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2-226570 Hobday, Andy THE BARONS' WAR: A Medieval Skirmish Game -- 2nd Edition Set against a backdrop of the 1215-17 First Barons' War triggered by the issuing of Magna Carta, this skirmish game pits rival Barons or rival factions who find themselves on either side of the conflict.1 vol, 138 pgs 2025 US, WARGAMES ATLANTIC LLC
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2-199413 Warlord BOLT ACTION: Armies of Great Britain -- 3rd Edition A detailed, full-color guide to WWII UK forces for Bolt Action. Contains updated special rules, unit entries, force selection guides, unit profiles, and national special rules. Packed with historical background, illustrations, and photography, it also includes a special 28mm figure of Capt. John Henry Cound Brunt VC MC. This heroic officer is depicted in the thick of the fighting in the Italian campaign wielding a Bren gun to deadly effect. Model supplied unassembled and unpainted.1 vol, 80 pgs 2025 UK, WARLORD GAMES
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1-BRIG430 Bunde, Peter 430: DUCHY OF WARSAW: 1st Infantry Regiment 1810-1812 Another in the terrific series. Uniform plate with 20+ color figures, flags or standards, facings, etc. Descriptions on reverse side.1 vol, 1 pgs 2025 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-905144 Ricchiardi, Enrico FORTY-FOUR MONTHS IN THE ALPS: The Resistance of the Piedmontese Army Against Revolutionary France, 1792-1796 Describes how the Piedmontese army resisted the tricolour tide that spread across the continent in the wake of the French Revolution from 1792 to 1796. Outlines how Victor Amadeus III of Savoy had to reorganize his army to face the French threat, and details the often heroic and stubborn resistance of the troops in the high passes of the Alps. Piedmontese units, uniforms, flags, and weaponry are described and richly illustrated with contemporary artwork. Contains five black and white illustrations, 122 color illustrations, two black and white maps, and five tables.1 vol, 180 pgs 2025 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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3-58802 Duffy, Christopher BY FORCE OF ARMS: The Austrian Army in the SYW - Volume 2 This account of the Seven Years War in central Europe emphasizes and focuses on the operations of the Austrian army. To avenge defeats in a former war, Austria assembled a massive superiority in forces thanks to powerful alliances, and an army reformed and far more effective than ever before. But Prussia hung on, to force a long war and a bloody draw. The brilliance of Frederick the Great and the Prussian army have been given credit for this outcome, but Austria had more than its fair share of good soldiers and skilled generals. Contains 51 b/w photos and 69 maps.1 vol, 524 pgs 2025 UK, PEN & SWORD
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2-218710 Barry, Quintin THE LAST THROW OF THE DICE: Bourbaki and Werder in Eastern France 1870-71 Recounts the last attempt by the Government of National Defense to reverse the outcome of the Franco-Prussian War, as Leon Gambetta launched the Army of the East under General Charles Bourbaki, the former commander of the Imperial Guard, in a desperate attack on the German lines of communication in southeastern France. Contains 72 black and white illustrations and photos, as well as 16 color maps.1 vol, 214 pgs 2025 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-248750 Barry, Quintin THE CAMPAIGN ON THE LOIRE, 1870-1871: Orleans and Le Mans Examines one of the most dramatic and important campaigns for the German army, Loire, which ended in the battle of Le Mans. It was fought for the most part in dreadful weather conditions which subjected its participants to extremes of physical hardship. Explores French generals such as Alfred Chanzy and Claude d'Aurelle de Paladines. Contains 71 black and white illustrations and photos, as well as 15 color maps.1 vol, 268 pgs 2025 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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2-191710 Henderson, G.F.R. THE BATTLE OF SPICHEREN: August 6, 1870 Account penned by a noted 19th century British military historian remains one of the best narratives of the Battle of Spicheren. Fought in early August 1870, and like many of the battles in the opening phase of the Franco-Prussian War, this encounter battle was fought over very difficult terrain. German forces eventually dislodged the French II Corps after a heroic defense. Not only drew on the General Staff works and other official sources available