careers before the war, and how despite coming from all different backgrounds, came together as a united front to fight alongside one another. Discusses how they struggled with life post-war, their experiences with that, and how they organized reunions. It is from those reunions that the idea for this book came together to honor, to educate, and to inspire. Contains 40-50 illustrations.1 vol, 256 pgs 2025 US, CASEMATE
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1-248350 Naughton, Patrick BORN FROM WAR: A Soldier's Quest to Understand Vietnam, Iraq, and the Generational Impact of Conflict Seeks to weave together combat experiences of two generations of a military family. Patrick Naughton Sr served in Vietnam with the 82nd Airborne and advising the South Vietnamese Army, while Patrick himself served in Iraq. Three decades of history and politics divided their service yet the similarities between their experiences are undeniably striking. Patrick's attempts to understand his father led to a search for those who served with him in Vietnam, an examination of the personal relationship of a father and son whose few connections have been war, and a quest to understand war and its undeniable generational influence. Contains 16 pages of color plates.1 vol, 272 pgs 2025 US, CASEMATE
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