1-253921 Schrader, Helena JERUSALEM TRILOGY, BOOK I: Balain d'Ibelin, Knight of Jerusalem First book in a series of historical fiction books about Balain d'Ibelin, blending fiction and history. Acts as a biography of sorts that brings scholarly research into a coherent and accessible form. Seeks to clarify misconceptions, stating that he was both a warrior and a diplomat.1 vol, 370 pgs 2020 US, WHEATMARK INC
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1-253922 Schrader, Helena JERUSALEM TRILOGY, BOOK II: Defender of Jerusalem Second book in a series of historical fiction books about Balain d'Ibelin, blending fiction and history. Acts as a biography of sorts that brings scholarly research into a coherent and accessible form. Details Jerusalem is under siege; Salah ad-Din has succeeded in uniting Shiite Egypt with Sunnite Syria and has now declared jihad against the Christian kingdom. While King Baldwin IV struggles to defend his kingdom from the external threat despite the increasing ravages of leprosy, the struggle for the succession threatens to tear the kingdom apart from the inside. Balian d'Ibelin stands out for his loyalty to the dying king, the kingdom, and Christianity itself.1 vol, 534 pgs 2015 US, WHEATMARK INC
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1-253924 Schrader, Helena THE LAST CRUSADER KINGDOM: Dawn of a Dynasty in Twelfth-Century Cyprus Historical fiction book about John d'Ibelin, son of Balain d'Ibelin, that blends fiction and history. Acts as a biography of sorts that brings scholarly research into a coherent and accessible form. Details the early part of his life, filling in gaps of history, focusing on his apprenticeship as squire to a man determined to build a kingdom on an island ravaged by rebellion. The Greek insurgents have already driven the Knights Templar from the island and now stand poised to destroy Richard the Lionheart's legacy to the Holy Land: a crusader foothold on the island of Cyprus.1 vol, 412 pgs 2017 US, WHEATMARK INC
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1-908462 various WARGAMES ILLUSTRATED #462 w/ Blood on the Sands Sprue and Quick-Start Rules Features:
* Quick Fire: British Civil War campaign, set in Yorkshire
* Frame Focus: Blood on the Sands, showcases both quick and advanced approaches
* Heart of Mosul: Assassins and Templars scenario
* Show Report: Salute 53
* Murder for Hire: Short campaign of Old West hired guns and homesteaders in The Johnson County War
* Recreating Sword Beach: Award-winning WWII Normandy landing table
* Spilling Blood for the Queen, and Coin for the Cardinal: Three Musketeers micro-skirmish rules En Garde!
* In Memoriam: Dedication to George Gush

Departments:
* Observation Post: Reviews cover new books, and resin and plastic minis
* Release Radar: New and upcoming releases
* Quick Fire: WI readers' hobby projects, notes, news, and observations1 vol, 116 pgs 2026 UK, WARGAMES ILLUSTRATED
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1-968061 Stenman, Kari 061 WINTER WAR 1939-40: Repelling the Soviets from Finnish skies Illustrated study of the Finnish Air Force's battle to repel the Soviet invaders during the Winter War. Explains that, equipped initially with a handful of British and Dutch aircraft, Finland's air force adopted similar guerrilla tactics to its infantry. Fokker D.XXI interceptors were scattered to remote landing grounds to ambush the Soviets and give an impression of strength, while the bombers were first used for long-range reconnaissance and harassment. Over the course of the war, the Finns received new Gladiators, Fiat G.50s, and French MS.406s; until at the close of the war, all flying units were thrown in to repel the Russian invasion across the frozen Gulf of Finland. Illustrated throughout with 65 photos and 16 pages of color illustrations.1 vol, 96 pgs 2026 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-977062 Galeotti, Mark 062 KYIV 2022: The battle for Ukraine's capital Illustrated account of Russia's high-risk strike on Ukraine's capital, the centerpiece of its failed 2022 invasion plan. Explains how Russia's lightning conquest was conceived and planned, and how it was defeated. Details how Russia's commanders did not expect to go to war and were forced to invade under-prepared; and how they nonetheless made a concerted attempt to seize Hostomel Airport and from there take the capital, with mercenaries detailed to hunt down the government. Illustrated throughout with 50 photos and 9 pages of color illustrations.1 vol, 80 pgs 2026 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-978154 Lardas, Mark 154 US LIBERTY SHIP VS GERMAN SURFACE RAIDER: The Battle of the Atlantic 1942 Examines World War II's most dramatic single-ship action, in which Liberty Ship Stephen Hopkins fought a heavily armed German auxiliary cruiser, Stier. At the end of this grossly uneven fight, Stier had sunk Stephen Hopkins, but was so badly damaged it had to be scuttled. Also explores other clashes between the German surface raiders and their Liberty Ship quarry during 1942. Contains color illustrations throughout, including profiles, technical drawings, battlescene artworks, maps, and photographs.1 vol, 80 pgs 2026 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996429 