at the time, but also utilized many other accounts, including regimental histories. Following a full discussion of the events of 6 August 1870, he also discusses the tactics of the battle, training, and other characteristics of the troops involved. This new edition not only includes all of the maps from the original, but also features a new essay outlining the life and military writings of Henderson, as well as added illustrations and a bibliography of the Battle of Spicheren. Contains 32 black and white photos and illustrations, as well as 14 black and white maps.1 vol, 272 pgs 2025 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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2-201010 Henderson, G.F.R. THE BATTLE OF WOERTH: August 6th 1870 Companion volume to the same author's Battle of Spicheren August 6th 1870 and provides an account of the 'other' Franco-Prussian War battle fought that day -- Woerth (in Alsace). This opening encounter battle had the same result -- the French withdrew after a courageous defense. Although briefer than his study of Spicheren, Henderson nevertheless carefully selected his sources when researching this book, again including regimental histories. He presents a detailed narrative of the battle, with additional comments about the tactics employed, and the qualities (or otherwise) of the generals and the men they led. This new expanded edition not only includes all of the maps from the original, but also features a new introduction by Duncan Rogers, as well as added illustrations and a bibliography of the Battle of Woerth. Contains 22 black and white illustrations and photos, as well as six black and white maps.1 vol, 120 pgs 2025 UK, HELION & COMPANY
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2-84014 Fastoso, Mark MAXIMILIAN IN MEXICO Contains 10 wargame scenarios.1 vol, 68 pgs 2025 US, ON MILITARY MATTERS
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2-84016 Tilson, Tim THE GORDON CAMPAIGN: Colonial Campaign Scenarios Features 10 scenarios from 1882-1889 covering before, during, and after the 1st Anglo-Sudanese War. Organized to be played with The Sword and the Flame, they can be adopted to any rule set. Also includes a 14-page campaign history along with information on unit organizations and uniforms. It features the following battles:

1. Om Waragut, November 4, 1882 An Austrian Soldier's Finest Hour
2. El Teb, February 29, 1884 First Blood
3. Tamai, March 13, 1884 Breaking Up Osman Digna
4. Abu Klea, January 17, 1885 Breaking the British Square
5. Kirbekan, February 10, 1885 The River Column Triumphant
6. Hashin, March 20,1885 Breaking up Osman Digna Again
7. Tofrik, March 22, 1885 The Mahdists Come for Lunch
8. Ginnis, December 30, 1885 The Last Wearing of the Scarlet Coat
9. Handub, January 17, 1888 Colonel Kitchener is Wounded
10. Toski, August 3, 1889 The Rebirth of the Egyptian Army1 vol, 64 pgs 2025 US, ON MILITARY MATTERS
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1-248740 Baughen, Greg THE RAF ENTERS THE ATOMIC AGE: From the Rhine to VE-Day and Into the Cold War, 1944-1949 An analysis of air power's role in WWII's final battles, its lessons, and its impact on Cold War policies. Describes the fierce battles that were fought right up to the German surrender in May 1945. Explores the equally fierce debates behind the scenes about how airpower should be used to complete the Allied victory, and analyses the lessons learned from six years of war. Using contemporary documents, describes how British air policy evolved in the late 1940s. Contains 32 mono illustrations.1 vol, 336 pgs 2025 UK, AIR WORLD
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2-228330 Wolcoff, Edward SPECIAL RECONNAISSANCE AND ADVANCED SMALL UNIT PATROLLING: Tactics, Techniques and Procedures for Special Operations Forces Tactical treatise tailored to the military Special Operations, intelligence, and paramilitary-law enforcement communities and other interested parties with an aim to increase the effectiveness and lethality of SpecOps personnel and units, while saving the lives of SpecOps personnel engaged in high-risk operations. This compilation preserves tradecraft and covers the gamut of specialized topics including operational planning and preparation, execution, logistics, and command and control. Describes and analyzes specific missions as historical examples of special reconnaissance (SR) operations, with some emphasis on lessons-learned from Military Assistance Command Vietnam - Studies and Observations Group (MACV-SOG).1 vol, 400 pgs 2025 UK, PEN AND SWORD
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