Konstam, Angus 429 KONIGGRATZ 1866: The Creation of Modern Germany An in-depth look at one of the biggest set-piece battles and one of the most decisive in European history pre-WWI. Explores this critical battle of the Austro-Prussian War, examining what the Prussian victory meant for the political landscape and how it led to the modern German state. Also highlights how advanced Industrial Age technology played an important role, and how more modern tactics fought against the old style. Contains color illustrations throughout, including battlescene artworks, maps, 3D diagrams, and photographs.1 vol, 96 pgs 2026 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999569 Athanassiou, Phoebus 569 ARMIES IN NORTH RUSSIA AND SIBERIA 1918-20 Describes and illustrates the US, British, Japanese, French, Italian, and Czechoslovak troops deployed to North Russia and Siberia at the height of the Russian Civil War. Surveys the main operations conducted by the expeditionary forces before covering the organization, weapons, and equipment of each of the contingents involved. Eight plates of specially commissioned artwork reveal the appearance of these troops, many of them World War I veterans, as they lived and fought in the challenging environment of North Russia and Siberia. Contains 8 color artwork plates, as well as black and white photographs and illustrations.1 vol, 48 pgs 2026 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-253980 Lock, J.D. TO FIGHT WITH INTREPIDITY: The Complete History of The U.S. Army Rangers, 1622 to Present Seeks to bring to life the battles and the exploits of the U.S. Army Rangers. Chronicles battles such as Robert Rogers and his outnumbered Rangers at La Barbue Creek, Mosby and the Stoughton Raid, Patton's invasion of Sicily with William O. Darby, Hill 205, and the Red Devil Raiders hunting guerrillas within Vietnam's Quang Tri Region.1 vol, 580 pgs 2001 US, WHEATMARK INC
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1-253990 Lock, J.D. RANGERS IN COMBAT: A Legacy of Valor Seeks to bring to life the battles and the exploits of the U.S. Army Rangers. From the snowy forests of Upstate New York and the swamps of South Carolina, to the humid streets of Mogadishu and the snowy mountain peaks of Afghanistan, chronicles accounts of and lessons learned from some of the most courageous, daring, and vicious ground combat in the annals of U.S. military history.1 vol, 420 pgs 2007 US, WHEATMARK INC
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1-253960 Puckett, Ralph WORDS FOR WARRIORS: A Professional Soldier's Notebook Colonel Ralph Puckett, a Ranger legend, shares what he has learned in more than fifty-eight years of training, leading, teaching, and mentoring warriors. Addresses tactics, training, administration, special staff, public relations, self-development, and myriad other subjects that are the responsibilities of commanders. Much of this advice will be useful to business leaders as well. Seeks to fill the gap between what is taught in our service schools and lessons learned through experience.1 vol, 410 pgs 2013 US, WHEATMARK INC
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1-254040 Konstam, Angus LORDS OF THE SALT ROAD: The Norse Earls of Orkney and the Viking World Reveals the dramatic history of the Norse earls of Orkney, who owed their allegiance to the Kings of Norway and ruled their own semi-autonomous empire with lands in mainland Scotland and the Western Isles. At their military height in the 11th century, they held a 400-mile swathe of territory, stretching from Shetland down to the Clyde Estuary. Describes how these Norse earls and their followers led Viking raids around the British Isles and even further afield. For over four centuries, their warriors and longships battled alongside Scandinavian kings and Norse rebels; and as Norse kingmakers, these warlike earls sometimes paid the ultimate price for dabbling in international affairs. They were the key players in Viking Britain. Contains 8-page plate section in color.1 vol, 320 pgs 2026 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-254030 McGaugh, Scott INTO THE FIRESTORM: The Allied Heroes Who Flew World War II's Most Daring Missions Complete history of the C-47 aircrew who helped turn the tide of war. Drawing on after-action reports, letters, and personal diaries, reveals the extraordinary courage of these crews in a complete history of their experiences. Aircrews of the C-47 were ordered to fly straight, low, take no evasive action, and arrive 'on time and on target.' Introduces the college students, farmhands, and store clerks who were thrust into service, many of whom would never return. Yet their contribution to the war was crucial. Without resupplies from C-47s, Patton would have lost the Battle of the Bulge. Without the willingness of these aircrews to fly directly over the Himalayas, Japan's war in the east may well have prevailed. Contains 8-page plate section in black and white.1 vol, 320 pgs 2026 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-253950 Conter, Louis, Annette Hull, and Warren Hull THE LOU CONTER STORY: From USS Arizona Survivor to Unsung American Hero Tells the story of one of the survivors of the USS Arizona. More than just a recollection of the events that transpired in Pearl Harbor, also records the author's memorable experiences before and after the Day of Infamy. Conter was on the USS Arizona deck when a Japanese armor-piercing bomb hit one million pounds of gunpowder stored in the ship's hull. He helped rescue crewmen following the explosion and dove into the wreckage to recover bodies in the days after. Went to flight school where he earned his wings and became a VP-11 Black Cat pilot. After World War II, he became an intelligence officer, flew combat in Korea, created the Navy's first SERE program (survival, evasion, resistance, and escape), and served as a military advisor to presidents Eisenhower, Kennedy, and Johnson.1 vol, 239 pgs 2021 US, WHEATMARK INC
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1-254000 Hargreaves, Richard 1942: Hitler's Gamble for Victory A unique history of the Axis powers' attempt to win the Second World War in 1942, told through the eyes of those who were there. Drawing upon sources in German, Russian, Italian, Hungarian, Romanian, and English, describes the spring and summer campaigns in the Soviet Union and Africa which crowned the Axis forces with fresh laurels. Shines a light on the little studied areas of the war, such as the aftermath of Tobruk, and challenges traditional German-centric accounts of the Caucasus campaign. Strategy and the hubris of Hitler and his generals is illustrated, but so too are the lives and deaths of ordinary soldiers caught up in these extraordinary events. Contains 8-page section in black and white.1 vol, 496 pgs 2026 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-254010 Kinnear, James SOVIET ARTILLERY TRACTORS OF WORLD WAR II Packed with rare and unpublished photographs, this is a new history of the Red Army's tracked artillery tractors that were pivotal to its success in World War II. Tells the story of how they suffered horrendous losses in the opening months of the war but continued to be built, and their numbers were bolstered by Lend-Lease tractors, primarily of American origin. There has been a resurgence of interest in recent years in these military workhorses and wrecks have been exhumed and restored, while Soviet factory and operational records have also become available. Fully illustrated throughout in color and black and white.1 vol, 352 pgs 2026 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-254020 Lamberth, Isaac OVERSHADOWED: US Marines in World War II -- Europe, the Caribbean, and South America This visual history sheds light on forgotten parts of World War II history through the lens of the US Marine Corps that served everywhere outside of the Pacific. Compiled from years of research from the National Archives, databases, and private collections, offers a visual history of the Marine Corps and sheds light onto the overlooked aspects of its service in World War II. Uses firsthand archival material, period images, and newspaper articles to chart the Corps' contribution to every theater of the war. Fully illustrated.1 vol, 288 pgs 2026 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-253970 Lock, J.D. THE COVETED BLACK AND GOLD: A Daily Journey through the U.S. Army Ranger School Experience Seeks to capture the arduous journey that a cadet goes through in Ranger School. For more than 200 years, U.S. Army Rangers have earned their unrivaled reputation as the world's premier warriors with bravery, blood, and sacrifice. Being a Ranger is a function of attitude and a state of mind, as well as a matter of skills and training, and it is the mission of the U.S. Army Ranger School to meld and to fortify these attributes.1 vol, 244 pgs 2012 US, WHEATMARK INC
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1-930359 Romero, Javier STRATEGY & TACTICS #359 Forgotten Front: Italy 1944-45 In this game, the Allied player is on the offensive, while the Axis player attempts to stop the Allies. The Axis player must use his resources carefully and counterattack whenever possible to delay the Allied advance and gather as many resources as possible for the German war effort. Terrain and weather are on the Axis side, while resources and airpower are on the Allied side, as well as a massive partisan movement against the Axis forces behind the front lines. Each Game Turn represents approximately one month, for nine total. Each hex represents 6.2 miles (10 kilometers). Units are divisions, brigades, and regiments. Support markers represent specialized forces (airpower, artillery, etc). Contains one 22x34-inch game map and a sheet of 176 5/8-inch counters.1 vol, 84 pgs 2026 US, DECISION GAMES
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1-254050 Hardacre, Michael RATTLESNAKE: Wild West Card Game Trade lead with explosive card combos and quick-fire abilities in a riotous Wild West shootout. Chaotic, action-packed card game for two players. Target your opponent with high-powered card combos. Disrupt their plays or get out of scrapes using special card abilities. Reinforce your dwindling deck with new cards to stay in the action. Play time is about 15 minutes. Contains 65 cards, active player token, and rulebook.1 vol, 1 pgs 2026 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
NEW-game, available early June 2026 ......$20.00 DISCOUNT:15% rct